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June 2023 Issue 230


NEW PRODUCT: HYUNDAI HW 150ACR:  We take a closer look at this new 16-tonne class wheeled excavator.

NEW PRODUCT: JOHN DEERE 824L: Featuring an example of the first JD wheel loaders to reach these shores.

DEMOLITION: SANY SY390H: Tyne Tees Crushing & Screening’s excavator on a project in Stockton.

OWNER-OPERATOR: CHRIS CLACK: Experienced owner on his choice of a Chinese-made LiuGong mini.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: SUNWARD SWE60UF: Short-tailswing mini is pivotal in a new telecoms pole erection operation.

RECYCLING: LIEBHERR LH40: Norfolk-based Glazewing’s latest materials handler pairing at work.

MARKET REVIEW: TRACKED CARRIERS: We review the variety of tracked dumpers/carriers currently on the market.

SITE VISIT: PENRHYN BAY: Sea defence project being undertaken by Jones Bros Civil Engineering.

NEW PRODUCT: BSP-TEX JX25-8: New JCB excavator-based piling rig being run by the Akela Group.

SITE VISIT: KOBELCO ED160: NewForm Construction’s latest versatile Blade Runner excavator at work.

OPERATOR FEEDBACK: ROKBAK RA30: The operator of this new ADT reports on its performance in an Irish quarry.

OWNER-OPERATOR: PETE COCKREM: Long-term JCB backhoe operator now runs a successful family fi rm.

FLEET FOCUS: NAP ANGLIA: Kobelco excavators have allowed this firm to take on larger projects.

SHOW REPORT: CONEXPO 2023: The latest compact equipment on display at the recent show in Las Vegas.

EXTREME MACHINE: KOMATSU D475A-8: Following Europe’s largest new dozer from assembly to delivery on site.

SITE VISIT: CAT D10 SCRAPER: The use of Cat D10 dozers in the UK with a high-capacity towed scraper.

INTERVIEW: D. MORGAN TRAINING: Contractor’s new operator training programme includes the use of simulators.

PLANTMOBILIA: WIRTGEN: We review a host of new models produced by NZG in 1:50