Earthmovers & Excavators issue 407

SAFE, POWERFUL & FLEXIBLE

This impact crusher boasts the best ratio of weight to throughput capacity, combined with equipment perfectly matched to each application, promising maximum flexibility. The operator can also monitor the status of the machine without leaving the cab.

WHEN SIZE DOES MATTER

The M515 Track Trommel is perfect for cleaning dirty material and can handle rocks up to 800mm in size. It comes complete with fold out stockpiling conveyors and is ideal for moving around the quarry and from one site to the next.

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News

In this issue, Porter Group adds Bergmann site dumpers to its offering, Topcon Positioning Systems releases new laser range, Komatsu acquires GHH Group, a Vermeer trencher makes short work of NBN installation, Volvo CE releases two new electro thermo-controlled fixed screeds and makes plans to display its new DD25 Electric asphalt compactor at CONEXPO, Holcim drives production with Komatsu iSite, Bobcat and Manitou Group release new telehandlers, Metso Outotec to supply plant to WA mine, Diamond Mowers releases new mulcher, Hexagon buys Projectmates, new program pushes for more women working in construction , CIMIC selected for Rio Tinto earthworks project, new vocational training councils announced, latest infrastructure market capacity report flags key challenges, Wirtgen milling machines used in huge airport renovation, resource projects report shows turn towards clean energy, Doosan unveils new name and JCB to supply engines to Powerscreen 6–14, 42–69

Features

For Darwin’s AKJ Services, used machinery from Makin Traks is helping support the business as it builds its presence in the Northern Territory

a suite of mini excavators running from 1.3–6 tonnes, Toyota Material Handling Australia’s Huski range represents excellent reliability and a high breakout force, all

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DUMP TRUCKS

Bergmann site dumpers meet critical demand in Australia, new importer Porter Group says

Finishing touch

Porter Group will stock wheeled and tracked dumpers up to 25 tonnes across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific after signing a new deal with Germanowned Bergmann.

“Bergmann have a demonstrated history of producing reliable and innovative earthmoving solutions for over 60 years,” Porter Group says.

“Designed to cater to a wide range of requirements on the most diverse construction sites, Bergmann dumpers combine high transport performance, driver comfort and maximum operational safety.”

Porter Group chief operating officer Darren Ralph says the products will be available for sale and rental across Australia and New Zealand.

“The Bergmann dumpers integrate perfectly into our well established and extensive range of new equipment,

completing our line-up of premium off road dump trucks,” he says.

“With options ranging from one tonne to 35 tonnes, tracked or wheeled, diesel or electric, this product fills a critical demand in our region.”

Porter Group says its initial Bergmann product offering will consist of the following models:

C810 – This nine-tonne swivel site dumper is ideal for small to medium sites, Porter says. The compact and agile model comes with a fully airconditioned cabin, reversible operators’ station/seat, rear axle suspension and 360-degree camera views for optimum safety.

C815 – The C815 wheel dumper shows that efficient work, crosscountry mobility, travelling comfort and safety are compatible, Porter says. This 12-tonne 4WD high flotation articulated dumper also features a fully airconditioned cabin, reversible operators’ seat and 360-degree cameras.

C912 – Bergmann’s 10-tonne tracked dumper does its job even on rough terrain. Featuring two hydrostatic power trains with constant full power and optimal weight distribution with any load, the C912’s hydraulic parking brake offers a guaranteed secure hold even on extreme inclines – making practically any terrain accessible.

C828 – Working conditions underground are tough. In addition to a high transport capacity in confined conditions, maximum operational safety and efficiency are required.

The Bergmann C828 is a 25-tonne, 4WD tunnel truck with articulated axle, 260 horsepower (194kW) engine and a high payload. Its rotatable operator’s console allows a forward speed of 40km/h and a reverse speed of 35km/h, with optimum visibility.

Laser focus

Available in single or dual grade, the HV series replaces popular SV models, with enhanced features and connectivity options

Topcon Positioning Systems has released a new range of grade laser levels, the RL-HV series. Designed for all manner of construction applications and building trades, the HV series replaces the popular RL-SV series laser levels and comes in either single or dual grade models. New to the HV series is the ability to remotely control the unit using a smartphone. Users simply connect the

laser level to Topcon’s Laser Manager app, available on both iOS and Android devices, to adjust slope and laser level settings, or perform calibration checks.

“The HV series is ideal for contractors and tradies needing a versatile laser that can be used for horizontal, vertical, single or dual grade applications,” Position Partners building business executive manager David Gentle says.

Position Partners is Topcon’s partner for laser levelling and positioning solutions in Australia.

“With control of the laser in the palm of your hand using the new Laser Manager app, customers can set up position and slope, change rotation speed, or switch working mode quickly without needing another remote control in their pocket.”

Position Partners supplies Topcon laser levels throughout Australia via a network of value-added resellers and hardware stores.

“We have more than 300 stores stocking the premium Topcon laser levelling ranges right around the country,” Gentle says.

The C815 is a 12-tonne 4WD high flotation articulated dumper

The RL-SV series laser levels come in either single or dual grade models

ACQUISITION

Mine merge

GHH’s mining equipment will join Komatsu’s equipment offering

Komatsu has announced plans to acquire German mining equipment company GHH Group

Komatsu today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire GHH Group GmbH, a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

Founded in the 1960s and currently part of the German-owned Schmidt Kranz Group, GHH supplies loaders and articulated dump trucks for mid-seam mass mining, narrow vein and lowprofile market segments.

“We are very excited about this acquisition as it represents a great opportunity for Komatsu to expand its offerings for underground mining equipment and accelerate new product development through synergies with Komatsu’s existing team and product offerings,” Komatsu president and CEO Peter Salditt says.

“By adding GHH’s factories and rebuild

facilities in key markets in Europe, South Africa, India and Chile, we also aim to strengthen production and service capabilities for our customers.”

Komatsu and GHH will work together to expand Komatsu’s offering for underground mining equipment and increase customer access to products in new territories.

“GHH is excited to be able to start a new journey with a strong player in the mining world.

“ This opens huge doors for our people and our products to develop further and grow beyond what we could have hoped for,” GHH Group CEO Dr Jan Petzold says.

“This is the next logical step in becoming a true global player and we look forward to becoming part of the Komatsu family.”

The official close of the acquisition is projected for the first half of 2023.

CR produces advanced ground engaging tools

ACQUISITION

Epiroc to acquire CR and Mernok Elektronik to expand its digital solutions for mining

Best buys

Epiroc has agreed to acquire CR, an Australia-based provider of advanced ground engaging tools (GET) and related digital solutions, mainly for the mining industry.

With this acquisition, Epiroc is expanding its offering of essential consumables and digital solutions.

CR is headquartered in Brisbane and operates globally. The company’s products include cast lips, teeth and protective shrouds installed on mining buckets and loaders.

Its digital solutions include, among other offerings, the real-time GET loss detection system GET Trakka and the Titan 3330 payload management system. The solutions strengthen safety and productivity and preduce delays in mining operations. CR’s GET offering covers both surface and underground mining.

“This acquisition will expand our offering of innovative and high-quality consumables and digital solutions that strengthen customers’ productivity and safety,” Epiroc president and CEO Helena Hedblom says.

Epiroc is also in the process of acquiring Mernok Elektronik (Pty) Ltd, a South African company that provides advanced collision avoidance systems for mining companies. With this acquisition, Epiroc will strengthen its position as a world-leading provider of automation and safety solutions for mining operations, it says.

Mernok Elektronik is headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa. The company designs and produces proximity detection technologies and collision avoidance systems of the highest level (EMESRT Level 9) applicable for either a single machine or an entire mixed fleet of machines regardless of manufacturer or type of equipment.

The systems significantly reduce the risk of vehicle accidents, strengthening operator safety as well as productivity, the company says.

Both acquisitions are expected to be completed in the first half 2023.

SAFETY Loader protection

Volvo wheel loaders will now be safer thanks to a new collision system

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has introduced an automatic braking feature across several wheel loader models to assist operators working in reverse.

The Collision Mitigation System (CMS) has been launched by the manufacturer, which says it is the first of its kind from any original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and has been specifically designed for wheel loaders, given the machines spend up to 50 per cent of their time being driven in reverse.

The system assists operators working in reverse by identifying when there is a risk of collision via sensors in the loaders that automatically applies service brakes when the machine approaches obstacles; alerting the operator to take further action.

Brakes will be activated for two or three seconds, Volvo CE says, which slow the machine prior to impact or giving the operator enough time to intervene and either stop the machine or avoid the obstacle.

CMS will be developed in-house by the Volvo CE team and will be a factory-fit option available on the L110H/L120H with OptiShift, L150H, L180H, L220H, L260H and L200H High Lift wheel loader models. Volvo CE global product manager Lars Eriksson says the company hopes to minimise worksite collisions.

“We at Volvo CE continue to proactively develop intelligent solutions which not only mitigate the consequences of accidents but strive to avoid them all together.

“This new collision mitigation system is one important part of our work to reduce the risk of accidents and help fulfill our commitment towards zero accidents.”

Volvo CE says the CMS does not replace safe operator behaviour and will be available on machines globally.

High performance ROLLERS

The HX series replaces the previous DV+ series and includes Easy Drive, high performance data, many comfort features and sustainable operation, as well as the Smart Compact digital compaction assistant.

Designed for asphalt compaction, the HX 70i model (7t/55.4kW) and HX 90i (9t/74.4kW) achieve high surface outputs on large construction sites. The pivot steering shows its strengths with a large turning angle, large track offset and four different steering modes.

Along with intelligent drive control with automatic reversing. The seat also turns automatically in the direction of travel when reversing.

The glazed cab includes a camera system with two monitors so views to the front and rear are always visible regardless of seat position. The cab floor’s glass window allows for viewing the drums.

With the digital compaction assistant Smart Compact, Hamm automates setting of each drum, while a revised dual-circuit additive mixing unit for the combination rollers saves water and increases the range, as the sprinkling system at the front and rear are controlled separately. Water and additive can be sprayed separately or as a mixture.

For spreading surface courses, Hamm has improved chip spreaders in its range for the HX series: the HLS 150 line spreader (760L) and HLS 170 line spreader (960L), as well as the HDS disc spreader (750L, with a spreading width 8m).

The Smart Compact compaction assistant can be used in the rollers of the HX series. The system decides compaction automatically and individually for each drum –whether to compact with vibration and big or small amplitude, with oscillation, or statically.

The driver then only has to enter whether a base, binder or asphalt surface course is to be compacted. The assistant evaluates data about the condition of the asphalt, optionally incorporating local weather data from an integrated weather station.

The engines work at a lower speed of 1,500–2,000 rpm, which reduces fuel consumption as well as noise and exhaust gas emissions. The automatic engine stop automatically switches the engine off after an extended period of inactivity. Up to 15 per cent of fuel is saved by switching off the vibration or oscillation as soon as it is no longer useful.

The HX series rollers are available with 7t (HX 70i) and 9t (HX 90i) operating weight. Among the nine total versions are models with two vibrating roller drums, an oscillation and a vibrating roller drum as well as combination rollers. Here, the vibration and oscillation drums are made as a split or non-split drum depending on the model.

At bauma 2022, Hamm introduced the HX series to the market with the HX 70i and HX 90i models

Hamm’s new HX series of rollers includes a suite of advancements

The collision management system will be a factory-fit option on range of Volvo CE’s wheel loader models

Construction community

Usually when it comes to hearing about the earthmoving, resource management and construction projects taking place in Australia, the focus is either on what’s happening in the more populous states or over in the mines of WA.

However this time we’re heading up north to the tropical climes of Darwin and the Indigenous-owned and operated business AKJ Services, which has been sourcing high quality used earthmoving equipment from Daz Scale, the owner of Sunshine Coast’s Makin Traks.

Established in early 2018 by local Larrakia woman Jesse Risk, AKJ Services has been building its reach and reputation as a highly respected, client-focused construction company servicing Greater Darwin and beyond, with an emphasis on being a local voice for the Northern Territory civil industry and providing career development opportunities for Larrakia people.

Speaking with Earthmovers &

Excavators magazine today is AKJ Services director Antal Reti, who has been with the business since its inception. He says AKJ Services is predominantly a civil contractor that does defence, subdivision and roadworks.

“We’re 100 per cent Larrakia-owned and operated and we’ve seen quick growth in the civil and defence sectors,” he says.

“We now employ around 45 people and operate around the Greater Darwin area and down to Katherine. We just won a subdivision contract out at Galiwin’ku, which is an island about 500km away, so we’re starting to spread our wings a bit more.”

Expanding the fleet

With the business looking to grow its workload, AKJ Services turned to the expertise of Makin Traks, which supplies used machinery and attachments both in Australia and internationally from its base in Yandina. A specialist

primarily in Cat dozers, Makin Traks also supplies Komatsu, John Deere and other brand dozers, graders, excavators and track loaders as well as new rippers and stick rakes.

“We needed good quality used machines so got hold of Daz,” Reti says.

“First we got a dozer, a couple of graders, a roller and a loader. Daz has been really good with helping us get what we need.”

The fleet is now made up of a variety of brands, with a Komatsu 2018 D65 dozer, a 2013 Cat 140M2 motor grader, a Cat 140H grader from about 2006, a Dynapac 2010 smooth drum roller and a Cat 930G loader from 2007.

“We’ve been working with Daz for around 18 months,” Reti says.

“The relationship’s been very good – Daz is approachable, trustworthy, says it how it is with his

For Darwin’s AKJ Services, used machinery from Makin Traks is helping support the business as it builds its presence in the Northern Territory

AKJ Services has bought a range of used earthmoving equipment from Makin Traks. Images courtesy Charlie Bliss

machines and his contacts over in the US have helped him get good quality used machines over to Australia, which has obviously helped us in a market where it’s difficult to get resources and machines.”

Building trust

Reti says that good stock and clear communication were vital to the process of buying used machinery, along with honest information about the state of the used machine and any potential issues. Finally, of course, is a fair price. Reti says Makin Traks covers these bases so he can trust in the quality of the machines.

“The 140M2 grader was a very clean machine from the US with just 7,000 hours on it and was in a really good condition,” he says.

“The Komatsu dozer also had only around 2,000 hours on it and Daz was able to throw on the rippers. He had all that stock there that made it easy to customise the machine to what we wanted and needed.”

Reti says that having a good source

of used machinery made sense for the business, where a machine may be busy one month and then not be used the next.

“If you’re going to run something 24/7 all day every day, you’d obviously be looking for a new machine with warranty,” he says.

“The used machinery we bought you could run 24/7 because they had low hours, so we wouldn’t be worried about issues, but, overall, this is more cost effective.”

Looking ahead for 2023, he says that there is plenty going on in Darwin, which is great news for AKJ Services as it aims to position itself to

be a key contractor in the territory. “We’re looking towards our development and doing more projects in and around Darwin in that subdivisional space and expanding and getting more resources,” Reti explains.

“The industry is very busy in Darwin at the moment, it’s very good.”

For more information on used machinery for sale, call 0402 940 490 or visit: www.makintraks.com

This Cat 140H grader is used on defence, road and subdivision work in NT

Dylan and Keith Risk. AKJ Services is a Larrakia-owned, managed and operated business that is dedicated to providing training and career development

Man-free mining

Epiroc is on the verge of creating the world’s largest autonomous mine in Western Australia with early indications suggesting higher productivity than conventional mines

A project set to convert nearly 100 mining haul trucks to driverless operation is entering its final phase from March this year, Epiroc says.

The mining productivity partner is working with WA iron ore mine Roy Hill and automation specialist ASI Mining to deliver the autonomous haulage system (AHS) project, which will see 96 haul trucks converted to autonomous operation.

Since 2020, the three parties have collaborated across a two-year testing phase to develop an autonomous haul truck solution in Australia, which Epiroc says is interoperable and scalable across original equipment manufacturer machinery within the mining sector.

Ten haul trucks have been converted using ASI Mining’s Mobius traffic management system and on-board automation systems, which allow them to communicate with other vehicles as well as a Remote Operations Centre in Perth.

Throughout the verification phase, the trucks have met the desired safety and productivity measures – including higher productivity rates than conventional haul trucks, Epiroc says.

Following the initial testing, the progressive expansion of the AHS project will see autonomous truck numbers grow in 2023. The fleet will comprise of 54 Caterpillar and 42 Hitachi machines, in addition to the 200+ ancillary vehicles that will interact with the trucks.

Epiroc president and chief executive Helena Hedblom says she is now looking forward to completing the project.

“The team working on this is doing a fantastic job, and we are now looking forward to collaborating with Roy Hill in ultimately achieving the world’s largest autonomous mine.”

TRENCHER

Alternative option

A Victoria-based civil engineer has enlisted the help of a Vermeer trencher to bring the National Broadband Network to regional Australia

When Ikon Civil’s Anthony Mlandenich was tasked with preparing trenches for the National Broadband Network (NBN) alongside roads and other tight places, he opted for a Vermeer machine instead of an excavator to do the job.

He chose the RTX750 ride-on trencher from Vermeer, which has 75 horsepower (55kW).

“The RTX750 ride-on trencher was the perfect machine for the job. It’s a great all-rounder, and it fits in tight places which is great for digging alongside roads,” Mlandenich says.

“When comparing it to an excavator, it can dig 300–400m of trenching in the same time an excavator does 100m. Our productivity is through the roof.”

Despite its productivity, the RTX750 boasts the smallest footprint in its class, meaning it excels in tight and narrow spaces. Its array of attachments is suited to many applications and is also equipped with an integrated system display, which allows operators to view machine diagnostics and functions such as engine rpm, alternator voltage,

fuel level, engine hours and engine coolant temperature.

The trencher is also cleaner and straighter than an excavator for trenching, providing Mlandenich with a better base for the installation of the NBN infrastructure.

Mlandenich says that the in-field performance of the trencher was matched by the customer service provided by Vermeer.

“Jim from Vermeer Australia was instrumental in the decision to buy the trencher. He was always there, helping me to understand everything and make the right decision,” Mlandenich says.

“It’s a solid and good-looking machine, but the exceptional customer service I received is what sealed the deal.”

On the verge of buying another machine from Vermeer, Mlandenich says the decision will be an easy one.

“I’ll be calling Jim in the next few months. I’ve got my eye on a skid steer to help with backfilling.”

Ikon Civil’s Anthony Mlandenich with his Vermeer trencher

The trucks and ancillary vehicles will be monitored from an operations centre in Perth

Hot take

Volvo CE has released the MB122 and VTD121 electro thermocontrolled fixed screeds for its large tracked pavers

Electrically heated fixed screeds by Volvo CE have now been introduced to make large-scale paving even more cost-effective and to boost the productivity and efficiency of major road projects.

The MB122 and VTD121 electro thermo-controlled fixed screeds for Volvo CE large tracked pavers produce speedy, consistent and evenly spread heating from a single source of power.

Powered by a 55kVA on-board generator, there is no longer a need for customers to refill gas bottles to heat the screed, as would normally be required with gas heated screeds. The result is a fast start-up, maximum uptime and a more efficient work site.

