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Sell Ag Equipment In The UK & Ireland Via Farm Machinery Locator And Farm & Plant Buyers Guide

Sellers have long promoted their agricultural equipment with Farm Machinery Locator in the UK and Farm & Plant Buyers Guide in Ireland.

MachineryTrader.me Brings A Trusted Equipment Platform To The Middle East

Discover MachineryTrader.me, the new platform for buying and selling plant equipment across the Middle East.

JCB, Building success one step at a time

For ASHBROOK Ltd, an opportunity for success came in 1998 when Founder and Managing Director James Ashbrook started undertaking farm contracting and groundworks work using a machine borrowed from his father.

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

Bell Plant: 1,000 JCB Machines & Counting

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.

JCB & Base Concrete: A Relationship Set In Concrete

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.

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

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.

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

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.

JCB High Productivity Arable Machines At The Cereals Event

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.

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

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.

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

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

Volvo Construction Equipment brings EWR150 Electric to market in Europe

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.

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

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

Buller Krane Enhances Rental Fleet With 120-Tonne Grove GMK5120L All-Terrain Crane

A Grove GMK5120L all-terrain crane has joined the rental fleet of Buller Krane, a fifth-generation family business based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

Utranazz Announces Open Days For Concrete Equipment Demos, 11-13 June

Concrete equipment supplier Utranazz invites customers to Open Days in Piddington, Oxfordshire, UK, 11 to 13 June, for food, fun, and hands-on demonstrations of the newest equipment.

JCB’s Biggest-Ever X Series To Debut At Hillhead

JCB will unveil a host of new machines and technology developments at Hillhead 2026, signalling continued investment in the quarrying, aggregates, and recycling sectors.

JCB Introduces More Productive 420X Crawler Excavator

JCB is launching the 420X crawler excavator, a high-performance 40-tonne class machine that is primarily aimed at aggregate production, contract crushing, demolition, earthmoving, and quarrying customers.

Liebherr A 909 & A 911 Compact Wheeled Excavators Receive "Red Dot: Best Of The Best 2026" Highest Red Dot Design Award

Liebherr’s new compact wheeled excavators receive the highest possible design award at the Red Dot Design Award 2026.

Hyundai Launches 2-Axle, 45-Tonne Articulated Truck

Designed primarily for longer hauls, with better road conditions, Hyundai’s new 4x4 truck is the ideal ADT for quarries and larger construction projects.

Iron & Earth Equipment Marks 10 Years With Investment, Growth & Strong Core Values

Gloucestershire-based Iron & Earth Equipment is marking its 10th year in business as a leading supplier of used plant machinery in the UK, with continued growth across construction, agriculture, and rural sectors.

Partnership expanded: Liebherr tower cranes and Tenstar join forces to improve crane operator training

Liebherr tower cranes have now also entered into a partnership with the Swedish simulation specialist Tenstar Simulation to enhance crane operator training.

Volvo Construction Equipment Starts World’s 1st Serial Production Of Electric Articulated Haulers

Volvo Construction Equipment has begun production of its A30 Electric and A40 Electric, becoming the first manufacturer in the world to bring electric articulated haulers of this size into serial production.

Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton

Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing.

Bomag BW 18 RH Pneumatic-Tyred Roller: Versatile & Efficient

The new Bomag BW 18 RH pneumatic-tyred roller can be tailored to the specific requirements of a wide range of construction sites and flexibly ballasted up to an operating weight of 18 tons.

Liebherr, MAN & Daimler Truck Showcase The Construction Site Of The Future: Low Emissions Thanks To Hydrogen

Hydrogen Engine Alliance initiates Liebherr, MAN, and Daimler Truck are testing hydrogen drive deployments at a gravel plant to showcase the efficient, robust, and largely CO2-free alternative.

2026 Construction Conferences & Trade Shows In The UK & Ireland

To help you find shows of interest, we’ve put together a 2026 schedule of trade shows, conventions, and conferences organised by industry associations, each with useful information and networking opportunities.

New Holland C314X Electric Mini Track Loader Delivers Zero-Emissions, Low-Noise Material Handling

New Holland’s C314X Electric mini track loader is powered by a 23.5-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, has a radial lift boom design, a rated operating capacity of 460 kilograms, and a hinge pin height of 2.2 metres.

Caterpillar Releases 3.1 MW Fast Response Generator Sets, Delivering Energy Security & Additional Revenue Opportunities

Cat’s new G3520 Fast Response gensets represent its largest single-unit output with this capability for supporting standby and demand response in grid-connected and microgrid projects.

New JCB Loadall 546-70 & 555-70 Telehandlers Offer Greater Lift Capacity

JCB’s Loadall 546-70 and 555-70 telehandlers offer a 7-metre lift height and greater lift capacity, tear-out force, and break-out force to farmers and contractors, plus Sway Control, IntelliAssist, and IntelliWeigh options.

