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Hillhead 2026 Preview
Sibelco’s L 580 at King’s Lynn Quarry
Liebherr at Hillhead 2026: Customer
partnerships take centre stage
For Liebherr Great Britain, Hillhead 2026 will be
less about static display and more about
demonstrating the strength of long-term
customer partnerships and real-world
performance across the quarrying sector.
Representing the Liebherr Group across the UK and Ireland,
the business provides sales, service and technical support for
a broad construction equipment portfolio. From new
machinery to rental and used solutions, supported by a
nationwide aftersales network, the focus remains firmly on
delivering reliability, uptime and long-term operational value.
A stand built around real-world operations
This year’s stand reflects that approach, bringing together a
mix of stock machines and customer-owned equipment to
highlight how Liebherr machines perform in active quarry
environments.
Among the machines on display is a PR 736 Generation 8
crawler dozer from Sirius Group. The machine represents a
return investment following the company’s earlier purchases
of TA 230 articulated dump trucks and a previous PR 736.
Stuart Kirk, Plant Director at Sirius Group commented:
“We’ve been really pleased with how the machines have
performed for us. The fuel efficiency has made a noticeable
difference on site, and that’s given us the confidence to
continue investing with Liebherr.” The support we’ve had
from the teams across the business has also been a big
factor – it’s been consistent and responsive, which makes a
real difference day-to-day.”
The PR 736 sits within Liebherr’s Generation 8 dozer range,
combining hydrostatic drive technology with consistent power
delivery and strong fuel economy – key considerations for
high-production quarrying applications.
Also featured is a new R 945 Generation 8 tracked excavator
belonging to Thor Atkinson. A long-standing Liebherr
customer, the company continues to invest across its fleet
based on proven site performance and aftersales support.
Colin Scott of Thor Atkinson said:
“What stands out for us is the level of support behind the
machines. It’s not just about the excavator itself – it’s the
back-up, the parts availability and the relationship with the
team that makes it work. That’s why we’ve continued to
invest.”
Cross-portfolio strength on display
Concrete technology is also represented, with Grange Quarry’s
new HTM 905 truck mixer on the stand.
Stand Z6
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