These fixed screeds are now available on the Volvo P6820D ABG, P7820D ABG and P8820D ABG models and benefit from an expansive paving width of 2.5–13m.

They have been designed to lay everything from hot asphalt through to dry concrete and cement-bound materials, all the way to railway ballast and graded mineral mixes.

The new electric heating function enables a start-up in just 40 minutes. Precise thermo-controlled heating is achieved with an automatic temperature adjustment and individual temperature sensors per section.

The new vibratory and double tamping fixed screeds deliver up to seven per cent more compaction than

The screeds are designed to lay everything from hot asphalt through to dry lean roller-compacted concrete and cement-bound materials

with a single tamper and can achieve a 98 per cent Marshall density, substantially reducing rolling work requirements and associated costs.

Vario extensions, with an extension range of 0.75m on each side, allow the screed to extend or retract as needed in order to adapt to irregular edges, while manual or hydraulic end gates are an optional feature to control flow of material on either side.

The new on-board diagnostic function helps to check the condition of the heating bars and detect if and where a replacement is needed. Uptime is also secured with easy screed assembly and straightforward maintenance.

The possibility for an easy lift of screed sections is supplied through two central lifting eyes per section, while an integrated hose and cable routing provides a clear path for assembly. In addition, hydraulic connecting points and easily accessed electric connections, as well as service points and tamper bars that are within easy reach, makes assembly and maintenance quick and easy.

The screed’s status and behaviour can also be monitored by the paver operator from the Electronic Paver Management control panel

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Firm favourite

With a suite of mini excavators running from 1.3–6 tonnes, Toyota Material Handling Australia’s Huski range represents excellent reliability and a high breakout force, all in a compact package

Having been available to the Australian market for three years, the Huski mini excavator range from Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has proven to be a popular draw for contractors across the country, who have already experienced the high quality and reliability of Huski skid steers.

The Huski mini excavator range is made up of seven models, running from the 1.3-tonne M-13K through to the six-tonne M-60U, tailored to contractors needing access to confined spaces on the job site, with the majority achieving zero tail swing.

“The largest numbers of mini excavators sold globally are within the 1.5 to 1.8-tonne machine range, so the 1.6-tonne M-16U is our biggest seller,” TMHA product manager – construction equipment Matt Meddows says.

“The 1.6, 2.2 and 2.8-tonne Huski machines have been the most popular in the market to date.

“The 2.2-tonne machine is really in a class of its own as, realistically, it’s as capable as a 2.5-tonne machine. However, it still falls under the towing capacity of three and a half tonnes,

which is a big thing for customers. They want the biggest machine possible, but they only want to tow it with their ute – they don’t want to be buying a truck to tow it as well.”

The M16-U has a variable track width that reduces to just 990mm, providing access to the tightest of spots, and the smaller models have a removable canopy for entry into low-access spaces such as garages. The larger 5.5-tonne and six-tonne machines have an air-conditioned cabin for larger outside jobs.

“The base core machine for both the M-55U to M-60U models are identical, so they have the same undercarriage, cabins and engines – the six-tonner just has a larger counterweight and a different style boom,” Meddows says.

“The five and a half-tonner has a conventional boom, which has that dogleg shape. On the six-tonner it’s more of a European-style boom where that dogleg bend has a joint, which straightens it out.

“That’s a very common feature to see throughout Europe and on wheeled excavators. So, when you’re focusing on the six-tonne machine

over the five and a half-tonner, you can have tighter swing access because you can bring that boom a lot closer to the cabin.”

This style of boom means that, if an operator is in a tight access point, they can still lift a full bucket of material and turn within the width of the machine. This provides greater versatility, a longer reach and a deeper dig depth – plus, it makes the M-60U the only mini excavator available in Australia that has a variable angle boom.

Factory-fitted features

From the 1.6-tonne machine upwards the machines are factory-fitted with quick-hitch piping and second auxiliary piping, which means that the machines can be run with a tilt hitch with no additional piping.

The 2.8-tonne machine and above also have a floating blade for backfilling and grading as a standard feature.

TMHA has a wide range of mini excavators and skid steers under the Huski brand to suit a wide variety of needs

“The 5.5-tonner and the six-tonner come standard with safety valves, both on the boom and dipper arms,” Meddows adds.

“When it comes to the six-tonner there’s two boom segments plus the dipper arm – all of those have safety valves or anti-drop valves fitted from factory. A lot of a lot of job sites these days, even though they’re not necessary, are requesting those. To locally fit that type of stuff is very expensive, so bringing it in from the factory as a must.”

Known for reliability

When asked if there are plans to expand the mini excavator range further with electric versions of the models, Meddows highlights that the Italian manufacturer TMHA works with to produce the Huski range is currently working on a prototype electric 1.8-tonne model, so there possibly could be a version appearing in the country in the future.

However, he emphasises, thorough testing will need to be undertaken to ensure it meets contractors’ requirements in Australia.

“There has definitely been interest in electric machinery from customers so, if this prototype turns into a production machine, we will probably bring a couple in and test them with customers,” Meddows states.

“Before we do anything with any new models, we bring in machines and we get customer evaluations done on them. Prior to bringing in the

mini excavators we had nine in the country, for two years, which were operating all over with customers.

We get their feedback from this process and made changes as required. This meant that the original machines that were brought into Australia as a test machine were completely different to what our final product is and is tailored to meet the customers’ needs.

“The whole Huski name is reliability. It doesn’t matter what products we bring under the Huski banner, we want these to meet the same values that our skid steer does, so reliability and durability is 100 per cent necessary.”

He explains that, with 18 branches around the country, TMHA has customers with footprints that extend deep into the bush, where temperatures can hit over 50 degrees, so the Huski machines need to be able to handle that type of environment.

“We have excavators in the Pilbara and north Queensland in the tropics and we haven’t seen issues with any of them, so we’re happy with the reliability of all the machines so far,” he adds.

“It comes down to reliability and our name in the industry. We have a very good name with our skid steers and that’s where we’re hoping to expand our reach with the mini excavator range.

“A lot of our customers have the combo of a skid steer from TMHA and an excavator from another manufacturer. When they go to replace that one, we want them to think: ‘Well, my skid steer has been really good, I want both of them to be the same brand.’

“We have multiple customers in Sydney that got rid of their one of their excavators and bought a Huski excavator to match the skid steer on their truck.”

With a range of bucket options available, TMHA says these mini excavators are suitable for a wide range of applications, from construction and mining to forestry and landscaping across Australia.

“We have stock in most of our major capital city branches across the country and we are competitive in pricing,” Meddows adds.

For more information, visit: www.huskiconstruction equipment.com.au

The 1.6-tonne M-16U model is TMHA’s biggest seller

All Huski machines are built with durability in mind

WORLD - RENOWNED EFFICIENCY

Volvo’s A40G Articulated Hauler is optimised for efficiency. Featuring intelligent systems from Volvo such as CareTrack, MATRIS and the On-Board Weighing System, the smart design of the A40G offers more capacity with reduced fuel consumption, so you can move more for less.

Making their mark

“We’ve been buying Volvo machinery since 2006. Their dump trucks are probably the most popular and well-respected in Australia.”

These are the words of Markwell Group managing director Gavin Markwell, who in May last year welcomed two A40G articulated haulers into his hire fleet, where they’ve been busy proving their worth on subdivision, mining and earthmoving works across Markwell’s vast area of operations.

Now in its 43rd year of operation, Queensland’s Markwell Group runs a fleet of over 90 earthmoving machines across its demolition, recycling, crushing and plant hire operations.

“We’re based in Townsville and work throughout north Queensland with a mixture of excavators, dump trucks, graders, skid steers, loaders and crushing plants,” Markwell explains.

“We work from north of Brisbane to Weipa and over to Mount Isa in a big arc, as well as some occasional work in Papua New Guinea.

“We’re working on about 20 sites at the moment – some might have one machine while others have half a dozen. We primarily work all round

north Queensland for councils, local government departments and developers and we do a lot in quarrying and mining. For example, we’re crushing at Moranbah currently, as well as at a gold mine in Georgetown – those are two of the largest jobs we have at present. We’ve also got two crushers down in NSW.”

Fleet addition

One of the largest privately-owned earthmoving, mining, quarrying, crushing and demolition contractors in north Queensland, Markwell Group has been involved with everything from crushing 200,000 tonnes of road base for the Bruce Highway upgrade to demolishing bridges and removing asbestos.

As to why he chose the A40G haulers to add to his dry and wet hire fleet, Markwell says they are a reliable option with parts availability and local support from CJD Equipment.

“We were deciding between the A40G and the A45G and, because a lot of our work is shorter-term work, it’s easier to move these machines around. We decided on the Volvo after moving from another brand because of the lack of parts and lack of support.”

Having been on the market since 2017, CJD Equipment Mackay regionals sales manager Jarrad Bennett says that the response from customers to the A40G model has been fantastic.

“I would suggest that the A40G is the market leading articulated hauler. It’s a highly recognised and sought-after machine,” he says.

“Reliability, productivity and safety are the three key reasons for this. They’re extremely reliable and productive when it comes to fuel efficiency and cycle times. Plus, they rarely break down – the uptime is just exceptional.”

Bennett points to the onboard weighing and mapping system, known as Haul Assist, as being a key safety feature for operators.

“Haul Assist allows the machine to load and unload safely. The onboard scale system within the chassis won’t let you unload the machine if there is the potential for it to tip over.”

The 40-tonne payload is also a major draw for customers

“Markwell Group use their machines

Two Volvo A40G articulated haulers supplied by CJD Equipment are the latest addition to Markwell Group’s hire fleet, with the pair now busy on road repair jobs across north Queensland

Two new Volvo A40G haulers were added to Markwell Group’s fleet last year

in civil applications, so roadworks and highway construction, but the A40G is also suitable for mining and quarrying, especially when transporting material over long distances.

“The machine is very comfortable to operate. The cab is operatorfriendly with a positive pressurised system. This is a key benefit for operators working in very dusty environments, as it stops dirt from infiltrating the cab. The way that the articulation is set up provides a smooth articulation system, which is good for minimising driver fatigue.”

Operator feedback

Markwell says feedback from operators hiring the haulers from Markwell Group has been very positive, particularly around the visibility from the cab.

“They’re definitely reliable – they don’t break down,” Markwell adds.

“As we’re a plant hire company, we’re always looking for more equipment to satisfy our customers’

needs – we can’t have a fleet of ageing machines.”

Having worked with CJD Equipment since 2006, Markwell says the support he’s received over the years, with the quality of the machinery on offer, means it’s been a long-running and positive relationship.

“CJD are good to work with – if you have an issue, they resolve it in a timely manner. They always have excellent product.”

He says the two A40G haulers are just the latest in ongoing machinery purchases the Markwell Group will be making, with significant work planned for this year.

“This last year has been very

busy, and we expect this year to be busy as well. There’s a fair bit of work coming through for North Queensland, so hopefully we get a share of that,” he explains.

“We’re probably going to expand our concrete recycling facility and to get that more efficient and busier.”

For more information on the Volvo CE range offered by CJD Equipment, visit your local CJD branch or cjd.com.au.

Haul Assist is an onboard weighing system that prevents trucks tipping over while unloading

Operator feedback on the A40G has been positive – particularly the visibility from the cab

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With over 40,000 new alternative part lines in stock at its 20 acre premises in Toowoomba in southeast Queensland, Tilly’s Crawler Parts’ undertaking to provide an online sales platform for its customers across Australia was never going to be a small project.

The commitment of the team to constantly innovate and provide the very best in customer service saw this come to fruition in late 2022.

The Tilly’s Crawler Parts story began in 1924 and continues with the third generation of the Tilly family, now renowned as an Australian family-owned company with global reach. The Tilly’s team ships quality earthmoving and excavation parts both nationally and worldwide.

Tilly’s long-standing mantra of ‘right part, right price, right now’ will never be more relevant than it is now, with the ability for customers to place an order at any time of the day or night and know that it will be processed the next business day. Understanding that machinery downtime means loss of income for its customers is key in the constant development of the supply chain and d istribution process.

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“Our ability to deliver on our brand promise is becoming even more refined as we constantly work to improve our service offering,” Tilly’s general manager Lance Hinrichsen says.

“That improvement now sees the implementation of new software, which is increasing efficiency and productivity across the entire company. This is a substantial investment in Australian-developed ERP software and one which Tilly’s believes will have multiple benefits for the future.”

The development of the online platform has included the monumental task of photographing and cataloguing more than 30,000 parts by the Tilly’s team. The initial roll-out includes a selection of Tilly’s quality alternative undercarriage range, from track groups to idlers, rollers, sprockets and track adjusters suitable for dozers up to D9 and excavators up to 30 tonnes, with multiple other categories being continually added. This new iteration of the wellknown and respected Tilly’s brand makes Tilly’s your number one choice for earthmoving parts and equipment.

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Perth’s Dayrell Stone has welcomed a new Hyundai HL970 wheel loader to its fleet – the latest in a long line of Hyundai loaders that keep getting better and better

Known for reliability

Just before Christmas last year a new Hyundai HL970 wheel loader was delivered by Porter Group to Perth’s Dayrell Stone, at its site in the northern suburb of Landsdale. It joins a mixed fleet of machinery, including five other Hyundai loaders, eight Hyundai excavators and an Ammann smooth drum roller.

“I started doing limestone blocks back in 1990, servicing the limestone builders and developers, and, from that, I branched out into doing earthworks and earthmoving,” Dayrell Stone owner Frank Mignacca says.

“I have a lot of gear with Hyundai and they have supported me over that period.”

Working mostly in the Perth metro area servicing developers, the HL970 wheel loader is the latest in a long line of Hyundai wheel loader models that the company has used over the years.

“Previous to getting the 970 I’d been running 770s, and this is my

fifth Hyundai loader,” Mignacca says.

“It’ll mainly be working on bulk earthworks, so either on a screen or bulk filling trucks.”

When asked what it was about the Hyundai brand that appealed, Mignacca says that the loader models “have been getting better and better each year – extra capacity, bigger bucket size, better fuel capacity. That is why we decided to try the 970.

“The operators love the machine –it’s very comfortable and quiet, with plenty of power, and is operatorfriendly. We’re also getting very good fuel economy out of the machine. Hyundai is very reliable.”

Machine features

Hyundai’s new HL970 wheel loader is a 23,800kg machine with a bucket capacity of 4.2 cubic metres, suitable for a wide range of operations from construction and earthworks through to quarrying and mining. The Tier III engine generates 280hp (209kW) for a high level of production efficiency.

Porter Group territory manager –Western Australia Matt Milner points to the suite of safety features as also being a draw for machinery buyers.

“The AAVM [All Around View Monitoring] system is a camera system that surrounds the machine and provides visibility from different working angles,” Milner says.

“This system gives the operator a 360-degree view so they can see their surroundings from above as well.

“There’s also the radar system called the Intelligent Moving Object System – similar to what’s in a car –where, as you’re backing up, it sounds an alarm and shows you warnings of people and objects coming into your path.

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“These are some of the biggest features when it comes to the majority of new machines we’ve sold.”

Milner also points to a range of improvements in the cab that enhance ease of use and comfort. There is an improved air conditioning system that has had adjustments for ease of maintenance and the cab is fully soundproofed. The seat and arm rests are also fully adjustable and implements are controlled through an electro-hydraulic control level to minimise operator fatigue.

“There are also some fuel-saving aspects that are also a big draw for customers,” Milner adds.

“With the increasing fuel prices, everyone is looking to save whatever they can at the moment.”

This includes a Smart Power mode that adjusts engine speed in heavy working conditions, electrohydraulic control, a hydraulic differential lock option that prevents tyre slip and intelligent clutch cut off. An engine idle booster increases idle rpm for improved engine reaction, automatic engine shut down and an eco-report that shows the loader’s inefficient operation status to improve an operator’s working habits.

Another upgrade has been the addition of the onboard weighing system to Hyundai’s HiMate diagnostics system, giving an operator access to various weighing functions on the seven-inch (17.8cm) touchscreen monitor.

“What we find is once people move

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over from another brand to Hyundai and find out how reliable the machines are, it’s that reliability that brings people back to buying more,” Milner says.

“The new updated HL970 model is so much better than the previous model. So, I think Dayrell Stone started out with dash 7s, they’ve had dash 7As, the dash 9 series and now into what we call the 900 series. They’ve had three previous models before that machine, so they’ve seen the transition.”

Porter Group

The relationship between Mignacca and Porter Group has been running for many years, with the financing option being a strong feature.

Dayrell Stone welcomed a new Hyundai HL970 wheel loader just before Christmas

The new wheel loader is mostly used on earthworks or filling trucks

“We’ve been getting great support from Porter Group,” Mignacca says.

“We first started work with a Hyundai branch that wasn’t Porter Group’s but, since they took it over, they’ve been good to deal with because they have financing for the machines,” he says.

“They’ve financed a lot of the machines and it’s a lot easier to sell the machine back to them. They also give good warranties – up to 8,000 hours and they’re giving good buybacks on the machines.”

Milner adds that the financing option means Dayrell Stone gets a better resale price for the machines when it upgrades to newer models.

“We work together to try and get

them the best cost of life through using our financing and our warranty,” he says.

Mignacca also points to the aftermarket service and parts availability.

“Porter Group have been very good, very reliable, and they’ll chase the parts down.

“With dealers, you’re looking for the backup, reliability, the availability of parts and the financing. Porter Group have been a one-stop shop.

“We’ve still got about five loaders of other brands that we’ll probably roll over and get all Hyundai.”

Milner says parts availability is looking strong at the moment now the market is returning back

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to more normal operation after the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’re pretty much back on top of all of parts now – we’ve got new parts people and plenty of parts in stock,” he says.

“The market overall for work is fairly strong. Normally, December and January are our two quietest months, but we haven’t seen any slowdown. We’ve actually been busier this December and January than we have for years, since the last mining boom.”

For more details on equipment available for purchase through Porter Equipment, visit www.porterce.com.au

HL970 is the latest Hyundai wheel loader the company has owned, with Frank Mignacca saying they are getting “better and better”

Strength in numbers

It’s going to be a busy year for Brisbane-based Components Only as it continues to broaden its horizons into machinery parts and further scale its international supply chain capabilities

With a global reach and specialising in mining componentry, Components Only is a Brisbanebased business now in its ninth year of ensuring that it has the right component at the right time for the right customer.

Set up by Adrian Vinnicombe, Daniel Fedder and Ben Hailes in 2014, the three directors have expanded Components Only’s reach beyond Australia’s shores to include offices in Chile and Mongolia.

Hailes, the company’s director for sales and marketing, says the genesis of Components Only came from identifying an opportunity to create an online marketplace for heavy earthmoving components.

“We knew that there was a supply of components in the market that people just didn’t have access to, or understand where they could get them from,” he explains.

“Now, we have a team of 35, with our head office in Milton, Brisbane and branches in Mount Thorley in the Hunter Valley, Welshpool in Perth and then Mackay in Queensland,

as well as the international offices in Santiago in South America and Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia.”

By leveraging component supply chains from around the world, Components Only focuses on hard-to-find components for a wide range of heavy earthmoving equipment, but primarily large mining machines, with the top four brands of Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi and Liebherr being extensively supported.

