  {"version":"https:\/\/jsonfeed.org\/version\/1","title":"Plant &amp; Equipment News | Construction Index","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":"51731","title":"H. E. Services invests &pound;1m in electric Sany plant","content_html":"<p>H. E. Services has invested more than &pound;1m in Sany equipment, including electric telehandlers and excavators.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/h-e-services-invests-1m-in-electric-sany-plant\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/h-e-services-invests-1m-in-electric-sany-plant","date_published":"2026-11-04T07:50:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/11\/1793778714_heimagesany--1-.jpeg"},{"id":"51732","title":"Liebherr adopts new attachment data standard","content_html":"<p>Liebherr has adopted the MiC 4.0 BUS communication standard on its Generation 8 wheeled excavators, easing the use of attachments since as tilt rotators.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/liebherr-adopts-new-attachment-data-standard\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/liebherr-adopts-new-attachment-data-standard","date_published":"2026-11-04T08:04:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/11\/1793779532_liebherr-mic4.0-300dpi.jpeg"},{"id":"51728","title":"Galldris adopts safer charging at Sizewell C","content_html":"<p>Galldris has installed an Armorgard VoltHub at Sizewell C, aiming to improve safety around lithium ion battery charging.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/galldris-adopts-safer-charging-at-sizewell-c\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/galldris-adopts-safer-charging-at-sizewell-c","date_published":"2026-11-03T08:27:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/11\/1793694501_image-03-11-2026-at-08.26.jpeg"},{"id":"51727","title":"John Sutch builds tree from top down in Liverpool","content_html":"<p>John Sutch Cranes has installed a new Christmas tree outside John Lewis in Liverpool, using a Liebherr LTM 1040-2.1.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/john-sutch-builds-tree-from-top-down-in-liverpool\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/john-sutch-builds-tree-from-top-down-in-liverpool","date_published":"2026-11-03T08:17:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/11\/1793693942_4-johnsutch-liverpoolone-tree-apex.jpeg"},{"id":"51717","title":"Pipeline Drillers pick Geonex for safety","content_html":"<p>Trenchless drilling specialist Pipeline Drillers Ltd has ordered a new Geonex HZR610 auger boring machine, persuaded by the safety benefits of its remote operation.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/pipeline-drillers-pick-geonex-for-safety\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/pipeline-drillers-pick-geonex-for-safety","date_published":"2026-11-02T07:37:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/11\/1793605215_geonexhzr6100006-aspect-ratio---1-.jpeg"},{"id":"51714","title":"Peri adds HS&E training","content_html":"<p>Peri UK is offering the mandatory Health, Safety and Environment Operatives test alongside its CISRS-accredited scaffolding course or formwork training.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/peri-adds-hse-training\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/peri-adds-hse-training","date_published":"2026-10-30T08:37:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1793349484_terry-hall-field-services-manager.jpeg"},{"id":"51713","title":"Xeden to use Cats for solar ","content_html":"<p>Xeden Energy has ordered its first Cat excavators from Finning UK &amp; Ireland, to support work on ground-mounted solar projects.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/xeden-to-use-cats-for-solar\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/xeden-to-use-cats-for-solar","date_published":"2026-10-30T08:29:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1793349017_3fbb804a-0c2e-41e6-99e5-d2b9834b3f58.jpeg"},{"id":"51710","title":"Telehandlers lift Manitou sales","content_html":"<p>Manitou has released its third quarter results to September 20, showing order intake up 19.3% to &euro;512m, with revenue for the quarter up 13% at &euro;642m. The manufacturer highlighted &#039;dynamic&#039; sales of telehandlers in Europe as driving growth.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/telehandlers-lift-manitou-sales\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/telehandlers-lift-manitou-sales","date_published":"2026-10-30T07:47:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/04\/1776062547_h.-e.-services-invests--15-million-in-manitou-telehandler-fleet-expansion.jpeg"},{"id":"51704","title":"Carbon storing asphalt used in Cumbria","content_html":"<p>Heidelberg Materials UK has used its CarbonLock biogenic asphalt, and an Ammann electric paver, to improve a stretch of the A689 for Westmorland and Furness Council.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/carbon-storing-asphalt-used-in-cumbria\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/carbon-storing-asphalt-used-in-cumbria","date_published":"2026-10-29T07:58:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1793260768_westmorland-and-furness-resurfacing.jpeg"},{"id":"51703","title":"Eurovia to recycle roads for asphalt","content_html":"<p>Eurovia has opened a new plant in Thurrock, Green Aggregates, that will recycle materials from the highway to create high quality aggregates for aphalt.