News

03.03.2023

When you hear the name Luyckx, you immediately think of the head office in Brecht and perhaps also the Luyckx division in far-off Dubai. But customers in West Flanders know better; they can call on the staff in Izegem. We felt it was high time we placed the focus on the West Flanders branch office, so we arranged to talk to (almost) the entire Izegem team.

24.02.2023

At the end of the year we will start the complete renewal and renovation of our branch in Izegem!

22.02.2023

Research has shown that all Ammann, Hitachi, Kubota and New Holland machines are approved to use HVO diesel fuel.

15.02.2023

On Saturday 25 March we would like to welcome you to our job day!

03.02.2023

A new edition full of interesting topics.

What can you read in this edition?

• Emissions: the use of electric drives is more than a trend
• A modern asphalt-mixing plant
• New product releases Bauma
• as1 Argon View: new plant interface helps operators succeed

Read more here.

01.02.2023

Jan De Nul Group is utilising a new ZX690LCH-7 to work alongside other Hitachi machines on a specialist earthmoving project at a reservoir situated at Trois-Ponts, in the province of Liège, Belgium. The new Zaxis-7 model has joined three other large (an EX1200-6, ZX870LCR-5 and ZX490LCH-6) and four medium (three ZX350LC-6s and a ZX225USLC-6) excavators.

01.02.2023

Our annual New Year's reception is always a nice time where we take a moment to look back on the past year.

Our good intentions? To honor our 70th anniversary with lots of #character, #spirit and #action.

09.01.2023

The Belgian contractor Ceulemans Fr & Co has invested in a pair of Hitachi ZX490LCH-6s that are involved in aiding flood protection in The Netherlands. The Berlaar-based company owns and operates a 30-hectare clay pit at Schelle, from which the large Zaxis excavators dig under licence up to 2,700 tonnes per day to a depth of 15 metres.

05.01.2023

LEGO specialist Tom Van Mol has already built several impressive excavators. These are now all on display at Luyckx!

21.12.2022

We recently demolished the old buildings on the site that will soon accommodate part of our activities. A brand-new building will soon be constructed where we will be able to meet our customers' needs even more, in all comfort.

21.12.2022

LEGO specialist Tom Van Mol once again recreated an impressive 1/20-scale excavator down to the smallest detail.

07.12.2022

Reman has it all!

• 100% original
• 2 years warranty
• Significant discounts
• 100% durable

07.12.2022

We have noticed a huge increase in the number of phishing emails. For example, you may receive an email asking you to transfer payments to offshore/new bank accounts or to provide login credentials (username/password).

Since we consider information security of both our clients and ourselves very important, we want to prevent these practices.

02.12.2022

This week Martens Democom took the new EX1200-7 high demolition into service.

01.12.2022

Going the extra mile, or, in other words, taking care of everything. Luyckx is well-known for this among its customers. But not everyone is familiar with Ultimated, a joint venture between Luyckx and 3D-Consult (an independent service provider for machine control and 3D modelling). Together, they form a unique one-stop shop for companies in (road) construction, infrastructure and earthworks. Ultimated’s Sam Van Campenhout will tell you all about it…

17.11.2022

The ZHY350LCH-7 dual fuel has been on trial for some time now at Terranova's green site, where work on a green energy landscape is in full swing. It is being refueled regularly during this test phase at a hydrogen refueling station of CMB.Tech while waiting for delivery to the site.

14.11.2022

Exceptional financing promotion!

Benefit now from financing starting at 0.99%.

08.11.2022

In order to prevent the economy from sinking, the Belgian government has decided to make the investment deduction possible until 31 December 2022. One-man businesses, liberal professionals and 'small' enterprises can claim the benefit. This measure is now extended for investments made until December 31, 2022.

07.11.2022

In order to satisfy the ever-increasing demand for zero-emission excavators, we are bringing the ZE85, the ZE135 and the battery load system Powertree fast loader developed by KTEG to the market.

