Hillhead/QMJ 2024

June 2020 Issue 194


SITE VISIT: JC CIVILS: Kobelco SK210-10E glammed up with a two-piece boom, GPS and Engcon.

CONEXPO SHOW: AMERICAN NEWS: American-specific products that we may well soon be seeing in Europe.

FIRST DRIVE: LIUGONG 9035E ZTS: Chinese-built zero-tailswing mini has been designed for the UK market.

PRODUCT LAUNCH: KOMATSU D71PXI-24: Conexpo saw the launch of Komatsu’s second generation intelligent dozer.

SHOW REPORT: CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020: New compact equipment on display at this year’s Las Vegas exhibition.

MATERIALS HANDLING: LIEBHERR A914/LH1: The fi rst Liebherr A914 materials handler to enter service in the UK.

INDUSTRY BRIEFING: SECURITY: We report on the causes of the surge in plant theft across the country.

OWNER-OPERATOR: ERIC GILBERT: How Eric got into the plant game and his obvious like of Hitachi excavators.

DEMOLITION: VOLVO EC380EHR: The latest high-reach excavator at work on Belfast Port’s Titanic Quarter.

MARKET REVIEW: DEMOLITION SHEARS: We report on the ranges of rotating demolition shears available in the UK.

FLEET FOCUS: TJ GROUNDWORKS: Machinery fl eet and feedback from running the first Oriel tilting hitch.

WASTE HANDLING: HYUNDAI HL960HDXT: Heavy-duty, high-lift version of Hyundai’s versatile wheel loader.

CLASSIC PLANT: MORRIS LESLIE: Attractions at last year’s event, in aid of Scotland’s air ambulance service.

DEMOLITION: KODAK HARROW: The former photographic film factory makes way for much needed housing.

AUCTION REPORT: RITCHIE LAS VEGAS: Report on the results of a huge auction of mainly pre-owned plant.

FORESTRY: DOOSAN CX160-5 HT: New high-track excavator operated by Scottish Borders firm Agriforest.