  {"version":"https:\/\/jsonfeed.org\/version\/1","title":"Plant &amp; Equipment News | Âé¶¹APP","description":"plant news, equipment news","favicon":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/favicon1.ico","home_page_url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk","feed_url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/feeds\/news-plant.json","items":[{"id":"51023","title":"Ausa launches 9t dumper with new safety system","content_html":"<p>Ausa has launched a 9t reversible dumper, the DR902AHG, and a new safety system, Ausa AI Vision, offering improved person-detection.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/ausa-launches-9t-dumper-with-new-safety-system\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/ausa-launches-9t-dumper-with-new-safety-system","date_published":"2026-06-22T07:33:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1782110109_ausa-dr902ahg-38.jpeg"},{"id":"51017","title":"Ashbrook places &pound;18m JCB order","content_html":"<p>Ashbrook has placed an &pound;18m order for almost 270 machines from JCB, including the company&rsquo;s first ever X Series tracked excavators, alongside Loadall telehandlers, site dumpers, and compaction equipment, through Gunn JCB.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/ashbrook-places-18m-jcb-order\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/ashbrook-places-18m-jcb-order","date_published":"2026-06-19T07:39:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781851227_jcb.-ashbrook.-press-1.jpeg"},{"id":"51013","title":"Sunbelt protects celebrating Arsenal fans","content_html":"<p>A new barrier system from Sunbelt Rentals was used to manage a 37,000 capacity Champions League Final screening, and winner Arsenal&#039;s subsequent open-top bus tour.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/sunbelt-protects-celebrating-arsenal-fans\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/sunbelt-protects-celebrating-arsenal-fans","date_published":"2026-06-18T11:16:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781777851_sunbelt-rentals-barriers-2.jpeg"},{"id":"51012","title":"Haulotte to partner with Ukrainian Unmanned Technologies","content_html":"<p>MEWP manufacturer Haulotte has formed a partnership with Ukrainian Unmanned Technologies, UUT, who have developed robotic ground logistics platforms and deployed them in operational conditions.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/haulotte-to-partner-with-ukrainian-unmanned-technologies\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/haulotte-to-partner-with-ukrainian-unmanned-technologies","date_published":"2026-06-18T08:59:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781769671_haulotte-uut--.jpeg"},{"id":"51006","title":"Wolffkran smooths complex Westminster redevelopment","content_html":"<p>Keltbray and Mace Construct have used tower cranes from Wolffkran for a complex office redevelopment in Westminster, 1 Victoria Street. The cranes have been at work since the initial partial demolition, installed on the site&#039;s original foundations.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/wolffkran-smooths-complex-westminster-redevelopment\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/wolffkran-smooths-complex-westminster-redevelopment","date_published":"2026-06-18T07:31:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781764380_wolff-1-victoria-street-5-source-neil-mcaleer-photography.jpeg"},{"id":"50998","title":"Five reasons to visit Hillhead 2026","content_html":"<p>With the show now sold out and the quarry build well under way, Hillhead 2026 promises to be the biggest edition yet. <\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/five-reasons-to-visit-hillhead-2026\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/five-reasons-to-visit-hillhead-2026","date_published":"2026-06-17T07:24:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781677649_hillhead-2024.jpg"},{"id":"50997","title":"New plant, new trucks, for Newlay","content_html":"<p>After opening a second asphalt plant at Brandesburton, Newlay Asphalt turned to Renault dealer Thompson Commercials and PPG Fabrications for eight new C 430 trucks.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/new-plant-new-trucks-for-newlay\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/new-plant-new-trucks-for-newlay","date_published":"2026-06-17T07:16:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781677100_renault-trucks-newlay-01.jpeg"},{"id":"50990","title":"Bigger cab, better digital controls, on new Komatsu","content_html":"<p>Komatsu has shown off its latest excavator, the PC220, with a week long customer and distributor event. The new machine offers a maximum bucket capacity of 1.8 metres squared, and is powered by a 129 kW\/173 HP Komatsu engine.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/bigger-cab-better-digital-controls-on-new-komatsu\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/bigger-cab-better-digital-controls-on-new-komatsu","date_published":"2026-06-16T07:34:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781591854_komatsu-pc-220.jpeg"},{"id":"50986","title":"DESNZ releases underground cable report","content_html":"<p>The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has released a study, produced by Ramboll, on alternatives to &#039;cut and cover&#039; undergrounding of electrical transmission lines.