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EU CBAM 2028 to Cover Construction Equipment: Pre-2028 Buying Window?

August 18, 2026
EU CBAM extension proposed Dec 2025 adds construction machinery from Jan 2028. The per-unit certificate cost lands at EUR 400-700…
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JCB Teleskid 3TS-8T Stage 5 Reissue 2026: GBP 106K vs China-Direct

August 18, 2026
JCB has reissued the 3TS-8T Teleskid with Stage 5 updates at GBP 106K. The tracked-telescopic niche compared against China-direct compact…
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Manitou MLT 742 Replaces MLT 741 in 2026: Buyer Math vs China-Direct

August 15, 2026
Manitou replaces the MLT 741 with the MLT 742 across its construction range, bumping max capacity to 4.2t. The model-year…
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Manitou Platinum Spec 2026: GBP 15-18K Premium vs China-Direct

August 15, 2026
Manitou Platinum spec adds GBP 15,000-18,000 to list price for air seat, LED lights, and multi-camera system. Read the math…
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Manitou MLT-X 738 vs Agri Telehandlers 2026: Is the 3.8t Premium Worth It?

June 15, 2026
Manitou's MLT-X 738 lifts 3,800 kg to 6.91m with 129 hp and Stop & Start. Specs, EU pricing, and 4t-class…
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Merlo Roto Plug-In 2026: Is Hybrid Rotating Worth EUR 300K+?

June 15, 2026
Merlo's Plug-In ROTO S/SPLUS adds full-electric mode to its rotating telehandler line. The hybrid math only adds up for two…
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Scott’s Hire 100-Unit JCB Telehandler Order: UK Rental Sourcing 2026

June 15, 2026
Scott's Hire just added 100 JCB telehandlers to a 2,500-unit fleet. The order reveals UK rental ROI math and the…
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Volvo CE Acquires Dealer Network Swecon for $780M in Vertical Integration Push

April 21, 2026
Volvo CE completes $780M acquisition of Swecon, bringing 1,400 employees and SEK 10B revenue in-house across Sweden, Germany, and Baltics.
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UK Rental Giant Orders 200+ Telehandlers in £15M Fleet Push

April 15, 2026
H.E. Services commits £15M to 200+ Manitou telehandlers across 11 UK depots. Fleet renewal cycle signals shifting supply dynamics.
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EU Machinery Regulation Amendment Takes Effect May 29: What Equipment Importers Must Know

April 13, 2026
EU Amending Regulation 2024/2748 takes effect May 29, 2026, with the full new Machinery Regulation following in January 2027. Equipment…
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