October 2026 Issue 270
Published Friday 4th September 2026
INDUSTRY EVENT: JCB HYDROMAX RECORD: Harry Hunter reports on JCB’s successful hydrogen-powered land-speed saga.
LEADERSHIP INTERVIEW: PETER GIBBS: Ainscough Cranes’ CEO discusses the next generation of UK infrastructure.
NEW PRODUCTS: HILLHEAD COMPACTS: We focus on Hillhead show highlights of machinery under 20 tonnes.
NEW PRODUCT: YANMAR SV10: One of the smallest machines Nick Drew has reviewed proved to be most capable.
NEW PRODUCT: HYUNDAI HX300: Chris O’Leary Plant & Civil recently took delivery of the next generation model.
NEW PRODUCT: HYUNDAI HA45A 4X4: Hyundai’s new two-axle ADT on demo from Hodge Plant at a large silica sand quarry.
SITE VISIT: THOR ATKINSON: Subsidiary N&R Contractors has added a second Liebherr R 945 excavator to its fleet.
SITE VISIT: JAW HIRE: Cornwall-based fi rm specialises in the latest vacuum excavator technology.
COMPANY PROFILE: LANDCROS: Harry Hunter sat down at Hillhead 2026 with Hitachi president Francesco Quaranta.
SITE VISIT: ANCHORSHOLME BEACH: Ovenden Earthmoving is currently installing sea defences near Blackpool.
SITE VISIT: SAW DOCTORS FORESTRY: Saw Doctors Forestry’s highly customised Menzi Muck M515 tracked excavator.
SITE VISIT: SKILLINGTON QUARRY: Lincolnshire quarry is being operated by an experienced husband-and-wife duo.
And much, much more ...
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