At 7pm on Wednesday 12 July we will be peering back through the mists of time to see the very humble beginnings of a world-leading brand. And we will be doing so in the company of Joe Keller – a man whose father and uncle created the machine that would evolve to become the skid…Read moreRead more
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Bobcat Origin Story – LIVE
EXCLUSIVE – Kobelco giant destined for Down Under
It towered like a Colossus over the Bauma 2022 exhibition. It is the largest OEM-made high reach demolition excavator in the world. And now the Kobelco SK1300DLC-10 is headed for Australia to spearhead a prestigious project for one of the biggest and most-respected contractors in the global demolition industry. That contractor is Liberty Industrial; and…Read moreRead more
EXCLUSIVE – Kobelco giant is on its way
The Kobelco SK1300D-10 demolition excavator was one of the largest machines at the Bauma 2022 exhibition. It loomed over the Munich show ground like a Colossus. And it s now set to loom equally large over a project that is about as far from Munich as it is possible to get. Join us LIVE as…Read moreRead more
EXCLUSIVE – The Mighty Jumbo
One of the world’s largest demolition excavators has gone to work in Italy. And DemolitionNews was granted exclusive access. The first thing that strikes you about Despe’s new Jumbo machine is not its size but its colour. It is purest Despe white from nose to tail. It is a brilliant white, the colour of glaciers. …Read moreRead more
Construction Equipment News #7
In this week’s show: We have major announcements from both Liebherr and Volvo; JCB extends its electric equipment product range; and Dragon Equipment lifts the lid on a new compact crusher. All the latest news from the greatest equipment manufacturers LIVE.
WORLD PREMIERE – Despe unveils The Jumbo
Italian demolition giant Despe has taken delivery of one of the biggest and most impressive demolition excavators the world has ever seen. Weighing in at more than 350 tonnes, “The Jumbo” is based on a Caterpillar 6015B mining excavator that has been modified to Despe’s specifications by excavator modifier Laurini. And DemolitionNews was the first…Read moreRead more
My new favourite equipment exhibition
DemolitionNews’ Mark Anthony is fresh back from Verona in Italy where he was attending the SaMoTer exhibition as a guest of the show’s organisers. The show was filled with highlights, not least of which was the HUGE array of Italian-made attachments on display. Here’s the highlight reel.
Construction Equipment News #2
In this week’s episode: Caterpillar steps up its assault on the global demolition industry; OilQuick sets its sights on the materials handling sector; and Manitou celebrates the humble bucket. PLUS we have an exclusive look at the brand new grapple from Gryb International company, Bateman. Join us LIVE!
Construction Equipment News #1 – LIVE
Construction Equipment News is an all-new show dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest equipment in the plant world. Live and interactive, the show will deliver that news in a bite-sized format, ideal to consume during your lunch-break. In today’s episode: Kobelco launches a pair of new mini excavators; Caterpillar unveils the latest additions…Read moreRead more
EXCLUSIVE – Rammer unveils demolition tools
If you work in the field of demolition, then you will be familiar with the Rammer name. The Finnish manufacturer was a pioneer of the hydraulic breaker and its name remains synonymous with the hammer business. But the company is also active in the field of demolition tools and attachments. And during the recent ConExpo…Read moreRead more
