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The evolution of the JCB dumper

BenG — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:10:27 +0000

The JCB dumper is perhaps the simplest of all construction vehicles, and is rather self-explanatory, being a vehicle expressly designed for the transport, and subsequent ejection, of material in bulk. However, even the humble dumper has undergone an evolutionary process. JCB dumpers in the UK were originally two-wheel drive; the front wheels secure on their [...]

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Saluting a classic: The JCB 3cx

BenG — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:37:44 +0000

This is a small but loving tribute to the JCB 3cx, a product so ubiquitous that any backhoe loader across Europe is often known simply as a ‘JCB’, a state of brand/product totality that is achieved rarely, and usually by being the first and the best; think here of Hoover and Tannoy. People come to [...]

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Complete your work easily and quickly with compact excavators

Adam — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:24:52 +0000

Excavators are vehicles which are mostly used in the construction, manufacturing and industrial world. These vehicles have wheels or tracks which allow the users to move them around. There is a cab mounted on the pivot which rotates 360 degrees. Excavators have an arm-type attachment which helps in lifting and moving things. These arms have [...]

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The JCB 4CX- The big brother of the CX series

BenG — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:19:06 +0000

As with everything, even classic JCB backhoe loaders such as the CX-series can be improved and refined; hydraulic systems can be made smoother for example, controls rendered more intuitive. What is more, a used JCB 4CX conforms to exactly what we have come to expect from JCB- a solid and classic design, built to last [...]

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Caterpillar Construction Equipment

BenG — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:18:41 +0000

Caterpillar construction equipment is well known, as Caterpillar Inc. are the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining machinery in the world. Used Caterpillar construction equipment is becoming ever more sought after, particularly in the mining sector, where soaring prices for metals have left Caterpillar’s entire stock of large-scale mining equipment sold out, before they’ve [...]

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JCB loaders and their variants

BenG — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:25:15 +0000

The JCB loader is another machine type that bears all the hallmarks of JCB engineering and design, namely the incredible versatility which helped to render their vehicles as almost standard industry practice. Used JCB loaders are always in demand, because of its multifarious applications; it can plough snow, or move debris en masse, for example. [...]

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Liebherr Cranes on ConstructionTradex UK

admin — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:46:32 +0000

For several decades Liebherr, the German multinational, has been building a vast array of mobile cranes featuring telescoping or lattice booms on wheeled or crawler-tracked undercarriages, aimed at being able to operate on the widest possible number of types of terrain. This famous brand, known for building some of the best products in the industry, [...]

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3 main reasons to buy mini diggers

Michael — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 10:01:21 +0000

Diggers are one of the main vehicles which are used on construction sites these days. They are generally used for digging holes and other construction related work. Diggers are large sized vehicles which are also heavy in nature. Nowadays, you will find smaller sized diggers, known as mini diggers. Mini diggers are available in various [...]

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Komatsu: The little Pine Tree that grew, and grew, and grew…..

BenG — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:40:35 +0000

Used Komatsu diggers are hard at work all across the globe, from Japan and China, where they rival Caterpillar Inc for market supremacy, to Germany and New Orleans. Komatsu Limited rose to prominence during Japan’s postwar economic miracle, with the unprecedented construction boom of the 1950′s providing a fertile testing ground for Komatsu machinery, and [...]

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Caterpillar Wheel loader: the H-series

BenG — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:32:20 +0000

Caterpillar wheel loaders are specifically manufactured with three key principles in mind: high quality performance, minimum down-time, and minimum-cost operation. All of these principles are, of course, integral to the successful utilisation of machinery on a construction project. The Caterpillar wheel loaders for sale offered by Constructiontradex all incorporate these three facets, and our used [...]

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Carry out different jobs with excavator attachments

Benjamin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:35:32 +0000

Excavators, or diggers as they are also known, are one of the most popular kinds of machines used in building and construction these days. The main use of these machines is to dig up large sections of ground. Excavators can also be used to move turf or mud from one place to another. These machines [...]

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Liebherr’s crawler behemoth

BenG — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:09:25 +0000

The words ‘Liebherr construction equipment’ and ‘mobile cranes’ go together like ‘bangers’ and ‘mash’, but they have outdone themselves with the 1,200 tonne capacity Liebherr LTR 11200 telescopic crawler crane, intended for lifting heavy loads at a huge radius. have mentioned the LTR 11200-9.1 mobile crane in previous articles about Liebherr construction equipment in the [...]

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The importance of mini diggers and their attachments

Michael — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:56:53 +0000

Purchasing a mini digger can sometimes be a better option than buying a larger sized digger as they offer more manoeuvrability and flexibility. Mini diggers are known for being smaller in size and lighter in weight. These features allow users to transport these vehicles easily from one construction site to another. At present, the manufacturers [...]

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Features that make JCB diggers some of the best available machines

Adam — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:08:17 +0000

Engineering machinery has witnessed a lot of improvements in the last few years. From large heavy machines that were available a few decades ago, these machines are now available in smaller sizes. However, they are capable of performing more jobs and in a more efficient way. Diggers are one type of engineering machinery that has [...]

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Ways in which you can receive your construction site safety inspection certificate

Michael — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:29:12 +0000

Construction site equipment is one of the most important yet neglected factors. This is the reason why construction site accidents are increasing day by day. Concerned officials thus conduct regular safety inspections. You can now clear your next safety inspection easily by following these steps. 1. Prevention is better than cure The construction site safety [...]

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Factors to remember when buying mini diggers for your company

Benjamin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:22:46 +0000

With the different models of mini diggers available today, selecting the right one for a job can be quite confusing. Not only are there different brands of mini diggers, but there are also different kinds, sizes, accessories and other things. Considering all these are important if you want to invest in useful mini diggers for [...]

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Selecting compact excavators for construction projects

Adam — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:25:20 +0000

Compact excavators are one of the most important vehicles which are commonly used in the construction world. They are wheeled or tracked vehicles which also have a backfill cutting edge along with dangle booms. Generally, compact excavators are known as mini excavators and are popularly used these days. At present, you will find that mini [...]

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JCB Diggers, the right decision for the right task

BenG — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:22:47 +0000

JCB diggers comprise a huge range of machines, combining technical excellence with unparalleled versatility. Projects as diverse and disparate as landscaping or grading on the one hand, and demolition on the other, with a whole host of scenarios in between, can be, and are, regularly accomplished by JCB diggers in the UK and all across [...]

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Facts concerning construction site related accidents

Michael — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:17:42 +0000

Construction sites are undeniably dangerous places. They are always bustling with activity and people are constantly working with all manner tools and machinery. The presence of heavy equipment such as mini excavators along with uneven surfaces can result in accidents if proper safety measures are not upheld. Some of the more common accidents that occur [...]

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Complete your construction work more easily with mini excavators

Michael — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:21:56 +0000

Excavators are large sized vehicles which have articulated arms and buckets for loading and moving things from one place to another. In addition to this, there is also a mounted cab which can rotate according to your needs. These devices are used for digging holes, mining, setting foundations, landscaping, river dredging, demolition and heavy lifting. [...]

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Taking a look at the selection of JCB engineering tools

Michael — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:21:23 +0000

J.C. Bamford founded the company JCB. It is now one of the most popular and largest family businesses around the world, especially dealing in excavators and mini diggers as well as other construction equipments. Engineering vehicles such as tractors, excavators, diggers etc. have become synonymous with the name of JCB. JCB products The range of [...]

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Use a micro digger for domestic digging and moving

Benjamin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:34:42 +0000

Although they are quite a common vehicle, the majority of people don’t know how to choose a micro digger. If you are considering hiring a digger, you have to be sure that it’s fit for purpose. Micro diggers come in a wide range of models, and if you want to hire one, you can choose [...]

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How to improve safety at construction sites

Adam — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:01:16 +0000

Accidents are a common occurrence in construction sites. The difficult nature of construction work increases the risk factor, with manual workers operating around machinery such as excavators and diggers facing greater risks. The equipment that is used to protect the workers should never be taken lightly. Even though some jobs could be done faster without [...]

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Operating a mini excavator

Adam — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:40:17 +0000

Mini excavators are an essential tool in the construction world, although homeowners can easily hire them for domestic use. Listed below are a few pointers on how to operate a mini excavator correctly. 1. The right machine: You should choose the right machine for your project. The right machine is often determined by the kind [...]

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Factors that have made mini excavators popular machines in construction

Benjamin — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:47:23 +0000

Over the last few decades, the popularity of mini diggers has increased a great deal. This is mainly because industry professionals have realized that they are low cost, easily-operated machines that can get excavation work done in an effective manner. These machines are also more affordable in comparison to standard excavators. This and a few [...]

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Mini excavators are a viable choice for digging tasks

Adam — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:47:03 +0000

The introduction of modern construction equipment has proved to be blessing for the construction industry. Construction equipment is available in abundance nowadays and consumers can select equipment on the basis of their requirements. Full size excavators are not required for all excavation jobs, which is why mini excavators have risen to prominence in recent years. [...]

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Mini excavators for your small sized construction site

Michael — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:09:54 +0000

Excavators are large sized machines or vehicles which are used for construction work such as road building and digging holes, etc. These machines have various attachments such as hammers, graders and shovels. All these accessories help in completing tasks easily and quickly. Apart from these parts, they also have a long arm which helps in [...]

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Why proper excavator training is important for all companies

Adam — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:00:17 +0000

Just as you need proper training for driving a vehicle, it is important to undergo appropriate training for using heavy machinery. Construction sites are usually the most common places where different kinds of heavy machines are operated. While these can help to improve work productivity considerably, they can also be quite dangerous if not used [...]

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Different types of construction equipment

Michael — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:41:49 +0000

There are various different types of construction equipment which are widely used nowadays. Some of the most commonly used construction equipment used on sites are listed below: • Diggers A digger is basically an engineering vehicle, which features a cab mounted on a rotating platform. • Mini Excavator: These are also known as compact excavators. [...]

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How to enhance the safety of your construction site

Benjamin — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 13:34:50 +0000

Construction site related accidents have become a common problem nowadays. And, lack of efficient security and safety measures at the construction site is the main reason for these accidents. It is thus essential that you implement some safety measures to curb the number of accidents. Here are some safety tips and security measures which can [...]

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The importance of mini diggers in the construction industry

Benjamin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:38:38 +0000

Diggers play an important role in the construction world as they can excavate large holes quickly so help to reduce the costs of the construction company. Some diggers are large in size and so are not appropriate for small or confined places. This is one of the main reasons why manufacturers design small or compact [...]

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Preventive measures to curb the number of construction site accidents

Michael — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:59:28 +0000

On construction sites, there are usually a large number of labourers working with heavy machinery such as diggers and excavators on difficult and sometimes hazardous projects. This can present a great safety risk, and can often result in a number of serious accidents. However, construction workers can now curb the number of construction site accidents [...]

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Mini excavators are popular and beneficial

Benjamin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:00:32 +0000

Something that can come in handy for many people and which should be kept around is a mini excavator. Having a mini excavator will allow you to carry out slightly more significant jobs with ease. Following are a few reasons why these mini excavators are popularly used by many: Size of mini excavators The size [...]