“We have been specific with the equipment and components we support, supplying miners with stock across their major mining machines. In the instance of haul trucks as an example, we support the 830E-1AC and 930E1-AC trucks from Komatsu, 785D, 793F, 795F, and 797 series trucks from Cat, Hitachi’s EH3500, EH4000 and EH5000 model haul trucks and, most recently, Liebherr’s T282C and T284 trucks.

Market knowledge

Although Components Only supplies a range of aftermarket

components, its focus is on finding and supplying genuine components and ensuring stock is available when the customer needs it.

To assist in the management of the supply chain and what is required at any given moment, Components Only has a propriety software system called Markets Manager.

“This is an inventory and asset management system that allows us to track, on a very granular level, the frame hours and the component history of global mining fleets,” Hailes explains.

“Driven by data, this provides us the ability to service our customers with the products they require when they require them. It’s an area that we’re currently commercialising at the moment, having carved that out as opportunity within the market.”

This is just one aspect of

Components Only specialises in components for heavy earthmoving and mining equipment

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JOHNDEERE672G 2015,graderwithonly4,950hrs.6X6, 17.5tyres,frontscarifierorpushblock,MSrippertobe fitted.14 ft blade,autoshifttransmission.This672G Graderwillbesoldclean,detailedandservicedwithour comprehensiveworkshopreport.166. TA1138802. $319,900Plus.GST

JOHNDEERE672G 2016,with6,200hours.6×6allwheel drive,MSripper,scarifiers,Pushblock,New17.5tyres, reversingcamera,14ftblade.This672GGraderwillbe soldclean,detailedandservicedwithourcomprehensive workshopreport.143. TA1128935. $315,900PlusGST

CATERPILLARD6K2XL 2018,withonly2,700hours.6 wayblade,AROwired,14ton,135HP,sweeps,MSripper andscreenstobefitted.ThisD6K2XLwillbesoldclean, detailedandservicedwithourcomprehensiveworkshop report.95. TA1123096. $274,900PlusGST

JOHNDEERE450K 1400hrs,6wayblade,sweeps, screensandMSrippertobefitted.S1063. TA1163359. $229,900plusGST

CATERPILLARD5KXL 2010,4,500hrs,6wayblade, Sweeps,screens,MSripper,stickrake.S1065. TA1163361. $204,900plusGST

CATERPILLAR12M3 2016,Graderwith4,950hours.14ft blade,joysticksteering,Autoshift,Lightpackage,sold withMSripperandpushblock.This12M3Graderwillbe soldclean,detailedandservicedwithourcomprehensive

CATERPILLARD6TXL 2012,with8,900hours.SUtilt blade,sweeps,rearscreen,HDtankguarding,MSripper. ThisD6TXLwillbesoldclean,detailedandservicedwith ourcomprehensiveworkshopreport.S1006. TA1139666. $299,900PlusGST

KOMATSUD61EX 2018,5,800hrs,6wayblade,MSripper, TopConwired.S1067. TA1163362. $309,900plusGST

CATERPILLAR140M3 2016,Graderwith6,500hours. EROPS,AROwiredwithCrossslopeandGradecontrol, Accumulators,A/C,Heat,17.5tyres,Pushblock,MS ripper,14ftblade.This140M3willbesoldclean,detailed andservicedwithourcomprehensiveworkshopreport. S1041. TA1153267. $339,900PlusGST

CATERPILLARD6HXL SUtiltblade,Sweeps,rearscreen, MSripper,nearnewundercarriage,greatworking machine.S1044. TA1156033. $179,900plusGST

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Components Only’s growth strategy, with the launch last July of its Earthmoving Supplies business expanding its reach into parts and consumables that in Hailes’ words “build, move and power the world”.

“What that will allow us to do is to serve a far broader market that extends to civil, construction, agriculture and marine,” Hailes says.

“When it comes to components, people rebuild mining machinery, but they rarely rebuild civil. So, this new business is built around how we target sectors that we would not have otherwise serviced.

“What sets us apart is our global reach, being able to support our customers with a timely supply of components and parts. Miners are continually constrained with the availability of options and we work with them to provide solutions that increase the continuity of their operations.”

Hailes says that, despite the challenges, mining remained active during the pandemic, presenting unique complexities relating to supply with shipping activity constrained and the costs of logistics rising sharply.

“I think we’ve all got to be grateful that the market is returning to normality,” Hailes says.

“However, regardless of market conditions, if we look at the world’s focus with going green, it’s apparent that if there’s no mining there are no resources and no net zero. This means that, right now, the market is extremely busy and we don’t see

demand coming off anytime soon. In fact, it’s getting busier.

Looking ahead

With the Earthmoving Supplies side of the business getting into its stride and a lot of energy spent on making sure the business can scale efficiently, Hailes says the group of companies has a very positive outlook for growth in 2023.

“People are a key part of our operations and having the right people aboard the bus is really allowing us to continue that growth, both in terms of the Markets Manager software, but also with Earthmoving

Supplies, which is the key focus for us in 2023,” Hailes says.

“One the biggest impacts COVID19 had was on our ability to grow internationally. For us, it’s as much about managing risk as it is generating revenue and, particularly when creating new outposts overseas, it’s about being present to manage the relationships in those regions.

“With the effects of COVID-19 far less than during the peak of the pandemic, our focus in 2023 is the continued expansion of our international footprint.

“Expanding internationally is a prudent strategy for our business and provides us with the ability to further diversify our revenue, resource exposure and companies that we deal with.

“The growth of our business has been extremely robust, and 2023 looks like it’s going to be a great year.”

For more information, visit: www.componentsonly.com

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On schedule

Earthmoving machinery owners and operators are being encouraged to keep on top of maintenance of their machines’ hydraulic systems, with Continental Australia national business manager

Scott Weston saying that regular inspections of hydraulic hoses and fittings are key to safe earthmoving operations, and noting that failure to employ such maintenance methods can result in massive costs for business owners.

While operators utilising rental fleets are usually required to record rigid maintenance schedules, contractors and operators who own their machinery could do a better job to prevent machine downtime, he explains.

Weston recommends that rigid maintenance schedules are employed.

“Ensure that parts are replaced [by] reputable manufacturers who offer matched and validated hydraulic assembly solutions. This will ensure a safe operating system whilst reducing the susceptibility of premature failure,” he says.

Inspecting hydraulic hoses and fittings is not an arduous process, according to Weston, who says it is simply up to each operator and contractor to find out what maintenance schedule suits them best, but he adds that it is vital to

maintain a firm schedule, whether that means checks are performed daily, weekly or fortnightly.

While checking hoses may not be a timely or difficult practice, the consequences of not checking machinery hydraulics may prove costly. Figures indicate that over half of all incidents that cause downtime on mining equipment are due to hose failures.

Weston says the ramifications can range from a simple hose replacement all the way up to a major failure.

“If you end up cavitating a pump or damaging cylinders, it’s going to be a significant cost. Not only to change and repair the damaged part but it’s also the downtime of that machine,” he says.

“You may even miss your project deadlines and then you’re up for additional costs for being late.

“Even to replace just one hose assembly, you could lose hours of the machine’s uptime while it’s not operational and then you have to call out a hose doctor or someone to replace the hose assembly.”

Industry solutions

Continental, perhaps best known as one of the globe’s top tyre manufacturers, was first established in Germany in 1871. Continental boasts over 150 years of experience in

the industry and is a leading heavyduty industry manufacturer thanks to its wide range of products used across the earthmoving, construction, mining and manufacturing sectors.

Continental’s knowledge and expertise in hydraulic hose manufacturing and fluid conveyance allows it to deliver the most innovative and highest quality products on the market. Extensive problem-solving experience across multiple industries and applications enables Continental to share innovations over the entire product offering, resulting in unexpected solutions and advanced improvements in situations where others can’t.

Continental pushes the boundaries of what is possible and constantly solves tomorrow’s most challenging problems – today and every day.

In essence, Weston says Continental has something for every type of application that requires hydraulics.

“It’s all the different applications, whether that is on the boom, on the attachment or for the drive system. We have equipment to cater for all those applications,” he says.

For earthmoving applications, the high-performance Continental hydraulic hoses are most suitable. The standard hoses provide safe transportation of mineral oil, oil and water emulsion-based hydraulic oils for use onsite lifting, digging and transporting material.

Continental crimp fittings also provide maximum coupling retention through extensive design and impulse testing, which ensures a leak-free system and decreases the likelihood of premature failure.

Continental and its partners are also able to provide first-fit and replacement solutions through various methods, with hose assembly kits, hydraulic workshop equipment and portable crimp solutions.

For more information, visit www.continental-industry.com, email aus.ep@continental.com or call 1300 Rubber (1300 782 237).

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Happy new year

This year, my hope is that there is a return of some normality to life and business conditions. I am hoping that normality includes the stabilisation of supply prices, improvement in lead t imes and availability of the supply chain, improvement in the availability of labour, interest rate increases stalling and a drier year –all resulting in a return to sustainable profit margins.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s modelling is suggesting a breakdown of the La Niña event and a possible return to El Niño conditions throughout the year. Whilst the probability of high rainfall decreases under these scenarios there is still some uncertainty. We need a break, so fingers crossed that the numbers fall our way.

Unfortunately, the headwinds will continue into this year but will hopefully be more manageable.

Inflationary pressures have put a strain on infrastructure programs. The dilemma is how to manage budgets in the light of an increasing need for more infrastructure to be delivered.

An easy solution would be to deliver fewer projects. In Queensland the demand for infrastructure development is outstripping delivery. This is due to the current and projected population growth and a slowing of new projects.

Considering our ageing population is signalling a further increase in international migration, it would seem the demand for infrastructure is only going to increase.

Added to this is the infrastructure required for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the renewable energy infrastructure to be delivered by 2030 to 2035.

The release of the last November’s report from the Clean Energy Council paints a depressing scenario

regarding our current pace of delivery of renewables to meet 2030 targets. The rate of renewable energy infrastructure has dropped below the required level and an acceleration of projects is required.

Chris Bowen, the Federal Climate Change and Energy Minister, has estimated that Australia will need to install 22,000, 500-watt solar panels every day for eight years in addition to 40 wind turbines every month. An additional 10,000km of transmission lines need to be installed to meet federal government targets.

It was reported in the Australian Financial Review by Dylan McConnell, a renewable energy and energy system analyst at the University of New South Wales, that to meet the federal government’s 82 per cent renewables target by 2030, the rate of development needs to double and almost quadruple for the hydrogen superpower scenario.

Queensland has committed to being a hydrogen producer. In addition, the Queensland government has committed to building pump hydro storage facilities.

There seems to be growing resistance on environmental and ecological grounds to deliver some of this infrastructure, as exampled by Chalumbun Wind Farm cutting half the proposed turbines, Mackay’s pump hydro flooding a town and a general resistance to increased overhead transmission lines. These delays are adding to the urgency to accelerate renewable energy projects.

This acceleration and volume

of renewable projects, coupled with the demand for transport and other civil infrastructures, will not help the inflationary, supply and labour pressures we have been experiencing. There is no doubt that the problems China is facing with COVID-19 will add to the supply and cost issues.

So how do we tackle this dilemma?

There is no doubt that governments will need to increase their budgets for infrastructure. Considering the debt they are carrying, there is little room for large increases. The private industry will need to play a larger part in financing and delivering infrastructure.

The industry will need to deliver more for less. This is possible, but reform of the planning, design, procurement and delivery of infrastructure projects needs to be implemented immediately. These reforms should be supported from other productivity-enhancing policies such as industrial relations.

Planning needs to be streamlined to reduce barriers and speed up the process. Designers need to be incentivised, through better renumeration and liability sharing, to explore and embrace innovation in their designs. Whilst designs are procured at lower cost, the designer wears all liability for its designs and the boundaries of true innovation will not be challenged. This is needed to provide cheaper and better performing infrastructure.

Standard specifications, which are prescriptive, need to be performancebased. Where prescriptive specifications are required, standardisation across jurisdictions should be forced wherever possible.

The procurement process needs to be quick, with tenders being easy to price and risk adequately shared.

Collaborative contracting is the tool to link all this together.

The light at the end of the tunnel is there will be sustained high level of opportunities for the foreseeable future. Interest rate increases will abate. Fuel prices will be stable. China’s COVID19 wave will subside. Collaborative contracting will continue to evolve, providing a path for a better way of doing business, and the year should be drier. Unfortunately, the demand on materials, plant and labour will continue to make delivering projects difficult.

Damian Long, CEO CCF QLD

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Over the past year, Le Roi has been expanding its Service Line undercarriage range with high quality and affordable undercarriages and parts, catering for machines in the 13–45 ton (11.8–40.8 tonne) range.

Le Roi Machinery Parts managing director Ziane Gouicem explains that Le Roi has been supplying Berco aftermarket parts in Australia for the past two years.

“This service line is an outsourced product, mainly from China and Korea, but it’s designed by Berco and the quality is Berco,” Gouicem says.

“All parts that are made in Asia are shipped to the company’s warehouse in Italy and go through quality tests before they are then sent over to us, so you can rely on the quality of the product.

“This outsourcing strategy means that costs can be minimised, meaning that we can provide a high-quality product at a competitive price.”

Alongside the undercarriage service line, Le Roi also supplies a

variety of chains, sprockets, shoes, rollers and engine parts for all of the big manufacturers.

“We cover Cat, Komatsu, Hyundai, Hitachi, Doosan – most of the brands in the market,” Gouicem explains.

“Berco is an OEM [original equipment manufacturer] for a lot of major brands – Hitachi, Komatsu, Liebherr, John Deere –you name it. It’s the main supplier for all John Deere products. For aftermarket undercarriages, Berco is number one.”

Quality is key to the service line’s popularity, he adds, as well as Berco supplying a diverse range that has a high level of durability.

After Le Roi experienced severe delays in being able to ship new parts from Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gouicem says that the focus has been on building up the stock available in Australia of the most common items and stocking them in warehouses in major cities. This led to the opening last year of the company’s Melbourne

warehouse, with a Sydney warehouse in the works.

“We had delivery issues for sure during COVID, and for some parts we had to wait for six, seven or even eight months just to get them produced and then shipped over. So, we’ve been building our stock in Australia and, now, we have warehouses in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane, with plans for one in Sydney for 2024,” Gouicem says.

With expenditure in the industry forecast to grow by 80 per cent by 2030, he adds that the service lines will be further expanded as well to give customers access to an even wider choice of aftermarket parts.

“Over the past two years our customers’ reception to the Berco line has been very positive,” he says.

“The Service Line is designed by Berco, the quality is Berco, but with a very competitive price, as well as good availability.”

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The Berco Service Line of undercarriage parts provides high quality aftermarket parts replacement

In safe hands

ITR Pacific is looking to expand its mini undercarriage installation team across Australia – making the replacement of parts as simple as a phone call

ITR Pacific has outlined plans to expand its mini undercarriage installation team to more corners of Australia as the company looks to capitalise on a successful 2022.

Currently, the installation team operates only in southeast Queensland, where it is responsible for the onsite fitting of parts, including rubber and steel loader tracks, for excavators and skid steers of eight tonnes and below.

The installation team also offers rubber pad fitments and other undercarriage parts such as sprockets and rollers.

The Queensland team has two service vehicles for onsite fittings, however ITR Pacific national product manager of mini undercarriage Chris Yared says that an expansion of the team will happen in the near feature.

While no concrete deadline for the expansion has been established, ITR Pacific hopes to grow the installation team at its existing branches around the country in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Mackay.

Yared says the benefit of the mini undercarriage installation team lies in its ability to fit parts in an efficient manner – something that sets them apart in the market.

“Our success in Queensland has always been based on us offering a quality undercarriage product and then we back it up with quality tradesmen to fit the part and we do it in an efficient amount of time,” Yared says.

“It means customers save their

time having to drive to us, which sometimes can be two or three hours away. If we can do it in an efficient manner, then we’ll make sure we can get that product to the customer as quick as we possibly can without them having to leave their site, meaning they can keep working.

“When we get there, you know that it’s going to be fitted correctly and you’re not going to have any problems with any of the gear.

“Some operators that aren’t as experienced can sometimes take hours at the extreme end because they may not know what they’re doing and that obviously costs time and money.”

Yet, despite the efficiency of the installation service technicians, ITR does not charge for travel. Instead, one simple cost-effective fee is given for each class of machine.

“We know that, because of our proficiency in this product and service, we’re confident that you will get the right thing, it will last, it will do its job and you won’t pay an arm and a leg for it,” Yared says.

The future expansion of the mini undercarriage installation team across the country follows the acquisition of Queensland-based undercarriage specialists DTN Equipment in July 2020.

DTN Equipment was a pioneer of efficient undercarriage installation. With over three decades of experience in the earthmoving and diesel mechanic sectors, DTN offered what Yared calls a “difference

ITR Pacific has an extensive range of undercarriage parts available

in the market”, whereby the company would deliver and fit parts throughout southeast Queensland. The sale and integration of DTN into ITR’s business meant the latter could offer the same service, with vehicles capable of completing several fitments in different locations within the one day.

“To cover that geographical space and still being able to get all of the guys back here is our real advantage,” Yared says.

“The fact that the boys can go to a site and do a job in, at maximum, one hour some days and then move onto the next job – I don’t think other companies have the same level of proficiency.”

The planned future expansion follows a strong 2022 calendar year for the brand, with the ITR USCO group selling over 79,000 rubber tracks through its global network of distribution networks.

A stringent process of quality control measures means all rubber tracks supplied by ITR meet the high standards set for performance and reliability, which includes a 24-month warranty on excavator rubber tracks and a 12-month warranty on compact track loader and multi-terrain loader rubber tracks that protects owners against manufacturing defects.

The success of the strict quality control process process has meant that less than 0.25 per cent of all rubber tracks produced within the last two years have reported faults.

When it comes to undercarriage parts, ITR boasts one of the most comprehensive ranges on the market which includes components such as shoes, rollers, track chains, idlers and segments. All steel undercarriage parts are manufactured by the company’s Asian manufacturing facilities, with all production – from the design of parts to the choice of material – managed entirely in-house by the team at ITR.

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Going electric

Volco CE’s new DD25 Electric asphalt compactor will be on display at CONEXPO 2023

The DD25 Electric is a zero-exhaust emission compact double-drum asphalt compactor which will be unveiled at CONEXPO 2023 in March – and is expected to be available in select markets from Q1 2024.

The compactor has been designed for small scale compaction projects including street repairs and patching, parking lots, driveways, municipalities and rental houses.

The newest addition to Volvo CE’s lineup of electric machines, the DD25 Electric is the first Volvo CE-produced electric machine designed specifically for the asphalt industry.

“As a global leader in construction

solutions, delivering premium products and services, we not only have a responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint, but we are committed to leading the way and providing real-life solutions for our customers that will help them meet their own sustainability goals,” Volvo CE North America vice president product management and productivity Ray Gallant says.

“We are proud to expand our portfolio of electric machines and extend our offering to the road segment.”

The electric driveline of the DD25 Electric is based upon the

architecture and components found on Volvo CE’s ECR25 Electric compact excavator and L25 Electric compact wheel loader.