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/eurovia-to-recycle-roads-for-asphalt\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/eurovia-to-recycle-roads-for-asphalt","date_published":"2026-10-29T07:45:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1793260018_post-2.jpeg"},{"id":"51702","title":"Marsden adds three-axle Liebherr 55-tonner","content_html":"<p>Marsden Crane Services has taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1055-3.3, the second of the three-axle all terrain cranes in the UK.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/marsden-adds-three-axle-liebherr-55-tonner\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/marsden-adds-three-axle-liebherr-55-tonner","date_published":"2026-10-28T08:37:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1793176812_liebherr-ltm-1055-3.3-marsden.jpeg"},{"id":"51699","title":"Sales rise at Haulotte, as rentals and services slip","content_html":"<p>Haulotte has reported Q3 equipment sales up 6% year-on-year to &euro;333m, while rental sales fell 22% to &euro;12m and services slipped 4% to &euro;53m. Overall turnover was stable at &euro;121m.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/sales-rise-at-haulotte-as-rentals-and-services-slip\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/sales-rise-at-haulotte-as-rentals-and-services-slip","date_published":"2026-10-28T08:00:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1793174516_hell-fest--2-.jpeg"},{"id":"51698","title":"Mayo adds to Wolff luffer order","content_html":"<p>Mayo Civil Engineering has expanded a recent order from Wolffkran, adding two cranes, to bring the planned delivery up to eight cranes.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/mayo-adds-to-wolff-luffer-order\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/mayo-adds-to-wolff-luffer-order","date_published":"2026-10-28T07:48:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1793173807_wolff-gary-mayo-and-dave-holder-sealing-the-deal-4.jpeg"},{"id":"51695","title":"Mabey appoints southern, national sales leads","content_html":"<p>Temporary works specialist Mabey Hire has appointed Sarah Kingscott as head of national accounts and Darren Ginger as regional sales director for the south.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/mabey-appoints-southern-national-sales-leads\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/mabey-appoints-southern-national-sales-leads","date_published":"2026-10-27T08:47:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1793090932_sarah-kingscott---head-of-national-accounts-at-mabey-hire.jpeg"},{"id":"51692","title":"CW Plant Hire invests in Instagrid batteries","content_html":"<p>Charles Wilson (CW) Plant has invested in over 40 Instagrid battery power units, through Seddon Plant and Engineer, aiming to help customers cut costs and meet sustainability targets.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/cw-plant-hire-invests-in-instagrid-batteries\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/cw-plant-hire-invests-in-instagrid-batteries","date_published":"2026-10-27T08:18:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1793089156_image.jpeg"},{"id":"51691","title":"Sitech joins SPOA","content_html":"<p>Trimble dealer Sitech UK &amp; Ireland has joined the Scottish Plant Owners Association, aiming to support its growth across the country.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/sitech-joins-spoa\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/sitech-joins-spoa","date_published":"2026-10-27T08:02:00+00:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1793088319_image.jpeg"},{"id":"51681","title":"Volvo deliveries, orders, margins up in Q3","content_html":"<p>Volvo Construction Equipment has reported deliveries up by 8% in Q3, with order intake rising 15%, and service sales up 5%, with adjusted operating margin reaching 16.1%.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/volvo-deliveries-orders-margins-up-in-q3\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/volvo-deliveries-orders-margins-up-in-q3","date_published":"2026-10-23T08:57:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1792742304_image-23-10-2026-at-08.52.jpeg"},{"id":"51670","title":"Donated Cat supports veterans' group","content_html":"<p>Valley Veterans, a Welsh charity, has been using a donated Cat 301.5 compact excavator for groundwork, building stables and gardens, offices and a therapy space.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/donated-cat-supports-veterans-group\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/donated-cat-supports-veterans-group","date_published":"2026-10-22T07:51:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1792651954_image.jpeg"},{"id":"51668","title":"Unplugged Liebherr for Dutch locks","content_html":"<p>De Klerk Werkendam&nbsp;is using an electric Liebherr crawler crane mounted on an electric pontoon for sheet piling work on sluice locks in Brouwersdam, the Netherlands.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/unplugged-liebherr-for-dutch-locks\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/unplugged-liebherr-for-dutch-locks","date_published":"2026-10-22T07:33:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1792650943_liebherr-lr1130.1unplugged-2-300dpi.jpeg"},{"id":"51652","title":"Murphy takes 19 Kubota compact excavators","content_html":"<p>Murphy Plant has bought 19 Kubota KX085-5 compact excavators, supplied by dealer Shellplant.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/murphy-takes-19-kubota-compact-excavators\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/murphy-takes-19-kubota-compact-excavators","date_published":"2026-10-20T08:06:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1792480054_murphy-pic.jpeg"},{"id":"51645","title":"Marsh launches roads, plant insurance","content_html":"<p>Marsh has launched two new insurance facilities, covering road contractors and plant.