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How mini diggers help in completing tasks at construction sites

Benjamin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:00:21 +0000

Nowadays, diggers are used for various construction projects, as they help in performing tasks easily and within less time. Diggers are generally used for digging large sized holes. By buying a digger, you can easily complete the job effectively. While looking at buying them, you will find that diggers are also available in small sizes. [...]

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The different type of diggers available for construction work

Benjamin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:40:51 +0000

The type of diggers you will need for a construction project will entirely depend upon a number of factors. Generally, diggers are needed when the sum of man-hours needed to complete the project is excessive, as purchasing or renting a digger can save you both time and money. Furthermore, the size of digger you will [...]

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Two factors contributing towards the popularity of mini-excavators

Benjamin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:18:37 +0000

When mini-excavators were launched onto the market they were considered the ideal vehicle for operators who deal with heavy equipment. People took note of this equipment due to its brilliant qualities of low costing, easy operations, and precise functions. Mini-excavators are very popular in the construction industry. Two reasons for their popularity Here are two [...]

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Selecting the right excavator

Adam — Tue, 31 May 2011 13:43:19 +0000

Excavators are big vehicles with articulated cabs, buckets and arms mounted on a rotating platform on top of undercarriages with tracks or wheels. Excavators are generally used for accomplishing jobs such as landscaping, digging holes, setting foundations, mining, demolition, river dredging and for lifting and placing heavy things like pipes. Excavators are available in different [...]

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Different sized excavators for various purposes

Benjamin — Sun, 29 May 2011 08:35:33 +0000

Excavators are large sized vehicles which are commonly used on most construction sites for completing tasks. An excavator is made of a bucker, boom and cab which rotate on a base. All the attachments of excavators move with the help of hydraulic fluid. At present, you will find that excavators are used in many ways [...]

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Caterpillar backhoe loaders bring new jobs to Desford.

BenG — Sat, 28 May 2011 15:59:15 +0000

Caterpillar backhoe loaders have given a huge boost to staff at a plant in Desford, Leicestershire. The plant had been forced into staff cutbacks last year, as the global economic crisis bit into orders for Caterpillar backhoe loaders for sale in the UK, Europe and the USA. The plant, which had previously had 50% of [...]

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Diggers for jobs of all sizes

Benjamin — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:58:44 +0000

If you want to buy a digger for your construction project, then you should know that there are many types available. Purchasing a digger will allow you to complete your work more quickly, safely and professionally. Diggers are available in various sizes, typically rated by the machine’s operating weight, which normally relates to it’s power. [...]

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Potain Tower Cranes on ConstructionTradex

admin — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:26:10 +0000

Potain is a brand-name synonymous with tower cranes, and rightly so, as Potain tower cranes, with a variety of top-slewing and self-erecting models, are amongst the most reliable tower cranes for sale today. Potain is always at the forefront of innovation, and has embraced new safety initiatives introduced by the European Community Machinery Directive. All [...]

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Contemporary construction equipment is multi-purpose, and more efficient than ever

Adam — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:58:36 +0000

Modern construction equipment is designed not just to reduce the workload of construction workers, but also to perform multiple tasks faster and more effectively than ever before. Multi-purpose equipment produced in past decade allows contractors to invest in a machine capable of excelling in various applications. Backhoe loaders and bulldozers A Bulldozer is a vehicle [...]

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Why should you purchase used excavators

Adam — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:54:46 +0000

Mini excavators are used for many different purposes in the construction industry. You can buy a brand new excavator or even a used one. It depends on your budget and requirements. If you already have a fleet of excavators then buying an old one would be a better option. If you are a first time [...]

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Importance of steel toe boots at construction sites

Adam — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:37:35 +0000

Construction workers are strictly supposed to wear steel toe boots before entering any construction site. This is required to avoid any serious injury to the foot. Accidents are common in construction sites and thus the use of steel toe boots are required to curb the number of accidents. However, several workers do not realise the [...]

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Safety tips for construction sites

Michael — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:11:39 +0000

Accidents on construction sites are a common occurrence, and the use of dangerous equipment such as excavators, along with the chaos and deadline driven environment plays a major part in this. Construction is a very physically demanding task, which involves a high amount of risk. This is why it is so vital that construction site [...]

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Hydraulic excavators can serve many purposes

Michael — Wed, 25 May 2011 12:13:45 +0000

Put simply, an excavator is a machine used for excavating earth, for the purpose of laying down the foundations of a building. There are various types of excavators available on today’s market; all of which are used for different purposes. You will find various types of excavators in the industry nowadays, and each of them [...]

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Staying safe when driving and operating excavators

Michael — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:33:53 +0000

Heavy machinery is quite common on almost every plant or construction site. There are different types of heavy machinery that are used for specific purposes. One such type of heavy machinery is the excavator. As the name suggests, these machines are used for digging. However, there are different types of excavators that offer different operation [...]

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Significance of various parts and attachments of mini diggers

Adam — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:55:51 +0000

Nowadays, many people are buying mini diggers as they work better and faster than full sized diggers. In addition to this, mini diggers can also be transported from one place to another easily. In comparison to large sized diggers, mini diggers require less maintenance and space for storage. At present, you will find that mini [...]

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Important points to look at when choosing mini diggers

Benjamin — Sun, 22 May 2011 16:46:36 +0000

Mini diggers are also commonly known as mini excavators, and there are several things that you need to take into consideration when making a purchase. • Use of the mini digger One of the most important factors is the use of the mini digger. If you require the digger for just one specific job, you [...]

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Detailed information on excavators

Michael — Sat, 21 May 2011 17:00:12 +0000

Excavators are engineering vehicles primarily used in earthmoving applications to dig trenches, holes or foundations. They are also used for other functions such as demolition, moving heavy materials and lifting. As excavators are used for digging purposes, people usually use that term for all kinds of digging equipment. Excavators have an articulated arm, a bucket [...]

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Tips for choosing mini excavators

Adam — Sat, 21 May 2011 13:51:47 +0000

Mini excavators and excavators are technical terms for mini diggers and diggers. The extensive range of sizes and different roles categorise and classify excavators. Mini excavators are basically construction equipment that can be used anywhere and for completing any type of work. Excavators are generally used for digging up rocks, dirt and soil. With the [...]

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JCB Diggers: A structural breakdown

BenG — Sat, 21 May 2011 09:14:56 +0000

Of all the varying types and classes of JCB diggers for sale, perhaps the most multivalent is the compact excavator, or mini-digger, and I am here to extol the virtues of these incredibly useful and versatile machines. New and used JCB diggers all consist of three main sections: the undercarriage, the house, and the workgroup. [...]

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Selecting the best mini diggers for the job

Benjamin — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:17:47 +0000

With the entire range of models available for mini-diggers today, you can easily be overwhelmed when choosing one. There are many brands that manufacture mini-diggers including Volvo, JCB, Hitachi, Komatsu and a lot more. Opting for mini diggers is a wise decision because they are extremely versatile, easy to use and can be transported from [...]

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Factors to keep in mind when buying mini diggers

Michael — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:28:02 +0000

With the many different models in mini diggers, finding appropriate machines for construction companies is very important. Investing in a machine that does not suit the company’s requirement can result in a waste of money. This is definitely something all businesses would want to avoid. For this reason, it is important to consider all your [...]

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What kind of excavator do you need?

Benjamin — Thu, 19 May 2011 16:12:25 +0000

Excavators are engineering vehicles which are used to dig trenches, foundations or just holes. Sometimes, they are also used for different purposes such as lifting, demolition and lifting heavy materials like pipes, they are also used for river dredging and landscaping. Excavators are generally used for the purpose of digging, sometimes even other types of [...]

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Choosing the best diggers for the job

Benjamin — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:51:08 +0000

Selecting a mini digger over larger ones is a good option due to the many advantages that they offer. Mini diggers have lower renting and purchase costs, easier controls, lower maintenance costs and simple attachments of accessories. Komatsu, Hitachi, JCB, Kubota, Caterpillar and Volvo are some of the top mini digger manufacturers. Most large categories [...]

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How to ensure pedestrian safety at construction sites

Adam — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:23:26 +0000

An accident at a construction site is certainly not a new phenomenon. Construction requires care and vigilance to avoid such accidents. Application of safety and precautionary measures can help to reduce the chances of such an accident taking place. Pedestrian safety is also vital since several construction sites are situated near residential areas. Thus, workers [...]

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Liebherr cranes in chimney sweep

BenG — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:11:20 +0000

The versatility and precision of Liebherr cranes is well known, as is the range of models available, but their ability to perform even the most delicate of tasks has been put to use in an unusual manner recently, as improvements to London’s sewage system put a chimney in peril. The improvements were vital as much [...]

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Used excavators are an ideal buy for construction companies on a budget

Adam — Thu, 19 May 2011 09:02:04 +0000

For those starting up a new business like a construction company, buying used machines is probably a good choice. This is because they are a cheaper alternative for companies. In addition to this, these used machines are already broken in and can be used immediately. One of the most popular second hand purchases for construction [...]

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Understanding excavators

Michael — Tue, 17 May 2011 09:00:37 +0000

Excavators are engineering vehicles that are commonly used for digging holes and trenches to lay foundations. They are also used for other purposes such as landscaping, river dredging, demolition and for placing heavy materials such as pipes for mining. Excavators are available in a variety of sizes, although large excavators and mini excavators are the [...]

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Information about compact excavators

Benjamin — Mon, 16 May 2011 17:25:17 +0000

Compact excavators have become very popular. These compact excavators are used by many people today as they have the ability to perform various tasks. Buying one will allow you to be flexible in the way you work. The job of compact excavators has become more than just general works of excavations due to the various [...]

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Why mini diggers are among the most popular machines used today

admin — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:16:27 +0000

With the various models of mini diggers available, choosing an appropriate machine has can be tough. Not only can you find different manufacturers of mini diggers, but they are also available in different sizes and with various attachments. These machines are used for a variety of purposes from landscaping to digging large holes. You can [...]

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Some important advantages mini excavators offer

Benjamin — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:28:14 +0000

Technically, mini excavators and excavators are terms for mini diggers and diggers. The sizes and extensive range of requirements and roles classify the excavators. In the past when mini excavators were first launched, they were considered to be just a small gadget of heavy equipment operators. However, they are respected by professional contractors for their [...]

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Safety tips when operating excavators

Benjamin — Sat, 14 May 2011 14:40:22 +0000

Listed below are a few tips for excavator operators. You should always try to keep them in mind for your own safety and the safety of others around you. As the operator of an excavator it is your responsibility to: 1) Understand carefully and follow instructions and information given out by the supervisor on the [...]

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Guidelines for curbing construction site related accidents

Benjamin — Sat, 14 May 2011 14:22:57 +0000

It is a known fact that any construction site poses potential hazards to those working on it. Therefore, construction site managers should pay special attention to construction site safety when undertaking a project. Sometimes, a failure to understand simple factors results in the occurrence of construction site related accidents. An understanding of safety measures will [...]

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The rise in popularity of mini diggers

Adam — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:47:14 +0000

In the construction industry, different kinds of machinery are required to get different types of jobs done. One of the most important types of machinery used in construction is diggers, which are sometimes known excavators. The growing popularity of mini diggers There are different kinds of diggers available today, in various sizes, weights and with [...]

