MEET THE TEAM
Chris Maginnis Director & Videographer Dale Hawkins Director

WELCOME
Welcome to Issue 29 of Awesome Earthmovers. We’ve

DEMOLITION TIME!!
The specialist demolition and recycling contractor J. Mould has been in business for 50 years. This includes upgrading machinery regularly to meet their specific needs. In this case, the Kobelco SK550DLC-11 from Molson Equipment is helping them break down separate materials to boost the sustainability of a demolition project.

POWER AT THE PORT
At Tosyalı Port, Sennebogen’s electric giants power a new era of efficiency with Forsen Machinery.

PRIDE OF PLACE
Taking pride of place in the fleet of one of Norway’s leading contracting companies, Komatsu’s PC950LC-11, which tips the scales at over 95 tonnes, has been clearly impressing the workforce at Risa AS, headquartered in Nærbø south of Stavanger, on the Norwegian west coast.

VISIONLINK TRANSFORMING FLEET MANAGEMENT
Based in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, Jennings Building & Civil Engineering is an award winning construction company originally established in 1984 by Managing Director Danny Jones as a plant hire company before developing into a civil engineering and building contractor.

Built on Grit
Growing Through Innovation

80 YEARS OF JCB
Global construction equipment leader JCB marked its 80th anniversary with a day of historic celebrations where they paid tribute to the company’s remarkable journey that made itahouseholdname.

INTRODUCING LIVE DIG RADAR USE DATA TO DIG WITH CONFIDENCE
RodRadar’s Live Dig Radar® (LDR) technology is a cutting-edge innovation that supports Lynch's vision of a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future for the construction industry. This new addition to Lynch modern and reliable fleet enables real-time detection of underground utilities through AI-powered Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) integrated into the digging bucket. By eliminating guesswork, Lynch aims to help customers and contractors reduce the risk of costly and dangerous utility strikes.

ALL IN with SANY
Clyde Coast Contracts are close to achieving one of their ambitions in business: to run a 100% SANY excavator fleet. The Ayrshire based company, which has more than 45 years of experience in the construction industry across Scotland, is clearly a big fan of the brand and recently added another new SANY SY135C to the fleet.

UNVEILING THE ALL-ELECTRIC UJ473
THE LARGEST JAW CRUSHER IN ITS WHEELED RANGE

UNDERGROUND MINING SUPPORT VEHICLES
E15 Series goes full tilt Choosing the right

EASY DOES IT WITH TOPCON TECHNOLOGY
Topcon technology is making life a whole lot

OTR CONFERENCE
Koen Vandermeersch Founder & Owner The Global OTR

BREAKING NEW GROUND
When the Heritage Quarry Group (North) Limited decided to open up its very first limestone quarry earlier this year near Grantham in Lincolnshire, England, its highly experienced management team had no hesitation in investing in a brand new fleet of Powerscreen equipment from Blue Group.

THE FIRST OF ITS KIND
JCB 150X HD TAB

A CENTURY OF CATERPILLAR
Billed as a once in a lifetime experience

GUIDE TO TILTROTATORS
Helping operators get more from an excavator

STEELWRIST GUIDE
CHRISTIAN YANES INTRODUCES THE

THE GUIDE
Important things to consider when buying a tiltrotator - regardless of brand

THE SMARTER WAY TO DIG
Tiltrotators continue to emerge as invaluable tools for construction and excavation projects, offering unparalleled versatility, efficiency, and productivity. Whether tackling complex landscaping projects or navigating tight urban spaces, tiltrotators empower operators to overcome challenges and unlock new opportunities for success

TILTROTATORS ON A NEW LEVEL
More than three decades ago, OilQuick changed the rules of the game for the construction industry. When the Swedish company launched the world’s first fully automatic hydraulic quick coupler in 1993, few could have predicted how much it would redefine the way operators work.

COSTS DOWN EARNINGS UP!
RotoTop – the rotary drive for every excavator

RAPTOR TILT-ROTATOR ADDED TO THE LIST
JCB has unveiled a brand-new tilt rotator designed

NOX TILTROTATOR HOW A SMART ATTACHMENT IS REVOLUTIONIZING THE EXCAVATOR
On construction sites, every minute counts – and precision is paramount. A trend has been taking hold in the construction industry for several years now that is fundamentally changing work on construction sites: the tiltrotator. This clever attachment transforms the classic excavator into a highly flexible and versatile machine that not only saves time, but also reduces costs and increases safety.

REDEFINING EFFICIENCY
ROTYX currently offers tiltrotators and tilting hitches for 10–28 tonne machines. ROTYX tiltrotator solutions offers a very narrow design (510mm on the TR-M model) thanks to a patented rotary actuator whilst still retaining a low installation height (435mm also on the TR-M model).

MAKE THE MOVE
Engcon is both the world and UK market leader for tiltrotators. 2025 marks a very important milestone for Engcon globally with it being our 35th anniversary and it has also seen a lot of major changes to our product offering.

AE NEWS
Conquip Strengthens UK Excavation Support In another bold

LEADING THE WAY
The construction industry is constantly seeking ways to increase efficiency, productivity, and safety on the jobsite. While excavators remain the core of earthmoving operations, attachments like the tiltrotator are significantly enhancing the precision and efficiency of traditional excavators.

IS A TILTROTATOR RIGHT FOR YOU?
John Brodie, Product Manager – Technology and Worktools at Finning UK & Ireland answers the key questions when it comes to deciding if a TRS is for you.

XCMG XE380E
POWER, PRECISION, AND COMFORT IN ONE HEAVY-HITTING PACKAGE

DIGGING AHEAD
Awesome Earthmovers were recently invited to experience a