Category: Dumpers

Mecalac, one of the construction equipment sector’s most innovative companies, hosted a very welcome product showcase yesterday. And Diggers and Dozers was delighted to be among the small group of hand-picked “influencers” invited to attend. The unique machines for which the manufacturer is best known were well represented at the event. But all eyes were on the all-new 3.5MDX cabbed site dumper. Designed from the ground up , the innovative model offers all the benefits of the Mecalac MDX range in a 3.5 tonne capacity. The new 3.5MDX is powered…

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Gloucestershire-based hirer Worcester Hire Centre has concluded a deal that will add 40 Thwaites dumpers to their fleet, expanding their dumper asset base by 30 machines to 120. The deal will see a mix of sizes from the hirers favourite 1-ton Hi-Tip through 3-ton, 6-ton Power Swivel and the industry leading 9-ton machine delivered to WHC branches, throughout Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and Oxfordshire. The deal was agreed with WHC, Managing Director, James Clutterbuck, who spoke about why the company has invested to grow the hire fleet and why the business chose…

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Three of the industries most recognised family businesses have collaborated on a post lockdown deal, that will drive safety standards, reduce risk and improve efficiency on site. For over 55 years Suffolk based Breheny Civil Engineering Ltd has been building Britain’s Infrastructure. Essex based, Ernest Doe, who began trading in 1898, have been supplying the construction sector since the late 1950’s. Whilst Thwaites began production from its Warwickshire base in 1937, some 83 years ago. The deal for 15 x cabbed, 9-ton forward tip dumpers has been delivered in August…

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Mecalac Construction Equipment UK Ltd, a global leader in compact equipment design and manufacture, has commenced production of its all-new MDX cabbed site dumper range. Unveiled at the INTERMAT exhibition in April 2018, the innovative portfolio aims to set the standards in site safety. Manufactured at Mecalac’s UK production facility in Coventry, each model in the range is available through approved dealers nationwide. Available in both six and nine-tonne payloads (6MDX and 9MDX respectively), each model pairs stylish design with impressive operator functionality. A curved glass isolated cab, inspired by…

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