The product range of JCB includes diggers and excavators

Adam — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:15:09 +0000

JCB is one of the most popular brand names in the world of construction. On a global scale, JCB has more than 8,000 people employed in 150 countries. They are known for manufacturing a wide range of products in the field of construction and engineering. Here is some information about the machines and vehicles which [...]

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Some important things to know about mini excavators

Adam — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:29:06 +0000

A mini excavator or mini digger is a handy piece of equipment to have around. It enables you to perform different jobs, either around your home, farm or at your business premises. The mini excavator is sometimes also known as a mini back hoe. This small machine is actually a scaled-down version of its larger [...]

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Some things you need to know about mini excavators

Adam — Wed, 11 May 2011 10:32:00 +0000

Having a mini excavator enables you to do a variety of diverse jobs either around your farm, home or business. A mini excavator is simply a scaled-down version of the standard, large excavators. It is perfect for doing all the smaller jobs. There are many different manufacturers that make these compact excavators. All of them [...]

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Tips for renting a mini excavator

Benjamin — Wed, 11 May 2011 08:40:59 +0000

A mini excavator offers easy operation, a lighter carbon footprint and lower costs, in addition to precise operation. Listed below are a few things to keep in mind when operating a mini excavator. 1) Machine selection: You can get a mini excavator in many sizes today. It is important to choose the right machine for [...]

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Why should you buy mini diggers over full size models?

Michael — Tue, 10 May 2011 09:00:51 +0000

Mini diggers are machines which are commonly used on construction sites these days, as they are compact and they can be easily used on smaller patches of land. Here are some other the advantages offered by mini diggers: Enhance productivity Once you have started using mini diggers on your construction site, you will find that [...]

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The many advantages of using mini excavators

Michael — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:01:05 +0000

Mini excavators are compact construction vehicles that are often used for light demolition or digging work, depending on the fitted attachment. An excavator with engine power of up to 60 hp and operating weight ranging from 1.5 – 8 tonnes is generally referred to as a mini excavator. A mini excavator is generally built identically [...]

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Excavators are essential for construction work

Michael — Sun, 08 May 2011 17:12:03 +0000

Excavators are used for road building, construction work and even in road maintenance work. These machines are huge in size and they are also often equipped with a shovel, grader and several other excavator accessories. The most prominent part of an excavator is the boom, the extending hydraulic arm that powers the bucket. There is [...]

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Things to remember about mini diggers

Michael — Fri, 06 May 2011 15:31:19 +0000

Mini diggers have fast earned the respect of those in the construction industry. This is because they can perform the same kind of work as regular diggers, but they are smaller, less expensive and offer easy operation. Mini diggers are so useful that they can be used by homeowners for landscaping projects as well. However, [...]

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Steps for digging a pond with the help of an excavator

Benjamin — Fri, 06 May 2011 12:56:23 +0000

Listed below is a step by step process for digging a pond with the help of an excavator. 1) Paperwork: It is recommended that you begin by drawing a rough outline of your pond on a piece of paper. Keep in mind the size and the shape of the pond. If you have a planting [...]

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How to use a mini excavator correctly

Michael — Thu, 05 May 2011 12:29:49 +0000

A mini excavator is a versatile and user friendly machine. They are important tools in the development of urban areas. They are light and small, so can be used in smaller areas. Listed below are some advantages and benefits of mini excavators. 1) Tight spaces: Due to the small size of the mini excavator, you [...]

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Tips to consider when buying an excavator

Benjamin — Wed, 04 May 2011 17:09:55 +0000

Excavators are commonly used on construction sites and in earthmoving application like digging trenches or foundations. They are construction equipment with the ability to move on various types of terrains and also move through 360 degrees. Excavators use hydraulic systems and this allows them to lift things, scoop up rubble and also dig when required. [...]

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Why used mini diggers can make for a better purchase

Michael — Wed, 04 May 2011 08:58:19 +0000

Once you have purchased new tools and equipment, you must know that they do have a depreciation point. As new models and designs are being created every year, the old ones lose value steadily. It does not make sense buying brand new equipment if you are going to dispose of it for a newer model [...]

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How to purchase the right used mini excavator

Benjamin — Sun, 01 May 2011 15:52:41 +0000

Similarly to many other industries, construction businesses also strive to save money in every step of their business. One of the most appropriate ways of saving cash while expanding the business or starting a new one is buying used equipment. Mini excavators or mini diggers are some of the types of equipment that can be [...]

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High visibility clothing is a must for safety

Adam — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:59:59 +0000

It’s no secret that accidents in the construction industry can be fatal. There are limitless ways that employees can be injured and property damaged without the proper training and maintenance checks. Something that can be easily overlooked is the clothing that employees wear during these sometimes hazardous tasks. Construction on the roads can pose problems [...]

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Mini diggers are ideal for small sized construction sites

Michael — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 08:09:44 +0000

Nowadays, diggers as well as mini diggers are commonly used in most construction sites. Diggers are large sized machines which are used to dig holes and build roads, etc. whereas mini diggers are mostly used in confined places. Mini diggers are designed in such a way that they can also fulfill several domestic purposes. If [...]

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How to protect labourers on a construction site

Adam — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:59:34 +0000

Accidents and mishaps are a constant danger in the construction business. The difficult nature of construction can be cited as the major reason for this. Workers have to work with heavy machinery and equipment along with a large volume of building materials. The construction process is certainly not an easy task and safety is a [...]

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JCB backhoe loaders: the hows of hydraulics.

BenG — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:10:34 +0000

The popularity of JCB backhoe loaders in the UK, and abroad, is indisputable; their overall performance in various situations mean that many contractors will invest in a new or used JCB backhoe loader rather than a piece of machinery with a more specialist bent, because it can perform a variety of jobs and is therefore [...]

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Get the best excavator to enhance your productivity

Michael — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:59:10 +0000

If you are planning on buying an excavator, it is essential that you get the best one. You should check each and every aspect of the excavator before buying one. The main purpose of checking the excavator before buying it is that there is a possibility that you may be fooled. Buying an excavator that [...]

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JCB backhoe loaders, the backbone of the work site.

BenG — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:23:44 +0000

We all know the backhoe loader, mainly because their versatility and utility has made them so visible. Common and garden variety construction projects such as small home building and road repair, or pipe-relaying, rely on the backhoe loader. What is more, we all know the JCB backhoe loader in the UK, as is the case [...]

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Why buy mini excavators or diggers?

Michael — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:18:58 +0000

Mini excavators are construction equipment which can be used anywhere and at any time. These excavators are commonly used for digging up dirt, soil and rocks, setting up pools, digging ditches, foundations for extensions and also landscaping. All these tasks can be performed easily as mini excavators are small in size and light in weight. [...]

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The agony of choice: Liebherr wheel excavators

BenG — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:28:10 +0000

The Liebherr Group is a vast European manufacturing multinational which employs over 25,000 people within the more than 100 companies thatcomprise the group as a whole. Their wheel excavators are amongst the best available, and for this reason we aim to facilitate the trade of used Liebherr wheel excavators by providing a market place with [...]

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How are mini diggers money saving options?

Benjamin — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:55:51 +0000

Mini diggers are of great advantage to builders, on projects both small and large. They can even be hired by homeowners for jobs such as garden landscaping, taking a lot of the strain out of such tasks which otherwise would have to be done by hand. With the introduction of small mini diggers, digging with [...]

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The significance of mini diggers at construction sites

Michael — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:41:13 +0000

Diggers are commonly used at most construction sites. They are also known as excavators. They are available in various sizes and types to fulfill several requirements. Mini diggers are one of the types which can be easily used in confined places. They are perfect for both commercial and private use. There are some modern models [...]

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Mini excavators – preparation, safety and usage

Adam — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:38:12 +0000

Mini excavators may seem like a harmless pieces of equipment, however they are very powerful and can cause injury and even death if used incorrectly. Listed below are a few things that you should know about mini excavators. Preparation: - Before you begin, it is sensible to draw out a rough outline to determine the [...]

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What you need to know about new models of excavators

Adam — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:13:52 +0000

Excavators are one of the most common machines used in quarries, mines, construction projects and other places that need to be excavated. These machines are designed for earth moving and digging tasks and can be found in a range of size and shapes. Right from the introduction of the machines till now, excavators have been [...]

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Choosing mini diggers to suit your needs

Benjamin — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:33:01 +0000

It is easy to be overwhelmed with the variety of mini diggers available on the current market. You will come across many reliable manufacturers selling high-quality mini diggers, but it is important to do your research before you buy one. You should look up mini diggers online before you choose; thinking about the model, functions [...]

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Signage is necessary to reduce the risks on construction sites

Michael — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:27:19 +0000

Safety is the most important issue concerning the construction industry. This is the reason why concerned officials prepared a list of health and safety regulations in 1996. These safety rules and regulations that were brought into force were meant especially for workers in construction industries. Various organisations now ensure optimum security levels via the implementation [...]

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Keeping the construction site safe

Benjamin — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:31:54 +0000

A construction site can pose many risks to the people that work there. Quite often, accidents happen when they are least expected. An estimate shows that nearly over 100,000 workers get injured every year in the UK alone. Workers will already know the exact danger of working in such dangerous conditions. Construction equipment can be [...]

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Diggers- essential equipment for construction sites

Benjamin — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:00:44 +0000

Diggers and mini diggers are often described as excavators. There are different sizes of diggers available on the market, which have different features and are useful for different tasks. Mini diggers are usually between 2 to 6 tons in weight and are very powerful. Most models of mini diggers can rotate 360 degrees, which offers [...]

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Mini excavators are perfect for confined places

Michael — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:36:27 +0000

Mini excavators are very popular additions to construction sites. One of the main reasons why they are preferred by most of their owners is that they are smaller in size than standard excavators. This means that you can use these vehicles in smaller, more confined places where the use of a standard excavator is impossible. [...]

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Mini excavators and diggers are compact yet powerful

Benjamin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:09:03 +0000

Mini excavators and diggers can be classified according to the range of sizes and features they exhibit. A mini excavator is a piece of construction machinery that can be used to shift almost anything on site. Building swimming pools, digging ditches, trenching for cables and pipes, digging foundations for general landscaping jobs and extensions and [...]

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How to get a great deal when buying mini diggers

Benjamin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:22:17 +0000

Every construction or building site requires different types of heavy machinery to make heavy work on these sites easier. One of the most popular types of machinery used on these sites is the mini digger. There are different manufacturers and models of mini diggers available that can perform different levels of work. For this reason [...]

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Why are mini excavators considered to be ideal construction machines?

Benjamin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:05:52 +0000

It is not uncommon for people to look for better ways to carry out their jobs, especially those that require a lot of manual labour. This is usually true on construction sites where jobs might include digging and the carrying of heavy materials. One of the most useful machines on these sites is a mini [...]

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JCB Dumpers: Articulated Steering

BenG — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:09:01 +0000

JCB dumpers in the UK offer the usual excellent range you would expect, and JCB dumpers for sale include articulated dump trucks, track and wheel dumpers, rigid dump trucks and mini-dumpers. The articulated dump truck is an extremely useful vehicle, and similarly to certain loaders, it dispenses with traditional rack-and-pinion steering, the method which utilises [...]

