Plant & Equipment
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Caterpillar has unveiled the Cat 319 excavator and D8 XE. Shown at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the 19–20 tonne compact-radius excavator targets transport-width jobs, while the D8-size dozer pairs a C15-driven generator with electric drive and assist tech, with availability planned for the second half of 2026.
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SANY UK has appointed Crowland Cranes to distribute mobile cranes. From March, Crowland will handle sales and support across Great Britain, backed by a new Peterborough parts warehouse and stock deliveries including 60–150 tonne all-terrains, a 45 tonne rough-terrain, and a 60 tonne telescopic crawler.
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Flannery Plant Hire has secured PAS 2080:2023 carbon accreditation today. The company says it is the first operated plant hire business in the UK to achieve certification to the whole-life carbon management specification.
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Finning Power Rental has added Cat battery storage to hire. The company’s first BESS units are designed for temporary and hybrid site power, pairing with EU Stage V diesel generator sets to cut fuel use, noise, and idling, with remote monitoring built into the system.
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Hitachi has launched its largest battery excavator for Europe market. The 13-tonne ZX135-7EB is designed for zero exhaust emissions and lower noise, with dual-mode operation using batteries or grid assist.
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Develon will debut new excavators at CONEXPO-CON/AGG this March show. The manufacturer says the next-generation range will bring advanced safety features, simplified electronic controls, and enhanced visibility tools, as OEMs keep pushing productivity gains and operator assistance into mainstream earthmoving fleets.