02.11.2022

To meet the increasing demand for package deals of a stone trailer with accompanying mobile crane, we have entered into an agreement with Pacton. Luyckx can now offer the full combination of "Kennistrailers". These are available from stock from January 2023.

24.10.2022

Last month we received a request from Hitachi Construction Machinery to visit some ZX-7 machines with a delegation from Japan. They wanted to find out what our customers thought of the ZX-7 machines. We therefore went to visit Denys, Grobelco, Roebben Jan BVBA and Van Loo-Peeters. The findings of the operators were noted down by the manufacturer's representatives and taken to Japan for analysis.

21.10.2022

19.10.2022

Kubota opened their new skid-steer loader plant in Kansas on Monday.

11.10.2022

Roadbuilding businesses today must advance sustainability, improve connectivity – and increase productivity, too.

Ammann’s presence at bauma 2022 in Munich recognises this new world, which is reflected in the company’s show theme of, “Sustainability. Productivity. Connectivity.”

10.10.2022

Celebrate 50 years of HCME’s success and innovation in Europe with them at this year’s Bauma exhibition. We’ll honour the people and partnerships that have helped HCME become what it is today – and look forward to building a better future together for generations to come by revealing our solutions for zero-emission and digital construction sites.

10.10.2022

Besides the complete range of Kubota products, you can discover the Kubota Smart Energy Solutions Corner at Bauma 2022.

16.09.2022

Today is Agriculture Day!

16.09.2022

We were joined by the presidents of Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe!

05.09.2022

The future of herbicides is the XPower:

• A proven alternative weeding technique
• Electrophysical destruction of weeds and invasive plants
• Based on a closed, uniform and targeted electrical circuit
• Works down the roots: XPower treats the plant from the leaves to the roots in the soil

05.09.2022

Thank you for paying us a visit at the Matexpo Demo Days! Herewith some pictures of the atmosphere.

05.09.2022

We are counting down to Agriculture Day on the third Sunday in September. Visit agricultural and horticultural businesses and find out how it really works.

29.08.2022

Luyckx would like to invite you to Bauma in Munich, which will take place from 24 October to 30 October.

09.08.2022

Promotion of three different Kinshofer/Demarec demolition and sorting grabs.

08.08.2022

Luyckx partners with New Holland for precision land management.

08.08.2022

The dealers of New Holland province Antwerp organize a weekend where all CNH products are exhibited.

01.08.2022

Only winners!

25.07.2022

Minds and machinery are Luyckx's baseline. It is where smart minds and skilled hands work together to create exceptional machines. To achieve this, Luyckx is constantly investing in the modernisation of its machinery and in the company's true strength: its people. Recently, it gave the company canteen a new location, a new interior and a new name: D'Hooge Schouw. We interviewed HR employees Esmeralda and Inge and Project Manager Mik.

20.07.2022

We had the honor of receiving a beautiful gift for our 70th anniversary yesterday from New Holland.

20.07.2022

We often get the question: "How does this work?".

And because manuals often are complicated and time-consuming, we like to make things easier for our customers.

12.07.2022

No more boredom during the holidays!

Finding solutions is in our DNA. Are your children bored? Then download the Luyckx colouring pages here.

05.07.2022

Curious to find out how we handle your order?

29.06.2022

Luyckx has been a household name on the Belgian market for many years now but not everyone knows that the Brecht-based company is also active in Dubai. In his early twenties Wim Aernouts travelled to the Middle East for Luyckx and he founded Middle East Crane. It was the start of an ambitious adventure...

01.06.2022

We received good news today! The dual fuel technology is included in the Limitative Technology List of Flanders. This was announced by VLAIO, the contact point for entrepreneurs in Flanders.