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How to avoid accidents at construction sites

Adam — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:46:18 +0000

Construction site safety is an essential aspect of any construction project. This is the reason why concerned bodies have laid down certain rules and regulations to avoid any untoward incidents on construction sites. Some of the safety tips which should be followed are as follows: First aid The construction companies should educate the workers pertaining [...]

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Mini excavators have the ability to do the job easily

Benjamin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:20:54 +0000

A few years ago large excavators may have been a common sight, but excavators these days are also available in small sizes that are known as mini excavators. Mini excavators are small machines which allow you to do smaller jobs with ease. So, if you are planning to purchase a mini excavator, then you need [...]

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Mini Excavators – a useful tool for the construction industry

Michael — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:25:52 +0000

Gone are the days when construction companies used to function with ordinary tools. The introduction of modern tools has provided a much needed respite to the construction industry. Mini excavators are some of the tools which are most widely used for digging these days. Excavators are heavy machines which can be used for different tasks. [...]

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Mini diggers are ideal for tighter spaces

Benjamin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:06:23 +0000

Mini diggers and excavators are gradually becoming one of the most widely used pieces of equipment across the globe. These small and versatile pieces of machinery can be used for performing many different construction tasks. The small size of mini diggers and their ability to easily manoeuvre in the tightest spaces makes them one of [...]

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Mini-diggers are considered good money saving options

Michael — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:08:00 +0000

Whether it is a big build or a small build, mini-diggers can be extremely useful. Homeowners can also make good use of these types of equipment. In the past, when people wanted to build a home extension at the back of their property, the entire foundation had to be dug. The equipment traditionally used was [...]

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Things you need to know about excavators

Benjamin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:15:52 +0000

Excavators are construction equipment that has an ability to move on many different types of terrain. Most excavators use a hydraulic system to dig, scoop up dirt and lift things. The size of this equipment differs from mini excavators to a large mining excavator. However, choosing the right type that will work well for your [...]

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Used mini excavators – a great choice for construction firms

Adam — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:00:23 +0000

Mini excavators are commonly used for construction work, and they have helped to make many tasks much easier. However, mini excavators can be rather expensive to buy brand new, which is why it is advisable to opt for used excavators. Used excavators are cost effective and affordable, which makes them accessible even to smaller firms. [...]

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Various types of construction equipment

Adam — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:01:47 +0000

The construction industry relies heavily on using the right kind of equipment. Listed below are different types of construction equipment and how they aid the construction industry. 1) Mini diggers: Mini diggers are helpful for smaller jobs, like if a homeowner is having an extension constructed. They are an advantage owing to their small size [...]

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Different types of diggers available for construction

Adam — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:30:44 +0000

The type of digger you will need for your construction project will depend upon various factors. Purchasing or renting a digger can very well save your precious time and money to perform the job more effectively. Also, the size of digger you require will depend on the nature of the job. Mini diggers and diggers [...]

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Mini diggers are very useful

Adam — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:24:41 +0000

People in the construction businesses need diggers as they are very beneficial to their work. There are various types of diggers available. Some are small in size whereas others are large. Mini diggers are one of the types of diggers available today. Do not get fooled by the size of a mini digger. Most people [...]

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The features and importance of excavators

Adam — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:55:25 +0000

The advancements in modern technology have proved to be a blessing for several industries. The same applies to the construction industry as well. High tech excavators are some of the newly introduced construction equipment which has helped workers immensely. Excavators are rather heavy and consist of a boom, bucket and a cab which is situated [...]

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Tips on curbing construction site accidents

Adam — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:41:59 +0000

Construction site related accidents are a common occurrence nowadays. The presence of heavy machinery, such as diggers, along with the lack of proper safety measures has resulted in an increase in the number of construction site related accidents. Following are some tips on how you should design a construction site safety plan. Contents of a [...]

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The importance of high visibility clothing

Michael — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:46:36 +0000

Construction site workers who work with vehicles such as diggers and excavators are prone to construction site related accidents, and lack of sufficient light is one reason for this. Working at night when the light is dim affects vision considerably, which leads to accidents. Accidents commonly occur when workers work in poor light on the [...]

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Curbing construction site accidents

Benjamin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:45:38 +0000

Heavy machinery such as mini excavators and mini diggers are commonly used during construction work. However, several users fail to understand the safety precautions that need to be taken when using such equipment, which can result in serious accidents. The number of falls, head injuries and electrocution cases has increased considerably over the past few [...]

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Follow construction safety regulations to ensure safe working conditions

Benjamin — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:18:17 +0000

Construction workers are always at a high risk considering the number of accidents that occur on average in a year on sites. Such accidents are far more common, if safety standards are not adhered to. Simple on-site construction safety regulations can help avoid accidents and the legal ramifications thereof. A lax attitude pertaining to safety [...]

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Increase efficiency on construction sites with mini diggers

Benjamin — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:49:40 +0000

The introduction of advanced machinery has made carrying out various tasks much easier today. These machines have also reduced the amount of work employees have to do while speeding up operations simultaneously. This is especially true considering with machinery that is used in the construction sector. Mini diggers are some of the most widely used [...]

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Hire a mini digger and save your money

Adam — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:34:31 +0000

Mini diggers have many advantages, and households can use them for carrying out various jobs. If you are building an extension at the back of your home, you would need to use compact and small machinery. Whilst accessing small spaces used to be a problem, today, with the introduction of mini diggers and micro diggers, [...]

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Why you should get a mini digger

Benjamin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:11:37 +0000

There are times when you need to buy mini diggers to perform a particular function. Buying these diggers for one time use can be a bit expensive. The best thing to do is to hire them for a particular period of time. Mini diggers are extremely beneficial as they allow you to work in places [...]

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Why have mini excavators become popular?

Adam — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:11:02 +0000

Mini excavators have become an important part of the world of construction. Many people look at this machine and think that a few men could perform more work with a shovel compared to a mini excavator. They are wrong. Do not go by the size of these machines. They have not become popular for no [...]

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Mini excavators are perfect for small locations

Benjamin — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:50:56 +0000

Excavators are vehicles which are used for a range of different purposes such as road building, pipe fixing, digging pits, trenches and other maintenance work. These machines are huge in size and they have several attachments like a grader, hammer, shovel, etc. One of the most prominent parts of excavators is the long arm. In [...]

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Information on the multi-purpose use of mini diggers

Benjamin — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:12:52 +0000

Mini diggers are often also called compact excavators. These compact excavators are extremely useful in different situations. The size of the digger is directly proportional to the nature of the job. A mini digger’s work range is right from extremely complex construction to simple house builds. Below are some reasons why buying a mini digger [...]

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Get compact excavators to enhance your business

Adam — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 17:09:47 +0000

Many builders and contractors have begun to realise the importance of small sized machinery. Working between buildings with big excavators is impossible and hence compact excavators are used. Compact excavators are becoming extensively popular as many contractors have started using them on every job site. Compact excavators are very flexible. Multiple attachments can be added [...]

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What to consider while purchasing mini diggers?

admin — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:02:10 +0000

There are plenty of applications for mini diggers, which are also called mini excavators. The compatible size and type of machine makes them a constructor’s first choice. Mini diggers are very useful and can be of great help for any construction business. You must take enough time to think before deciding which mini digger to [...]

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Two reasons for the popularity of mini-excavators

Michael — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:52:19 +0000

The one piece of equipment that has become a huge hit with construction businesses is the min-excavator. Because of their size, many people are of the opinion that manual labour would be faster and easier. This is the wrong notion. Size does matter, but not in the case of mini-excavators. For places where there are [...]

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The JCB loader and articulated steering

BenG — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:08:49 +0000

The JCB loader in the UK is a staple, as it is across the world, where it is used for clearing snow and laying pipes, as well as myriad other tasks. A new or used JCB loader can be a valuable tool on any construction site, and today I am going to bring into focus [...]

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JCB Rollers: From Deutschland with love

BenG — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:13:05 +0000

A JCB roller may be required for a number of purposes, from the compaction of waste in a landfill site, to road-building or repair, to large scale constructions where, for example, tarmac or concrete is to be laid. JCB rollers in the UK are all tested and perfected at the firm’s specialist factory in Germany, [...]

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Grove Mobile Cranes: A series of firsts

BenG — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:32:31 +0000

At Constructiontradex we have Grove mobile cranes for sale, and in particular used Grove mobile cranes, and this is the case for one simple reason; there is always a large demand for them. The popularity of the Grove cranes range can therefore be read, in one way, as a testament to their performance and durability, [...]

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Caterpillar leads the way.

BenG — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:35:47 +0000

Caterpillar Inc. is a true giant of the construction industry; in fact, it is the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, with more than $67 Billion worth of registered assets. The sheer magnitude of the company demands that standards are uniform, and uniformly high, but the strength of Caterpillar’s brand is the length [...]

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Importance of excavators at construction sites

Michael — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:45:09 +0000

Excavators are vehicles that are commonly used for digging holes, trenches or any other foundation. In some of the cases, you can also use these engineering vehicles for other purposes such as lifting goods, demolition and also placing heavy materials. In some cases they are also being used for landscaping and river dredging. With the [...]

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Paul Morrell appointed as Chief Construction Adviser

Benjamin — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:55:53 +0000

Paul Morrell has been appointed as the chief construction adviser for the UK. Paul will be in charge of obtaining better value for money in the public sector. Paul also aims to regulate the industry by implementing innovative strategies, which will affect construction in the UK at several levels. He will begin with the task [...]

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The importance of excavators in the construction industry

Adam — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:00:50 +0000

Excavators are vehicles which help in building roads, digging holes and many other forms of construction work. These machines are large and bulky, which makes them perfect for difficult tasks. Excavators feature a long arm, which helps in digging and lifting jobs, and there is a cabin at the top of the vehicle where the [...]

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Buy mini diggers to carry out work

Michael — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:01:31 +0000

‘Excavator’ is a term used to describe diggers and mini diggers. Depending on the size of the excavator, categories and sub categories are formed. Also, over time, there have been many new and innovative types of equipment that have been introduced in response to the various jobs that diggers have to do. Commonly known as [...]

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Blackpool project to aid construction workers

Adam — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:15:56 +0000

Muse Developments have come up with a new scheme to create new construction jobs in Blackpool. The firm has implemented a new planning application for its Talbot Gateway regeneration scheme. They plan to redevelop a 35-acre plot in the northeast of the town in an area is near to the Blackpool North station. The plan [...]

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Safety tips concerning construction tools and equipment

Benjamin — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:52:21 +0000

Construction sites can be dangerous places and accidents occur, so safety measures must be taken. Usually, such accidents are related to the use of heavy machinery and construction equipment. Many accidents may also revolve around the use of excavators or mini-excavators. You can avoid these equipment related accidents by following some simple steps: Firstly, construction [...]

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Safety tips to follow while operating a mini excavator

Benjamin — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:02:31 +0000

You should exercise common sense when you operate mini excavators. Listed below are a few tips that you should keep in mind when using a mini excavator. • Seatbelt: Ensure that you have fastened your seatbelt and worn it correctly. You should check this by ensuring that it is fastened firmly around your waist and [...]

