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Hyundai's Doug Potter in action at SED 2009

Following unprecedented requests for more video footage of Hyundai's resident demonstrator Doug Potter in action we present this video taken by Earthmovers Graham Black at last month's SED 2009 event. With Doug retiring after next year's event who on earth...

Posted by Nick Drew on June 17, 2009 7:11 PM

Doug Potter Hyundai demonstration legend

Anyone who has ever attended SED could not have missed the amazing demonstrations put on by highly experienced operator Doug Potter. Doug has been wowing the crowds at SED and similar shows all over the world for the last 22...

Posted by Nick Drew on May 31, 2009 4:05 PM

Doosan DX60R Test drive SED 2009

One of my last test drives at this years SED was on the Doosan DX60R which has an operational weight of 5.900 kg. This machine is powered by a Yanmar 4TNV98-ESDB6 4 cylinder engine which develops 37.6 kW (50.4 Hp)...

Posted by Nick Drew on May 18, 2009 7:31 PM

Case CX210B SED test drive

Whilst at the recent SED 2009 show I was given the chance to take a test drive in one of my favourite machines. I am no stranger to the B series models as I have been operating a CX130B for...

Posted by Nick Drew on May 18, 2009 7:20 PM

Digger's SED round up

As Freddie Mercury and Queen once sang "the show must go on" and go on it did at SED 2009 last week at Rockingham! Understandably in the current climate the show was considerably smaller than in previous years but most...

Posted by Nick Drew on May 16, 2009 1:59 PM

SED 2009 setup gathers pace

With just 4 days to go until SED opens its doors for this year's plant extravaganza, the onsite setup is well under way. Here at the Digger blog we have been given previously unseen photographs of the build up. Pavillion...

Posted by Nick Drew on May 7, 2009 6:18 PM

Intermat 2009 Paris

Intermat, one of the world's leading events for public works, construction and materials industry professionals took place last week in Paris. Sadly I was unable to attend the show due to work commitments so I was delighted to find this...

Posted by Nick Drew on April 25, 2009 3:52 PM

SED Revisited part two - Whipsnade

With SED 2009 just around the corner we continue our revisited series with a look at the Whipsnade years. SED ran at Whipsnade from 1985-1990 and its chalky ground was to prove challenging for the demonstrators and their machines, rock...

Posted by Nick Drew on April 4, 2009 6:44 PM

SED Revisited part one - Hatfield

Site Equipment Demonstration (SED) ran at the Hatfield site from 1966-1984. I have been trawling through the archives and come across some very interesting old photos from these old days when many new innovations were coming out. Machines spotted in...

Posted by Nick Drew on March 22, 2009 12:11 PM

SED 2009: the build up begins

SED 2009 takes place at Rockingham motor speedway on 12th May- 14th May It will be the only outdoor demonstration show taking place in the UK this year, so it will be your only chance to see & try what's...

Posted by Nick Drew on March 9, 2009 9:08 PM