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Hitachi ZX290LC-5 exceeds expectations

14 Nov 12 A Hitachi ZX290LC-5, the first of its kind in Belgium, has been used to lay 1.5km of sewage and water pipes for a new housing development in the town of Genk. The machine is owned by J Roebben and was delivered by the official Hitachi dealer in Belgium, Luyckx, in July 2012.

Changing attachments is as easy as 1-2-3 with OilQuick

13 Nov 12 The OilQuick automatic coupler system continues to impress customers across the UK. Haulmark Equipment, who are the sole UK and Ireland distributors, have produced a new “race style” video that clearly displays just how quick and easy changing attachments can be, when compared to a conventional hitch arrangement.

That’s torn it...massive bucket gets ripped apart!

12 Nov 12 I have received some great photos from another Digger Blog reader Down Under. Karyl May from Perth, Western Australia, works in the mining industry and has promised us many more shots over the coming months.

New Holland reveals new generation B Series PRO wheeled excavators in Turin

11 Nov 12 The Digger Blog has just returned from a couple of days in the beautiful city of Turin in Italy, where I witnessed the presentation of a new range of wheeled excavators from New Holland, The event was held in conjunction with the company’s Grand Prix 2012 operator challenge final.

Digger is off on an Italian Job

7 Nov 12 The Digger Blog has kindly been invited by New Holland to attend a new product launch and to witness the final of the companies Grand Prix 2012 competition in Turin, Italy, which takes place this coming Friday & Saturday.

Massive breaker helps Armac Demolition meet overnight deadline on the M1

6 Nov 12 When West Midlands NFDC member Armac Demolition needed extra breaking muscle earlier this year, they turned to associate member Sandhurst Equipment Rental’s West Midlands depot for help.

New pipe lifter concept is the way forward in pipe re-handling

5 Nov 12 A new pipe lifting attachment has recently been introduced to the UK construction industry, which has been designed to improve both the health & safety and efficiency of pipe handling and installation.

Some mini marvels from the archives

4 Nov 12 I have been browsing through some of my photos recently and plucking out a few to share here on Digger. In this selection, I am looking back at some of the mini/midi excavators, which I have encountered during my time at the controls.

New E Series Caterpillar for Hunter Demolition

1 Nov 12 Mathew Thackray has kindly shared these photos featuring one of Hunter Demolition’s latest acquisitions, a new Cat 320E hydraulic excavator.

Kit memories from the Canary Islands

31 Oct 12 I have recently booked up for a much deserved Christmas break on the beautiful island of Fuerteventura. This got me recalling past visits to the island and in particular, some of the plant & machinery I have come across during my visits.

Extreme mini diggers in action

30 Oct 12 Here are some interesting photos from the internet that have been shared with me by a couple of Digger Blog readers.

Cat D6N takes to the ski slopes

29 Oct 12 Came across this video tonight which features a Caterpillar dozer doing a Hermann Maier impression during the reconstruction of a ski slope in Sweden

New Yanmar and Ammann at Already Hire

29 Oct 12 Leading independent South East hire company Already Hire, with depots at Slough, Heathrow, City SE16 and the new super hire center at Dartford, Kent, have recently taken delivery of Ammann tandem rollers, Yanmar 1.5 ton & 3 ton excavators and Cormidi track carriers.

Tilt & Rotate its Engcon competition winners time

28 Oct 12 It’s time for some lucky Digger Blog readers to win again, as we announce the results of our latest competition.

More big kit around the yards Down Under

25 Oct 12 Michael Bullock has sent in another batch of photos he has taken featuring some big items of kit, at rest in the machinery yards in Perth, Western Australia.

Coles Cats continue to make good progress on muckshift

24 Oct 12 A number of machines from Devon based Coles Plant, are busy preparing a site for a new development on the outskirts of Plymouth. Matthew Lugg, Managing Director of MJL Contractors, shares his photos with us here on Digger.

Extreme excavator operator is on the Case

23 Oct 12 Here’s another video featuring some stunning excavator acrobatics; which was posted on one of the machinery forums I visit from time to time.

Compact Loadalls flex their muscles in JCB office redevelopment

22 Oct 12 A Trio of JCB’s most compact telehandlers are putting their might and muscle to use in a major office redevelopment at JCB’s World HQ. Three 515-40 Loadalls are playing a central role in creating 400m² of additional floor space at the Rocester offices in Staffordshire.

A.R. Demolition goes West

21 Oct 12 While travelling back and forth from my current jobsite in Cornwall, I noticed that A.R. Demolition Ltd, had moved onto the site of an old car sales building. Once their machine had arrived, I called in one evening to take a look and catch up with the site team.

There’s drivers & screwdrivers!

18 Oct 12 This accident video was recently posted on our Friends of the Digger Blog Facebook page by James Mulholland. I thought it was only fair to share it with the larger blog readership.

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