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/desnz-releases-underground-cable-report\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/desnz-releases-underground-cable-report","date_published":"2026-06-15T08:25:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781508511_erdkabelverlegung-maschine.jpg"},{"id":"50982","title":"A family tradition continues with Kubota","content_html":"<p>Jack Dickson, a young plant entrepreneur, has continued a family tradition by buying a new Kubota U145 from P.V. Dobson, fitted with an Engcon tilt rotator.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/a-family-tradition-continues-with-kubota\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/a-family-tradition-continues-with-kubota","date_published":"2026-06-12T08:46:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781250483_park-cliffe-farm-kubota.jpeg"},{"id":"50974","title":"AMPS supports global power guidance","content_html":"<p>AMPS, the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems, has worked with the US EGSA and EUROPGEN to produce a globally-relevant guide to on site power.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/amps-supports-global-power-guidance\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/amps-supports-global-power-guidance","date_published":"2026-06-11T06:00:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2012\/04\/1334728978_generator.jpg"},{"id":"50968","title":"National Tool Hire adds building materials","content_html":"<p>Online tool rehire marketplace National Tool Hire will now offer building materials, along with tools and equipment, from its network of local suppliers.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/new-leica-scanners-boost-accuracy-flexibility\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/new-leica-scanners-boost-accuracy-flexibility","date_published":"2026-06-09T16:01:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1781017362_leica-geosystemsa\u0302\u0080\u0099-new-leica-rtc-series-sets-the-new-benchmark-in-scanning-accuracy-andproductivity.jpeg"},{"id":"50954","title":"Sany appoints E H Hassell & Son","content_html":"<p>Sany Heavy Machinery has appointed E H Hassell and Son as an authorised dealer for material handlers in the UK.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/sany-appoints-e-h-hassell-son\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/sany-appoints-e-h-hassell-son","date_published":"2026-06-09T07:35:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780987029_jack-hassell-&amp;-dan-bailey-image2.jpeg"},{"id":"50950","title":"JJ Sugrue buys two new Hyundai excavators via Tobin","content_html":"<p>JJ Sugrue has brought two new Hyundai compact excavators from recently appointed dealer Tobin Plant.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/jj-sugrue-buys-two-new-hyundai-excavators-via-tobin\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/jj-sugrue-buys-two-new-hyundai-excavators-via-tobin","date_published":"2026-06-08T08:08:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780902612_sugrue-11.jpeg"},{"id":"50945","title":"DB Cargo UK picks Liebherr for aggregate handling","content_html":"<p>DB Cargo UK has invested &pound;8.5m, using a credit line from Siemens Financial Services, to buy seven new LH 40 material handlers from Liebherr, supporting the low carbon delivery of aggregates by rail.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/db-cargo-uk-picks-liebherr-for-aggregate-handling\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/db-cargo-uk-picks-liebherr-for-aggregate-handling","date_published":"2026-06-05T08:32:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780644791_lh-40-db-cargo-uk.jpeg"},{"id":"50943","title":"Alliance invests in fleet","content_html":"<p>Alliance Tool Hire has invested &pound;900,000 in more than twenty new delivery vehicles.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/alliance-invests-in-fleet\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/alliance-invests-in-fleet","date_published":"2026-06-05T08:11:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780643532_alliance-fleet-investment.jpeg"},{"id":"50941","title":"Base Concrete picks JCB wheel loader","content_html":"<p>Hemel Hempstead&#039;s Base Concrete has bought a second JCB TM420 from Greenshields JCB for loading operations.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/base-concrete-picks-jcb-wheel-loader\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/base-concrete-picks-jcb-wheel-loader","date_published":"2026-06-05T07:49:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780642237_jcb.-base-concrete.-press.jpeg"},{"id":"50939","title":"Hydrogen bowsers and shipping sunlight","content_html":"<p>As HyKit launched its first mobile hydrogen refueller, effectively a bowser for hydrogen, executive chair Jo Bamford talked to Âé¶¹APP about building a global supply chain for the fuel.