by Nick Drew | Mon 11 May 2015
Plant on parade at Plantworx (Part One)
With the UK’s largest construction machinery exhibition Plantworx just over a couple of weeks away, anticipation and excitement is reaching fever pitch! In this first in a series of blogs, we will be taking a look at what visitors can expect to see at the show which runs from 2nd - 4th June at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome, Leicestershire.
The Dig-Zone will be the most popular area for the majority of Digger Man Blog readers one suspects, with live demonstrations going on throughout the 3 days of the show and the chance to try out the latest kit, on production of the required CPCS card, CMPE or NPORS equivalent.
Takeuchi report continued success across its mini excavator range with the new models launched since the last Plantworx getting a great reception. Plantworx visitors will get a first look at the brand new TB230 and TB240 – added to Takeuchi 3-5 tonne weight class. These machines were recently launch at Intermat and will be making their UK debut at the show in addition to the new TB210R micro excavator which replaces the TB108 model.
For a taste of the orient head on over to the Construction Plant & Machinery Sales stand, where the LiuGong main dealer will be making their debut at Plantworx. Visitors can expect to see examples from the new E series range of excavators including the 925E and 936E models, the new 856H Tier 4 final wheeled loader, 385 skid steer loader and a Dressta TD15R LGP dozer. Operators will be invited to test drive a selection of machines on the demo plot.
Case Construction Equipment will be returning to Plantworx with an impressive line-up of low emission, fuel-efficient, powerful machines for the construction, industrial and quarrying sectors, from compact minis and skid steer loaders, to earthmoving excavators and wheeled loaders.
The wheel loader line-up with include, the F series 721FXT, 621FXR waste and 821F ZB, together with two compact wheel loaders - 221F ZB HS, plus a 321F. The excavator range will be represented by a CX130C, CX210C and a CX145C, plus a CX75 and CX80 midi excavators. There will also be 2 mini excavators - a CX26B and CX50B. Completing the display will be a 590 Backhoe Loader, a 1650M Dozer and SV185 and SR175 skid steer loaders.
Finning UK will be displaying a wide variety of Caterpillar products on its stand including backhoe loaders, excavators, skid steer loaders, telehandlers, pavers and compaction equipment. In addition on the demonstration area visitors will be able test drive a selection of Cat’s latest products including the 432F2 backhoe loader, 301.7 & 302.7D mini excavators, 308E midi excavator and the much anticipated 313F L GC, a 14 tonne class excavator which has been designed specifically for the UK plant hire sector.
Doosan Construction Equipment will be showing new products from the company’s Doosan Heavy, Bobcat and Doosan Portable Power ranges. This will include the first UK appearance of the new Doosan Dash 5 range of crawler and wheeled excavators, wheeled loaders and articulated dumptrucks (ADT’s) which meet the latest Stage 4 emission regulations.
Several Bobcat products will also be making their debuts at Plantworx, including the new S450 skid-steer loader, the new E17 to E20 1-2 tonne compact excavators and new Bobcat telehandlers. The stand display will be completed by new generators and compressors from Doosan Portable Power.
Look out for part two of our Plantworx preview later this week. Register for your free entry ticket for Plantworx by clicking on this link.