Articles from 2018

Ridgway Rentals is a family run plant hire and haulage company based in Shropshire who offer their services nationwide. They are recognised for their wide range of modern equipment which includes excavators ranging from 1 ton – 50 tons, bulldozers and dump trucks. The company also prides itself for supplying the machines their customers want, … Continued

From left to right: Gary Carter, Kevin Henderson, Michael Paterson, Michael Lee. Every year, Komatsu holds the ATC (Advanced Technical Contest) whereupon European depots nominate mechanics, field engineers and PSSRs to compete against each other in different fields. The aim of the contest is to improve product knowledge, trouble-shooting expertise and communication skills – its … Continued

Filters may all look similar but inside, it’s a different story. You could be causing damage to your machine by opting for a filter that is cheaper. There seems to be no great difference, at first sight, when you compare a genuine Komatsu filter with an imitation. However, if you were to open the filter … Continued

It is 45-years since Patrick Flannery incorporated Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) Limited, the Oval referencing the company’s original location just next to The Oval cricket ground. This family business has continued to expand and adapt to the rapidly changing needs of its customers. Operating nationally from Aberdeen down to Newport with an extensive fleet of … Continued

A machine’s undercarriage represents a significant ongoing investment during its lifetime and as the manufacturer, Marubeni-Komatsu recognises the need to provide the best quality components for the right price. With our new longer warranty on Undercarriage parts, your investment is secure. Undercarriage components are now covered for breakages and leakages for a period of 36 … Continued

Lynch have become the UK’s first plant hire company to take delivery of Komatsu’s new PW118MR-11 wheeled excavator; the first ‘fully zero tail swing rubber duck’ to join the Lynch fleet. This new addition gives an unrivalled compactness, which added to its heavy lifting performance makes it the ideal wheeled excavator for working in areas … Continued

Komatsu Genuine Lubricants are engineered to the same high specifications you’ve come to expect from your Komatsu equipment. By using Komatsu Genuine fluids & filters, you can assure maximum fluid life and protection, thereby lowering your maintenance costs and long-term operating costs. Many Komatsu Genuine lubricants can be used in non-Komatsu equipment and gain many … Continued

WB93R-8 brochure Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd. announces the launch of a new range of backhoe loaders in line with EU Stage IV emission regulations, starting with the WB93R-8 backhoe. A second backhoe loader will be introduced in the following months. Based on the successful current machines, these improved EU Stage IV models provide increased efficiency and reduced fuel … Continued

Ardent Hire Solutions, has placed a £9m order with Marubeni-Komatsu to supply PC138US (13T), PC210LC (21T) and PC360LC (36T) machines to further grow its large excavator fleet. Ardent’s machine fleet holding currently stands at an impressive 5200 assets. The Ardent value proposition of helping customers reduce risk, improve productivity and reduce the overall cost of … Continued

Marubeni Komatsu Ltd offers a wide variety of bucket options to suit your excavator and application. Unique designs, quality and options engineered to reduce running costs and increase productivity. If you have a Komatsu excavator, please read through the below guide to help determine the most appropriate bucket option for the job. Scoop or Direct … Continued

Kmax is a patented hammerless tooth system exclusively for Komatsu dealers. This system delivers strength, durability, performance and productivity. From loose dirt and crushed concrete, to the most abrasive environments, there is a safe and economical solution for your Komatsu excavator or loader. Kmax can all makes & models with the correct bucket.  See below … Continued

L. Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage Ltd. has built a reputation over the last 30 years for operating one of the safest, most cost effective and efficient plant hire companies in the UK. Now equipped with a large fleet of Komatsu machines, which is constantly expanding, the company recently welcomed the arrival of their first … Continued

ENQUIRE NOW In a competitive industry such as Plant Hire, it’s important to stay one step ahead of the game and not be persuaded to buy cheap systems or components in the short term as you soon realise that you are spending twice or three times over on replacement parts in the long term. Komatsu’s … Continued

Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd. is committed to maximising the potential of your machine, which is why we offer the most advanced and most reliable parts to optimise performance and to reduce operating costs. The Undercarriage PLUS system is another example of this commitment. With new rotating bushings and other key enhancements, Komatsu designed the Parallel Link Undercarriage … Continued

The new Komatsu WA100M-8 Compact Wheel Loader proposes new and improved features. It provides effortless and low‐cost operations with a powerful EU Stage V engine and the proven Komatsu Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, a new ergonomic design, a high level of standard specifications and an array of new options. On construction sites, in the … Continued

This August we have teamed up with Diggerland to offer you 15% off your Diggerland entry fee. All you have to do is sign up to our mailing list and you will receive the voucher straight into your inbox. With children being off from school this month it can be hard to thing of activities … Continued

Packed with new and improved features, the Komatsu HD1500 ‐8 Rigid Dump Truck combines industry‐leading characteristics with genuine Komatsu design and the latest technology to bring unrivalled value to customers. With low fuel consumption, first‐class operator comfort, improved safety features, the new HD1500‐8 achieves the highest level of productivity, reliability & safety. Its key components, … Continued

Improved hybrid technology with a new-generation engine Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd. introduces the all-new HB215LC-3 hybrid excavator. With an EU Stage IV emissionscompliant engine and Komatsu’s most advanced hybrid and powertrain technologies to date, the HB215LC-3 hybrid excavator harnesses close to a century of Komatsu’s industry-leading knowhow. With the new HB215LC-3 Hybrid excavator, Komatsu raises the bar … Continued

Marubeni-Komatsu Ltd. announces the new PW160-11 wheeled excavator. Ideal on job sites with limited space or in urban areas, this compact machine is a versatile tool, packed with new features. It has a powerful EU Stage IV engine and provides an average of 4 % lower fuel consumption. Built on the recognized benefits of its … Continued

Earlcoate Construction and Plant Hire Ltd. are a family run business, founded by Alister Cutts in 1997, which has established an enviable reputation as one of the South’s most notable civil engineering contractors. They offer a broad range of services from minor works and maintenance to more substantial and challenging ventures such as coastal defence … Continued