Fuchs F120 MH Electric Material Handler Saves Energy With Blue Hybrid System

Fuchs has introduced a fully electric version of the F120 MH material handler, called the F120 MH Electric, which uses the Blue Hybrid System to reduce energy consumption by up to 35%.

Kilsaran Instruct Wilsons Auctions to Host Major Quarrying and Construction Auction

Ireland’s largest independent manufacturer of concrete products Kilsaran, have entrusted Wilsons Auctions to sell over 150 assets of quarry equipment and construction machinery this May.

Historic Day As Hydrogen Diggers Get Green Light To Use UK Roads

JCB today hailed a monumental Government decision to change the law to give hydrogen diggers the green light to be driven on UK roads.

Scorpion Telehandlers From Claas Now Also Available In Exclusive Night Edition

The Night Edition Scorpion 733, 742, 756 and 960 will be available in limited numbers in selected sales regions such as Germany, France, the UK, Poland, Italy, and Scandinavia from Spring 2025.

Join Machinery Trader At Bauma 2025

Join us at this year’s Bauma trade fair, where we will be meeting with attendees and giving away special edition copies of Machinery Trader magazine.

JCB Launches 403E Full Cab Electric Ultra-Compact Loader

A new version of JCB's 403E ultra-compact electric loader keeps the operator warm and snug as it eliminates at-source emissions and reduces a farm's carbon footprint.

New Holland Wins Good Design Award For Advanced Electric Compact Wheel Loader

New Holland’s full-electric, special-edition W40X Electric Power wheel loader takes the prize in one of the world’s leading design awards.

Komatsu Unveils WA700-8 Quarry & Aggregate Wheel Loader

Komatsu’s WA700-8 wheel loader is designed for quarry and aggregate work, and features increased power, lifting force, traction control, and load stability.

Next-Gen Cat Skid Steers Boost Performance For Operators

The next-generation Caterpillar skid-steer lineup includes wheel and track models featuring new engines, a new cab design, and performance increases.

Caterpillar Reveals Next-Generation 275, 275 XE, 285, & 285 XE Compact Track Loaders

Caterpillar’s 275 and 285 compact track loaders have a new design with more torque, greater lift capacity, higher breakout forces, and more operator space.

Atlas Copco E-Air Keeps Containers In Tip-Top Shape In Plock

Atlas Copco E-Air H450 VSD efficiently removes paint, rust, debris, casting marks, and scratches from rental containers for Polish firm Wypozyczalnia Kontener Zbigniew Wiktorski Spólka Jawna.

Claas Debuts New 3- To 4-Tonne Scorpion Telehandlers With Increased Lift Capacities

Claas’s new Scorpion 733, 1033, 638, 738, and 742 telehandlers are 3- and 4-tonne models with lift capacities of 3.3 to 4.2 t and a new, more comfortable cab.

Caterpillar Introduces Cat G3520 Fast Response Natural-Gas Generator Set

Caterpillar says its new Cat G3520 50-hertz fast-response generator powered by natural gas lowers greenhouse emissions for mission-critical systems.

Dynapac UK Commissioned A SD2500CS To Heidelberg Materials Contracting

Dynapac UK recently commissioned a SD2500CS Tracked Paver to Heidelberg Materials Contracting to enhance efficiency and capabilities in future projects.

Case Introduces 836D & 856D D-Series Motor Graders

Case’s new D-Series 836D and 856D motor graders have a more comfortable cabin, a new touchscreen, refined mouldboard control, and a Dual Power engine for greater power in higher gears.

JCB Offers New Heated Cabin Option For Fully Electric 403E Compact Wheel Loader

JCB’s first fully electric wheel loader, the 403E, now has a fully glazed cabin option with a heater, heated front and rear screens, a heated seat, and a smart preheating feature.

Sany SY215E Electric Excavator Makes European Debut

Sany’s SY215E electric excavator has a maximum digging height of 9,600 millimetres, a maximum digging depth of 6,255 mm, and five to seven hours of battery life on a single charge.

Volvo R60 & R70 Rigid Haulers Speed Up Quarry & Mine Work

Volvo's new R60 and R70 rigid haul trucks with 55- and 65-tonne payloads provide options for quarries and mines where their 61 km/h top speed can shine.

Mecalac Unveils New Revotruck Dumper With Rotating Cab

Mecalac recently launched the 6- and 9-tonne Revotruck dumpers with a rotating cab, 360 degrees of visibility, three steering modes, and skips with 3.3- and 4.5-cubic-metre payloads.

The Wacker Neuson Group Opens Its New Logistics Center

At the start of June 2024, the Wacker Neuson Group put its new spare parts logistics center in Mülheim-Kärlich, Germany.

Volvo Unveils 15-Tonne L90 Electric Wheel Loader

Volvo says its L90 Electric, which can reduce energy costs by as much as 65%, is the first electric wheel loader in the 15-tonne class.