There was plenty of new kit on the stands of Scot JCB and sister company Stewart Plant Sales.
Among the machines making their UK debuts were the new 550-80, JCB’s highest capacity Loadall telehandler, a 2.7 tonne mini and the latest skid steer loaders. Heavy line products were represented by six JS excavators while a 17.5 tonne wheeled model with hydraulically elevating cab raised eyebrows.

TAKE YOUR PICK: A line up of Thwaites dumpers.
TAKE YOUR PICK: A line up of Thwaites dumpers.

THE HEAVY TEAM: A selection of excavators for customers including WH Malcolm, Blackwood Plant, George Leslie and Las Plant Hire.
THE HEAVY TEAM: A selection of excavators for customers including WH Malcolm, Blackwood Plant, George Leslie and Las Plant Hire.

ON A ROLL: The new Vibromax compactor made its first UK appearance.
ON A ROLL: The new Vibromax compactor made its first UK appearance.

Across the aisle, Stewart Plant had a line-up of Thwaites dumpers as well as another UK debutante, the JCB Vibromax VMT380 compactor.