by Richard Cosgrove | Tue 19 Nov 2019
Earthmovers December 2019 issue
First Drive: Doosan DX380-7: Report from the Czech Republic on Doosan’s future 40-tonne excavator.
First Impressions: CAT 988 XE: Cat’s first diesel-electric drive wheel loader put in service in the UK.
Future Products: Sany: Report from Germany on future excavators and a high-reach demo rig.
Attachments: New Products: Production of Miller’s Innovate low-profile hitch design is due for release.
New Product: Kobelco SK850-10E: Immediate availability was perfect timing for work in a Czech quarry.
Market Review: Rotating Telehandlers: The latest developments in these versatile materials handlers.
Demolition: CDC: Part of the TRU7 Group, this Suffolk firm is a bridge demolition specialist.
Interview: Lyndon Thomas: Substantial fleet owner challenges the traditional industry mind-set.
Show Report: Irish Ploughing: A variety of plant and machinery exhibitors attended this year’s event.
Technology: Muck-shifting Management: Systems for material shifted on part of the HS2 project.
First Impressions: Liebherr 9150B: A pair of new 135-tonners on a hard long-term job in north Lincolnshire.
Euro Focus: Landscaping Materials: Finnish contractor’s diversification into compost production.
Fleet Focus: Powell Developments: Powys-based property developer favours Takeuchi excavators.
Classic Plant: Northrigg: A look back at J. Fenton & Son’s Northrigg opencast site near Bathgate.
Used Equipment: Market Review: UK & Ireland auctioneer Ritchie Bros review the used equipment market.
Waste Recycling: Glanway: The fleet of machinery serving a refuse-derived fuel production facility.
Plantmobilia: Chinese Brands: The latest scale models of Chinese kit in 1:50 scale