The machine comes with an integrated on-board charger that enables charging from 0 to 100 per cent in as little as three hours depending on AC power level. With an optional off-board DC fast charger this can be achieved in little over an hour.

The DD25 Electric offers 24kW of available power, 30 per cent more than the conventional Volvo DD25B. The result is a more responsive machine in terms of speed and vibrations, which performs better on grade, thanks to the size of its components, and better at high elevations, when compared to a diesel machine which loses power as you increase altitude, Volvo CE says. 360-degree visibility and high frequency compaction allow operators to achieve a smooth finish asphalt surface with speed. Frequency can be adjusted from 3,500 vpm / 55 Hz to 4,000 vpm / 67 Hz to cater for different applications. And with no engine to service –and electric components, batteries and motors all maintenance-free, maintenance requirements are reduced too, saving customers time and money.

Doosan will now be known as Develon

REBRAND

New name

Doosan will now be known as Develon – a combination of ‘develop’ and ‘onwards’

Doosan has released its new name and will be now be known as Develon, though the orange colour scheme and ‘powered by innovation’ slogan will remain.

Launched in Las Vegas ahead of the brand’s rollout at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March, the rebrand is a way for the company to differentiate itself from

Hyundai Construction Equipment now both are owned by Hyundai.

“We believe the new Develon brand will help us build on the success we’ve had in North America over the past 30 years and throughout the world for more than 80 years,” vice president of growth initiatives Todd Roecker says.

Visitors to CONEXPO-CON/AGG will see Develon’s latest developments in the Concept-X autonomous equipment solution and live demonstrations.

“Our commitment to the construction equipment industry and advancing new technologies has never been stronger than it is today,” Roecker says.

“Develon anticipates changes in the industry and prepares solutions to address these challenges. This is evident by our ongoing development of the world’s first autonomous jobsite solution – Concept-X – and the work we are doing with alternative energy sources like electricity and battery packs for our mini excavators.”

The DD25 Electric is the first Volvo CE produced electric machine designed specifically for the asphalt industry

Data driven

Global building and construction company Holcim has implemented a ground-breaking fleet management system from Komatsu – Komatsu iSite – to drive production efficiencies at its Lynwood Quarry, about 160km southwest of Sydney.

Holcim says it has seen major improvements in production efficiencies after it implemented the Komatsu iSite solution.

These include faster cycle times, more accurate truck loading, higher daily production rates, fuel savings of around 10 per cent and significantly safer operation of mobile plant.

Lynwood pit manager Dave Manning played a key role in implementing the system, describing what has been achieved as a career highlight.

“Working on this project, especially to get the benefits out of it that we have, has definitely been the highlight, seeing how it’s improved the site and benefitted the team,” he says.

The fleet management solution was implemented following a review of on-site productivity.

“That highlighted some inefficiencies – which we were working through – but we weren’t getting there as quickly as we’d have liked to,” Manning says.

“We’d been using another system, but it wasn’t giving us what we wanted, so I sat down with Komatsu, told them what we needed to track, and how we’d like to get the data. They came back with a mining system that they were looking to pilot in the quarry industry.”

The first stage of implementing Komatsu iSite at Lynwood involved fitting monitoring systems and in-cab screens to the face loading and haulage units.

This allowed site management to see where trucks were throughout the load, haul and dump cycles, and for operators to see critical information about volumes and tonnages they were loading and hauling.

“The initial data we got was just a screen pinpointing where the trucks were, and we could draw some information out of that just by recreating reports,” Manning says.

“From that, we started to identify what were the main things we needed to get out of this system.

“And that’s where the creation of the dashboard comes into it. Now, I can log onto the dashboard and go into the utilisation, the production, the fuel burn and all those things that I wanted to know.”

The global Holcim team’s review showed the biggest inefficiencies were in Lynwood’s load and haul operation.

“The supervisors get emails every morning on how much production trucks are doing out of the pit; with this information and they can see where the bottlenecks are,” Manning says.

“They can analyse that extra data, to see if idle times are increasing or decreasing, or other trends.”

Before Komatsu iSite was implemented at Lynwood, a typical 15-hour shift would see 13,000 to 14,000 tonnes coming out of the pit.

“Since having Komatsu iSite here, we’ve seen some 18,000-tonne days out of the pit now, which has been fantastic. And that’s where we’re gunning for consistently,” Manning said.

Holcim has also managed to reduce fuel burn on site by limiting truck idling. The truck fleet’s idle times have been improved by six per cent and wheel loaders have seen a seven per cent improvement. Overall, there’s been a 10 per cent reduction in fuel burn by trucks on site.

Manning described the initial response from operators about having Komatsu iSite in their machines as being “somewhat sceptical”.

“There was a bit of Big Brother watching them, but we made it clear it’s not about that. It’s around getting the best out of the trucks, so we can help the crew work smarter, not harder,” he says.

Komatsu iSite has also meant the days of walking around machines doing paper-based manual pre-start checks are over, with everything now handled digitally.

In the less than two years Komatsu iSite has been operational at Lynwood, Manning says the biggest benefit has been the production efficiency improvements it’s driven.

“However, I’m not going to discount the safety side as well. To be able to reduce the speeding events by as much as we did, as quickly as we did – that’s a major achievement in helping to prevent potential serious incidents.

“But to get the production efficiencies and payback as quickly as we have … well, we didn’t think we’d get it that quick. To get a less than 12-month payback for the system, that has been fantastic.”

How Holcim is using Komatsu’s iSite fleet management system to drive production and safety breakthroughs

Paper-based prechecks are now a thing of the past, with the checklist handled digitally

Komatsu iSite has improved productivity at Holcim’s Lynwood Quarry

Take five

Manitou Group’s new NewAg XL MLT 850-145 V+ telehandler model is a high-capacity machine for material transfer

Manitou Group has launched its new NewAg XL telehandler, the MLT 850-145 V+, which is the fourth model in the NewAg XL range, following the launch of the MLT 841, 1041 and 961. With a load capacity of five tons (4.5 tonnes) and a working height of 7.6m, high-capacity attachments and a high hydraulic working speed, the MLT

850 offers the best work rate in its class, Manitou says.

This model offers more than 600Nm of torque, with a pull force of more than 9,160daN and a bucket breakout force of over 8,670daN.

To optimise efficiency, the HighView camera installed on the boom head makes it possible to monitor the trailer

fill level directly from the cab. The M-Vario Plus continuous variable transmission allows the machine’s behaviour to be adjusted as needed.

Manitou has also previewed a new patented steering system, where the user steers the machine using a mini-joystick in order to reduce fatigue and the risk of musculoskeletal disorders linked to repetitive steering wheel use.

The quiet cab has been raised compared to the lower capacity NewAg XL models to maximise visibility. There is also a large roof grille with its angled slats and the optional Safeview dual cameras view provides a 360-degree view around the machine on the dashboard.

Available now, the MLT 850 (Stage V) and MLT-X 850 (Stage IIIA) telehandlers will be delivered to Manitou dealerships from the second quarter of 2023 in Europe and worldwide.

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Tech support

Metso Outotec has been contracted to supply plant equipment to OZ Minerals’ West Musgrave coppernickel project

Metso Outotec has been awarded an order for the supply of key minerals processing technologies to the OZ Minerals copper-nickel West Musgrave Project in Western Australia.

Metso Outotec’s scope of delivery includes an MP1250 cone crusher and Planet Positive classified flotation units and high-rate thickeners.

Metso Outotec’s high-rate thickeners were selected for their state-of-the-art technology and based on references from similar process plants. Laboratory test work was conducted by Metso Outotec to aid thickener selection.

“We are very excited to work on the West Musgrave Project with OZ Minerals,” Metso Outotec vice president, minerals sales – Asia Pacific Kai Rönnberg says.

“We were able to align with the project’s key value drivers at an early stage and provide expert technical support.

“OZ Minerals has selected leading class Planet Positive process equipment for their nickel and copper production process, and they will also be able to benefit from our extensive aftermarket capabilities and footprint in Western Australia.”

MOWER

Super cut

Diamond Mowers has released a new mulcher for vegetation management

Diamond Mowers’ new TR Boom drum mulcher offers a safer, faster and more complete solution for tree and brush control, it says.

Engineered for heavy-duty mulching applications, this new mulcher optimises productivity and increases asset utilisation for greater work diversity and revenue potential.

“Our Boom drum mulcher is the best option available yet for controlling heavy brush and trees,” Diamond Mowers director of development Matt Nelson says.

“It offers class-leading productivity, highly-controlled discharge and an unbeatable finish in heavy materials. When coupled with a Boom rotary or Boom flail head, it turns your boom mower into a complete roadside vegetation management solution.”

Specifically designed to mulch trees and brush, the Boom drum mulcher features

Available in 50” and 60” cutting widths, Diamond’s Boom Rotary Mower cuts light brush and other material up to 4” continuously and 8” intermittently

a larger-than-industry-standard hydraulic motor, enhanced motor protection and an optimised infeed system.

In addition to improved chip containment and control of thrown debris, the Boom drum mulcher can handle larger material than other attachment heads and completely mulch trees up to 8 inches (20cm) in diameter, reducing the need for hand-falling and cleanup.

The Boom drum mulcher features Diamond Mowers’ innovative Q-Connect system, which allows users to interchange boom heads for tackling different applications.

Diamond Mowers are distributed in Australia by Colbrook Industries.

Metso Outotec’s TankCell e630 flotation unit

ACQUISITION Hexagon expansion

Digital reality company Hexagon AB has announced the acquisition of Projectmates, a software as a service (SaaS)-based construction project management software provider.

Projectmates’ configurable and centralised platform enables owners to keep all working documents and projects within a construction program up to date and in one place.

It links owners with job sites in real-time so they can see critical information about design changes, job site progress and expectations. Owners can streamline communications and collaboration with architects, engineers and contractors to improve response times, workflows and return on investment.

“The solutions that general contractors leverage to help mitigate budget overruns and schedule delays during an asset’s construction are often too limited to manage an entire construction program over multiple projects – from concept to closeout – and don’t provide the relevant information required by the asset owner,” Hexagon president and CEO Paolo Guglielmini says.

“Purpose-built for owners, Projectmates’ next-generation SaaS technology transforms how projects are visualised and managed. Through intelligent tracking of project schedules, costs and values, owners of any construction project –from industrial and commercial assets to infrastructure – can avoid delays and save money.

“Projectmates’ solution nicely complements our existing comprehensive construction portfolio used by general contractors and leading EPCs [enterprise planning and controls], which includes enterprise planning and project controls software and reality capture solutions that monitor job site safety and evidence job site progress.”

WOMEN

Gender push

New program aims to triple the number of women on construction sites

The NSW government has launched its Industry Innovation Program, which has a target of 15 per cent of construction workers being women by 2030, with a view towards reaching a more gender-balanced industry in the future.

“This $10 million grant program will support industry-led initiatives to break down the barriers stopping women from considering a career in construction,” treasurer Matt Kean says.

“We’re inviting eligible organisations to apply for grants of up to $300,000 to deliver projects that ensure these workplaces are safe, flexible and inclusive. We’re also launching a dedicated website for women and girls interested in learning more about the industry.”

The Industry Innovation Program will support initiatives that increase and retain women working in the construction industry including:

• creating inclusive workplace cultures, by improving employee wellbeing and supporting flexible working arrangements

• increasing the number of women entering and staying in the industry

• supporting female leadership and employees.

“The NSW government’s record $112.7 billion infrastructure pipeline combined with a skills shortage means construction companies are crying out for more workers, so it’s crazy that the industry is effectively off-limits to half our population,” minister for infrastructure Rob Stokes says.

“This grant program will support innovative solutions that encourage women to work in construction, such as more carer’s support initiatives, education programs in schools to change gender stereotypes and gender bias training.”

The Industry Innovation Program will be hosted on the NSW government’s new Women in Construction website and will be a one-stop-shop for women and girls interested in learning more about the industry.

Minister for metropolitan roads and minister for women’s safety and the prevention of domestic and sexual violence Natalie Ward says the funding is an important step towards achieving the 15 per cent women in construction target.

“This program is aimed at breaking down stereotypes in construction, making it a safer, more inclusive and healthier workplace,” she says.

“Providing more opportunities for women in construction will increase diversity across the industry and improve productivity.”

Infrastructure NSW will continue to engage with stakeholders, building on the work already done by contractors, sub-contractors, industry associations and trade unions. Funding will also be used to advance skills, training, communication and engagement initiatives.

For more information, visit: www.nsw.gov.au/employment/ women-construction

Hexagon has bought project management software company Projectmates

The NSW government aims for women to make up 15 per cent of all construction site staff

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CIMIC’S CPB Contractors selected for Rio Tinto’s $250m Western Range Bulk Earthworks

CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors has been selected by Rio Tinto to deliver main infrastructure bulk earthworks for the Western Range iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

The contract will generate revenue of approximately $250 million for CPB Contractors.

The project includes construction of structural earthworks to allow installation of new materials handling infrastructure, sustaining production at the Paraburdoo Central Facilities.

“CIMIC Group companies provide a suite of end-to-end services to our clients in the resources sector,” CIMIC Group executive chairman Juan Santamaria says.

“We have decades of experience in the Pilbara. Our team will work closely with Rio Tinto to safely deliver the project on time and to requirements, to support operations.”

CPB Contractors managing director Jason Spears says: “As we mobilise to deliver this project, we’ll be looking to create opportunities for local suppliers and Indigenous businesses. Our teams have demonstrated their disciplined approach to delivery on other Pilbara resources projects and are pleased to apply their expertise to support Rio Tinto’s development of the new Western Range mine.”

Work will commence in 2023 and is scheduled to be completed in 2024.

Level up JOBS

Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia welcomes new vocational training councils

The Australian government has established 10 new Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs) that will guide the development of skills training qualifications to strengthen the vocational education and training system.

For the mining and automotive industries a new entity will be established by the Australian Minerals and Energy Skills Alliance, while for building, construction and property a new entity will be established by a consortium of employer and employee organisations.

According to the Australian government, the JSCs will bring employers, unions and governments together to find solutions to skills and workforce challenges and will have responsibility for qualifications development.

The move has been welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), which represents independent skills training, higher education and international education providers, though it voices concern that independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) have been excluded.

“From the automotive, construction, retail, aviation, finance

through to mining, transport, healthcare and aged care sectors, these new Jobs and Skills Councils will develop the qualifications needed to skill, upskill and reskill the workforce,” ITECA chief executive Troy Williams says.

However, ITECA says that its focus will be on ensuring that independent RTOs are involved in the process of qualifications development, with the current JSC structure not including them. “Government data shows that independent RTOs lead on key measures of student and employer satisfaction,” Williams says.

“The Jobs and Skills Councils structure excludes RTOs from the governance arrangements. Past experience suggests there is a real possibility that skills training qualifications will be developed that can’t in practice be delivered by RTOs. Too often this is the case, which lets down students and employers.

“Independent RTOs do the heavy lifting in the skills training qualifications. They are responsible for 70.9 per cent of Diploma and higher skill qualification enrolments, 69.3 per cent of Certificate IV enrolments and these RTOs support more than half of all apprentices and trainees.”

CIMIC Group will undertake earthworks at a Rio Tinto mine

10 new Jobs and Skills Councils will be established to focus on vocational training

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Stepping up REPORT

Infrastructure Australia has released its second Infrastructure Market Capacity Report on Australia’s infrastructure pipeline and the market’s ability to deliver on it.

The report highlights the significant growth of the major public infrastructure project pipeline –jumping $15 billion over the past 12 months, but also focuses on the severe shortage of hundreds of thousands of skilled workers, with labour demand predicted to increase even further this year.

It also says that supply side risks surged in 2022, with ongoing disruption from COVID-19, volatile demand and the war in Ukraine. Construction insolvencies also rose sharply, leaving fewer companies to take on the large amount of public infrastructure works in the pipeline. This, along with the skills shortages, means that more projects will slip in terms of time and costs.

Infrastructure Australia says that finding that improving risk management and proactively sequencing the major infrastructure pipeline is key to managing the impacts of an overheated construction market, escalating input costs, labour shortages and productivity challenges.

The report also looks into the potential for new supply chains of recycled material and suggests that 27 per cent of conventional road building materials could be replaced with these, increasing to 43 per cent

with advances in technology and updates to standards.

It highlights that demand for materials for use in road construction projects is expected to grow to a peak of $7.6 billion in 2023−24.

On the report’s recommendations, Infrastructure Australia says that it strongly supports a greater focus on undertaking post-completion reviews of infrastructure projects, highlighting the benefits to the sector that come from the practice.

It says that an increased, consistent and collaborative program for postcompletion reviews would provide an evidence base to ensure projects achieve their intended outcomes and drive improvements in the sector. It would also support increased use of replacement materials in infrastructure projects through data and shared learnings.

Other recommendations include:

• improve industry capacity and capability by prioritising procurement and portfolio management, and increasing pipeline transparency, certainty and confidence

• improve value for money and reduce risk by consistently adopting appropriate best-practice front-end due diligence for projects

• bui ld support and embed practices for the circular economy by developing a circular economy roadmap for the infrastructure sector, including annual progress reports

• en sure the industry is a sector of choice for employees and can

meet current and future workforce demands by introducing cultural reform that embraces diversity and inclusion.

In response to the report, Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew says that it “highlights the need for change within a sector that is at breaking-point”.

“Implementing reforms that overcome flaws in project planning, procurement and capability is long overdue. This requires commitment and collaboration from federal, state and territory governments through application of risk management practices, a mature approach to project governance and procurement, and funding for infrastructure investments.

“The Clough Group collapse is a sad example of the challenges the sector is facing. Unfair allocation of risk is leading to a lose-lose scenario. Frameworks are needed to manage risk across the value chain and to ensure appropriate allocation and reporting. As the [Market Capacity] report states, time pressures are reducing the risk discovery stage, which is leading to contractors assuming an increased, and often unsustainable, level of risk.”

Madew points out that increasing the number of engineers in the workforce is crucial to meet current project demands, and that encouraging and providing more opportunities for women is a necessary part of this.

Infrastructure Australia also focuses on this, saying: “Taking deliberate and meaningful action to understand and address the working needs of women and other under-represented groups, can unlock the potential for a more resilient ecosystem that is capable of delivering Australia’s future infrastructure needs.

“Failing to address cultural issues such as excessive work hours, fatigue and poor mental health will keep [the industry] from attracting untapped workforces.”

For the full report, visit: www.infrastructureaustralia.gov. au/publications/2022-marketcapacity-report

In its latest Infrastructure Market Capacity Report, Infrastructure Australia flags skills shortages and ongoing supply chain disruptions as being key challenges

Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew

Facility build

CIMIC’s CPB has been selected for the Cadia Tailings Storage Facility Recommissioning Project

CIMIC Group company CPB Contractors has been selected by Cadia Holdings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Newcrest Mining Limited, to deliver enabling works for the Cadia Tailings Storage Facility Recommissioning Project.

The project, to be delivered in an alliance partnership with Cadia Holdings, will support the operation of the Cadia gold and copper mine, near Orange in New South Wales.

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to apply our resources and expertise to Australia’s largest gold mining operation,” CIMIC Group executive chairman Juan Santamaria says.