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/hydrogen-bowsers-and-shipping-sunlight\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/hydrogen-bowsers-and-shipping-sunlight","date_published":"2026-06-04T11:13:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780568031_01-bamfords-hykit.jpeg"},{"id":"50934","title":"McPhillips adopts Cat","content_html":"<p>McPhillips has added its first Cat machines to its fleet, in a partnership with Finning UK &amp; Ireland, as it helps deliver a new workshop for rebuilt machines.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/mcphillips-adopts-cat\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/mcphillips-adopts-cat","date_published":"2026-06-04T07:52:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780556126_mcphillips2.jpeg"},{"id":"50933","title":"A Nifty way to find support","content_html":"<p>NiftyLift has launched a support hub, MyNifty, that brings together manuals, technical documentation, troubleshooting tools and video guidance in a single online platform.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/a-nifty-way-to-find-support\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/a-nifty-way-to-find-support","date_published":"2026-06-04T07:40:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780555325_niftylift-mynifty-qr-code-access.jpeg"},{"id":"50929","title":"LGH extends rental partnership offer","content_html":"<p>Lifting gear specialist LGH has launched its &#039;Full Rental Partner&#039; offering across Europe, improving access to service and support for customers. In the UK, it has partnered with Plant and Safety Ltd.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/lgh-extends-rental-partnership-offer\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/lgh-extends-rental-partnership-offer","date_published":"2026-06-03T06:00:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780400405_lgh-psl-partnership.jpeg"},{"id":"50923","title":"Robots rise at Schindler","content_html":"<p>Schindler has added two new R.I.S.E elevator installation robots, aiming to enhance safety, boost efficiency, and reduce the physical strain of on-site labour. The firm now has seven robots in its fleet.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/robots-rise-at-schindler\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/robots-rise-at-schindler","date_published":"2026-06-02T08:33:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780385637_schindler-expands-elevator-installation-robot-fleet-as-global-demand-surges-3.jpeg"},{"id":"50917","title":"Wernick opens in Inverness","content_html":"<p>Wernick Hire has opened a new depot in Inverness. The &pound;3.5m investment aims to help the business support clients across the Highlands and surrounding region.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/wernick-opens-in-inverness\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/wernick-opens-in-inverness","date_published":"2026-06-02T07:34:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780382157_wernick-inverness-depot-official-opening-2026---depot-team.jpeg"},{"id":"50914","title":"Huws Gray appoints operations director ","content_html":"<p>Huws Gray has appointed Jon Mugridge as operations director for plant and tool hire. Mugridge joins from Brandon Hire Station, after a 30-year career that started on the checkout at B&amp;Q.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/huws-gray-appoints-operations-director\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/huws-gray-appoints-operations-director","date_published":"2026-06-01T08:35:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780299409_jon-mugridge.jpeg"},{"id":"50910","title":"Hillhead 2026: Live demonstrations like never before","content_html":"<p>From 23-25 June, Hillhead 2026 will showcase more live equipment demonstrations than ever before!<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/hillhead-2026-live-demonstrations-like-never-before\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/hillhead-2026-live-demonstrations-like-never-before","date_published":"2026-06-01T08:00:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/06\/1780297245_quarryface.jpg"},{"id":"50901","title":"Excavator stolen using fraudulent company details","content_html":"<p>Redmond Machinery &amp; Motors in Ireland was targeted by fraudsters, who used stolen company details and false bank transfer confirmations.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/excavator-stolen-using-fraudulent-company-details\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/excavator-stolen-using-fraudulent-company-details","date_published":"2026-05-28T10:36:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/05\/1779961075_volvo-ecr25d-image.jpeg"},{"id":"50900","title":"AI helps find Liebherr parts","content_html":"<p>Liebherr Nenzing has launched a new digital tool using AI to identify parts and prepare for maintenance.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/ai-helps-find-liebherr-parts\">Âé¶¹APP<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/ai-helps-find-liebherr-parts","date_published":"2026-05-28T10:12:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/05\/1779959647_liebherr-parts-assistant-1-96dpi-w800.jpg"}]}