Machinery Trader Wheel Excavators Blog Archive

    Raw Material Extraction On A New Level: Volvo CE At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted On: July 7, 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. ...
    Liebherr A 909 & A 911 Compact Wheeled Excavators Receive "Red Dot: Best Of The Best 2026" Highest Red Dot Design Award
    Posted On: May 11, 2026
    Liebherr’s new compact wheeled excavators receive the highest possible design award at the Red Dot Design Award 2026. ...
    Volvo Previews Zero-Emissions EWR150 Electric Excavator
    Posted On: June 19, 2024
    Volvo's new 15-tonne EWR150 Electric wheel excavator, slated for select European customers in 2025, will eliminate fumes and reduce noise. ...
    JCB Joins Partnership To Tackle Pothole Problem As Vehicle Damage Hits 5-Year High
    Posted On: January 26, 2024
    The AA, the National Motorcyclists Council, British Cycling, IAM RoadSmart, the British Motorcyclists Federation, and JCB have formed the Pothole Partnership to fix potholes as vehicle damage increases. ...
    Volvo CE EWR150E Wheeled Excavator Becomes Recovery Vehicle For FIA Electric Race Cars
    Posted On: October 12, 2022
    The machine is being trialled by the FIA, which switched its World Rallycross (World RX) race series to 100% electric cars in August, 2022. ...
    Ireland’s Louth County Council Chooses A JCB Pothole Pro To Repair Its Roads
    Posted On: July 11, 2022
    The Pothole Pro is a JCB wheeled excavator with four-wheel steering and cutting, cropping, and sweeping attachments that allow it to repair a pothole in less than eight minutes. ...
    JCB Pothole Pro Wins Over Coventry City Council With Rapid, Permanent Road Repairs
    Posted On: February 23, 2022
    Last summer, the Pothole Pro fixed more than 100 square metres of road in just two hours, which the local authority says would ordinarily take four days using established techniques. ...
    3 Years Of Street Repairs Finished In 130 Days With JCB’s Pothole Pro
    Posted On: February 11, 2022
    "It’s proving so effective across the city that councillors and residents are actively asking for the Pothole Pro when a highway network issue arises,” says councillor Daniel Jellyman. ...
    Select Komatsu Wheeled Excavators Now Feature Euro Stage V Engines, More Power & Comfort
    Posted On: December 13, 2021
    The affected models in the lower-to-middle part of the range include the PW148-11, the PW158-11, and the PW160-11. ...
    New MR50 & MR60 Tiltrotators Enhance Versatility Of Mecalac Excavators
    Posted On: July 29, 2021
    The Tiltrotators are currently available for Mecalac excavators equipped with the CONNECT hydraulic quick coupler, including the wheeled 11MWR and 9MWR, and will soon be an available option for the tracked 8MCR, 10MCR, and 15MC models. ...
    Mecalac Launches Hydraulic Thumb Option For Its 6MCR & 7MWR Compact Excavators
    Posted On: April 29, 2021
    The cylinder-powered thumb applies steady pressure throughout its range of motion to pick up and control long or large objects on the worksite, and stays out of the way during digging operations so you don’t have to remove it before switching tasks. ...
    Mecalac Hydraulic Thumb Helps 6MCR & 7MWR Excavators Handle Objects
    Posted On: April 2, 2021
    The pressure exerted on the thumb throughout the cylinder stroke ensures precise control of the load, making it a useful handling tool when picking up or moving large or long objects. ...
    Mecalac Launches Two-Piece Boom Option For Its 6MCR & 7MWR Compact Excavators
    Posted On: January 27, 2021
    The new boom is optimised for excavation and truck loading and provides a wider working angle, speedier movement, and greater penetration force, while retaining compatibility with loader buckets and pallet forks. ...
    Caterpillar Releases New M316 Wheeled Excavator
    Posted On: December 7, 2020
    The new digger operates more efficiently than previous models and provides lower maintenance costs, the manufacturer says. ...
    Komatsu Unveils PW158-11 16-Tonne Wheeled Short-Tail Excavator
    Posted On: July 30, 2020
    The manufacturer says this 122-horsepower digger can lift more than 5 tonnes over its front or rear without the need for stabilisers. ...
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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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    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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    Buller Krane Enhances Rental Fleet With 120-Tonne Grove GMK5120L All-Terrain Crane
    Posted 29/05/2026
    A Grove GMK5120L all-terrain crane has joined the rental fleet of Buller Krane, a fifth-generation family business based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. ...
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