Machinery Trader Compact Equipment Blog Archive

Matt Baker Employs JCB Mini Excavator In TV Special

Posted On: April 1, 2021

The TV presenter used the digger to accomplish a range of tasks on his family’s organic sheep farm near Durham. ...

Chasetown Civil Engineering Invests In 20 JCB X-Series Machines & A Range Of Compact Excavators

Posted On: March 31, 2021

The new machines will join the Staffordshire firm’s extensive fleet to provide a range of civil engineering services to housebuilders including: infrastructure, roads, sewers, groundworks, earthworks, and excavation. ...

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Volvo CE’s EWR130E Wheel Excavator Blends Compact Size, Outsized Performance

Posted On: December 21, 2020

The manufacturer says it benefits from its compact, 10-tonne size but delivers the performance of a 13-t digger. ...

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Raw Material Extraction On A New Level: Volvo CE At Steinexpo 2026

Posted 07/07/2026

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will showcase its latest machines, electrification solutions and digital services at Steinexpo 2026, taking place from 2-5 September in Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany. ...

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Bell Plant: 1,000 JCB Machines & Counting

Posted 01/07/2026

With a relationship spanning more than 40 years, the partnership between Bell Plant and JCB has been built on trust, reliability and a shared belief in British manufacturing. ...

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JCB & Base Concrete: A Relationship Set In Concrete

Posted 24/06/2026

The JCB TM420 has become central to Base Concrete’s operation, joining an all-JCB fleet that includes a 542-70 Loadall telescopic handler, a 3-tonne mini excavator, and a JCB generator. ...

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What Is An Excavator Bucket & How Do I Choose The Right One?

Posted 22/06/2026

Drawing on our decades of experience and knowledge, we’ve put together everything you need to know about this hard-working attachment so you can make an informed choice. ...

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Liebherr Earthmoving Machines: A Wide Range Of Solutions For Military & Security Infrastructure

Posted 15/06/2026

In addition to hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders and telescopic handlers, the company also manufactures crawler dozers and carrier vehicles, such as the TA 230 articulated dump truck. ...

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JCB High Productivity Arable Machines At The Cereals Event

Posted 09/06/2026

JCB will showcase the new 335hp Fastrac 6300 at Cereals this month – with the tractor starring alongside the company’s most productive materials handling machines for efficient grain, bulk fertiliser and bale handling. ...

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Case Construction Equipment Returns To Hillhead 2026 With Industry-Leading Machines, Live Demonstrations & Customer Support Expertise

Posted 04/06/2026

Case Construction Equipment is set to make a strong return to Hillhead 2026, showcasing a powerful lineup of advanced machinery and much more at Stand X10. ...

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Grove GMK5150XL Deployed On Restoration Of 200-Year-Old Windmill

Posted 03/06/2026

The reach and strength of the Grove GMK5150XL all-terrain crane helped restore a windmill in the Netherlands that is over 200 years old. ...

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Volvo Construction Equipment brings EWR150 Electric to market in Europe

Posted 02/06/2026

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is bringing its first fully electric wheeled excavator, the EWR150 Electric, to market, with Europe becoming the first region where customers can access the zero-emission machine. ...

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Find Parts & Components More Easily Than Ever On MachineryTrader.co.uk

Posted 01/06/2026

The new Parts For Sale page on MachineryTrader.co.uk makes finding the ag equipment parts you need fast and easy. ...

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