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Relevant safety tips for mini excavators

Adam — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:23:43 +0000

When operating mini excavators, there are a few relevant and sensible tips that you must follow. Keep them in mind and follow them for your safety and the safety of others in the workplace. • Read the instructions of the manufacturer carefully. The mini excavator needs to be operated in strict accordance with these instructions. [...]

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Mini excavators are helpful and versatile

Adam — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:29:20 +0000

Mini excavators are compact, small machines. Their weight ranges from 2000 kg to 6000kg, and their bucket size ranges between 0.02m3 to 0.17m3. Similar to their larger counterparts, mini excavators comprise of an arm, a cab and a bucket mounted on the wheeled base or on the top of the crawler. Generally, these machines come [...]

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Advice on preventing tipping over when operating a mini excavator

Adam — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:34:29 +0000

If you operate a mini excavator and have safety concerns for yourself and those around you, read these tips carefully. These tips are basic safety guidelines that should help you to avoid certain mishaps while operating a mini excavator. The bulldozer blade: The bulldozer blade, or the backfill blade, is used for the purposes of [...]

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Tips on using mini diggers efficiently

Benjamin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:13:14 +0000

Operating a mini digger safely requires some common sense, as well as a keen and alert mind at all times. To avoid workplace injuries and damage to property, listed below are some tips that can prevent accidents, as well as unnecessary costs to your business. Buckle your seat belt: This is an obvious, yet often [...]

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Different types of construction equipments and their uses

Adam — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:27:10 +0000

Construction equipment ranges from the heavy to the light, indicating levels of work capability. Some of these are detailed below. Excavator or digger An excavator or digger is an engineering vehicle with a cab mounted on a pivot or on a rotating platform with a backhoe for clearing earth. They can be on tracks or [...]

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Mini diggers are perfect for excavation work

Benjamin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:17:38 +0000

Mini diggers are usually described as mini excavators by those more technical in the field. Each size of these excavators then has its own set of sub-categories. With new innovations and constant developments in reply to the extensive range of diverse jobs they perform, different types of diggers are often required. Mini diggers or compact [...]

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Information about excavators and mini excavators

Michael — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:53:58 +0000

Excavators are one of the most popular construction vehicles, which are used for several purposes. These uses range from digging trenches and foundations and to shifting debris. In some cases, excavators are also used for demolition and installing heavy materials like pipes, stone, etc. Why these machines are called excavators They are commonly used for [...]

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Choosing the right mini digger for your task

Michael — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:40:09 +0000

There are a number of reliable mini diggers on the market today, although with the numerous different features and benefits that are offered, choosing the right mini digger can be difficult. Listed below are a few tips that can help you to make a decision. Dealership: Choose a reliable brand as this will save you [...]

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When do you need a mini excavator?

Michael — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:10:26 +0000

Mini diggers are machines that can be used on construction sites where there is lack of space. If you are planning to build an extension to your house then you may require a machine to dig the land. For this, huge machines are required but some machines cannot enter into confined spaces like a garden. [...]

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Excavators are commonly used heavy machinery equipment

Benjamin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:33:18 +0000

Excavators are heavy machinery equipment popularly used in surface mining and civil engineering. An excavator is also known as a digger or a 360-degree excavator. Sometimes it is simply abbreviated as a 360. It is an engineering vehicle that comprises of a cab and a backhoe mounted on a pivot on top of an undercarriage [...]

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Things you need to know about mini excavators

Benjamin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:01:07 +0000

For proper construction, it is very important to use an excavator. So, if you are looking for an excavator to do your work more efficiently then you need to opt for a mini excavator. A mini excavator will work better than a full size excavator in a place where there is slightly less space. Their [...]

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Important points to keep in mind when buying a mini excavator

Benjamin — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:53:57 +0000

One of the main concerns all kinds of businesses, including the construction sector, face is saving money. No doubt there are different ways to do this, but buying the right equipment can save on operational costs to a great extent. It is for this reason that construction companies have to pay close attention when buying [...]

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Profile of Kubota’s U10-3 Mini Digger

admin — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:48:18 +0000

With a vast array of mini diggers for sale online, its important to have a grasp of the features one of these compact excavators are offering. Kubota diggers can be large or small, and as expected with a Japanese manufacturer, a large amount of features and value are packed into their U series of mini [...]

Profile of Kubota’s U10-3 Mini Digger is a post from: UK Construction News

Manitowoc Cranes nominated for industry award

admin — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:06:53 +0000

Manitowoc Cranes has been listed in the nominees for the 2010 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards. The awards, now in their 23rd year, are held to recognise Wisconsin’s best manufacturers, large and small, for their contributions to the north-eastern state. For the 2010 awards, 53 companies have been nominated and are placed according to [...]

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Atlantic Coal hit production record for quarter with Liebherr digger

admin — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:40:54 +0000

Atlantic coal have made sales of over 31000 tonnes of anthracite thanks to the acquisition of a Liebherr R9250 excavator. The group purchased the colossal Liebherr digger at a cost of £3.5 million. Research from city broker Fox Davies recorded the group’s final quarter as its most productive yet, and noted that Atlantic Coal have [...]

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JCB Dumpers: Why Choose a 722?

admin — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:09:59 +0000

When it comes to JCB dumpers, they don’t come any bigger than the JCB 722 Articulated Dumper Truck. A vehicle of this size means a significant capital investment, so it essential to understand what sets this ADT apart from its competitors. The behemoth of JCB’s dumper range comes with an engine to match: a Cummins [...]

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JCB Rollers: The VMT 860

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:03:21 +0000

JCB sets the bar high with the VMT 860, a powerful addition to its range of Vibratory Tandem Rollers. It can be difficult to quickly get a broad overview of the features of one of these JCB rollers when buying online, so below is a summary of what makes this roller stand out from the [...]

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Kobelco Cranes See Profits Decrease in First Half of Fiscal Year

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:23:20 +0000

Kobelco Cranes, one of Japan’s largest crane manufacturers, have suffered decreased profits in the first half of the fiscal year, which the crane giant puts down to a declining market overseas. Kobelco Cranes’ sales were down -18 per cent, compared to sales the same time last year. A shift in the market to emerging economies, [...]

Kobelco Cranes See Profits Decrease in First Half of Fiscal Year is a post from: UK Construction News

40m Tractor Unit Sales

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:22:18 +0000

Bristol-based truck and van rental company Gulliver’s has ordered 66 DAF 105 tractor units to service a three-year contract hire deal with construction merchants Travis Perkins. The deal means Gulliver’s will have spent £40m during its current financial year on rolling stock, which ends April 2011, says sales director Neil Jeremiah. All the vehicles have [...]

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New PC55MR-3 adds to Komatsu Construction Equipment Range

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:25:33 +0000

Komatsu have extended the range of its MR-3 excavators in Europe with the 5.2 tonne class PC55MR-3 midi excavator. The new vehicle replaces the PC50 in the range of Komatsu construction equipment available through Komatsu Europe International. This is the latest of Italian-built MR-3 range, which will completed in early 2011 with the addition of [...]

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Indian mining equipment sales to double in S.E. Asia

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:19:23 +0000

The Confederation of Indian Industries has said it expects India’s construction and mining equipment exports to markets in Southeast Asia to double to 10 per cent in the next three years. Manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Schwing, Universal and Greaves Cotton & Co are among those that the CII says will expand in the coming years. [...]

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Milwaukee Division of JCB Construction Equipment Expands

admin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:35:34 +0000

The CEO of a supplier of JCB construction equipment is expanding its operation in Milwaukee to meet growing demand. Cliff Anglewicz has faith in the US construction industry and signs of recovery have motivated him to expand his company, Yes Equipment and Services, who added the JCB brand to their portfolio in 2008. Anglewicz has [...]

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Norwegian Distributor of Hitachi Construction Equipment Now Called Nansa

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:59:13 +0000

One of Norway’s oldest suppliers of Hitachi construction equipment has undergone a re-branding that its managing director believes will modernise the company for a competitive marketplace. Nanset Standard AS has a new headquarters and logo to coincide with the renaming of the company as Nasta AS. The company began trading in 1929 and is the [...]

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Plant Hire Firm Buy £14 Million of JCB Diggers

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:00:21 +0000

A UK plant hire firm has invested in over £14 million of JCB diggers and other equipment, as part of an investment in upgrading its contractor hire fleet. Hewden, a national hire plant specialist recently unlocked £20 million to boost the numbers of vehicles as part of their plan, which chief executive Kevin Parkes says, [...]

Plant Hire Firm Buy £14 Million of JCB Diggers is a post from: UK Construction News

New Standard Set for Liebherr Cranes with 3,371 tonne lift

admin — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:58:44 +0000

The LR13000, the latest crawler crane from Liebherr, has lifted a weight of over 3000 tonnes. The company says this load test makes it the most powerful of their already extensive range of heavy lifting equipment. Liebherr built a load traverse arrangement into order to set up the incredible load, the heaviest ever lifted by [...]

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Military Enlists New JCB Backhoe Loaders

admin — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 09:21:52 +0000

Global construction giant JCB have been conscripted by armies worldwide for the use of their new High Mobility Engineer Excavator (HMEE), the company’s military version of the classic JCB Backhoe Loader. The HMEE is the world’s fastest backhoe loader with a top speed of 60 mph (88kph), and has been designed by military experts to [...]

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Remote control dumpers aim to improve safety on work sites

admin — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 13:49:21 +0000

British entrepreneurs Stuart Selway and Ryan Symes have created a remote control dumper that could change the way dumpers are used in construction, with the aim of improving safety for site workers. Their mini, hi-tip dumper is named the Shannon Solo and is operated completely by remote control. There are naturally a high number of health and [...]

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Doosan Mini Diggers: The Solar 018VT

admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:00:49 +0000

Doosan diggers come in a variety of sizes, and they have a wide offering in the compact excavator category, including the Solar 018VT. The 018VT is designed to be suitable for all kinds of small-scale excavating, from pipe work to landscaping. The position of the tracks can be altered within the range of 1300mm(4’3″) to [...]

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Epcor Tower Finally Loses its Landmark Mobile Crane

admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:02:51 +0000

A mobile crane, seen to residents of Edmonton, Vancouver as a ‘local landmark’, is finally being dismantled after sitting atop the tower for nearly three years. The crane had become a feature of the Edmonton skyline, and was technically the highest point in the area. In order to remove it, a second and far larger [...]

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Selling Construction Equipment News Cannel is Launched

admin — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:16:17 +0000

The ConstructionTradex news channel dedicated to helping dealers and customers in sales to sell construction equipment including selling excavators, selling dumpers and selling various brands such as JCB, Caterpillar, Liebherr and Komatsu. Selling Construction Equipment News Cannel is Launched is a post from: UK Construction News

Selling Construction Equipment News Cannel is Launched is a post from: UK Construction News

New Line of JCB Loaders

admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:25:19 +0000

JCB have extended their line of tracked and skid steer loaders with seven new machines, with all-new features and improvements. The new line has been been designed, engineered and produced entirely in JCB’s Savannah, Georgia plant in the U.S., a first for the construction giant, founded in England in 1945. The new range of JCB [...]

