The first spider lift hire company to get the Hinowa 40.18 Lightlift Performance IIIS says it is remarkably easy to use. Paramount Platforms is one of the UK’s largest spider lift rental specialists and the first in the country to get hold of the Hinowa 40.18 Lightlift Performance IIIS – the largest in the Hinowa range, with a maximum working height of 40.2m. First impressions are enthusiastic, with director Lee Kerr calling it a ‘gamechanger’ and predicting that its ease of use will open up a whole new market. “This Hinowa is the best spider lift in its performance range,” he says. “It’s a g ..read more

Kubota has launched its first telehandler, as it seeks to provide a wider range of machinery solutions for construction and associated industries. The KTH4815-2 is a compact machine with an overall width of 1.6m and an overall height of below 2m. Model numbering is indicative of the telehandler’s lifting capability, with the KTH4815-2 capable of achieving a maximum lift height of 4.8m and a maximum lift capacity of 1.5 tonnes, depending on the variant. Hose burst check-valves and a load-moment sensor with forward over-turn protection meeting EN15000 certification, is also part of the standard ..read more

Finning is looking to recruit up to 44 new apprentice engineer roles – up from 26 last year – with placements available across the company’s 11 branches. According to the company, last year’s graduates achieved a 100% pass rate, with 91% of the intake taking permanent roles at the company – significantly higher than the national average of 53%. Welcoming applications from all age groups, the apprentices will undertake a four-year programme to become fully skilled engineers working in the company’s construction and energy divisions. Currently there are 65 apprentices at Finning working to comp ..read more

CPN caught up with Cheryl Griffith, wear parts product manager at Finning, to get her expert view on selecting the right type of tip and what signs to look for when it comes to replacing them. Inspecting and replacing bucket tips regularly is essential to avoid machine damage while maximising its output. However, it’s important to match the right tool to both the machine and the work it is doing to optimise performance and machine longevity. Work tools are an important part of any machine.  Not only do the tools protect the most expensive machine components, but they also have a direct ..read more

Rental software provider, MCS, has  announced an exclusive offer for members of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). Effective immediately, IPAF members can enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on their first years’ core licence fees when purchasing MCS Rental Software. “We are delighted to present this exclusive offer to members of IPAF as a gesture of gratitude for their dedication to safety and excellence within the powered access industry. Our rental software is crafted to streamline workflows, enhance resource visibility, and, most importantly, play a pivotal role in the s ..read more

Yanmar CE’s latest midi excavators, the SV86-7 and SV100-7, are claimed to set new standards of compactness in the eight to 10 tonne segment. Despite being in the larger weight class, both models have a  compact footprint. They feature a tight front swing radius (2,120mm for the SV86-7 and 2.450 mm for the SV100-7) and minimal rear turning radiuses (1,265mm for the SV86-7 and 1.365 mm for the SV100-7). Coupled with minimal rear overhang (120mm and 205mm, respectively), this design ensures they are perfectly suited for work in limited spaces. The SV86-7 offers the highest lifting capacity ..read more

In a sign of market confidence a Genie ZX-135/70 recently went under the hammer at the Euro Auctions Dormagen sale in Germany for a record €165,000. According to Euro Auctions, the 2020 Genie ZX-135/70 result demonstrates how auctions can drive prices, with competitive bidders prepared to buy used rather than wait 12 months for new. At its sale in Leeds at the end of January over £1.7m worth of manlifts went under the hammer. With prices strong, this set the bar for this Genie ZX-135/70 to make record money for an articulated boom lift sold at auction. The post Genie ZX-135/70 at the Euro Auc ..read more

Launceston-based Hamblys has been appointed as the new authorised Bobcat dealer for Cornwall and Devon with immediate effect. The company will also take over responsibility  for West Somerset from 1st July 2024. Steve Barrett, managing director, said: “We are very pleased to have been awarded the Bobcat franchise and to begin the next phase of our growth into the construction industry. We have recruited Lee Blewett as our Bobcat franchise manager, who will lead our non-agricultural business development.” As well as Launceston, the dealer has branches in Redruth, two in Devon at Honiton a ..read more

Komatsu has revealed details of its new all-electric excavator which is destined to reach our shores in the near future. The 13-ton class PC138E-11 will be equipped with a 225-kWh lithium-ion battery for long hours of operation and is being viewed by Komatsu as ‘a step toward the establishment of a market for electrified construction equipment with an eye to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050’. By equipping a high-capacity lithium-ion battery and integrating a cooling system for the battery and electric components, Komatsu claims to have achieved ‘a long operation time while reducing the rea ..read more

A Midlands waste recycling specialist has invested in a brand new JCB 140X tracked excavator for sorting and loading waste at its materials recycling facility. MRW Waste Recycling Ltd has bought the new model for pre-sorting waste and loading the picking line at the company’s Stratford-upon-Avon site where is recycles construction and demolition materials. Supplied by dealer Midlands JCB, the JCB 140X’s mobility, ease of use, power and operator comfort make it highly productive for this work and it is currently processing up to 70 containers per day. MRW Waste Recycling managing director, Tim ..read more