31.05.2022

The engineers and technicians at Luyckx achieve ‘miracles’ every day. So it’s high time to put the Special Applications department in the spotlights. Miracle workers Jos Luyckx, Louis Vinck (foreman), Kris Meeus (engineering manager) and Johan Stes (Special Applications mechanic) tell us with much enthusiasm why they are so excited about the construction of special applications…

30.05.2022

Recently, Middle East Crane has invested in the additional expansion of storage and workshop facilities in the Jebel Ali Freezone.

20.05.2022

A new summer edition packed with interesting topics

Topics include

• AFW 150-2 eliminates manual paving
• Ammann compactors a perfect fit for unique application
• Servicelink hardware reliable, affordable and easy to retrofit
• ...

Curious?

Read on.

18.05.2022

This four-rotor circular rake from Kuhn is available from stock.

18.05.2022

We can deliver the TLS 15 container system with container loading bucket from stock.

12.05.2022

The Landelijke Gilden of Brecht and Sint-Lenaarts are organizing a "Sneukeltocht" this year on June 19th, 2022. This edition one of the stops will be at Luyckx.

11.05.2022

With the Kennis cranes R14 and R16 E-Power powered by a battery pack, we are taking a first step towards zero-emission propulsion of mobile cranes.

14.04.2022

This year Luyckx is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding. A perfect moment to get the 3 children of the founders, Louis and Céline, together for a chat about hard work, enthusiasm and what it´s like working in a pure-bred family business.

01.04.2022

Is there anything better than word of mouth?

01.04.2022

Benefit now from a revision in our workshops in Brecht and Izegem at a reduced hourly rate.

31.03.2022

Yesterday the agri-food chain came together at our company. Approximately 5,000 jobs in the province of Antwerp are at stake because of the nitrogen policy.

28.03.2022

Last week this machine went from Brecht to Zelzate for the real deal. It will now run for a while at the Terranova site, where they continue to work on a green energy landscape.

23.03.2022

The new Hitachi ZX220W-7 wheeled excavator holds strong appeal for both owners and operators, with an extensive range of features designed to help control their profitability, comfort, safety and uptime.

18.03.2022

Last week, the student association KVHC Mereta from Campus De Nayer in Sint-Katelijne-Waver paid our company a visit. There was great interest from the association to get to know Luyckx.

14.03.2022

We have another New Holland T5.120 Autocommand in stock.

This tractor of 2021 has 6 working hours and is immediately deliverable.

23.02.2022

Recently, Aertssen Machinery Services (AMS) concluded a long-term contract with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to provide services on its offshore drilling rigs.

The impressive contract includes the delivery of trucks, telescopic cranes, excavators, wheel loaders and various accessories for the maintenance and operation at gas and oil drilling rigs of ADNOC.

For the project, 6 new Hitachi ZW310 wheel loaders will be delivered equipped with special clamps for feeding oil drill pipes for oil drilling rigs.

04.02.2022

Special net price offer of Hitachi - Furukawa demolition hammers.

Immediately available from stock.

29.01.2022

Due to termination of the contract.

Special rate conditions work cage for truck-mounted crane. (3 pcs)

28.01.2022

A new edition packed with interesting topics.

Topics include:

• Ammann's commitment to sustainability
• Product development - especially for heavy equipment
• New products, the lifeblood of a company.

Curious?

17.01.2022

Luyckx and MachineMax are proud to announce that they joined forces. With the equipment management platform branded ‘MyMachine’, they will help customers to reach their goal of fleet visibility, productivity and sustainability. The metrics providing the biggest initial impact include: utilisation, idling time, location and operating hours.

This it means that Luyckx will install universal telematics sensors and will offer the platform MyMachine to their customers in Belgium, Luxembourg and the UAE.

13.12.2021

All machines need special attention after the end of the season: entrust your tractor to our New Holland technician, thanks to more than 40 check-up and intervention points, the optimal performance level of your tractor will be maintained.

10.12.2021

As is our custom every two years, we would have loved to welcome you all to our stand at Agribex, but as you may have heard, the fair is skipping one edition. However, we would like to introduce you to a few stars of our stand and of course to the commercial actions we had in store for you at Agribex.