“CPB Contractors will work collaboratively with Newcrest to achieve the project’s business goals while also ensuring the community’s expectations regarding environmental performance and outcomes are met.”

CPB Contractors managing director Jason Spears adds: “With this alliance CPB Contractors will be working in close partnership with Cadia Holdings to ensure that the project is safely delivered to schedule and budget and that all operational objectives are secured. As always, we will be focused on safety and apply CPB Contractors’ extensive regional project expertise to maximise opportunities for cost-effective, efficient delivery.”

The project involves enabling works associated with the existing Cadia tailings storage facilities and ancillary works, including haul roads and supporting facilities.

Work is scheduled to be completed in 2023.

MILLING

Stripped back

15 cold milling machines were used during the renovation of a German airport

The renovation of Leipzig/Halle Airport required the complete removal of over two miles (3.2km) of runway as well as the connecting taxiways in under 30 days.

350,000 metric tons (just over 317,500 tonnes) of concrete reinforced with steel mats (continuously reinforced concrete pavement) were removed in the course of the cutting process. To complete such a large project, the contracting company used machines from Wirtgen’s W 250 Fi class with special modified milling drums.

It was necessary to completely remove the north-side runway due to ‘concrete cancer’, an alkalisilica reaction also found in older motorways, which irreparably destroys the concrete from within.

The large milling machines were equipped with additional weights, with the higher operating weight helping to improve traction of the track units and optimal cutting performance of the milling drum.

They were also fitted with ECO milling drums and special picks. ECO milling drums have up to 50 per cent fewer picks at larger tool spacings than standard milling drums. Using fewer cutting tools reduces cutting resistance, which also makes it possible to mill harder concrete pavements.

Each machine had to mill off an average of over 1,100 tons (998 tonnes)

of concrete a day. The first step was to remove the concrete surface in layers, then 3D levelling technology on-board was used to mill to the specified target height, achieving an optimal base for subsequent resurfacing.

In most cases, milled concrete can be recycled without any further treatment. The granulated concrete generated by the airport project in Leipzig was reused in later renovation stages for the roadbed of the new runway.

Consumption-optimised speed ranges in milling mode controlled by Wirtgen Mill Assist and engine temperature-controlled fan speeds reduce energy use while automatic activation and deactivation of the water spraying system and water metering considerably reduce water consumption.

“In contrast to milling in asphalt, the extreme hardness of this concrete meant that we had to use slower milling speeds,” says Bernhard Fischer, project and branch manager for the project’s lead construction company, Kutter.

“The wear on the milling tools was also significantly higher. The additional costs of increased wear on material were more than compensated for by the rapid progress we made and the precision of the results.

The removal of the concrete by cold milling was the ideal method for this project.”

Hundreds of tonnes of reinforced concrete were removed

CPB Contractors will undertake enabling works such as the construction of haul roads

construction events

Here are upcoming construction events for 2023. Information was current as of going to press

Future of Mining Australia – Sydney

This two-day event brings together over 500 members of the mining industry and 40 exhibitors to discuss exploration and development, sustainability and optimisation, innovation and technology, strategy and planning, connectivity and digitisation and people and leadership.

WHEN: February 20–21, 2023

MORE INFO: australia.future-of-mining.com

Sydney Build, Sydney Infrastructure and Digital Construction Australia –Sydney

Sydney Build, Sydney Infrastructure and Digital Construction Australia are held alongside one another, making it a huge event for the construction industry to be involved with. Free to attend, Sydney Build has over 500 exhibitors and over 400 speakers covering everything from safety to sustainability, Sydney Infrastructure has a wide range of speakers covering infrastructure projects and innovation in construction, and Digital Construction Australia brings in speakers to discuss trends in digital technology use in construction.

WHEN: March 6–7, 2023

MORE INFO: www.sydneybuildexpo.com

South Australian Major Projects Conference – Adelaide

The South Australian Major Projects Conference returns for its 13th year and will profile the latest updates on major infrastructure projects across the state alongside providing fantastic networking opportunities with key industry stakeholders. Attracting well over 150 attendees, this conference is a must attend for industry professionals seeking the most up-to-date information on the State’s infrastructure projects, policy issues, research findings and best practices.

WHEN: March 22–23, 2023

MORE INFO: www.saconference.com.au

Transform 2023 – Sydney

Focusing on the sustainable built environment, Transform 2023, organised by the Green Building Council of Australia, will explore decarbonisation, nature and biodiversity, electrification, low carbon materials, circularity and more. In addition to the conference speaker agenda, breakout sessions will take place on subjects such as delivering best practice, renewable energy and the circular economy.

WHEN: March 22–23, 2023

MORE INFO: hopin.com/events/transform-2023/ registration

Diesel Dirt & Turf – Sydney

Diesel Dirt & Turf is Australia’s premier earthmoving industry event that continues to attract support from all market sectors in earthmoving, infrastructure, residential development, public works and public space management. With a new location at Sydney Dragway, it will be bigger than ever and include the operators challenge and Pickles auction.

WHEN: April 21–23, 2023

MORE INFO: www.dieseldirtandturf.com.au

Future of Construction Summit –Melbourne

Organised by the Australian Constructors Association, the Future of Construction Summit provides an opportunity for leaders representing all sectors of the construction industry to engage in discussions about reform and the opportunity for a more productive and sustainable industry.

WHEN: May 3–4, 2023

MORE INFO: futureofconstructionsummit.com

DesignBuild – Sydney

DesignBuild brings together Australia’s architecture, building, construction and design communities in one event. Hear from renowned industry experts about the trends and strategies shaping your industry, meet suppliers and manufacturers, and visit the Digital Building Zone to explore the latest solutions in construction technology and smart buildings.

WHEN: May 9–11, 2023

MORE INFO: designbuildexpo.com.au

Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show – Brisbane

Organised by CCF QLD, the Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show has evolved from the Civil Construction Field Days and will be hosted in its new home, the Royal International Convention Centre and Showground, in 2023. Held alongside the Brisbane Truck Show, over 6,000 visitors are expected to see what the 100+ exhibitors have on offer.

WHEN: May 18–21, 2023

MORE INFO: www.heavyequipmentshow.com.au

Gold rush

The Office of the Chief Economist, part of the Australian government’s Department of Industry, Science and Resources, released its annual Resources and Energy Major Projects report in December, which provides development updates on major resource and energy projects underway in Australia between November 2021 and the end of October 2022. Overall, the report says that the resource and energy pipeline increased over the past year, with the number of major projects rising from 367 in 2021 to 423 in 2022 and the total value of committed projects rising by 53 per cent to $83 billion, driven by oil and gas projects. Hydrogen and iron ore projects formed the bulk of projects either publicly announced or progressing to the feasibility stage in the past year.

Growth in oil and gas prices drove investment in several very large gas projects, says the report, while many coal projects at the feasibility stage have been delayed as investors withdraw finance and funds divest from thermal coal.

At the state level, Western Australia far outstrips other states in terms of the number of projects underway, with two hydrogen mega projects resulting in a combined $150 billion investment. This includes the $100

billion Western Green Energy Hub and the $50 billion Asian Renewable Energy Hub.

Critical mineral projects focused on materials that support clean energy technologies, such as graphite, rare earths, lithium, vanadium and manganese concentrates, made up two-thirds of projects underway last year. This is being driven by growing global demand for electric vehicle batteries, with eight lithium projects reaching the committed stage, worth $4.6 billion in investment.

On the iron ore side of the market, projects include largescale, direct-shipping (hematite) ore and magnetite projects that will contribute to the global steel industry’s low emissions transition, the report says.

“At the same time, the industry is progressing a number of projects aimed at reducing emissions across the iron ore supply chain, with renewable energy projects being developed to supply power to both iron ore production and port activities,” it adds.

There were 11 iron ore projects publicly announced last year, with new projects expected to be announced this year expected to increase production capacity by 100 million tonnes over the next

decade, including projects such as Rio Tinto’s Western Range project and Rhodes Ridge.

With regards to coal, although the Maxwell Underground Mine, Narrabri Stage 3 and Coronado’s Curragh Extension are examples of projects that progressed to the committed stage and production began at Bravus’ Carmichael mine in Queensland, “the ongoing shift away from coal-fired power generation is expected to weigh on future investment decisions”.

Non-energy mineral exploration increased by 24 per cent to $3.6 billion in November 2021–October 2022, while exploration for coal and uranium dropped.

Gold accounted for 40 per cent of all exploration expenditure in the same time period, encouraged by high gold prices, while iron ore exploration expenditure increased by 36 per cent and base metal exploration expenditure increased by 46 per cent. WA again was the focus for the majority of this expenditure, accounting for 61 per cent of total spend.

For the full report, visit: www.industry.gov.au/publications/ resources-and-energy-majorprojects-2022

The latest Resources and Energy Major Projects shows a turn away from coal to hydrogen and materials that support clean energy technology

Lithium mining projects are seeing huge amounts of investment, driven by demand for electric vehicle batteries

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Liebherr’s components product segment is expanding its hydraulic cylinder production with a new building at its Oberopfingen site in Germany. With the new plant, the mechanical production for hydraulic cylinders will join the existing main plant starting from 2024.

The new building will house the mechanical production of hydraulic cylinders, which is currently located in Kirchdorf an der Iller. The productionrelated administrative areas will be moved to Oberopfingen, where the main plant for the production of hydraulic cylinders and other hydraulic components, as well as administration, assembly, painting and logistics have already been located since 2018. The new plant will have a ground area of approximately 46,000 square metres.

“The consolidation of the entire hydraulic cylinder production into one location is the basis for Liebherr to continue to grow and further drive the economic efficiency of our site,” Liebherr-Components

Kirchdorf GmbH managing director Christian Zenner says.

With the local bundling of production, internal processes and production sequences will be optimised. Opportunities are also being created to improve and fully redesign production conditions.

“For example, we are expanding the capacity of fibre composite production and investing in new machinery and equipment. In order to implement the overall processes in the best way possible in the future, areas from the older plant in Oberopfingen will also be moved into the new building,” Liebherr-Components

Kirchdorf GmbH project manager Thomas Angielsky says.

Building approvals slid further in November Downward

trend

The total number of dwellings approved in Australia fell nine per cent in November, in seasonally adjusted terms, following a 5.6 per cent decrease in October, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

“The result was driven by private sector dwellings excluding houses, which decreased 22.7 per cent. Approvals for private sector houses fell by 2.5 per cent,” ABS head of construction statistics Daniel Rossi says.

“The November result is the third consecutive month of declines for total dwelling approvals, having fallen 21.7 per cent since August.”

Across Australia, total dwelling approvals fell in New South Wales (-18.4 per cent), Western Australia (-17.5 per cent), Victoria (-12.7 per cent), and Queensland (-5.6 per cent), while Tasmania (75.7 per cent) and South Australia (10 per cent) recorded increases.

Approvals for private sector houses fell across most states, with Victoria (-eight per cent), Western Australia (-6.1 per cent), South Australia (-2.6 per cent) and Queensland (-1.2 per cent) decreasing, while New South Wales rose 1.2 per cent in November.

The value of total building approvals fell 1.5 per cent in November, following a four per cent decrease in October. The value of total residential building approvals fell four per cent,

comprising a 3.1 per cent decrease in new residential building and a 9.2 per cent decrease in alterations and additions.

The value of non-residential building approved remained strong, increasing two per cent, following a 2.3 per cent rise in October.

Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn says that the November numbers reflect the economic pressures facing the industry.

“The latest building approvals data is concerning and it’s clear that we are facing significant challenges which need to be addressed head-on if we want to weather the storm and see a sustainable recovery,” she says.

“A number of factors are making it difficult for new home building, including rising interest rates coupled with labour and material shortages.

“We must not be complacent in addressing some of the systemic challenges on the supply-side which continue to ripple through the economy.

“Builders continue to advocate for an increase to the migration cap and changes to the migration system that make Australia a more attractive place to live and work and complementing this with improvements to domestic vocational education and training.”

Liebherr breaks ground for new hydraulic cylinder plant in Oberopfingen

Preparations for the construction of a new building at the Liebherr-Components site in Oberopfingen are in full swing

New dwelling approvals fell by nine per cent in November

Climbing costs

Building costs for standalone houses climbed nearly 12 per cent in 2022

CoreLogic’s Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI), a quarterly industry benchmark that tracks and monitors the movement of building work costs for standalone houses, ended the year at a new high, climbing 11.9 per cent in 2022.

This was the largest annual increase on record, excluding the period impacted by the introduction of the goods and services tax in 2000.

The figure was significantly higher than the 7.3 per cent figure recorded over the 12 months to December 2021, however the quarterly growth rate of 1.9 per cent shows a dramatic easing in the index following September’s quarterly increase of 4.7 per cent.

CoreLogic construction cost estimation manager John Bennett says the most recent quarterly figures reflected the post-COVID operating period, which was being hampered by rising rates and high inflation.

“The industry has been through a very challenging 18 months to two years, with extreme periods of volatility in pricing due to restricted domestic supply chains, material and labour shortages,” he says.

“Although the annual CCCI remains high, on a quarterly basis there’s been an easing in residential construction costs. This reflects a pull back from consumers, builders and will eventually flow through to suppliers, as projects are delayed or put on hold in the current economic environment.”

Bennett says it was the lowest quarterly increase in the index since December 2021, and although there had been an improvement when compared to the runaway September figures, the quarterly rate of growth remained higher than the five-year average (1.4 per cent).

“The biggest contributors currently are volatile timber prices, with fluctuations in structural timber costs and general increases to timber products,” he says.

“Prices for metal products such as gutters, lintels and fixings, used for roofing and structural purposes continue to increase, and concrete values also remain unstable.

“Petrol rises are affecting cartage and delivery costs, notably concrete, however larger items such as rainwater tanks are also affected. Gravel, aggregates and fill have increased, possibly affected by the rise in petrol prices, while increasing costs for appliances and fittings have also been noticed.”

The quarterly index change ranged from a low of 1.7 per cent in South Australia and 1.8 per cent in New South Wales to a high of two per cent in Western Australia and Queensland.

Bennett doesn’t expect 2023 costs to continue to grow at the same rapid pace as they have done in the past 18 months as consumers, builders and suppliers proceed with caution against a backdrop of rising

Volatile timber prices have been driving up costs

rates and inflationary pressures.

CoreLogic research director Tim Lawless noted dwelling approval figures had dropped by 41 per cent since moving though historic highs in March 2021, and despite a substantial pipeline of residential construction work still to be completed, the drop off in consents will have helped reduce some of the pressure on the industry.

Although there remains a shortage of labour, the opening of borders and arrival of skilled workers is also expected to eventually flow through to the construction industry.

“Although a large number of homes remain under construction, the dwindling number of approved homes in the construction pipeline should help to alleviate construction costs down the track,” he says.

“Anecdotally, as skilled migration continues to ramp up, we should see the costs associated with some trades and labour slow further.”

Lawless added the housing component of the Consumer Price Index, which includes both the costs of building a new home and rents, has been one of the main contributors to high inflation over the past few years.

“A reduction in growth associated with the cost of building a new home should gradually flow through to less inflationary pressures from the housing sector through the year,” he says.

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Doosan has unveiled its new nextgen mini-excavator to the European market, called the DX85R-7

The DX85R-7 features a reduced tail swing (RTS) design and a different boom swing cylinder layout of 60 degrees, making the small machine ideal for working in confined spaces.

Doosan says the excavator was designed to optimise stability, performance and controllability and has an improved upper structure with increased robustness.

The DX85R-7 is powered by the Doosan D24 Stage V compliant diesel engine, which provides up to 48.5kW (65hp) to the operator at 2,100rpm. The new Stage V compliant D24 engine also means the excavator is fuel efficient – Doosan says among the best in its class.

Compared to the previous DX85R-3 model, the new DX85R-7 version is nine per cent more fuel efficient thanks to the high-power output and high torque at low rpm.

The bucket on the excavator produces a digging force of 6.7 tonnes, which is combined with a traction of force of 6.6 tonnes. The machine can reach speeds of up to 3.9km/h in low range and as much as 4.8km/h in high range.

Visually, the DX85R-7 shares the same styling as all new mini-excavators from Doosan from the two to 10-tonne range, with a taller 2.6m cab also resulting in improvements to operator comfort.

Inside the cab, the heating and aircondition system has been enhanced further with more nozzles to control air flow, as well as other key features such as an eight-inch (20cm) touchscreen display, air suspension seat with heating, foldable pedals and thumbwheel joystick. Under the hood, a new main control valve improves performance by reducing internal pressure losses, which cuts energy wastage and pressure losses by over 40 per cent.

TELEHANDLER

High hopes

Genie is bringing an improved telehandler model to the US market

The new Genie GTH-1256 telehandler boasts a longer reach and with a higher capacity and more torque, for increased productivity.

Built upon the existing design used on the Genie 6K, 8K and 10K telehandler models, the new GTH1256 5,445kg-capacity machine is built to lower the cost of ownership while improving productivity on the jobsite.

The telehandler is powered by a side-mounted 120hp (89.5kW) Deutz engine and four-speed powershift transmission, which is 15 per cent more fuel efficient in power transfer activities such as picking and placing.

A new load chart means the GTH1256 features a maximum lift height of 17.15m while still lifting 2.7 tonnes, and 1.58 tonnes at a maximum outreach of 12.8m.

Improvements have also been made to the machine’s torque, which has been increased through new limited slip differentials on both axles and fulltime four-wheel-drive. A wide centre bars also delivers better wear on hard surfaces without becoming clogged.

Inside the cab, enhanced visibility

of all four tyres is among the improvements made to the re-designed interior, as well as a 7-inch (17.8cm) display, reverse camera, rear proximity alarm and full air-conditioning system.

“This is a high-capacity telehandler designed, built and extensively tested for the realities of heavy-duty jobs,” says Genie senior product manager Amalija Kopac.

“When we were designing and testing this machine, we prioritised durability and reliability, along with a reduced total cost of ownership and productivity, ensuring our 12K telehandler will deliver the performance and longevity needed by equipment operators and owners –now, and well into the future.

“This is the next step as Genie develops and expands our telehandler family, and we’re excited to introduce the new GTH-1256.”

The GTH-1256 will make its official debut in February at the American Rental Association Show in Orlando, Florida

The new DX85R-7 is more fuel efficient and has a new more robust structure

ENGINE

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JCB Power Systems has won a contract to supply Stage V IPU engines to screening equipment manufacturer Powerscreen

The partnership will see bespoke specification JCB 81kW and 97kW Stage V IPU engines power all of the latest models in Powerscreen’s Warrior and Chieftain screening ranges. This will include the Chieftain 1400, Warrior 1400X and Chieftain 2100X models, which have been flagships of the Powerscreen brand for over 20 years.

Production of the new JCB powered equipment began in August 2022, with the first models now on the market.

“We have been working with other suppliers for decades but JCB came in and quickly provided an excellent package for key Powerscreen products with minimal fuss,” Powerscreen product and applications manager Neil Robinson says.

