Loading, Hauling & Excavation

Tyre shortages have been a serious issue for quarry operators for some time and with no quick fix on the horizon, fitting of tyre protection chains…
Geophysical ground exploration techniques could give a clearer view of a prospective aggregates resource and the cost of extracting it without…
Germany-based Oberrheinische Baustoff (ORB) opted for a Doosan DX420LC excavator following a three month trial of the machine from Doosan dealer F…
Tarmac has boosted its capacity to deliver aggregates by rail to sites in central London, England, and the south-east of the country following an…
With the price of fuel continuing to rise across Europe, quarry operators are turning to conveyors as a more cost effective hauling option. Claire…
New crushing and screening equipment investment at the Isle of Man's historic Poortown Quarry has given the site a new lease of life. The Isle of Man…
A new Norwegian weighing system can help save time and reduce fuel consumption. Alan Peterson reports. Modern wheel loaders are well designed for…
Improvements in safety and fuel efficiency are promised for Lafarge’s UK aggregates delivery operation with orders placed for 20 new Renault Premium…
Capability to load a variety of materials has led UK-based rental firm Arnold Plant Hire to invest in two Volvo wheeled loaders for the first time.…
Tarmac UK has announced plans to fit vehicles in its aggregates fleet with Masternaut satellite tracking to improve performance. Tarmac's UK…