07.12.2021

Thursday, December 9 is truck driver’s day. On this day we honor all truck drivers.

19.11.2021

You can vote via the link below!

10.11.2021

On November 9, Educam opened its brand new training centre for hydrogen vehicles.

A first in our country.

03.11.2021

Aertssen Machinery Services is carrying out impressive breakwater constructions and deepening works on the high seas at the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.

29.10.2021

Aertssen Machinery Services is carrying out impressive breakwater constructions and deepening works on the high seas at the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.

29.10.2021

Kubota has confirmed that its state-of-the-art European Distribution Centre will be moving to brand new premises in the Dutch city of Weert.

29.10.2021

The ZX135US-6 SLA with telescopic arm provides optimum efficiency when maintaining watercourses in confined spaces.

Click here for a short impression.

25.10.2021

In August, we presented the Hitachi ZX350LC-7 dual fuel to some 200 guests.

Together with our partner CMB.Tech, we were able to interest a lot of people with our story about this 37-ton hydrogen excavator: THE solution for a gradual greening within the construction and earthmoving sector.

Click here for a first impression.

25.09.2021

A new edition packed with interesting topics

Topics include:

• New light tandem rollers released
• Expert's view on buying light equipment
• Servicelink thwarts thieves
• Service kits add convenience

Curious?

Read on.

30.08.2021

Last Thursday, we presented the first 37-tonne hydrogen excavator in avant-première to some 200 customers.

27.08.2021

During the free seminar at Matexpo on Friday morning, 10 September, at 9 a.m. you will find out, among other things, what the impact of the Green Deal is on your construction company, how you can use technology to make your machinery more sustainable and how you can manage your machinery more efficiently.

26.08.2021

Today CMB.TECH and Luyckx present the first hydrogen-powered dual fuel excavator. This machine provides gradual ecological development within the heavy construction and earthmoving sector. With this machine, companies within the sector can embark on energy transition with today's machines without being permanently dependent on the availability of hydrogen.

28.07.2021

New Holland Agriculture presented the new flagship T7 Heavy Duty (HD) tractor to the European trade press in a virtual launch event. Under the heading “INTELLIGENT FARMING ALL_WAYS”, the event highlighted the brand’s vision of agriculture 4.0 and its commitment to making the advantages of intelligent farming technologies widely available to farmers.

05.07.2021

The new Zaxis-7 range of medium excavators puts owners and operators firmly in control.
The new ZX160-7 and ZX180-7 Stage-V compliant models offer an enhanced operator experience, and their efficiency and versatility provide owners with opportunities to increase profits and reduce costs.

05.07.2021

Hitachi puts owners and operators in control of its latest range of Zaxis-7 medium excavators.
The new ZX130-7 and ZX135US-7 Stage-V compliant models provide owners with opportunities to increase profits and reduce costs.
Their enhanced comfort and safety features allow operators to feel at ease in the cab while performing productively.

02.07.2021

Hitachi has put owners and operators at the heart of the design for its latest Zaxis-7 medium excavators: the ZX210-7, ZX225US-7 and ZX225USR-7. Continuously improving on previous generation machines, Hitachi has focused on enhancing the experience in the cab, while providing owners with opportunities to increase profits and reduce costs with its Stage-V compliant machines.

18.06.2021

Hitachi is proud to introduce its first Stage V-compliant wheel loader, the first model from its next generation. The ZW220-7 has been designed to put operators in complete control of their workspace, with industry-leading safety features and unrivalled comfort in the cab. Owners will feel in total control of their profit thanks to exceptional efficiency and maximum uptime, as well as their fleet and workload due to remote monitoring tools and services provided by Hitachi.

01.03.2021

The KX019-4 LPG (Liquid Petrol Gas) mini excavator is a new prototype of Kubota. This model can run on LPG and is powered by a next generation Kubota Spark Ignition series engine.