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Major Addition of Liebherr Construction Equipment to UK Earthmoving Co.

admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:43:22 +0000

Family-owned independent contractor Lancaster Earthmoving Ltd has made significant additions of excavators and dozers from the Liebherr construction equipment range. The company was formed in 1988, has used Liebherr construction equipment from 1996, and is now one of the leading landscaping, civil engineering and earthmoving specialists in the east of England. The company has taken [...]

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JCB’s Latest Diggers to Come With Built-in Coffee Machine

admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:34:24 +0000

One the largest manufacturers of diggers worldwide, JCB, has released a new model with a built-in coffee machine, as demands increase for operator comfort in extreme conditions. One of the company’s diggers, the JCB 4CX Eco, has been designed with operator comfort in mind. Nigel Chell at JCB spoke of the company’s reasons behind the [...]

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Mini Diggers Enlisted to Help Ease Snow and Ice Misery in Scotland

admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 09:56:55 +0000

At least six mini diggers have been brought in by local councils along with various other construction equipment to help grit and clear roads in the Dunfermline and Fife regions this month. Temperatures in the area had plummeted to below freezing again, but the council expects to have around 5000 tonnes of salt delivered to [...]

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JCB Sell $3 Million Worth of Excavators and Diggers at Trade Expo in Dubai

admin — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:09:34 +0000

JCB, the world’s third largest manufacturer of construction equipment, have seen sales of excavators and diggers worth over $3 million at the ‘Big 5 PMV’ trade exhibition in Dubai in November. The manufacturer says this is evidence of a major revival in the industry in the Gulf. The Big 5 PMV is the region’s leading [...]

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Construction Equipment Industry Awards Recognise Case C.E.

admin — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:42:48 +0000

Case Construction Equipment, part of CNH Global, are the fourth largest manufacturer of construction equipment in the world, but have beaten their bigger rivals to two prestigious accolades from leading industry publications. Aggregates Manager and Construction Equipment both honoured the Case N Series loader/backhoes in their annual selection of the best construction equipment available on the [...]

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Grove Cranes Aided in Rescue of Chilean Miners

admin — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:10:34 +0000

The rescue of the 33 Chilean miners captured the world’s attention, and it has come to light that Grove cranes were essential pieces of equipment in the miner’s rescue. A Grove GMK5130-2 all-terrain crane and four Grove rough-terrain cranes were enlisted as part of the rescue effort at the mine outside Copiago, Chile in October. [...]

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Caterpillar Wheel Loaders Take Priority over Mining Equipment at U.S. Plant

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:41:46 +0000

Caterpillar Inc. has announced its 1,400-employee plant at Aurora, Illinois is to cease production of mining shovel equipment and concentrate on building Caterpillar wheel loaders and excavators. The decision was caused by Caterpillar’s recent acquisition of South Milwaukee based Bucyrus International Inc, a manufacturer of mining equipment, including mining shovels. The pending $8.6 billion purchase of [...]

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Caterpillar Dozers Inspiring U.S. Students to Think BIG

admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:09:07 +0000

Professors at Pittsburgh State University, Kansas are working with Caterpillar to help teach and train the technicians of tomorrow, and Caterpillar Dozers are on the curriculum. Tim Dell, assistant professor and the chairman of the automotive technology department at PSU, explains that the program at PSU is one of the top four automotive technical and [...]

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Caterpillar Diggers Bring New Jobs to Texas in Economic Downturn

admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:37:00 +0000

Caterpillar diggers are among the best excavators available in the marketplace, and Caterpillar are one of the biggest manufacturers of excavators in the world, having acquired dozens of companies worldwide which now produce their equipment. In Texas, Caterpillar diggers are now bringing hope to an employment deprived region. Their decision to set up shop in [...]

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Latest Caterpillar Crawler Excavator is Released

admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:48:05 +0000

An all-new Caterpillar crawler excavator has hit the market. The 390 D L is Caterpillar’s newest tracked excavator, weighing in at 88,180 kg (193,996 lb). This latest offering from the global construction giant has been designed to offer even more hydraulic power, added safety and convenience features, stronger structural components, and improved serviceability. It replaces the 385 [...]

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Caterpillar to Build Mining and Construction Equipment Factory in Thailand

admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:06:25 +0000

Caterpillar Inc. has made further efforts to extend its global position in the construction equipment industry, announcing on Monday that it will build a new manufacturing plant in Thailand to make underground mining and construction equipment. Caterpillar construction equipment will be manufactured at the factory being built early this year, with production scheduled to begin [...]

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Unique Features for Caterpillar Backhoe Loaders

admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:36:02 +0000

Caterpillar backhoe loaders enjoy a good reputation, and with good reason. They offer a wide variety of customer-driven features that set them apart from their competitors. On all models the availablity of an Integrated Toolcarrier option grants greater versatility and all-important ease of use with quick change forks, buckets, blades and brooms. The CAT range [...]

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BOMAG Rollers in the Single Drum Category

admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:31:43 +0000

BOMAG (Bopparder Maschinenbaugesellschaft) manufacture a wide variety of road rollers and roller-compactors. Their equipment is used for projects of all sizes, and have products suited for everything from DIY to major civil engineering, highway construction and maintenance. BOMAG rollers are seen as leaders in compaction technology, and offer a wide range of machines for the [...]

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Bobcat Diggers Hit the Piste in Italy

admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:13:38 +0000

Bobcat diggers took to the slopes for a demonstration of its performance in snow this winter. The spectacular location of Cervina in Italy was chosen as the location to show off the company’s range of compact loaders, telehandlers and diggers. A diverse fleet of 18 Bobcat vehicles were on display to over sixty customers, dealers [...]

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Huge suppliers of construction equipment for sale, Liebherr, support Obama’s Infrastructure proposal

Benjamin — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:23:29 +0000

Liebherr, manufacturers of construction equipment for sale, have announced, from their US headquarters in Newport News, Virginia, their unequivocal support for the Infrastructure Bill which has been proposed by President Obama. The Obama administration have called for the infrastructure of the country to be strengthened by investment through a highway bill. The proposal would allow [...]

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EPA offer grant to help reduce emissions from construction equipment for sale

Benjamin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:50:14 +0000

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency is to provide funding in order to help reduce diesel emissions in the state of Virginia. The vast majority of construction equipment for sale is diesel powered, and so the James Madison University, in conjunction with Virginia Clean Cities, will use the $710,000 grant from the EPA, given under the [...]

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Caterpillar confirm that they are on track to reach targets by 2012

Adam — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:56:22 +0000

Douglas Oberhelman, the new chief executive of Caterpillar Inc, has announced the firm’s plans for the next two years. The company, famous for their construction equipment, for examples bull-dozers and mini diggers for sale, are aiming to increase their profit margin by more than double by 2012, and Oberhelman also declared that they would be [...]

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Cosalt appoint Williams to deal with wire rope for mobile cranes for sale

Benjamin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:57:35 +0000

Cosalt have announced that they have appointed Alan Williams as Sales Manager. Cosalt, a firm who supply marine and off-shore equipment and solutions, as well as sourcing mobile cranes for sale when necessary, have appointed Williams with a brief to expand the wire rope sector. Williams has worked within the industrial wire rope industry for [...]

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DUECO launches website which details bespoke design services, for utility trucks and mini diggers for sale

Benjamin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:07:26 +0000

DUECO Inc. has announced the launch of a website, which has been designed to offer utility and municipality services for electrical, haulage and construction contractors. Dueco also offer the manufacture of bespoke truck bodies, mini diggers for sale, trailers and cable placers, as well as a network of parts supply and servicing. The newly launched [...]

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JCB 3CX for sale in colours of the Union Jack

Michael — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:26:09 +0000

A new exhibition, announced by Business Minister Mark Prisk, at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is to celebrate the achievements of British designers, engineers and manufacturers. Construction equipment behemoth JCB visually expressed the theme by exhibiting a JCB 3CX for sale whose paintwork is comprised of a Union Jack. JCB is one [...]

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Mobile cranes brought in help restore the Mechanics Institute

Benjamin — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:29:33 +0000

The Mechanics’ Institute in Swindon is set to have its roof removed, in order to prevent the historic structure from collapsing. Swindon council and the English Heritage agreed that the roof must be removed and repaired,a sit it was in an extremely precarious state. Luckily, Swindon has a healthy construction industry, and so doesn’t lack [...]

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The Stirling Group acquire B & G Crane Services.

BenG — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:02:55 +0000

The Sterling Group, a private equity investment company, has completed the purchase of B & G Crane Services, which specialise in mobile cranes. The Stirling Group, which is based in Houston, Texas, stated that it had provided financing for the acquisition with equity from Sterling Group Partners II, whilst debt financing was provided by a [...]

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Builder uses JCB to demolish extension

Michael — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:16:19 +0000

A builder engaged in an escalating row with a home-owner over payment resorted to destroying the offending extension with a JCB 3CX. Sarmin Nessa, of Perry Barr, Birmingham, says that her garden now resembles a bomb site, whilst the firm of contractors maintains that she was given ample opportunity to pay the outstanding bill. Ms [...]

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Dinosaur bones found in Edmonton neighbourhood

Benjamin — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:33:37 +0000

Monday saw a momentous event in Edmonton, the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, as a neighbourhood in the West of the city was discovered to be the site of a cache of fossilised dinosaur bones. Luckily, despite the common use of diggers or mini diggers for tunnelling work, city workers were excavating a [...]

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Port ready to aid Iraq’s reconstruction

Benjamin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:44:42 +0000

The port of Umm Qasr has seen its Berth 8 become commercially operational, in what is a profound development in the ongoing regeneration of the infrastructure of Iraq. Umm Qasr is the largest and most significant port in the region, and is crucial as the ‘gateway operation’ in Iraq’s economic recovery. August saw two Gottwald [...]

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New maize maze at Park Farm, Risby

Adam — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:41:27 +0000

A new attraction has sprung up at a farm in East Yorkshire, entertaining and baffling visitors from across the country. Visitors to Park Farm in Risby have been flocking to try and navigate their way through the Beverley Maze, a diabolical maze hewn from a ten-acre plot of maize crop. John Clappison is the farmer [...]

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Manitowoc provide cranes for new women-only University in Riyadh

Benjamin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:04:13 +0000

A huge contingent of construction equipment, including 180 Grove mobile cranes, Manitowoc crawler cranes and Potain tower cranes, are being supplied by Manitowoc in order to construct a university in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, exclusively for female students. The project to build the Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University is one of the [...]

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SCAD collaborates with JCB in 3CX redesign

Michael — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:27:27 +0000

The ID department at the Savannah College of Art and Design is well known for its affiliations to genuine industry, something which affords the students a range of opportunities. Their latest collaboration involved that giant of the construction equipment manufacturing industry, JCB, who liaised with students from the SCAD ID department in a re-design of [...]

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JCB digger puts on a show

Michael — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:24:52 +0000

Ask the average person to imagine a piece of construction equipment, and there is a reasonable chance that they will think of JCB diggers, with their distinctive yellow livery. However, it is less likely that they will conceive of the diggers in the way the Wilf Bown has, who has dispensed with the traditional tasks- [...]

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Bobcat releases new mini digger

Michael — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:36:29 +0000

Bobcat have announced that new version of their mini diggers for sale is about to be released, and that it can perform better than any before. The new 324 model compact excavator benefits from a completely re-designed work group, which allows it to dig to even deeper depths and dump at greater heights. It is [...]

