Featuring at Hillhead 2026: Hawkes Group's Quality Demolition and Earthworks Equipment
- Charlotte Saunders
- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read

We’re proud to have some of our quality Demolition and Earthworks equipment from the Hawkes Group fleet featured on both the Topcon Positioning Systems Stand (N13) and the LiuGong Machinery Stand (D4) at Hillhead - International quarrying, construction + recycling show 2026.
As a business we’re investing heavily in machine control technology and digital construction solutions, and are currently working closely with Topcon Positioning
Systems to implement GPS machine control across our excavator, dozer and skid steer fleet.
Hillhead provides the perfect opportunity to showcase the technology that is helping drive greater accuracy, efficiency and productivity across modern earthworks and demolition projects.
Demolition and Earthworks Equipment: Topcon Positioning Systems – Stand N13
On display will be:

Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe – HD130 Dozer equipped with the latest Topcon MC-Max 3D Machine Control System

Takeuchi UK – TL12 Compact Track Loader fitted with an AP Twister III Grader Attachment and Topcon MC-Mobile 3D Auto System
A huge thank you to Richard McGonagle and Andrew Caldwell along with Simon Hyatt at Topcon Positioning Systems for supplying the machine control equipment and AP Twister III grading system and for their ongoing support as we continue to expand machine control technology throughout the Hawkes Group fleet.
We would also like to thank Andy Greensmith and WILLOWBROOK PLANT LTD for supplying both the Hyundai HD130 Dozer and Takeuchi TL12.
Demolition and Earthworks Equipment: LiuGong UK & Ireland – Stand D4
Also on display will be:
LiuGong 933F Straight Boom Excavator
Featuring:
Tilting demolition cab
OilQuick quick-coupler system
Fortress FS25R Rotating Shear
Specialist demolition specification

Supplied by Steven Wilson and Harry Mellor from LiuGong Machinery with the OilQuick system and Fortress shear supplied by Mick Reeve and Blue Machinery.
This machine showcases the latest developments in demolition attachment technology, efficiency and operator safety.
Visit the stands and see our machines
If you’re attending Hillhead make sure you stop by and have a look at our Demolition and Earthworks equipment, meet the teams behind the technology and see first-hand how digital construction and modern demolition solutions are shaping the future of the industry.
📍 Topcon Positioning Systems – Stand N13
📍 LiuGong UK & Ireland – Stand D4
📍 Hillhead Quarry, Buxton
📅 23rd–25th June
We look forward to seeing you there!
Need a Reliable Demolition and Earthworks Partner?
Whether you're planning a commercial demolition project, large-scale excavation, civil works or need dependable plant hire, Hawkes Group has the experience, equipment and expertise to get the job done safely and efficiently.
Contact our team today for a free quote and discover why businesses across Australia trust Hawkes Group for demolition, enabling works, earthmoving and site preparation solutions.



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