“There were a number of reasons for initially specifying these engines, including JCB’s market reputation, availability of stock and overall support package, particularly its network across Stage V regions. We then worked very closely with JCB Power Systems on design and integration of the solution and we must give credit to the team for an impressively fast and smooth transition process given the scale of the project.”

JCB Power Systems OEM engines sales and applications manager Jon McNulty adds: “To be selected by a

market leading screener manufacturer such as Powerscreen is a fantastic achievement for JCB engines and it is testament to the capability and durability of our IPU models that they can excel in the arduous crushing and screening environment. Their proven performance in this type of application is seeing JCB Power Systems gain significant traction in this huge market.”

JCB 81kW and 97kW Stage V IPU engines offer a highly efficient performance with a simple, flexible after-treatment solution and common customer connection points to enable easy integration with a wide range of OEM equipment designs, JCB says.

The engine packages have been engineered to be as small as possible, while featuring engine mounted aftertreatment – which comprises a diesel oxidation catalyst with a selective catalytic reduction urea injection system for NOx reduction as standard – to simplify engine integration.

JCB says that efficiency is the key focus, with the new models delivering low fuel consumption, thus lowering CO2 and other exhaust emissions. They are ideal for heavy duty environments due to the high-power density of the engines, with its robust design withstanding the environmental factors that are common in these applications such as dust and vibration.

ROPS for tight access

Small world EXCAVATOR

Kubota has released its new ultra-small zero-swing excavator, which is designed to operate in the tightest of spaces

The U10-5 excavator will replace the existing K008-3 model, with improvements made to operator control layout and a new-look design on the machine’s exterior.

The machine weighs just 1.2 tonnes, meaning transporting is also easier, but packs a punch with an engine boasting 10.3 horsepower (7.7kW) as well as just over a tonne of breakout force.

Changes made to the new model include the lever design layout, which features hydraulic control levers that have been positioned to the side of the seats.

Operators have the option to adjust track gauge from an easy single-lever in the cab, ranging from as narrow as 750mm for easy navigation in tight spaces to up to 990mm at full extension.

“When adjusting your track width and folding the ROPS down, these ultracompact diggers can easily fit through most doorways, permitting access inside buildings and houses. With the simple removal of one pin, the U10-5’s quick-fold roll-over protection system [ROPS] adjusts down in size instantly,” Kubota Australia and New Zealand product manager Nathan Thomas says.

Thomas also says the new machine prioritises safety.

“With a strong focus on safety, the U10-5 also has an engine safety start system preventing the engine from starting when the levers are lowered, meaning no unexpected excavator and attachment movement when starting the machine.

“Machine height can often restrict excavators on the job site but that’s not the case here. Thanks to a newly designed front foldable ROPS, the U10-5 can easily fit under doorways or lowhanging branches. Folding the ROPS back into working position is simple and provides additional safety and protection for the operator.”

JCB engines will be used in Powerscreen’s Warrior and Chieftain screening ranges

The U10-5 excavator has a fold-down

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Hidromek HMK310LC 31ton. H4-Series, DA Hydraulics, Quick Hitch Piping & HD bucket. POA

Hidromek HMK230LC 23ton. H4-Series, DA Piping Kit, Quick Hitch Piping & GP Bucket. POA

Hidromek HMK145LCSR 16.8ton. H4-Series, DA Piping Kit, Quick Hitch Piping, Rotating Hyd circuit & dozer blade. POA

Hidromek HMK230MG 12ton. Prev. Mitsubishi. Perkins Tier 3A engine, 124 HP, tyres 11.00-20 16PR, 3,100 mm blade. POA

Hidromek HMK130CS 13ton. Smooth Drum Roller, 13,250kg, Tires 23.1-26 12 PR. Deutz engine 138HP, inc. compaction meter. POA

Hidromek HMK410LC 41ton. H4-Series, DA Hydraulics, Quick Hitch Piping & HD bucket. POA

Striker JQ1170 Jaw Crusher. Caterpillar C9 Tier III ACERT

width). POA

Anaconda TD516R Trommel Screen. Tier 3 - JCB 444 DieselMAX – 63kw Engine. Capacity up to 150 T/Hour. POA

Anaconda DF514 Scalping Screen. Tier 3 - JCB 444 DieselMAX – 85kw Engine. Capacity up to 375 T/Hour. POA

Hidromek HMK102B Supra 9.5ton. 1.1m3 6:1 bucket, roll over forks, extending backhoe arm. Fully optioned high-spec backhoe. POA

Dressta TD15MLT Dozer. Cummins QSC8.3, Tier 3 engine 142kW (190 fwhp). Semi-U, Rippers, 3 Shanks. POA

Striker HQR1112 Impact Crusher. Caterpillar C9 265kw Tier 3 Diesel Engine. Remote Control. Capacity up to 350 T/Hour. POA

MOROOKAMS-45RUBBERTRACKED crawlerloader,rubber trackedMorookaMS-45,fittedwithIsuzudiesel,fullhydrostatic drivewithcounterrotatingtracks,weighs2.5ton,1.8mwide,strong machine.S424. TA1146085. $24,500+GST

CATERPILLAR973C 2008,rackloaderdozer,tier3-C9engine, comeswithquickreleaserockbucketanddozerblade,ripperpiping

PACIFICV24-D RollerPadfootTagalong,weightis13.5ton, vibrationispoweredbyDeutzaircooled6cylinderengine,very goodfeetandscraperbars,drumdiameter1750highby2200wide. Massivecompactioncapability.NeedapproximatelyCatD6size machinetopull.Runswell.S428. TA1153112. $24,000+GST

DYNAPACCA15D Roller,vibration,hydrostaticdrive,2speed,4 cylinderDeutzpowered,ROPScanopy,comeswithsparepadfoot drum,runswell.S427. TA1153110. $23,000+GST

CATERPILLAR305E-2CR 2017,excavator,Caterpillar305E-2-CR, zeroswing,5toncapacity,nearnewrubbertracks,fittedwithback fillbladeand450mmbucket.Goodlatemodeldigger.S431.

TUTHILLT1850 vacuumblowerunit,400 cfm capacity, fullyselfcontained,Kubota4cylinderdieselpowered, hasMurphyengineprotection,skidmounted,worked

concretepump,willpumpupto35cubic metresperhour,weightis2.5ton,150mmdiameteroutlet,hasown watertankandmixinghopper,needsapprox.80kvagensettorun, unitbeeninstorageonlyworked21hours.S405.

KOHLERKR4440KVA 2010,generator,silenced,poweredby4

bucketwithnewedge,ROPScabin,poweredbyCummins4 cylinderengine,powershiftforwardandreverse,6,000hours.Good loader.S429.

ATLASCOPCOXAS350GD aircompressor,700 cfm capacity,125 psiworkingpressure,6cylinderdieselpowered,allmountedon steerable4wheeltrailer.Runswell.S407. TA1114944. $18,000+GST

hydraulicrotation,headhas65pins,400pincentreswithears230 to255.Opens315wide,willsuitCat312.A374.

CASE480-E CaseFrontEndLoader,model480-E,fittedwith4in1

TA1154757.

BERTITRINCARNINI2000 Mulcher,cuts2mwide,hasverticallift for treepruning,sideshiftswingtocutbesidetractor,heavy swingingcutters,willcutheavyscrub,willsuitfrom85to155hp tractor.A408. TA1109739.

SYMTECMKW-35SM

TA1113598. $29,000each+GST

HY-OXSTEELSHEAR tosuit12tonexcavator,full360degree

TA1078789. $17,500+GST

strongsheetpiler,hasforwardreversecontrolincab,willsuit20-30 toncarrier,weight1.4ton,comeswithcarryframe,goodpiler.A424.

KOMATSUPC350-6 LongReachdemolitionboomtosuitKomatsu PC-350-6excavator,hasallhoses,reachis18m,will fit most35-40

MANIPULATORMP1 Grapplemanipulator,setup for pickingand placementoflargeconcreteorsandstoneblocks,suit30-40ton

TAG40-50TON bucketstosuit40to50tonexcavators,suitHitachi

BBBWOODSHEAR Treeorlogshear,builtbyBetterBuiltBuckets, suit30-40tonexcavator,100mmpinsat600centreswith420-480 betweenears.Goodorder.A430.

JEC1800 pulveriser,suitable for concreteorrock,headhas90 bossespinnedto80mm,distancebetweenears330to410,reobar cutter.Crusherwillcrushmaterialdownto40mmminus,weighs1.8

SKESKE-60 pulveriser for concreteorrock,suit20-25 tonexcavator,has80pinsat465centreswith330

CATERPILLAR950-966SIZE DozerBlade,suitCaterpillar950to 966sizemachine,bladeis3450wide,hashydraulicangleandalso sideshift.Setup for quickhitchpickup,veryversatileblade.A440.

NPKG-18 concreteorrockpulveriser,fittedwithreobarcutter,ram guard,has100bossespinnedto80with370betweenearsat530 pincentres.Weightis2ton,suit25-30tonexcavator.Wellbuilt pulveriseringoodorder.A315. TA988264.

MUSTANGRH16 unused2020pulveriser,360hydrotatinghead, suit20to25tonexcavator,reobarcutter,weight1570kg.A353.

TA1121485. $34,500+GST

KOBELCOSK3003PARTDEMOLITIONBOOM suitKobelcoSK300

$20,000+GST

$18,500+GST

TA1154754. $10,500+GST

TA1047866. $24,000+GST

CATERPILLARRUBBERTRACKSSUITCAT305E-2CR CaterpillarRubberTracks,usedsuitCat305E-2,5ton sizeexcavator.Goodsetofsparetracks..A443. TA1159440.

JAWSPC800-6 Bucketsuit80tonKomatsuPC800-6,2.2mwide, reversableteeth,pinsare130and110,earsare560-630,andpin centresare660.Weightofbucketis5.7ton,hasheavyduty guardingallaround.Buckethashadlittleuse.A436.

DIGGAPD40 Augeranddrive,suitupto40tonexcavator,has 900mmheavydutyrockauger,100pins,580cent,430between

MARUZENBEDBORERB8 bedborerexcavatormounted,Maruzen, suit5-12tonexcavator,hastwosetsofaugers,one200mmdiathe other300mmdia.Therea10augersofeachsize,hascontroller for remoteoperation,extrapinsandbushes for differentexcavator

KOMATSUPC400-450 Bucket,ripperbucketsuitKomatsuPC400or PC450excavator,bucketis1250wide,has100pins,600centres with370-445betweenears.Verygoodbucket.A415.

excavators,includingmudbuckets,screeningbucket,GPbuckets allpricedtogo.Exampleprice for 20ton2mwidemudbucket.

headhas80pins,460centresand335betweenears.Weightis1060 kg,newcompactorplatereadytogo.A426.

JEC2T concreteprocessorcrusher,hasmanualrotatinghead,reo barcutter,opensto800wide,headplatehas80pins,centresare 500,distancebetweenears320to340.Unitweighs2ton.A341. TA1035074.

MITSUBISHIMI shearsscrapmetalcutter,suit20tonexcavator, has2waycuttingaction for heavyorlightsteels,fittedwith80pins at440centreswith325to400betweenears.Veryversatilecutter. A318. TA989286.

excavator,80pins,470centreswith350-410betweenears.Crushes downto40mm,bucketweightis2ton,buckethashadlittleuse. A441. TA1154755. $21,000+GST

$1,500+GSTForthe2

CATERPILLAR12-40TON Bucketshugerange,suit12-40ton

$18,000+GST

TA1141853.

TA1113779.

4TEFCP3061 2021,platecompactorvibrating,brandnew900wide,

TA1121488. $9,000+GST

$17,000+GST

FULL RANGE 1.8-50Ton EDT Hydraulic breakers

SUNWARD SWE18UF - 1.8 Tonne Yanmar 3TNV80F, 17.9hp, hydraulic pilot traveling control. $28,990+GST

SUNWARD SWE90UF - 8.9 Tonne Yanmar 4TNV98 engine, 61.9hp, small tail swing, complete auxiliary equipment, multiple electro-hydraulic control modes, $98,000+GST

Yanmar 3TNV80F, 18.7hp, Electro-hydraulic propor-tional lever controls the flow (opt). SPECIAL DEALS call for more info

SUNWARD SWE35UF - 3.8 Tonne Kubota D1703 24.8hp, zero tail swing, multi-funct aux tools. $53,990+GST

Kubota V2607 48.9hp turbo, zero-tail swing, aux pipeline. $74,990+GST

CATERPILLAR777D(3AVAILABLE) 2000&2004Caterpillar777DRigidDumpTrucksx3 Available,HistoryAvailable.RD. TA994421. From$175,000+GST

KOMATSUHD785(4AVAILABLE) HD785-5(x1)&-3's(x3),100Ton.4Available.Call/Email forMultipleBuyingPackages.RD13,27,29&30. TA1076525.

PricesFrom$80,000+GST

CATERPILLARD8T

2018,A/CROPSCab,Semi-UBladew.SingleTilt,Single ShankRipperw.HydraulicPinPuller.DZ20. TA1159505. $485,000+GST

CATERPILLAR16H(2AVAILABLE) Graders.ExcellentWorkingCondition,PushBlock, Ripper,UHFRadio,FlashingLight..GR05&06. TA1000295. From$188,000+GST

CATERPILLAR740

2007,37,000Litres,FOPS&FOPSA/CCabin,Great WorkingCondition.WC01. TA1043566. $208,000+GST

CATERPILLAR777C

1995,**CabChassisonly**,GoodWorkingCondition,Full ComponentHistoryAvailable.WC12. TA1076526.

2014,C15AcertEngine,GPBucket,EnclosedA/CROPS andFOPSCabin,AutoLube,FireSuppression,Scales, RideControl,GoodWorkingCondition. CAT00980HPPF800##. TA1043570. $258,000+GST

KOMATSUHD-465-5(2AVAILABLE)

Dumptrucks,onecomplete,oneforparts.RD22/23. TA964865.

SellingasPackage$48,750+GSTEach

TRANSTANK67,000L

2005,BulkDieselStorageTank.61,000LSafeFill, SmartFillSystem,2xHighFlowHoses,1xLVBowser. ExcellentWorkingCondition.Priceincludescranageto loadontotransport.FT02. TA1096398. $88,000+GST

2015,22SeatBus,55,000km,Manual,HighBackSeats w.LapSashBelts,ElectricAutoPassengerDoor. SVYIF12. TA1155824. $63,000+GST

NISSANPATROLDX

2013,ARBBullBar,DrivingLights,TowBar,Trailer Brakes,bUteTrayw.StorageBoxes,WorkLights, FlashingLight,DualBatteries,UHFRadio.SV47. TA1126725. $27,182+GST

CATERPILLAR633EII(3AVAILABLE) ScraperBowls,Unused,LastEverBuilt. $50,000+GSTeachor3for$115,000+GST. YIF86,87,88. TA1076078. $50,000+GST

CATERPILLAR980H

MITSUBISHIFUSOROSA

2x8mInserts,21mLuffingFly,Single,3&7Sheave HookBlocks,77tofCounterweight.GoodCondition.

GROVEGMK4100

2012,ManitowocGroveGMK4100AllTerrainCrane 3SheaveHook,SingleHookBlock,26tofCounterweight, 1xFlyInsert,Hyd.OffsettingFlyJib.BHCSC05. TA1149038.

CATERPILLAR390DLME

2012,MineSpec,FireSupression,5.7m3RockBucket, InGreatWorkingCondition.EX16. TA964848. $595,000+GST

CATERPILLAR330CL

2004,C9CatEngine,EnclosedCabin,QuickHitch,Rock Bucket,ROPS.EX11. TA1043642. $85,000+GST

SOLD

HITACHIEX1800-3

2001,6CylinderTurbochargedCumminsEngine. GoodWorkingCondition.EX06. TA1071933. $240,000+GST

HITACHIEX1800-3

2003,180TonneExcavator SMUreading30,634.Onerunningengine. Comeswithrockbucket.EX13. TA1071942. $125,000+GST

KOMATSUPC300-7EO

2010,QuickHitch,FireSuppression,Handrails,Good WorkingCondition.EX04. TA1159612. $95,000+GST

CATERPILLAR836H

2006,newcompactorfeettobefitted. Servicedandpainted. Goodworkingcondition.CP06. TA1123054. $298,000+GST

HYDREMA912ES 2021,Only5Hours,LockableBattery Isolator,E-Stops,UHFRadio,FittedwithCA2500H WaterTank9,500LCapacity,2xRear&2xTop MountedBatterSpraysandmore.LocatedinOrange NSW.CE1523. TA1151317. POA

HITACHIZX870LCH-5B

System,FullMineSpecificationsAvailableUpon Request,WillbePMServiced&WorkshopChecked, AvailableMarch2023.CE1726. TA1159334. POA

CURRYSUPPLYTANKS

2022,BrandNewtoFitCAT 725/730/740/745/773&VolvoA30/E/F&A40E/F/Gtrucks,Komatsu HM300,BellandJohnDeeretrucks,lowprofile/lowcentreof gravity,frontbulkheadmountedladder,spraysystemcontrolpanel for installationincab,Berkeley4X3hydraulicwaterpump,2-4rear mountedand2Xsidemountedcabcontrolledsprays,Elkhartwater spraycannon(fullyremotecontrolledfromcabincludingnozzle spraypattern),manualrewindhosereel(11/2inchX50),VFDgravity dropatrear.CE1530. TA446020. POA

CATERPILLARD6NLGP 2017,EROPS,A/CCabin, FoldingPATBlade,AutoGreaseSystem,RipperValve, CATGradeControlWiring,System1Undercarriage Fitted,WillbePMServiced&WorkshopChecked, AvailableMarch2023.CE1707. TA1158997. POA

CATERPILLARD6K2XL 2014,EROPS,A/CCabin, ForwardSweeps,PATBlade,MSRRipper,TrimbleGPS Wired,GMEUHFRadio,BrandNewCATTracksChains &SprocketsFitted,NewRollerstobeSupplied,PM Serviced&WorkshopChecked.CE1294.. TA1129671. $269,000+GST

KOMATSUD37PX-24 2021,Only6Hrs.EROPS,A/C cabin,PATBlade,WideGrousers,Wired for Komatsu PrecisionGrading,AM/FMRadio,UHFRadio, Immaculatedozer.CE1682. TA1150315. POA

JOHNDEERE770GP 2017,4,051Hours,EROPS,A/C Cabin,14ftBlade,MSRRippers,PushBlock,New17.5 Tyres&RimsFitted,AM/FMRadio,NewGMEUHF Radio,LocatedinOrange,NSW.CE1666. TA1141714.