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Terex release figures

Michael — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:11:24 +0000

Terex have revealed their second quarter figures, and they report that net sales have increased by 14 percent, up to $1079 million. However their crane sector saw decreases of 5 percent, and this was itself ameliorated by currency changes, otherwise it would have been 21 percent. Terex has spent the last year divesting a variety [...]

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PALINGER post first half results

BenG — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:31:34 +0000

The PALFINGER Group have released their figures for the first half of 2010, and they show a cautious recovery. Order intakes were on the rise, which reflects the general upturn in the market for construction equipment. The second quarter especially showed a rise in both revenue and earnings in comparison to both the previous quarter, [...]

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Huge dam project in Turkey requires special cranes

Benjamin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:30:45 +0000

A major project to build a hydropower dam in Turkey is under way, with four Potain cranes being utilised. The project, in Sinop, a province in the North of Turkey, is costing $1 billion, and will significantly enhance Turkey’s ability to produce power and meet the demand for electricity, with the Boyabat dam expected to [...]

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Eisele use Liebherr cranes to build bridge at Frankfurt Airport

Adam — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:07:07 +0000

Germany’s Frankfurt airport will soon have use of a new North-West runway, as it is projected to be operational by the middle of 2011. Recently a series of 20 night-time operations saw 275 reinforced concrete beams being installed, as part of the construction of the traversing bridge which will cross the ring road, motorway and [...]

Eisele use Liebherr cranes to build bridge at Frankfurt Airport is a post from: UK Construction News

Timing is crucial for the proposed JCB facility

BenG — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:25:07 +0000

A proposed new JCB facility in Pinfold Street, Uttoxeter, has raised the consternation of some local councillors, who fear a repeat of the infamous ‘Carter Square debacle’. JCB, renowned for their backhoe loaders, excavators and mini diggers for sale, have the plans for the now deceased JCB Heavy Products facility, and they are scheduled to [...]

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2010 a better year, says Liebherr

Benjamin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:56:45 +0000

Liebherr are the latest company to confirm that 2010 has seen the economic situation begin to improve, with a spokesperson saying, Since midway through 2009, worldwide industrial production has begun to increase in volume again, and world trade prospects are also encouraging. The first half of 2010 saw the turnover of the Liebherr Group increase [...]

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Wacker Neuson release promising figures from Q2

Benjamin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:02:34 +0000

The Wacker Neuson Group, which primarily manufactures dumpers, similar to Thwaites dumpers, have released a set of preliminary figures for the second quarter, and seem to have managed to meet their expectations, in terms of having increased their revenue, both in comparison to the first quarter of the year, and the second quarter of last [...]

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Locke Crane Services acquire special new National crane

Adam — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:48:09 +0000

Locke Crane Services pride themselves on being able to provide solutions for their customers, and so when a client needed a crane that would be capable of negotiating extremely rough terrain in the remote wilds of New England, they thought long and hard about the mobile cranes that they had. In the end, they opted [...]

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2010 to be peak year for Chinese market

Adam — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:36:52 +0000

Off-Highway Research, a specialist consultancy, has released a report projecting that sales of construction equipment in China will grow by 27 percent this year, with Managing Director David Phillips saying, The numbers are absolutely enormous. China easily accounts for more than 50% of the world equipment market. Particularly arresting are the projections for the sales [...]

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EnerMech secure funding from Lloyds Group

Benjamin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:50:04 +0000

EnerMech, a mechanical engineering firm based in Aberdeen, has secured £24 million worth of funding from the Lloyds Bank Group, with EnerMech set to use the investment to facilitate expansion. The logistics of the financing include the sale of the EnerMech premises to the Lloyds Group for £4 million, and in addition to a £20 [...]

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Hitachi release sales figures for the first quarter

Benjamin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:59:57 +0000

Hitachi have released their first quarter sales figures, and they show the beginning of a recovery, as profits are on the rise. Hitachi Construction Machinery, which manufactures excavators as well as various other pieces of equipment such as the mini digger, reported a 43.4 percent increase on the first quarter of the previous year. Exactly [...]

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Komatsu reveal increased profits for the second quarter

BenG — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:08:09 +0000

The first quarter sales figures have been released by Komatsu, and they show an increase of 39.5 percent on the same period last year, from $3.6 billion to $5 billion. The pre-tax profits show an even larger increase, a massive 474 percent, from $99 million last year, to $569.6 million. Komatsu stated that the demand [...]

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JCB release a landmark 100,000th excavator made in India

Michael — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:43:40 +0000

A landmark was reached this week in India, as JCB produced the 100,000th excavator manufactured in country. The vehicle was launched by Kamal Nath, the Road Transport and Highways Minister, and Vince Cable, the British Business Secretary, who was part of Prime Minister David Cameron’s contingent for his first official visit to India. JCB excavators [...]

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Terex announce loss for second quarter

Michael — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:27:29 +0000

Terex, makers of mobile cranes and materials handling solutions, have reported a drop in net sales over the second quarter of $23.8 million, or 5%, when compared to the second quarter of 2009. Once the effects of exchange rates and acquisitions have been discounted, the decrease in net sales from 2009′s second quarter is 21%. [...]

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Winston-Salem offer incentive package to Caterpillar

Adam — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:53:19 +0000

City officials from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, are hoping that Caterpillar, the company famous for its diggers for sale, will build a new production facility in their town, after approving a $14.35 million incentive on Monday. $3.75 million of that is allocated to assiiist Caterpillar in the purchase of 100 acres of land in town, and [...]

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Terex Fuchs organise Open Day

BenG — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:07:33 +0000

June 20th 2010 saw Terex Fuchs put on an Open House Day in Bad Schanborn, which was enjoyed by family members of the staff, as well as local people who had been invited along. The Open Day featured a variety of attractions and activities, with much of Terex Fuchs’s cuttiiing edge equipment on display. Terex [...]

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Kobelco to open crawler crane factory in India

BenG — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:56:35 +0000

The rapid growth of the Indian construction market has seen a variety of firms look to expand their concerns in the subcontinent, and the latest to do so is Kobelco Cranes, a subsidiary of the Japanese firm Kobe Steel. They are to build a production facility at a cost of 1.2 billion Yen, which will [...]

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JCB celebrates 65th anniversary with patriotic new releases.

Michael — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:22:24 +0000

JCB is nearing its 65th anniversary, and as part of the celebrations a new range of diggers for sale have been built at their British plant, ready to tour the most famous landmarks of London. To celebrate the anniversary, JCB has temporarily dispensed with its iconic yellow livery, and the new models are emblazoned in [...]

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JCB look to emerge from the effects of the recession

Michael — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:05:00 +0000

JCB, the company famous for its yellow diggers for sale, and arbiter of the state of the UK construction equipment industry, has announced that this year it expects to see substantial improvements in profitability”. The global economic recession hit JCB, as it did the entire industry, in 2009, but its brand strength allowed it to [...]

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Atlas mining look to further increase excavation rate

Michael — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:33:46 +0000

Carmen Copper Corporation (CCC), a subsidiary of of Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation, has shipped its 10th consignment of copper concentrates this year. The copper concentrates had a volume of 5,701.99 wet metric tons, and was mined in Toledo City, Cebu. The concentrates contained 28.37 percent copper, as well as 2.81 grams of gold [...]

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Terex releases two new articulated trucks

Benjamin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:14:06 +0000

Terex, the firm famous for its mastery of the minidumper, have recently released two new articulated trucks, the Terex TA300 and the TA400, which are specifically designed to optimise productivity via ergonomics. Both of the trucks feature multiple-disc brakes, which are also oil-cooled, on every axle. These features improve brake performance, but also protect the [...]

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Liebherr’s 600 ton crane acquired by Buckner

BenG — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:38:11 +0000

North Carolina’s Buckner Company, a heavy-lifting and steel erection company, has listened to the demands of their customers and added four 600 ton class cranes to their fleet, with President Doug Williams saying, With all the power work coming up – conventional, nuclear and wind – this size of crane is becoming more the norm. [...]

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Fingertip controls on offer by Komatsu mini excavators

Michael — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:45:27 +0000

A Komatsu mini excavator is already a precise and manoeuvrable piece of equipment, but these qualities are set to be even further enhanced by the introduction of fingertip controls on their MR-3 range of mini and midi diggers. A statement from Komatsu said, the new controls act on the first auxiliary hydraulic line and guarantee [...]

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Senn use 1200 ton Liebherr crane to erect wind turbines

Benjamin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:51:25 +0000

The Jura Mountains in Switzerland, specifically Mont Crosin, are to be the location of 8 wind turbines. The turbines have beeeen built by Vestas, and Swiss company Senn have been contracted to erect the structures, and have turned to their compatriots, liebherr cranes, for the equipment. June 10 2010 saw Senn first utilise their new [...]

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Potain provide crane for India’s ‘The Wave’ development

Benjamin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:32:44 +0000

India has seen a huge boom in construction in recent years, and there is no more potent symbol of this than the $67M development in Noida, known as The Wave 1st Silver Tower. The work necessary to construct such a development is intense, and requires effective performance in demanding conditions. Luckily, the Potain MCi 85 [...]

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Finnish man drives across country in excavator: World Shocked

BenG — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:52:51 +0000

A Finnish man, Jukka Mutanen, or ‘excavator-Mutanen’ as some rakish wit dubbed him, has been celebrated for executing one of the single most pointless expeditions in the annals of history. It is unknown as to whether Jukka is happy, simple soul, or some sort of post-modern practical philosopher deconstructing the essential absurdity of globalisation, but [...]

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New crusher buckets for JS range JCB excavators

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:00:56 +0000

JCB, whose range of diggers for sale are utilised in construction projects the world over, have released a new range of attachable crusher buckets, applicable to the JS range of JCB crawler excavators. There are three new crusher buckets, each for different models of excavator, and with varying capacities: the CB90 is capable of crushing [...]

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BOMAG introduces the world’s largest single drum compacter

Michael — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:13:59 +0000

In 2007, at Bauma, the International Trade Fair for Cosntruction Machinery, bomag presented a ‘study model’ of the heaviest single drum roller in the world. Tongues began wagging, a buzz developed, and the good people at bomag decided to put it into production. Three years later,at Bauma 2010, the bomag BW 332 was unveiled, and [...]

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BOMAG release the Asphalt Manager II – Intelligent compaction

Michael — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:14:34 +0000

The leaders in compaction technology, bomag, have launched a new and improved version of the Asphalt Manager, called, rather brilliantly, the Asphalt Manager II! It improves upon the target value for the vibration, which allows more precise control and increased compaction. There is a simple new menu which guides the operator through the system, a ‘compaction [...]

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ACT acquire new Liebherr crane

BenG — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:15:51 +0000

Arabian Consolidated Trading (ACT), a crane hire company based in Saudi Arabia, has expanded its fleet of 100 cranes, by purchasing a new Liebherr LTM11200-9.1, now the the largest telescopic crane in the Kingdom. ACT, which also has offices in Riyadh, Dammam, Yanbu and Dubai, required the new crane, which is equipped with a mian [...]

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Savage Plant Hire change direction and invest in four Kubota U30-3′s.

