At ScotPlant 2026, there will be a very impressive display of Develon equipment, including the first showing of the new Series 9 range of Smart Crawler Excavators, on the James Gordon Ltd (Gordons) stand, the Castle Douglas-based Authorised Dealer for Develon for the whole of Scotland and the county of Cumbria in England.
ScotPlant showcases the widest range of construction solutions and innovations in Scotland. Attended by thousands of construction trade professionals and over 200 exhibitors from major global brands to local firms, ScotPlant is the essential construction equipment exhibition for the trade.
Taking place at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh from 24-25 April 2026, ScotPlant will see a wide range of Develon equipment on the Gordons stand alongside the centrepiece Series 9 models: the new 23 tonne DX230LC-9 and 26 tonne DX260LC-9 Smart Crawler Excavators.
These products will be joined by a broad selection of mini-excavators from 1-10 tonne including the DX10-7, DX19-7, DX25-7, DX63-7 and DX85-7 models. Moving up in size, the compact equipment will include the 10.7 tonne DX100W-7 wheeled excavator, the 15.6 tonne DX140LCR-7 crawler excavator, the DX160HT-7K high track excavator for forestry work and the DX300LC-7 31.5 tonne crawler excavator. The display will also include the DD130-7 15.3 tonne dozer and the DL320-7 wheel loader.
First revealed at last year’s Bauma 2025 Exhibition, Gordons will be unveiling two new Series 9 models: the 23 tonne DX230LC-9 and 26 tonne DX260LC-9. Like all Series 9 models, the DX230LC-9 and DX260LC-9 set new industry standards in Productivity, Safety, Operator Convenience and Sustainability. The Series 9 range not only endorses Develon’s forward-thinking vision but also underscores the company’s unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence in the construction equipment sector.
Develon has incorporated advanced innovations into every aspect of the new Series 9 models. This enhancement ranges from the overall product design to the detailed functionalities that users rely on for their daily tasks. By leveraging new cutting-edge technologies, the company has significantly increased productivity, reduced fuel consumption and ensured top-level uptime in the industry that can be summarised in four main areas:
- Safety & Smart Features
- Operator Convenience & Cab Comfort
- Increased Productivity & Efficiency
- New Product Design
