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Volvo closes Rokbak business
Volvo Construction Equipment is shutting its Motherwell-based articulated haul truck business.
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Volvo Construction Equipment is shutting its Motherwell-based articulated haul truck business.
Rokbak trucks, formerly Terex, have been made in Motherwell since 1950
Volvo CE blamed global trade challenges, including US tariffs, for the closure of its Motherwell-based Rokbak articulated hauler business.
“Rising operational and supply chain costs, combined with global trade challenges, including US tariffs, have significantly impacted financial performance, making continued operation unsustainable,” it said.
Lancs Lad
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Shame ...used to like seeing them heading down the M6. Something nice knowing they were made "up the road" . Another nail in the coffin.Volvo closes Rokbak business
Volvo Construction Equipment is shutting its Motherwell-based articulated haul truck business.
Volvo Construction Equipment is shutting its Motherwell-based articulated haul truck business.
Rokbak trucks, formerly Terex, have been made in Motherwell since 1950
Volvo CE blamed global trade challenges, including US tariffs, for the closure of its Motherwell-based Rokbak articulated hauler business.
“Rising operational and supply chain costs, combined with global trade challenges, including US tariffs, have significantly impacted financial performance, making continued operation unsustainable,” it said.
Bri963
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TBH I’m amazed they carried on with the Rokbak ADT’s this long, competing with their own line. They were only after the rigids in the first place.Volvo closes Rokbak business
Volvo Construction Equipment is shutting its Motherwell-based articulated haul truck business.
Volvo Construction Equipment is shutting its Motherwell-based articulated haul truck business.
Rokbak trucks, formerly Terex, have been made in Motherwell since 1950
Volvo CE blamed global trade challenges, including US tariffs, for the closure of its Motherwell-based Rokbak articulated hauler business.
“Rising operational and supply chain costs, combined with global trade challenges, including US tariffs, have significantly impacted financial performance, making continued operation unsustainable,” it said.
V8Druid
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we'll flog you our fuel and promise we won't bend you over - honest 
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" The B100 diesel, of a type known as Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (or FAME), is made from recycled vegetable oils, using a process called transesterification. It will be available to buyers of newly manufactured JCB 140X, 145XR, 150X, 220X and 245XR models from June 2026. JCB will provide full warranty cover for use of the fuel, when machines are specified with a B100 pack and supported by a JCB dealer B100 enhanced service contract.
When machines are offered for secondhand sale, JCB says that a straightforward conversion process will allow engines to be returned to conventional diesel operation, helping protect residual values and ensuring suitability for the used machinery market.
The company says that it is the first to offer this equipment with 100% biodiesel, claiming that other engine manufacturers have only approved the use of 10% or 20% (B10 or B20) biodiesel mixed with fossil fuels. ........ B100 can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 93% compared to standard diesel, delivering an immediate and significant step towards net zero "
JCB offers 100% biodiesel option
JCB is to offer the option of fuelling selected tracked excavators in its range using biodiesel, derived completely from renewable biological sources.
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" The B100 diesel, of a type known as Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (or FAME), is made from recycled vegetable oils, using a process called transesterification. It will be available to buyers of newly manufactured JCB 140X, 145XR, 150X, 220X and 245XR models from June 2026. JCB will provide full warranty cover for use of the fuel, when machines are specified with a B100 pack and supported by a JCB dealer B100 enhanced service contract.
When machines are offered for secondhand sale, JCB says that a straightforward conversion process will allow engines to be returned to conventional diesel operation, helping protect residual values and ensuring suitability for the used machinery market.
The company says that it is the first to offer this equipment with 100% biodiesel, claiming that other engine manufacturers have only approved the use of 10% or 20% (B10 or B20) biodiesel mixed with fossil fuels. ........ B100 can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 93% compared to standard diesel, delivering an immediate and significant step towards net zero "
V8Druid
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Sunbelt to offer hydrogen power units
Sunbelt will offer GeoPura green hydrogen power units for rental across the UK.
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V8Druid
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Hitachi shows concept mini excavator
Hitachi has developed a concept version of its ZX55U-6 mini excavator, aiming to show how small cabs can be shaped around operator needs.
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" aiming to show how small cabs can be shaped around operator needs. " ... for bigger cabs
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Smiffy
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Hitachi shows concept mini excavator
Hitachi has developed a concept version of its ZX55U-6 mini excavator, aiming to show how small cabs can be shaped around operator needs.
" aiming to show how small cabs can be shaped around operator needs. " ... for bigger cabs
They have the worse cabs going, this might bring them somewhere near competition
V8Druid
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Smiffy
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did you read it ??
Yeah mood lighting like a dodgy street racers beamer.
The chaos on site will be happy.
V8Druid
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PCP for diggers
" Customers pay an initial deposit followed by fixed monthly payments over two or three years. At the end of the agreement, they can choose to return the machine, trade it in using any equity towards a new JCB machine, or make a final payment to take full ownership. "
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" Customers pay an initial deposit followed by fixed monthly payments over two or three years. At the end of the agreement, they can choose to return the machine, trade it in using any equity towards a new JCB machine, or make a final payment to take full ownership. "
JCB launches new finance offer
JCB has launched a new way to finance the purchase of its machines, aiming to make them easier to buy for smaller businesses.
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Lancs Lad
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What's new about that?PCP for diggers
" Customers pay an initial deposit followed by fixed monthly payments over two or three years. At the end of the agreement, they can choose to return the machine, trade it in using any equity towards a new JCB machine, or make a final payment to take full ownership. "
JCB launches new finance offer
JCB has launched a new way to finance the purchase of its machines, aiming to make them easier to buy for smaller businesses.
V8Druid
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JCB to show biggest crawler excavator
JCB will bring its largest X Series machine, the brand new 520X crawler excavator, to Hillhead in June.
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JCB will bring its largest X Series machine, the brand new 520X crawler excavator, to Hillhead in June.
JCB's new 520X
The 50t class excavator has been developed for heavy-duty applications and marks a major expansion of the company’s Heavyline range.
It will be joined by its 40t class stablemate, the new 420X crawler excavator
Vinpetrol
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JCB to show biggest crawler excavator
JCB will bring its largest X Series machine, the brand new 520X crawler excavator, to Hillhead in June.
JCB will bring its largest X Series machine, the brand new 520X crawler excavator, to Hillhead in June.
JCB's new 520X
The 50t class excavator has been developed for heavy-duty applications and marks a major expansion of the company’s Heavyline range.
It will be joined by its 40t class stablemate, the new 420X crawler excavator
I hope for their sake it’s better than the 140X I have on hire just now
craig
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I haven't read the article, but I went on the factory tour the other week, and it was said they are made in the India factory.JCB to show biggest crawler excavator
JCB will bring its largest X Series machine, the brand new 520X crawler excavator, to Hillhead in June.
JCB will bring its largest X Series machine, the brand new 520X crawler excavator, to Hillhead in June.
JCB's new 520X
The 50t class excavator has been developed for heavy-duty applications and marks a major expansion of the company’s Heavyline range.
It will be joined by its 40t class stablemate, the new 420X crawler excavator
Vinpetrol
Well-known member
Probably alongside the tata Hitachi’s
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