KOMATSUD375A-5BULLDOZER 2005,EROPS,A/C cabin,SUbladewithdualtilt,singleshankripper,LED flashinglight,UHFradio,Wigginsfastfill,verygood servicehistory,engineandtorqueconverterreplacedin last4500Hrs,undercarriageingoodcondition.Located SouthWestofSydneyNSW.CE1371. TA1061533. $220,000+GST

2018,EROPS,A/CCabin, FactoryHandrails&Platform,GPBucket,AutoGrease

CASE850K 2008,EROPS,A/CCabin,PATBlade, Rippers,PinonStickRake,GMEUHFRadio,Flashing

Stock Units For Sale

IMS – PM1050-16TB Track Pugmill

IMS Mobile 40 tonne Cement Silos

IMS Electric modular twin hopper pugmill with 24 meter radial stacker fully automated

IMS 24 meter stacker with loader feed hopper

IMS 14 meter stacker with separate feed hopper with tipping grid

IMS 20 meter stacker with a 1200mm wide belt that can stack a 300mm rock and produce 900 tonnes per hour

IMS 15 meter wheel hydraulic conveyor

In Stock - New Rubble Master (RM) HS7500M 16x5 Scalping Screen

John Andersen 0424 181 056

Chris Wong 0424 180 860

Lot 4, 181 Sandy Creek Road Yatala QLD Email info@crusherscreen.com

BARFORDTR8048

Trackconveyor,24m/1200mmwidebelt,CatC2.2engine,12monthwarranty.S656.

TEREXMDSM518R

2022,Trommel,Catengine,self-removingdrum,4wheeldrive,excellentforgreen

TRICONPHOENIXTRACKMOUNTEDPUGMILL 2021,NEWMODEL|TrackMountedPugmill|CatC4.4engine|300TPH.ThePhoenix Pugmillenablesuserstoproducetheirownmaterialforroadpavementsincluding cementtreatedandorlimestabilisedpavementmaterials,wherevertheyare.S601. TA1058830. POA

TEREXMDSM413

Heavydutytrommel,100mm/300mmdrumsectionswithdromcleaner,perfectfor heavyorstickymaterialapplications.S657. TA1142856. POA

PORTAFILLMR-5SCALPINGSCREEN

2022,9x4reclaimer/scalpingscreen,extendeddischargeconveyors,hopper extensions,returnrollerguardingetc.S599. TA1058760. POA+GST,ExWorks

New/UnusedTerexMDSLL75LowLoader

75'(22.86m)Conveyor,CatC4.4Engine600TPHOutputPotential,Type68oil,EP500/4 plyfeederbelt,Twindrivesonfeeder,Hydraulicfoldinghopperextensions,1200mm (42")wideproductconveyor,Scraperonmaindischarge S652. TA1132795.

2022,TheTesab800iisaheavydutytrackedjawcrusherdesignedtocrushprimary rockatthequarryface.Basedontheproven10580,the800ihasanadditional independent pre-screenwhichhelpsconsistentlyproducehightonnagesof400+ tonnesperhour.Thisofferincludesapartspackage..S659. TA1151737. $988,900

$319,880ExWorks

NEW-RUBBLEMASTERRM100GO!IMPACTCRUSHER

TheRM100GO!isamobileimpactcrusherthatprovidesthebestperformanceinits

MDSM515TRACKEDHEAVYDUTYROCKTROMMEL(USED)

2018,Australia'sONLYauthorisedMDSdealer! MDSM515Trommel2018.S581. TA1032777. POA

TEREXMDSLL75

RUBBLEMASTERRM100GO!IMPACTCRUSHER

classwithoutsacrificingmobility.-. TA1088683. POA+GST,ExWorks

LIPPMANNLJ2950MOBILEJAWCRUSHER

2020,New|JawCrusher|1270mmx735mmJawInlet|51-175mm|MobileTrack Mounted|AvailableAustralia-Wide|Manufacturer'sWarranty.S389. TA986349. POAPOA

TESAB800IJAWCRUSHER

RUBBLEMASTERRM120X

ARRIVINGSOON!!

2022RubbleMasterRM120XHybrid(diesel/electric)MobilecrusherC/Wscreenbox& oversizeRECIRC&Stockpile..S642. TA1088685. POAExWorks

2018,FIREEXTINGUISHER RUBBERTRACK,AMFMCDRADIO BEACON,STICK,LONG PRODUCTLINK AUXILIARYHYDRAULICS COUPLER,HYDRAULIC LIGHTING,AIRCONDITIONER 1200MMTILTMUDBUCKET 300,450&600MMGPBKTS 24MONTHSHDADVANTAGE,QLD/NTCUSTOMERSONLY. CR505056. TA1155749. $104,500

CATERPILLAR330FL

2018,FIREEXTINGUISHER AMFMCDRADIO,BEACON

PRODUCTLINK

UNDERCARRIAGE,LONG AUXILIARYHYDRAULICS

COUPLER,HYDRAULIC LIGHTING,AIRCONDITIONER

1GPBUCKET

CATCERTUSED:ELIGIBLEFORHDADVANTAGEQLD/NT 2000MMTILTMUDBUCKET.MBX20247. TA1154215. $283,800

CATERPILLAR950MZ

2021,AMFMRADIO,PRODUCTLINK RIDECONTROL,BUCKET SUPPSTEER,LIGHTING AIRCONDITIONER,COUNTERWEIGHT *CATCERTIFIEDUSED* CATCERTIFIEDUSED:ELIGIBLEFORHDADVANTAGE& EPPCOVERQLD/NTENDUSERSONLY SpecialOffers.HE820265. TA1154201.

CATERPILLAR972M

2018,FIREEXTINGUISHER AMFMRADIO,BEACON PRODUCTLINK,RIDECONTROL

BUCKET,EROPS

WEIGHTMONITORINGSYSTEM AIRCONDITIONER

CATCERTIFIEDUSED:ELIGIBLEFORHDADVANTAGE& EPPCOVERQLD/NTENDUSERSONLY.M8W10234.

CATERPILLARM314F

CATERPILLAR390FL

2016,AIRCONDITIONER,AIRSUSPENSIONSEAT EXTERNALESTOP,WALKWAYS HDGPBUCKET,HDADVANTAGEQLD/NT HOURSASINDICATED TA1REPORTAVAILABLE TIER4-FINALENGINEEMMISSIONS HDADVANTAGECVASUPPORT MASSBOOM/STICKARRANGEMENT.100047186. TA1091054. $913,000InclGST

2016,AMFMCDRADIO STABILIZER PRODUCTLINK

COUPLER,HYDRAULIC EROPS

AIRCONDITIONER BLADE

AIRSUSPENSIONSEAT

CATCERTIFIEDUSED:ELIGIBLEFORHDADVANTAGE& EPPCOVERQLD/NTENDUSERSONLY.F4A00610. TA1142451. $291,500

HORWOOD-BAGSHAWMULTITYREDROLLER(GRADERROLLER) ex council.7096. TA1136427.

$69,850INCLGST

TA1143815.

JOHNDEERE6310TRACTOR 4wheeldrive,withJohnDeereself levellingloader,4.1bucket,hayforks,3pointlinkage,air conditioning,cabhasbeenreplaced,6,000hoursapproximately, newfronttyres,reartyres70%nocracks,approximately99 horsepower,magnificentallround,bestyouwillfind. 7108.

COMPAIRCR175ASILENCEDCOMPRESSOR (INDUSTRIAL) (Industrial),175CFM,Isuzu4cylinder injectiondiesel,engineno:57X746,vinno: 746, approximately1,600hours.7137. TA1159545. $14,450INCL

JCB3CXBACKHOELOADER,4CYLINDERDIESEL engine no:SB3240344U1538214,4cylinderdiesel,approx.2,589genuine hoursindicated,rearextenderboom,3xbuckets,nooilleaks,serial

BANDIT90WWOODCHIPPER(08)83238795 serialno: 005160, DeutzF3L1011fmotor,leafspringsuspension,50mmcoupling, stabilisingleg,mountedtoolbox.7104. TA1140119. $18,450INCL GST

STOCK:MARRIOITT

likenew,400hoursapproximately.7123. TA1157611. $32,250INCL GST WOOD

83238795

BOMAGBW100ADM-5DOUBLEDRUMVIBRATORYROLLER(08)

ALSO IN CB-224C ROLLER $32,000

$64,000INCL

HYUNDAIROBEX55-7EXCAVATOR,4CYLINDERDIESEL Hyundai Robex55-7Excavator,4cylinderdiesel,zeroswing,newrubber tracks,exGovt,approximately2,356hoursindicated,serialno: M801123265,5.5tonneapproximately,airconditioning/radio (working),verygoodcondition wrightstractors@bigpond.com.7148.

MARSHALLMULTISPREAD825TFERTILISERSPREADER AS NEW, USEDONCE,serialno:12087770,2.5-3tonne,allhydraulicdrive, 2xhydraulicspinners,beltfeed,spreadwidthto24m. 7114.

TA1151683. $8,450INCLGST

COMPAIRAIRSILENCEDAIRCOMPRESSOR,MODEL:COMPACT75 (08)83238795 serialno:2002,engineno:634677,keystart,3,845 hoursapproximately,4cylinderPerkinsdiesel.7120.

YANMARV4-6WHEELEDLOADER articulated,42horsepower approximately,4cylinderinjectiondiesel,vinno: YMRV4Y6YEAYY61084,4.1bucket,4X4,1,300hoursapproximately.

$24,000INCLGST

TA1121629.

2015,serialno:40940,engineno:4EW899,productidentification no:JKUK0081J01H40940,1,800hoursapproximately,4 cylinder diesel,2xbuckets:-450mmGP,900mmtiltingmudbucket,ripper, SWL65kg,folddownrollframe,hydraulictrackadjustment,new rubbertracks,goodtightmachine,readytogo.7062.

KUBOTAK008-3MINIEXCAVATOR(08)83238795 yearapprox.

BOBCATS185SKIDSTEERLOADER(08)83238795 year approximately2005,vinno:525018780,diesel,automatic transmission,newlugtyreschangedfrom row tyres,turbo,ex Council,4.1bucket,approximately1,100hoursindicated,excellent condition.7066. TA1123218. $48,000INCLGST

BONNESWEEPER/ROADBROOMHYDRAULICDRIVE WITH CONTROLS 3pointlinkage,hydraulicdrive,withcontrols,tobe serviced.6877. TA1059344. $6,900INCLGST

CASE580SUPERLELOADER/BACKHOE approx.1997,vinno: CGG0162828,90horsepowerapprox.,4cylinderturbodiesel,5,500 hoursapprox.,4x4,fitting4newtyres,originalbushesinverygood condition,presentlygoingthroughworkshop.7140.

TA1149867. $38,500INCLGST

Southern Equipment Sales Pty Ltd

Picton NSW 2571 Phone (02) 4677 2239

forwriteoffwasareplacementhoistrequired.Inspectionwill showtheimmaculatepresentationofthetruck-repairedwrite

motor.S205. TA1123206. $250,000 INC GST

VOLUMETRICCONCRETEAUSTRALIA. Onskeltrailer.S206. TA1123209. $330,000INCGST

KENWORTHT408 2009,primemover,2009,850,000kms,550HP,18spd.S212. TA1123288. MACKTRIDENT 2016,ANDQUADDOG.EOIFOROFFERS,750,000kms,7ft sides,Airtecweightsystem.Blowersystemintruckand trailer.Repairedrepairablewriteoff,willcomewithrego. S214. TA1149678. POA

KENWORTHT359 2013,registeredinNSWuntilJanuary2023.Minimaldamage

UDMK11250TIPPERCONDOR 2018,1300kms,twowaytailgate,electrictarp.S208. TA1123212. $130,000INCGST

UDPK16250CONDOR 2018,27000kms,twowaytailgate,electrictarp.S207. TA1123211. $165,000INCGST

VALUE AT WORK

Phone: 07 3379 9419 Website: www.cobraequipmentsales.com.au

Email: info@cobraequipmentsales.com.au

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Shantui L76-C5 loader

Australia warranty), 4.5m³ bucket, 750-65R25 tyres, German ZF BP230 transmission, reverse alarm, flashing light, radio / MP3 player, suspension seat, air-conditioned cabin with Australian standard ROPS. $225,000 plus GST = $247,500* Finance options available.

Shantui SG21-B6 Grader

16.8 tonne grader with Cummins 6CTAA8.3-C215 160kw (214.5hp) engine (Cummins Australia warranty), 14ft blade, ZF WG200 powershift transmission - 6 forward / 3 reverse, with transmission guarding, no-spin self-locking differential, 17.5x25 tyres, rear rippers, front blade, radio / MP3 player, suspension seat, airconditioned cabin with Australian standard ROPS. $210,000 plus GST = $231,000

Optional front blade. Finance options available.

Shantui DH08-B2 Bulldozer

8.78 tonne bulldozer with Weichai WP4 70kw (94hp) engine, hydrostatic drive, PAT blade, three shank rippers, long track frame with 460mm track shoes and track roller guards, reverse alarm, flashing light, radio / MP3 player, suspension seat, air-conditioned cabin with Australian standard ROPS. $156,000 plus GST = $171,600*

Finance options available. Optional forestry protection.

Est 2005 and Shantui authorised dealer since 2018

Cobra Equipment Sales has decades of experience in the equipment manufacturing industry in China , so we know the market to find the best quality equipment.

Shantui Construction Machinery Co is one of the top 50 manufacturers of construction machinery in the world and the world’s largest manufacturer of bulldozers. We provide a two year factory-supported parts and labour warranty.

23.68 tonne loader with Cummins QSL9.3 Tier 3 180kw (242hp) engine (Cummins

19-29 Curlew Cresc

Tamworth NSW 2340

www.philhuntparts.com.au

brendan@philhuntparts.com.au

RING ALL HOURS

ALLIS-CHALMERS/HANOMAG/MASSEY

JOHN DEERE INDUSTRIAL

PARTS FOR Dozers, Loaders, Drotts, Graders, Scrapers

WRECKING DOZERS

ALLIS-CHALMERS: Model “M”, HD5, HD6B,E, HD7W, HD7G, HDIIB, EP, HD15-16, HD16DC, HD16DP, HD19-21, HD41B

FIAT: 451C, 555, 605, 50CI, 70CI, AT7C, 8B, BD10B, FD10E, BD20

FIATALLISM100C Justinfordismantling,Allis10,000series engine,wetengineclutch,transmissioningoodorder,Moldboard pitchcylinders,allpartsavailable,PhoneBrendan0267624466. S175. TA1162783. POA

HANOMAG/MASSEY: 2244, 200, 300, 3366, 400, 500, L400C, L600C, D600D Super, D700C

JOHN DEERE : 1010C, 850

LOADERS

ALLIS-CHALMERS: TL12D, TL14, TL20, 545, 605B, 645, 745B,C FIAT: FR20B LD3, LD5, LD7 & LD9 Scoopmobile

HANOMAG/MASSEY 22,33C,44, 55, CL55C,66C-D, 77 GRADERS

ALLIS-CHALMERS: D, DD, M65, 65B, AD30-40, 45, 145, M100A, B, FG95

DRMCO/CHAMPION 562, 600, 720, 740

JOHN DEERE 570, 570A, 670A, 770, 770A, 772A

FIATALLISHD16B Justinfordismantling,Standenrippers, immaculateundercarriageallround,bulltiltblade,fulllengthQLD canopy,17,000seriesAllisengine,powershift,segmented sprockets,allpartsavailable.PhoneBrendanorPeteon026762 4466.S174. POA

ALLISCHALMERSHD16DC Justinfordismantling,swiveltyne pacificrippers,nearnewlatestyleundercarriageallround,Allis 16,000engine,finaldrivesrebuilt,bulltiltblade,allpartsavailable, PhoneBrendanorPeteon0267624466.S173. TA1153539. POA

ALLIS WHEEL TRACTORS AC D17, D19, D21, XT190, 7000, 7010, 7020, 7040, 7060, 7080, 8010, 8050, 8070, 7580, 8550, 440 ALSO AVAILABLE Track Chains, Rollers, Idlers, Sprockets Various 4-1 Buckets, POA

ALLISCHALMERSHD11EP Justinfordismantling,hydraulicbulltilt blade,swiveltynerearrippers,turbo11,000seriesrunningengine, Powershifttransmissionandconverter,goodundercarriageall round,allpartsavailable,phoneBrendanon0267624466.S172. TA1144219. POA

BOMAGBW25RH 2008,4142hrs,A/CROPScab, Deutzengine,dualcontrols.Exmainroads.2518. TA1138653. $58,500PlusGST

DYNAPACCP2100W 2015,3336hrs,AirROPS cab,Cumminsengine.Spraybars,mats.2521. TA1143485. $86,000PlusGST

CATERPILLAR980M 2017,10887hrs,auto grease,loadscales&printer,newreartyres. 2527. $345,000PLUSGST

JOHNDEERE770GP 2011,exshirecouncil unit,10651hrs,sparewheel&carrier,14'blade. 2526. TA1155843. $245,000PLUSGST

DYNAPACCA3500PD 2017,4742hrs.Goodfeet, backupcamera,Estops,wheelchocks,fire extinguisher.$95000PlusGST.2532. TA1161066. $95,000PLUSGST

DYNAPACCA4600D 2013,4081hrs.A/CRops cab,excouncil,sixcylengine.2525. TA1153181. $92,500PlusGST

ABBEYD758CHERRYPICKER 250kgcapacityhydraulicbasket, readytofitoncab/chassis.cherry. TA843322. $3,500+GST=$3,850

SAMSUNGSE240 newengine,tracks80%,Talonloggrab.SE240. TA1124537. $55,000+GST=$60,500

KOBELCOSK300-3 fittedwithforestryguarding&DonHowlog grab.Newinjectorpump,approximately13,000hours.Tracks 85%.Allnewcomputer&computerwiring.Goodworkingorder. SK300-3. TA1050619. $48,000+GST=$52,800

CATERPILLAR615C scraper.Goodcleanmachine,goodchains. 21,675hoursshowing.Tyre's:2x80%,1x50%,1x25%.615C. TA1146211. $150,000+GST=$165,000

JOHNDEERE748GIIGRAPPLESKIDDER Verytidymachine.Dual archgrappleand6,000poundwinch.Tyres70%rearand25% frontwithbrandnewchains.Airconenclosedcab,1400series axles,showing16,500hours.Brandnewmotor2000hoursago, rebuilttransmission1000hoursago.748GII. TA1109109. $87,500+GST=$96,250

HYUNDAILC210-7HIGHWIDE forestryguarded,Marguard windscreen.Completelyrebuiltinc.replacedslewring.Brandnew motorwithreconditionedinjectionpump.Brandnewvalvebank andhydraulicpump.Rebuiltslewmotor.Newtracks,rollersand sprockets.Fittedwithloggrab.Wouldsuitforprocessororloadout machine.LC210-7. TA1103044. $90,000+GST=$99,000

JOBSFIREWOODPROCESSOR ..JOBS. TA1148599. $45,000+GST=$49,500

CATERPILLARD6HXL Newengine&turbofittedin2018.Final drives,tranny&torqueconverterdonein2020.Tracksapprox. 70%.Totalframehours29700.D6HXL2. TA1132680. $145,000+GST=$159,500

KOMATSUPC270-8 withloggrabandcutoffsaw,hours15,467. 2010model.270-8. TA920281. $75,000+GST=$82,500

KOMATSUPC200-6EXCAVATOR withWaratahhead.Newpumps. 21,491hours.200-6war. TA1097330. $60,000+GST=$66,000

JCB220LC 2018,brandnewtrackgear,Talonloggraband forestryguarding.Climatecontrolwithheatedseat.Machinestill underwarranty.1200hrs.(Alsoavailablequickhitch&mudbucket $9000+GST).JCB220LC. TA1120729. $165,000+GST=$181,500

GENERIC/UNKNOWNLOGFORKS tosuitCaterpillarloaders.(Price isperset).Logforks. TA1138153. $6,000+GST=$6,600

KENWORTHT650 radiator$1,000+GST.Variousotherparts available.Radi. TA874526. $1,000+GST=$1,100

$5,000+GST=$5,500

CATERPILLAR314DLCR excavator.2013model.2,182hours.Full minespecs.314DLCR. TA1103042. $130,000+GST=$143,000

INTERNATIONALACCO510A V8petrol,1700litrewatertank,11hp motor&pump,dribblebar,hoseandhosereels.1016. TA52218.

