Bobcat's new 864 tracked skid-steer loader was tested out on site in Nice, France, by technical writer Nick Johnson, who compiled this report.

JC Bamford Excavators (JCB) says its JCB Robots - acknowledged as among the world's safest skid-steerloaders - have become even safer and easier to service.

'D' top-of-lineVolvo launches a high-end loader that boasts new looks, improved hydraulics, lower noise and a new monitoring system.Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE) of Sweden has launched its new top-of-the-range D-Series wheel loader, the L330D, that is said to offer power and technology with environmental concren.