April 2026 Issue 264
Published Friday 6th March 2026
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: WACKER NEUSON EW100-2: A versatile high-spec wheeled excavator working in a road recycling operation.
NEW PRODUCTS: SUMITOMO: A well-regarded Japanese excavator manufacturer has entered the UK market.
COMPANY HISTORY: BLACKWELL EARTHMOVING: This major muck-shifting contractor is celebrating 70 years in business.
EXTREME MACHINE: MAMMOET SK CRANE: A challenging project undertaken by one of the world’s largest capacity cranes.
DEMOLITION: STEELWRIST HITCH: A 15-tonne Kobelco has been configured for tight urban demolition projects.
SHOW REPORT: EXECUTIVE HIRE: A wide range of plant and equipment aimed at the plant hire industry.
LEADER INTERVIEW: ARDENT PLANT HIRE: Chief executive officer Jeremy Fish
SITE VISIT: TORNESS ENERGY HUB: A Komatsu PC700-11 excavator works on a large-scale soil stabilisation project.
SPECIAL ADAPTATIONS: LIEBHERR LH35: A custom designed wheeled materials handler developed for excavating shafts.
SITE VISIT: WARD PLANE: A road repair project undertaken in the West Yorkshire village of Thorner.
And much, much more ...
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