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29/04/2026Case autonomous and remote control solution can be switched between machines

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG, Peter Haddock caught up with Antonio Venezia on the CASE Construction Equipment stand to look at a different approach to autonomy.

30/03/2026Modern Machines Are Smarter and So Are the Technicians Behind Them

Lucas Haddock spoke to Tom March, the recent winner of the Caterpillar Inc. Global Dealer Technician Challenge at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas

24/03/2026Managing data flows from 3D model updates to machines

From 3D model updates to machine control enabled equipment, how we control data flows is critical to delivering digitally led civil engineering projects.

27/05/2025How Are These Machines Changing How We Work

One of the most talked-about machines at Bauma, the ‪Hitachi Construction machinery,‬ Landcros one.

22/04/2025How Smart Machines Are Changing Construction Forever

The ultimate excavator setup with live scanning using a single Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon sensor chain, and it’s ready for machines NOW, as Jan Hakert of Makineo GmbH explained to Peter Haddock at bauma

24/01/2025Keeping electric machines moving with the Rental Group

Peter Haddock visited its state-of-the-art electric machine workshop facility in Norway, where it looks after all of its growing electric fleet with specialist engineers and equipment

18/11/2024Fixing machines and stopping oil leaks

Peter Haddock talks to Luke Thomas, workshop engineer at United Plant Services 

04/11/2024Remotely sense what your machines are doing onsite

How do you remotely sense what your machines are doing onsite in real-time? It’s a question that has been a challenge until now, especially for major contractors and plant hirers using mixed fleets and different types of equipment, from diggers to tractors and dozers to wheel loaders. 

20/06/2024Flannery operator on the impact of integrating personal alert devices with machines at Rail Live

In this video, Peter Haddock talks to Liam and demonstrates how an individual can be alerted through green to amber to red with a vibrating and audible alert at its special and safe demonstration setup for Rail Live visitors.

24/04/2024Develon product showcase highlights cabless ConceptX2 electric machines and a dozer at Intermat

Peter Haddock caught up with STEPHANE DIEU on the huge outdoor stand with its impressive demonstration area to see its Concept-X2 cabless excavator and dozer.

22/04/2024Liugong go green at Intermat Paris with a lineup of electric machines

Liugong will also reveal its vision to launch over 40 new electric powered models by 2027 at the show.

23/08/2023Electric powered remote controlled demolition machines from Husqvarna

Electric powered, remote controlled demolition machines from Husqvarna pack the punch of much larger excavators, as product specialist Fredrik Linnell explained to Peter Haddock at the Molson Group open day. 

30/06/2023Develon wows at Plantworx with new machines and a dig arena

Peter Haddock walked around the award winning stand with Develon Europe product expert Beka Nemstsveridz as he introduced some of the new machines making their debut at the show. 

05/05/2023Bobcat RogueX Cabless Electric Loader concept at Conexpo 2023

Peter Haddock caught up with Joel Honeyman, VP of Innovation, on the Bobcat stand to find out all about the new RogueX concept and electric grapple.

12/04/2023OBrien Contractors on winning and delivering work with AGTEK 3D earthworks software

Winning work always comes first, but how to make it profitable happens next, as Tom O’Brien of O’Brien Contractors explains to Peter Haddock following its recent rollout of AGTEK's dirt simple earthworks solution.

28/03/2023Mecalac launch BIG trio of Electric Machines at Bauma 2022

Peter Haddock speaks to product expert Benoit Fénéon about its very big move into electric from a brand that always likes to be different from the competition. The trio can deliver some serious work on the job site as the fleet is matched together and includes a wheel loader, a wheeled excavator and a cabbed site dumper. Full details are explained in the video below.

27/02/2023JCBs mobile Hydrogen refuelling site solution explained to Peter Haddock by Mark Richards

Hydrogen powered off road machines need a Hydrogen refuelling solution.

24/01/2023All Electric Komatsu Bobcat equipment supported by innovative components and controls from Moog

'All Electric' equipment models from Bobcat EMEA and Komatsu Europe at bauma 2022 showcased innovative components and controls from Moog Inc.'s new Moog Construction Division.

16/01/2023Komatsu All Electric Wheel Loader prototype in partnership with Moog at Bauma 2022

At Bauma 2022, Peter Haddock witnessed the removal of hydraulic fluids and diesel in the Komatsu Europe demonstration arena with expert Michael Wadsack.

17/11/2022Mecalac launch BIG trio of Electric Machines at Bauma 2022

Peter Haddock speaks to product expert Benoit Fénéon about its very big move into electric from a brand that always likes to be different from the competition. The trio can deliver some serious work on the job site as the fleet is matched together and includes a wheel loader, a wheeled excavator and a cabbed site dumper. Full details are explained in the video below.

08/11/2022Doosan electric remote control station and fully autonomous journey at Bauma 2022

Peter Haddock discovered what the future vision for the Doosan brand was all about with product expert Stephaine Dieu.

01/07/2022JCBs new rotating telehandler range walkaround with product expert Jonathan Smith

Lights, camera and 360 degree action with the new JCB Stage V rotating telehandler range.

14/06/2022350000 machines are monitored through JCBs Livelink and Uptime centres at the World Parts Centre

For this exclusive interview with JCB’s Tom Whitaker, General Manager for Product Support, Peter Haddock visited the centres and the JCB Kevin Quarry, where he trigger an alert when using the JCB Operator App.

10/06/2022Cat machines fill the gap for Finlands largest bridge

With a growing population and demand for housing around Helsinki, Finland, the country is preparing the ground for its biggest ever bridge project. Known as the Kruunuvuori Bridge, it will be Finland's longest and tallest bridge constructed in a steel and concrete composite design.

09/06/2022Enad Gammoh and Beth Cullen of Suttle Projects at the Leica Geosystems One Point Survey Open Day

Cutting waste, being safe and solving problems with the new AP20 AutoPole from Leica Geosystems

05/04/2022Futureworx 2022 Dr Niall Caldwell of Danfoss talks big fuel savings from advanced components

Peter Haddock talks to Dr Niall Caldwell about how its components can deliver huge fuel savings (up to 50%) and how the business is developing sophisticated electric engines and inverters to support manufacturers that are switching to electric machines.

05/04/2022Futureworx 2022 Owen Buttle of Merlo Group on its eworker electric telehandler range

Merlo Group showcase the eworker generation of fully electric telehandlers at Futureworx 2022.

01/04/2022Futureworx 2022 Hitachi Construction Machinerys All Electric ZE85 8 tonne excavator KTEC charger

Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK) goes electric at Futureworx 2022. Peter Haddock talks to product expert Timo Vestweber about the new ZE85 excavator and KTEC Hitachi Power 3 charging solution.

11/03/2022Electrifying demolition and earthworks with Kovaco Electric

Electric machines continue to grow in popularity as more brands launch more models, but for one business, Kovaco Electric disrupting the market with electric skid steers began in late 2019. This was when it started production in its Czech Republic facility, with the first demonstration units entering the UK market in 2020 as Kovaco Electric's Finlay Bassett started establishing a dealer network.

17/01/2022Wooldridge Group opts for its first fleet of JCB machines

Surrey-based Wooldridge Group has recently taken delivery of four new JCB 245 XR reduced tailswing machines as part of its ongoing fleet renewal programme. Founded in 1975, the group owns both demolition and groundworks businesses. It's the groundworks team that had added the new machines, as I discovered when I visited one onsite at a prestigious house building site near High Wycombe for Berkley Homes.

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