Merlo UK will return to PlantWorx 2025 with an expanded stand on Avenue B, presenting its complete line-up of construction machinery. The display will highlight performance, comfort, safety and sustainability, with hands-on access to models ranging from compact telehandlers to heavy-lift and high-reach ROTO machines, alongside Merlo’s range of versatile dumpers.
Headlining the stand is the Gold Award-winning eWorker 25.5, Merlo’s fully electric telehandler. Offering a 2.5-tonne lift capacity, 5m lift height and 8-hour runtime, the eWorker delivers zero-emission operation with compact dimensions and low noise output, making it ideal for indoor, urban and night-time applications.
In the demo zone, Merlo will present:
ROTO 50.35SPLUS with operator platform for working-at-height demonstrations.
P40.13 showing chassis side-shift and frame levelling for precision placement.
CINGO M600TD-E – fully electric tracked dumper from Merlo’s Generation Zero line.
CINGO M12.3-EVO HANDLER 400 – 400kg capacity, 3.4m lift height tracked handler with telescopic boom, servo joystick controls and multiple attachment options.
Merlo’s UK team and dealer network representatives will be available to provide technical advice, highlight key features and discuss solutions for productivity, emissions reduction and advanced handling applications.
PlantWorx Innovation Award Shortlisted X-Watch Safety Solutions, part of Hexagon, will be showcasing its newly launched X-Watch MK2 system, recognised for its technical excellence and industry-first features. Launched earlier this year, the MK2 is the first safety system in its category to achieve PLd certification for the civils market, raising the benchmark for operator protection and machine control.
The system combines height, slew, and RCI (Rated Capacity Indicator) functions into one smart touchscreen interface, offering precise and reliable control on site. The MK2 is X-Watch’s fastest, smartest system yet. It’s 30% quicker to install, making it ideal for high-volume rollout, with a simplified design that retains all the safety features of the original MK1 – including height and slew restriction, RCI, and full compatibility across the XW1 to XW5 range. The system is more compact and user-friendly, with precision proportional motion control (patent pending), a multilingual interface, and telematics readiness built in. MK2 offers improved integration via the Xwatch Safety Gateway and fewer in-cab components. It integrates directly with leading OEM displays to reduce cab clutter and installation time – future proofing machines for a more digital, sustainable site.
Visitors to the SANY stand can explore a range of 20 machines, including the newly launched SY10U microexcavator. The SY10U (1-tonne operating weight), is the company’s first micro digger, powered by a modern Kubota diesel engine delivering 8.8 kW of power. This ultra-compact machine with zero tail swing has been specially designed for the smallest job sites and confined working areas, with expanding undercarriage (745 -1100 mm) and adjustable dozer blade for maximum versatility.
Also premiering at the event will be the brand new 2 tonne SY20C, SANY’s smallest mini excavator that features air conditioning as standard and the reduced tail swing SY60U, from the 6-tonne class. Optimised for compact construction sites and demanding applications, the 42.4 kW Yanmar engine of the SY60U ensures a powerful performance while keeping emissions low and is a practical addition to theSY60C, which is also used in construction, landscaping, and urban job sites.
SANY will also display its full range of electric excavators, all equipped with modern lithium on phosphate (LFP) batteries, and top of the range SANY equipment as standard.
Plantworx will be the place to see the extensive Takeuchi 3-Series line-up of excavators with plenty of new models.
Making its first appearance at the show is the 2-tonne TB320, with up to 4 auxiliary ports for multiple tools, this new model has specialist contractors operating multiple attachments in mind.
Also making an entry will be the new TB370W launched earlier in 2025. With a 7.5-tonne weight class and very compact size for a wheeled excavator, Takeuchi make a welcome return with a high-spec road-ready rubber duck. A highlight will be the first UK introduction to a range of new fully electric machines.TB10e, concept -weighing just 1180kg with a dig depth of 1755mm featuring expanding tracks, reduced tail, folding ROPS and comes with on board and optional off-board rapid charger.
Con Mech Engineers forge new strategic partnerships to expand their innovative product line at PlantWorx. Con Mech Engineers are returning to PlantWorx with an expanded product range this year, thanks to several strategic distribution agreements with global manufacturers.
At this year's stand, the company is promoting its Blademaster range and is thrilled to announce that they have secured distribution agreements with BS Track Undercarriage and Dozco Rock Breakers.
The new partnerships mark a significant enhancement in Con Mech Engineers’ offerings. Bernard Nestler, General Manager at BS Track, said, “The UK market should have access to undercarriage components made of UK Steel. Our partnership will allow UK customers to buy high-quality track groups that perform well. Con Mech Engineers is the ideal distributor due to its reputation for supplying high-quality wear parts manufactured in the UK.”
Similarly, NG Bangur, Director of Dozco, added, “The strategic partnership with Con Mech Engineers aims to expand Dozco’s presence in the UK market and provide customers access to its high-quality rock breaker range which focuses on customer satisfaction and cutting-edge technology. Dozco is confident that with its international standard high-quality Rock Breakers at a most competitive price & joining hands with Con Mech Engineers, whose commitment to delivering top-notch customer service and vast network perfectly aligns with Dozco's core value that will redefine the Rock Breaker Segment.”
Two years ago, MPS Southwest Ltd. from St. Austell, an excavator and attachments dealer, started selling RotoTop and other attachments from German manufacturer Holp in England and Wales.
Together, Holp and MPS Southwest Ltd. will be exhibiting at Plantworx 2025. They will showcase the whole range of RotoTop which is available for excavators with a working weight from 1400 lbs up to 45 tons. Also, other attachments such as de VarioBucket, ProfileBucket and MultiGrip will be there, these special buckets help to get work done more efficiently, especially when used in combination with the RotoTop.