Adam — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:10:38 +0000

Savage Plant Hire, the Birmingham based company who are known across the Midlands for the distinctive Union Jack livery that adorns their fleet of vehicles, have broken with a company tradition by adding four Kubota U30-3 zero tail swing mini excavators to their fleet. Savage have previously stocked their fleet exclusively with JCB vehicles, but [...]

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Dunedin buy-out Inverness-based crane hire firm Weldex

Benjamin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:52:39 +0000

The Inverness crawler crane hire firm Weldex has been been purchased by Edinburgh-based private equity firm Dunedin, in a deal that has placed an ‘enterprise value’ of £100M on the business. Weldex was started in 1979 by Dougie McGilvray, and by offering used cranes for hire, instead of cranes for sale, he grew the firm into [...]

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Ainscough tries to beat the recession by investment

BenG — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:01:04 +0000

Although the economic downturn may have it almost all industries, a company in Wigan has decided to continue to invest, as a strategy to beat the recession. Ainscough Crane Hire, co-owned by both the management and HBOS, and offering a variety of new and used cranes for hire, has invested £10M in 18 new Liebherr [...]

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Burger Gruas donate use of Grove crane to help the repairs in Santiago, Chile

Benjamin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:54:26 +0000

Chile is a country that suffers from earthquakes, and February saw one which rocked the capital Santiago, and left the 4-ton bronze statue which fronts the Metropolitan Cathedral at risk of toppling over. Such a state of affairs moved Raul Burger, owner of Burger Gruas, a company which rents used cranes, to provide a huge [...]

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The new Doosan DX235LCR

BenG — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:34:01 +0000

June 2010 has seen the launch of the new Doosan DX235LCR crawler excavator, which is designed to be able perform heavy work in tight spaces. The vehicle has a number of features, which we will look at, but first lets assess the technical specifications. The DX235LCR is a near-zzero tail swing model, so it is [...]

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Toledo gains Federal stimulus funding for new Liebherr cranes

BenG — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:51:01 +0000

The city port in Toledo, Ohio has reacted to the increase in freight shipping, a result of problems within the trucking industry caused by the global recession, by acquiring two new Liebherr mobile harbour cranes. The cranes were funded by federal stimulus funds allocated by the Ohio Department of Transportation, and the port authority’s Executive [...]

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New Raillink academy to be built in Redbridge/Ilford.

BenG — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:14:07 +0000

Ilford is to benefit from a new training facility, as the Redbridge Crossrail Tunnelling Academy has been given the go ahead. Crossrail and the Skills funding Agency have come together in conjunction to fund the £12M project, which will be located between Newham and Redbridge, and their will be upwards of three thousand training positions [...]

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GT Group win JCB contract

BenG — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:33:09 +0000

A UK company, which has been steadily growing a reputation for excellence in emission control systems, has been awarded a bumper contract by construction vehicle heavyweights JCB, makers of the jcb 3cx. GT group, based in County Durham in the North East, produces an EGR, or Exhaust Gas Recirculation system, which reduces the amount of [...]

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Play with machines at Diggerland Devon

BenG — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:58:16 +0000

A new type of family day out has emerged in Devon, in the form of an adventure park with a difference- Diggerland. Diggerland Devon is a day out wherein all members of the family can have a go on different types of construction machinery- under supervision of course. Featuring mini diggers, giant diggers, dumper trucks [...]

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Suspects in JCB theft apprehended

BenG — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:34:24 +0000

Police in Berkshire have arrested three teenagers- one aged 17, annd two aged 18- in connection with the attempted theft of a JCB vehicle in Finchampstead, close to Wokingham. Berkshire and Surrey have been home to a spate of thefts of construction equipment in recent months, spurred on, perhaps, by the high re-sale value of [...]

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Bamford brothers dispute single share in the courts.

BenG — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:18:16 +0000

The image of JCB is one of stability and reliability, with the no-nonsense versatility of the classic jcb 3cx backhoe loader encapsulating the common perception of the brand. Behind the scenes however, a familial dispute is threatening to bring the financial particularities of the Bamford clan into the spotlight of the high court. Sir Anthony [...]

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Elston Hire gives UK customers first chance to obtain the Hanix HO9D

BenG — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:13:56 +0000

A firm in Lancashire has become the first company in the UK to offer the new Hanix HO9D amongst their mini diggers for sale or hire. Elston Machinery Ltd is a family business, owned and operated by Mark and Sonya Elston, and they have been providing Hanix mini diggers to their customers for over 5 [...]

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Surrey construction sites suffer from thieves in the night

BenG — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:56:22 +0000

CONSTRUCTION sites across Surrey have been put on alert following a series of break-ins and thefts, with mini diggers, cement mixers and 4×4′s amongst the targeted equipment. On May 31, £20,000 worth of equipment was stolen from the driveway of a residential home during the night. The next incident occurred at Chiddingfold golf club, as, [...]

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Caterpillar wheel loaders through the ages.

BenG — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:11:44 +0000

Caterpillar wheel loaders have been a staple of the construction industry around the world for more than 50 years (51 years to be precise)and in that time they have changed a great deal, as Caterpillar constantly strive to better the product. The first Caterpillar wheel loader was a 105 hp vehicle, and a decade later [...]

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Caterpillar Crawler Excavators: The release of the D-series

BenG — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:01:58 +0000

Caterpillar crawler excavators for sale have witnessed a new arrival in their ranks; the new D-series. The D-series is an evolution from the C-series, and is blessed with even greater engine power than the preceding models, with the Cat 9 cylinder engine delivering 258 hp. With Caterpillar crawler excavators in the UK being used for [...]

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Caterpillar dozers and the hybrid question

BenG — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:55:49 +0000

Caterpillar dozers in the UK are a staple of many construction and demolition sites, but perhaps we take for granted the amount of creative thinking that goes into such a piece of equipment. Caterpillar dozers for sale today are often geared towards achieving greater fuel efficiency, and there are two primary reasons for this: easier [...]

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Complete your construction work easily with excavators

Benjamin — Mon, 17 May 2010 14:44:54 +0000

Excavators are known as power driven machines which are commonly used in the construction world. One of the main functions of excavators is digging trenches and foundations. Excavators are purchased or hired by concrete contractors, builders, paving companies and utility companies, etc. If you need to complete several tasks related to construction then opt for [...]

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The basic use of excavators for construction purposes

Michael — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:07:53 +0000

An excavator is a type of heavy equipment that is mostly used in civil engineering and surface mining. Excavators consist of a bucket, boom and cab. It also has a rotating platform that is commonly known as a house. The house is placed on top of an undercarriage that comes equipped with a set of [...]

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Liebherr Construction Equipment

BenG — Thu, 13 May 2010 13:58:46 +0000

Liebherr construction equipment is amongst the most commonly utilised in the world, particularly when concerning cranes, and extremely heavy mining and excavation equipment. Founded in 1949 by Hans Liebherr, the Liebherr group now comprises over 100 companies, in several countries, and this decentralised system of organisation means that the client base in all of the [...]

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Liebherr diggers

BenG — Thu, 13 May 2010 13:55:24 +0000

Used Liebherr diggers are an essential cog in the civil and industrial engineering machine in the UK, passing from one job to another, always reliable and reliably cost effective. Liebherr diggers for sale come in both wheeled and tracked formats, and the choice of which is best suited is dependant primarily on the terrain of [...]

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Liebherr Cranes

BenG — Thu, 13 May 2010 13:31:00 +0000

Liebherr cranes are almost synonymous with civil engineering tasks, with particular emphasis on their selection of mobile cranes. Liebherr cranes for sale encompass many forms of mobile crane, but the focus here is on their truck mounted cranes. Used Liebherr cranes are an excellent way of ensuring cost efficiency, as they are designed, not only [...]

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All you need to know about mini excavators

Adam — Thu, 13 May 2010 09:33:18 +0000

The mini hydraulic excavator is a vehicle which has either tracks or wheels. In general, it consists of a backfill blade and an independent boom swing. The mini hydraulic excavator is also known as a compact excavator. The movement and function of the mini hydraulic excavator are achieved by the transfer of hydraulic fluid. The [...]

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JCB rollers: The Vibromax series

BenG — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:56:54 +0000

For a soil compaction job, a used JCB roller is the perfect tool. At constructiontradex, we have JCB rollers for sale which are part of the JCB Vibromax VM series; truly the cutting edge of compaction technology. I’m going to focus upon the JCB Vibromax VM115D, which is an excellent exemplar of the range of [...]

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5 points to consider while operating mini diggers

Benjamin — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:18:13 +0000

Mini diggers can be considered as an essential house building tool. However, care should be taken while handling mini diggers. The following are some precautions to be taken while using mini diggers. 1. Read the manual Ensure that you read the manual carefully before you begin operating the mini-digger machine. Pay heed to the safety [...]

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Uses of excavators and mini excavators in the construction world

Adam — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:08:42 +0000

Excavators are commonly used at construction sites for a range of tasks. In today’s world, new buildings are erected every day and this is why excavators are purchased so regularly. The excavators are designed in such a way that they help in completing multiple tasks. At present, excavators are used for many purposes such as: [...]

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Mini diggers are specially designed for small sized construction sites

Michael — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:07:55 +0000

Nowadays, a lot of construction workers are opting for mini diggers over the full sized diggers and this is because they are smaller and lighter in weight. These features allow them to be transported from one place to another. The storage and maintenance of mini diggers is also very easy, if compared to standard diggers. [...]

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Mini diggers are a perfect choice for small construction sites

Benjamin — Sat, 08 May 2010 15:06:42 +0000

A lot of people are unaware that construction equipment is available in compact sizes. Full sized construction equipment is not suitable for all purposes and mini diggers are used quite a lot for construction tasks because of this. Tasks such as lifting materials or digging can be done with the help of diggers. But if [...]

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A brief guide to the main features of excavators

Adam — Fri, 07 May 2010 09:07:56 +0000

Are you looking for useful construction equipment? If you want cost-effective equipment that provides various benefits, then you should ideally consider purchasing an excavator. What is an excavator? An excavator is basically a construction vehicle that can be used for various construction tasks. Special training is recommended to get accustomed to the controls of the [...]

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The significance of mini excavator attachments

Benjamin — Thu, 06 May 2010 16:24:04 +0000

If you want to complete your construction tasks more quickly and easily, then opt for mini excavators. These vehicles are small in size and this is the main reason why they can do work which is not possible with larger sized excavators. Mini excavators are known to be versatile in nature which means they can [...]

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The importance of excavators and micro diggers in construction

Adam — Wed, 05 May 2010 13:42:39 +0000

Excavators are large vehicles that are specifically made for construction sites. They help in the digging and earth moving process and can also move heavy weight objects. These vehicles can also have attachments such as sharpening tools and power drivers to help in the construction or demolition process. All excavators have extendable booms which can [...]

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JCB Crawler Excavators

BenG — Tue, 04 May 2010 09:16:19 +0000

JCB crawler excavators in the UK are very common, and new or used JCB crawler excavators can be seen performing a variety of jobs, whether digging trenches or foundations, or demolition, to river dredging, which are too large for a compact excavator, or even a small to mid-size model. In order to perform these multiple [...]

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