We had the opportunity to try out a 360 excavator and were shown the basics, including where to put your feet and what buttons to control. You can watch the video above. Article continues below ...

Anything up to 3t is generally classed as a mini excavator and machines from 5-8t fall into the midi category. The benefit of the 1.5t machines is that you can haul them round behind your farm truck.

Work has started to update the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) guide to lifting with excavators. In 2008 the CPA, with Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Construction Equipment Association ...

Duggan, excavator operator, of Snawthorne Grove, Castleford, pleaded guilty to breaching Section 7 (a) and Section 3 (2) of the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

Work has started to update the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) guide to lifting with excavators. In 2008 the CPA, with Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Construction Equipment Association ...