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/marsh-launches-roads-plant-insurance\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/marsh-launches-roads-plant-insurance","date_published":"2026-10-19T08:39:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1792395596_national-highways-example.jpeg"},{"id":"51640","title":"Secondhand LR 1400 SX for Delden","content_html":"<p>Delden Cranes has bought a secondhand 400t LR 1400 SX via Liebherr Great Britain, swayed by its ease of rigging and suitability for long term hire.\r\n<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/secondhand-lr-1400-sx-for-delden\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/secondhand-lr-1400-sx-for-delden","date_published":"2026-10-19T07:30:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1792391630_liebherr-delden-lr1400sx-handover.jpeg"},{"id":"51637","title":"Case expands compact range","content_html":"<p>Case has launched a new backhoe loader and electric mini track loader, and made upgrades to its compact wheel loader range.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/case-expands-compact-range\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/case-expands-compact-range","date_published":"2026-10-16T08:25:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1792135751_sco-0157.jpeg"},{"id":"51631","title":"Red Rhino goes to Grand Cayman","content_html":"<p>Grantham&rsquo;s Red Rhino has supplied one of its 5000+ crushers to Grand Cayman&rsquo;s Garland Development, which is using it to process excavated limestone on a residential project.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/red-rhino-goes-to-grand-cayman\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/red-rhino-goes-to-grand-cayman","date_published":"2026-10-15T08:23:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1792049139_red-rhino-crushers---5000+-cayman-islands.jpeg"},{"id":"51627","title":"Takeuchi brings offset excavator to UK","content_html":"<p>Takeuchi&#039;s latest 15t compact excavator is now available in the UK, with an offset boom.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/takeuchi-brings-offset-excavator-to-uk\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/takeuchi-brings-offset-excavator-to-uk","date_published":"2026-10-15T07:35:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1792046205_tb3150-working-1-p3.jpeg"},{"id":"51607","title":"Hexagon adds modelling with Rocscience deal","content_html":"<p>Swedish geoscience company Hexagon has acquired modelling and simulation specialist Rocscience, aiming to feed ground data directly into engineering models for infrastructure and mining clients.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/hexagon-adds-modelling-with-rocscience-deal\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/hexagon-adds-modelling-with-rocscience-deal","date_published":"2026-10-12T07:55:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1791792933_ids-georadar-1.jpeg"},{"id":"51606","title":"Cat launches mini and micro excavators","content_html":"<p>Caterpillar has launched three new small excavators, the micro Cat 301 Compact Radius, and the Cat 302.4 and 302.6 mini excavators.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/cat-launches-mini-and-micro-excavators\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/cat-launches-mini-and-micro-excavators","date_published":"2026-10-12T07:45:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1791787630_cat-301-compact.jpeg"},{"id":"51603","title":"Construction Edition joins OddBalls to fight Cancer with bold new underwear.","content_html":"<p>Construction Edition has collaborated with popular underwear brand&nbsp;Oddballs,&nbsp;to launch the world&#039;s first official&nbsp;construction machinery underwear line.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/construction-edition-joins-oddballs-to-fight-cancer-with-bold-new-underwear\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/construction-edition-joins-oddballs-to-fight-cancer-with-bold-new-underwear","date_published":"2026-10-12T07:15:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1791692002_tci-article-image-oddballs-02.jpg"},{"id":"51604","title":"New official Construction Edition colouring & activity book brings industry giants to life","content_html":"<p>Today marks the official release of the Construction Edition Colouring and Activity Book, the definitive interactive guide designed to inspire construction fans, machinery enthusiasts, and future operators of all ages.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/new-official-construction-edition-colouring-activity-book-brings-industry-giants-to-life-for-fans-of-all-ages\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/new-official-construction-edition-colouring-activity-book-brings-industry-giants-to-life-for-fans-of-all-ages","date_published":"2026-10-12T07:15:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1793120818_tci-article-image-colouring-book.jpg"},{"id":"51600","title":"Thames tunnel job finishes early","content_html":"<p>Boring work on a new cable tunnel under the Thames being built by Ferrovial Bemo JV as part of National Grid&#039;s Great Grid Upgrade has finished 49 days early, using a Herrenknecht tunnel boring machine.<\/p><p>Read Full Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/thames-tunnel-job-finishes-early\">ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½<\/a><\/p>","url":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/news\/view\/thames-tunnel-job-finishes-early","date_published":"2026-10-09T08:20:00+01:00","image":"https:\/\/www.theconstructionindex.co.uk\/assets\/news_articles\/2026\/10\/1791530563_26-10-08-hk-mixshield-lift-tilbury.jpeg"}]}