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Hitachi initiates Physical AI project for excavators
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Published on: 14 September 2026
Goal is to develop a machine capable of “highly accurate and autonomous decision-making”
New combined generator-compressor from Rotair
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Published on: 02 September 2026
Italian manufacturer offers combined compressor and generator in a single machine
Krank adds AI assistant to speed up equipment inspections
Published on: 27 August 2026
AI-Assisted Inspections added to its Inspeq inspections platform
JCB’s LiveLink now standard on mini excavators and dumpers
Published on: 24 August 2026
Means Livelink available on JCB’s entire range of construction and agricultural equipment
Danish firm offers electrification kits for construction machinery
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Published on: 04 August 2026
Renteq converts vans and minibuses, but is expanding into heavy equipment and looking for partners
CNH to sell Norcar compact loaders
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Published on: 24 July 2026
Norcar’s loaders will be available under the Case and New Holland Construction brands
Takeuchi adds radial-lift compact loader
Published on: 02 July 2026
New TL11R3 is the OEM’s sixth compact tracked loader and now available worldwide
Atlas Copco launches mobile battery fast-charger
Published on: 30 June 2026
FCS 220-240 combines a 232kWh energy storage system with charging output of up to 220kW DC
Mobile machinery sector gets professor in Finland
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Published on: 25 June 2026
Harri Nieminen appointed professor of mobile machinery by Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Tampere University in Finland
Ausa equips new 9t dumper with AI detection system
Published on: 24 June 2026
Spain-based manufacturer launches 9 tonne dumper fitted with cameras and radars to detect humans
Sold out Hillhead in UK has 620 exhibitors
Published on: 16 June 2026
Quarrying, construction and recycling exhibition in the UK being held on 23 to 25 June
Bobcat shows multiple new machines at Demo Days
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Published on: 11 June 2026
New compact loaders and excavator designs on show at Bobcat’s Dobris factory in Czech Republic.
Bauma China to be held at two venues in Shanghai
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Published on: 08 June 2026
Additional exhibition venue 10km from usual site will add capacity to meet “surge” in demand
New head of construction at Husqvarna
Published on: 23 April 2026
Former Alfa Lavel executive joins the business as Karin Falk departs after 5.5 years in role.
New mini excavator from Yanmar just 740mm wide
Published on: 13 April 2026
OEM said 0-2 tonne mini excavators one of the fastest growing segments of the market
Zeppelin Rentals makes big site logistics acquisition
Published on: 26 March 2026
Acquires German business specialising in site logistics and sustainability
Itochu to increase stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery
Published on: 19 February 2026
Shareholding will increase to 33.4% and the two companies will deepen and accelerate their collaboration
Bobcat aims to ‘empower every operator’ with ConExpo showing
Published on: 05 February 2026
Company will show a wide range of its products, including the RogueX3, the latest iteration of its autonomous, electric concept loader.
Yvette Henshall-Bell promoted at Husqvarna
Published on: 05 February 2026
Former JCB executive joins group management team and will lead its largest division
New Yanmar mini excavator designed to be ‘rock solid’
Published on: 08 September 2025
Described as robust and stable and designed for use with attachments
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