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Made in China: Built for Australia When you’re looking at purchasing new agricultural or construction machinery for use in Australia’s testing climate and conditions, there are two important factors you need to take into account. The first is that you should ensure that you are looking at a machine that is suited to the harsh environment in which it will be used. The second is that you make your purchase from a well-established dealer who has an excellent network of suppliers and is able to provide first-class after-sales service and support. The Australian working environment is undoubtedly challenging, whether it be in the mining, construction or agricultural sectors, and so you should be looking at makers whose machines are designed and built to succeed in these conditions. One of the ways to do this is to examine those international equipment manufacturing companies that have been able to establish close and successful working relationships with Australian dealers and distributors. A modern, adaptable and forward-thinking machinery maker will have listened to what Australian equipment dealers have to say about what their customers are looking for and need, and responded accordingly. For instance, Chinese equipment manufacturers have in recent years made significant strides froward for this very reason. Working in partnership with their Australian dealers, they have come to understand the specific needs of clients who operate in the Australian environment. Leading
Chinese machinery makers have, for instance, improved the cab comfort and ergonomics of the controls on their machines in direct response to the needs of Australian clients. Likewise, they have changed their design and manufacturing processes to meet Australian users’ need for greater reliability, reduced fuel consumption and enhanced flexibility. Chinese manufacturers have also come to understand the degree of reliability, durability and adaptability that is required when machines are being used on remote and isolated Australian worksites. Machines from China are now increasingly designed to operate in these tough environments and so are very straightforward to maintain and service. Part of the reason for this is that leading Chinese manufacturers now employ trusted and well-proven technologies, and you can expect to find leading brands such as Cummins engines and ZF transmissions in Chinese-made machines. A useful guide is to look at some of the big players in your industry, and to find out about the machines they are using. For instance, Chinese-made agricultural machinery is now employed in Australia by one of the world’s largest grain exporters, as well as on numerous large-scale construction and mining projects, such as the hot rock development in the Cooper Basin.
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“Chinese manufacturers are constantly enhancing their reputations for providing robust, reliable and affordable machines suitable for use in a wide variety of industries” Given that agricultural and construction machinery is frequently being used in harsh, isolated working environments, durability and operational effectiveness are crucial; however, this also needs to backed up by first-class support and maintenance. Therefore, who you buy your machines from can be just as important as the type of machine you buy. It is vital to deal with distributors who work closely with international manufacturers, so that you can access service and maintenance quickly and efficiently. Chinese makers have worked hard to develop effective partnerships with their Australian dealers and there are now efficient and smooth networks in place to ensure that service and maintenance times are kept to a minimum. The biggest Chinese manufacturers have factory
depots in Australia that work closely with their service centres so that spare parts can be obtained almost immediately, and which also means that expert technical support is always available. A well-connected and efficient dealer, if they have an effective partnership with the maker, should always be able to respond to your needs straight away, and such networks to support Chinese-made machines are now well-established in Australia. For users anywhere in the country, this means that there are no lengthy delays when spare parts or servicing are required, and this is a further reason why Chinese machines are being put to a diverse range of uses throughout Australia. Time is money and you simply can’t afford to have machines that fail in the workplace, especially if you are working on a remote mining site, or farming large tracts of land a long way from the nearest town. Similarly, downtime that is result of being unable to get parts or have maintenance work carried out can also be extremely costly. Machines coming out of China from that country’s leading makers therefore provide a workable and cost-effective solution for the Australian construction and agricultural sectors. Chinese companies are producing rugged and reliable machines that are straightforward to operate, service and maintain, and that are backed up by an extensive network of dealers providing outstanding support and quick access to spare parts and outstanding after-sales service.
Lewis Construction Equipment, based in Adelaide, is Australia’s leading supplier of construction machinery and equipment from Chinese manufacturer, Liugong. Lewis Construction Equipment provide outstanding levels of maintenance and customer support, and supply Liugong equipment to some of Australia’s leading construction, mining and agricultural companies. For further details about Liugong equipment and machinery, contact Dylan Caldwell on (08) 8268 3428
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