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We have the following in stock & available for sale:

2 x JD450J TRACK ASSYS 40 LINK 159 PITCH 405mm G1 SHOES 9/16X51 BOLTS ASSEMBLED $4,940 EACH

10 x BOTTOM ROLLERS $230 EACH, 2 x TOP ROLLERS $152 EACH, 2 x SPROCKET $285 EACH

2 x IDLER ASSY $1,250 EACH, ALL PRICES ARE + GST, ALL ASSEMBLED & READY TO GO

Our Ref

ALL PRICING + GST

Field Service 100 Ton Track Press & Tooling $14,800

Hand Hydraulic 100 Ton Pump $3,800

Mini Excavation: All sizes.. Tracks / Link Assy – Rollers – Idlers / Sprockets – ALL POA

ASSORTED HYDRAULIC HAMMERS. 100 tonne – 1 tonne, new, used & hire. Includes HAMMER HS8000, HS4500, Indeco HP9000, UP7000, MES5000, MES4000, 3000, HP2000. New Sandvic BA 2323 BR3088, S21, S22, S23, S25, S27, S83, S54, S86, E68, Rammer, Atlas Copco, HBC2500, MB1700, MB800, SB150, RFG, MONTABERT V55, V45, BRH501, BRH250, BRH125, Star SH1400, SH992, SH200. Stanley, TNB, Promove. GTX. MUSTANG, Rockram, Rockhammer, Furukawa, GB, KRUPP, SOOSAN SBI00TS, SB70. Can demo, cheap Austwide freight. Photos emailed. Ph: 03 9719 7483, 0433 372 416. (EMP-340--02)

BLUE METAL. 230acre property for sale, large amount of quality metal Test reveal material is suitable for concrete aggregate, road base & ceiling aggregate. Land zoned white, close to rail, plenty of water, 3 phase power. Lowmead area. Ph: 0427 135 554 or 07 4312 1010 QLD. (EMP-343-01)

BUCKETS. New, used & hire. 250ton-1ton, includes 4 in 1’s, loaders, tilts, sorting, rake, clamshell, grapple, trapezoid, telehandler, hammer buckets. MISU screening buckets. Flipscreens, M.B crusher buckets. Photos emailed. Cheap Austwide freight. Ph: 03 9719 7483, 0433 372 416. (EMP-340-03)

LONGREACH BOOMS. 45ton, 30ton, 20ton & 8ton excavator. Also 20ton extension sticks & 7.5ton hydraulic extension booms. Genuine Cat 30 Ton Longreach. Cheap Austwide freight. Photos emailed. Ph: 03 9719 7483, 0433 372 416. (EMP-340-04)

SOLAR POWERED Variable message boards. Techroad 8600, Ditchwitch JT820. Also light towers, trailer mounted. Wacker, Almand Bros. Free rolls. Hire & sale. Photos emailed. Cheap Austwide freight. Ph: 03 9719 7483 or 0433 372 416 (EMP-340-08)

PARTS FOR SALE

ASSORTED PARTS. Lots of rubber tracks. 950 R.O.P.S. Rock Buster 1220, New D155 triple bar grousers, 26.5 x 25 x 28 ply tyres. D65 rollers, combination roller, concrete saws, loader rims & diffs, ZF & Hamworthy, track bases 20 & 30ton. Cheap Austwide freight. Ph: 03 9719 7483, 0433 372 416. (EMP-340-05)

HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT. Hydraulic motors and pumps, power packs Defence Force, electric & diesel with piston pumps. Many reco piston pumps, elect valve banks, control banks & rams etc… Cheap Austwide freight. Ph: 03 9719 7483, 0433 372 416. (EMP-340-06)

YANMAR EXCAVATOR V1035-3/5, new hydraulic pump. Yanmar final drives V1020-3. V1027-2/3/5, V1035-2/3/5, V1055-5/5B, + hyd slew motor, V1055-5 complete new pins and bushes set for slew/boom/ arm. V1075A yellow slew motor and reduction. Yanmar quickhitch, new switch box 17295817101. Sumitomo slew motor/reduction assy SH1203+5. Ph: 0417 036 866 or (03) 5917 0222 VIC. (EMP-347-01)

WRECKING

DISMANTLING EXCAVATORS & FORESTRY MACHINES. Incl Hyundai R450LC7, 45ton, Kobelco SK75V, CAT320 CFM high wide, Hyundai R210LC7, Timberjack 608, OSA280 & Volvo 462 log forwarders, Volvo EC290 BLC, good bases. Ph: 03 9719 7483, 0433 372 416. (EMP-340-07)

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CATERPILLAR CAT 247B 2006, low hour,tracksgood, undercaragegoo,newinnerandouterrollersondrive sproke,marineradi,aircon.goodmachinegoeshardand quick.good4in1normbucket,201478e. NSW. DIY1161128. 0409 836 144.

WACKERNEUSONRT82SC3TRENCHROLLER 2014, excellentworkingorder,drumwidthcanbequickly changedfrom820to560mmwidefullyserviced includingengineandhydrulicsexcitersfinaldrives wheelbearingsandelectrical,remotefunctiontest,new setofscraperbars,comeswithlogbook,87654.QLD. DIY1161062. 0411 020 252.

KOMATSUWA500-6 2010,AirconROPS,5.6m3straight edgeGPbucket,compuloadscales,autogreasesystem, ridecontrol(ECSS),revolvinglight,reversealarm, E-stops,fireextinguisher,batteryisolator,originalpaint, 357HP/266kW,34tonneoperatingweight,29.5R25 tyres,servicedand ready towork,WA500.QLD.

HITACHIZX55U-5A 2018,purchasedinApril2019.Geith doublelockingpowertilthitch.HydraulictThumb grab, FullsetofbucketsincMudbucket600mm450mm 300mmandripper,HCMAEB90C00056659.

CAB STEEL 2016,oneownerpurchased brandnewfromJCBin2016.Hours7692.Full-service historywithJCB.MajorServicedone,1IA4TW.VIC.

KOMATSU500-3 Serial

50514,approximately 17,000Hrs,GPbucket,Goodworkingorder,..VIC. DIY1142969. 0408 544 131. $95,000plusGST

WILLIBALDSR5000 2004,Horizontal Grinder, MAN2001465.QLD. DIY1163188. +61467389960. $99,900

CATERPILLAR25-30TON Caterpillarbuckets326X2, 322 / 326.VIC. DIY1145407. 0419 360 094.

No.

JCB86C1DC

HYUNDAI760-7LOADER 2007,immaculatewithatop endrebuild by CumminsinNovember,scalesandvery littleuseasabackupmachine,46372148.VIC.

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2020,tosuit8-12tonneloaders.Includessmartvalve,standard quickhitchmountedbrushkit,polyethylenenonstickheavyduty hopperliners.hoses&couplers,flexiblecasedrainline, BL80-2020-55SV.NSW.

2017,inverygoodcondition.Thismachinehasjustaboutevery optionincCDCsteering,scales,quickhitch, fire suppression, cabguarding,brakecooling,Bss,reversecamera,extrawork lightsandalloftheusualsiterequirements,

OTHERHYDRAULIC Usedhydraulicwinchingood condition,fittedwithcapstondrumandcablerecovery drums,poweredbya4cylKubotadieselengine,safty cage,operator'sconsole,allonaremovabletruck mountedchassis.S476. TA546902. $10,000+GST

VERMEERT455 1999,doneonly1000hrs,inverygoodcondition, fittedwithslidingtrencherattachment,poweredbya125hpJohn

KANSAIKDE20T3 NEWGENERATORSET,HP 28hp3cyl diesel,capacity20kva3phs,new.S757. $4,000exclGTS

FURPHY1200GALVANISEDFIREFIGHTERTANKERTRAILER Fully galvanisedfittedwithhydraulicoverridebrakes,ontorsionbar suspension,comeswithquickfillhoseandgatevalves,60'offire fightinghoseandnozel.5.5hpHondafirefightingpumpsystem. Capacity1200ltr.ConditionGOOD.5.5HPRobinengine.S422. TA546725.

$4,800+GST

AUSTOFTTR90 1992,hydraulicrearquickhitchfor attachments,drumcarrieronfront,dualwheelsfor rear. S98. TA543162. $20,000+GST

CASE660 Ingoodcondition,poweredbya60hp Cumminsdieselengine,fittedwithrollerboomandrock chain,wecanfitanewearthtrencherchainatnoextra cost.Trencherhasbeenservicedandreadyforwork. S158. $35,000+GST

CUMMINS30DGGC Ingoodcondition,poweredbya4cylCummins B3.3dieselengine,poweringaCummins/Stamfordgenset,auto start,fullengineandgeneratorprotection,fueltankbased,3phase outletsandsinglephaseoutlets,earthleakage.S651. TA549937.

$9,000inclGST

TCM810A 1992,4cylKubotaturbo,hours 4200, attachmentsb/hoe,4in1bucket,exroadscorp,good tyres,pinsandbushes,cleancondition.Otherloadersin stock.S770. TA550235. $24,000

TRANSFIX2200 1997,exlocalcounciltrailer,CityofMaribyrnong, overridehydraulicbrakes,5studholdenwheels.1.5toncarry.S870. TA550416. $4,800

DITCHWITCH6510 1988,6510Perkinscompleterunner forparts.S350. From$55-$500+GST

REDROOPOSTHOLEDIGGER Ingoodcondition.S764. TA550218. $2,800exclGST

OTHERHYDRAULIC Usedhydraulicwinchingoodcondition,fitted withcapstondrumandcablerecoverydrums,poweredbya4cyl Kubotadieselengine,saftycage,operator'sconsole,allona removabletruckmountedchassis.S476.

$10,000+GST

REDROONA 2008,exlocalhireco,poweredbyaV2 petrolengine,towable,4"CHIPPERSHREDDER.S972. TA550915. $2,800exclGST

TANDEMTRAILER-4.5TON ExMelbourneTramways, approx4.5ton,wasusedforcarryinggrinders,canbe usedformosttypesofmachinery,on6studrims.WHC MachinerySales.S710. TA550133. $2,000exclGST

MBAMT-5 1995,hours 185,exTelstramachinetrack mountedusedforconfinedareascan run upto65mmair piercingtools.41cfmaircompressor,chaindigger. Capacity 500mmdeep.14hpKubota2cyldieselengine. S957. TA550836. $4,000exclGST

Digger Deals

Welcome to the new Digger Deals classified pages!

These hand-picked items from across our dealer network are a selection of popular categories and great bargains. Scan the QR code to check out the latest price info and see more detailed specs, or call the number listed below each item.

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Kobelco

Isuzu engine, 13 ton, 2014 model, 3,099 hours. Steel tracks with rubber pads. Machine weight 12,500kg. Reverse camera, air conditioned cabin.

Just $137,445!

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Track mounted. 7600 hours, EROPS, A/C cabin, AM/FM CD stereo, quick hitch, aux piping, GP digging bucket, work Llghting, flashing light.

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2,109 hours. In A1 condition, with low hours it is hard to find a machine in such great condition.

Just $145,145!

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SK125SR-3

Sumitomo SH460-5

2014 Sumitomo SH125X-6

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Caterpillar 312EL

Blade, Quick hitch, A/C, 7525 hours, rails, AUX lines, E stops, GP bucket.

Just $95,000!

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2010 Komatsu

PC450 LC-8

3 available - starting from $155,000. Hard wired for Topcon GPS Sale or Rental. Located Eastern Seaboard Australia.

Just $170,500!

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Komatsu PC138UU-11

14.5 ton excavator, 2021-22 year model, 138 hours, GP bucket, ertified ROPS air conditioned cabin, inter-grated A/C cabin, off-set knuckle boom.

Just $236,500!

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Sale or rental. Hardwired for Topcon, Quick hitch, GP Bucket. Very good cond

Just $93,500!

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8115 hours, GP bucket, tilting mud bucket, ROPS in cab, Doosan 6 cylinder engine, hand rails, Quick Hitch, air conditioning, ladders.

Just $128,000!

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Just $135,000!

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9,034 hours, 1200mm GP bucket, handrails. Machine is in fairly good condition overall. Undercarriage has approx 15% wear remaining.

Just $52,500!

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2009 Volvo EC330CL

2012 Hitachi ZX210H-3

2013 Doosan DX300LC

Hitachi ZX470LCH-3 Quick

Excavators

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PC200LC-8

14,086 hours. Machine comes with digging bucket, handrails, new undercarriage. Machine is in very good working condition overall for the age and hours.

Just $65,000!

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9,692. hours, general purpose built bucket, mud bucket, handrails.

Just $79,500!

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428D

19,297 hours. Machine comes with 4 in 1 bucket, roll over forks, digging bucket, mud bucket. Machine is in good working condition overall.

Just $32,000!

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5,529 hours. 2x digging buckets, mud bucket. In very good working condition overall with 50% wear remaining on the undercarriage. Work ready.

Just $28,500!

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2016 Komatsu

2002 Caterpillar

2014 Kobelco SK260LC-8

2015 Kobelco SK35SR-6

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New F Zero Swing, Kubota engine V2607-D1, 36.5Kw/2000 RPM

48.9HP/2000RPM, machine weight 6000kg, 3 year / 3000 hour warranty.

Just $82,500!

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Excavator, zero swing, 5 ton capacity, near new rubber tracks, fitted with back fill blade and 450mm bucket. Good late model digger.

Just $46,000!

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Excavator, zero swing, 5 ton capacity, near new rubber tracks, fitted with back fill blade and 450mm bucket. Good late model digger.

Just $46,000!

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New 1.8ton. Zero swing mini excavator, Japanese Yanmar engine, KYB main pump, KYB slew motor, KYB final drives.

Just $32,989!

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*Prices and details are indicative only – scan each item’s QR code or call for up to date pricing, availability and information

2022 Sunward SWE60UF

2017 Caterpillar 305E-2CR

2017 Caterpillar 305E-2CR

2022 Sunward SWE18UF

Excavators

Digger Deals

R320LC-9

Supplied with Quick Hitch & bucket, 6403 machine hours. Located in Tumut, NSW.

Just $75,000!

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New. 2.6 ton mini excavator comes with Yanmar 1.267L 20HP diesel engine / KYB hydraulics, zero tail swing, ROPS canopy, dozer blade.

Just $48,389!

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HMK140W

Wheeled 16t excavator. With 450 machine hours.

Just $485,000!

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Yanamar engine 4TNV98C, REXROTH hydraulic, 46.2Kw/2200 RPM 61.9HP/2200RPM, machine weight 8900kg, steel tracks/rubber tracks/bolt on pads.

Just $112,200!

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2011 Hyundai

2021 Hidromek

2022 Sunward SWE25UF

Sunward SWE90UF

Excavator. 4439 hours.

Just $120,000!

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2019 Caterpillar

306.5 Next Gen

Near new. Serial# - GW6001355121407 / *CAT03065VGW600135* with a 48.2HP-36.0KW C2.4T engine serial# - 7KG08543 Arr#5147591 showing 318 hrs.

Just $95,920!

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1959

Bulldozer serial# - 29A77=6U12466 with a 63HP D315 engine options include - scrub canopy, genuine #44 hydraulics, angle & tilt blade, heavy ripper 2 tynes.

Just $10,890!

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New. Serial# - JX203524 / *CAT3035EHJX203524* with a 31.6HP-23.6KW C1.8 engine serial# - 7MH7443 Arr# - 3801776 showing 6.9 hrs.

Just $83,930!

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Caterpillar D4

2013 Komatsu PC138US-8

2022 Caterpillar 303.5ECR

Digger Deals

New. Blackhawk Mulcher deal skid steer mulcher to tackle vegetation management and land clearing projects.

Just Call for pricing!

Scan code to view, or call 02 9064 7198

Offer an alternative auger-style rotational grinding method, which shaves the stump into a fine end product with extreme efficiency and low disturbance.

Just Call for pricing!

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1075C

Coming soon! Machine hours: 8511. Ex Tumut NSW.

Just $287,000!

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Mulcher with 4061-30 mulching head.Tigercat (FPT) C13 420 kw (563hp) @ 1,800 rpm tier 2 engine. 35.5 x 32, 30PR Firestone CRC wheels.

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Fecon Mulcher For Skid Steers

2017 Tigercat

Fecon Stumpex

2022 Tigercat 760B

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2008 Tigercat

LH845C

Tracked harvester. Serial No. 84581589. Fitted with Mercedes Benz engine. ESN: 906.991.00.703274. Waratah HTH622B attachment.

Just $150,000!

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Caterpillar 140M

Motor grader as well as 140M-3 grader, 2014, 846 hours, cab / air hyd SSW tip control, mid-mount, scarifier, grade control.

Just Call for pricing!

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2011 Caterpillar

12M

12ft blade, rippers, 8669 hours, 1400R24 tyres.

Just $245,000!

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2010 John Deere

670GP

12ft blade, rippers, wired for trimble, 15881 hours, 1400-24 tyres.

Just $165,000!

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2014 Caterpillar

140M

10,433 hours. Multi tyne rippers with scarifiers. In very good working condition overall, 1 owner and serviced every 500 hours. Work ready.

Just $250,000!

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2010 John Deere

670G

With 7,700 hours. 14ft blade, push block, MS ripper. This 670G will be sold clean, detailed and serviced with our comprehensive workshop report.

Just $249,900!

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*Prices and details are indicative only – scan each item’s QR code or call for up to date pricing, availability and information

GD655-5

14’ Moldboard, air conditioned ROPS cabin, rear mounted ripper/ scarifier, spare wheel. Ex shire council grader showing only 8,531 hours fully serviced.

Just $200,000!

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2003

12H

Last of series 1 with legendary 3306 engine, showing 10,897 hours, 14’ Moldboard, rear mounted ripper/scarifier, air conditioned ROPS cabin.

Just $175,000!

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2010

GD655-5

220HP, 14’ moldboard, air conditioned ROPS cabin, rear mounted ripper/scarifier, spare wheel.

Graders

Just $200,000!

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*Prices and details are indicative only – scan each item’s QR code or call for up to date pricing, availability and information

2010 Komatsu

Komatsu

Caterpillar

Graders

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2016 Caterpillar

12M3

4,950 hours. 14ft blade, joystick steering, auto shift, light package, sold with MS ripper and push block.

Just $351,890!

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2014 Caterpillar

12M2

9,000 hrs. 14ft blade, auto shift, sold with push-block and MS ripper. This 12M2 will be sold clean, detailed and serviced with our comprehensive workshop report

Just $296,890!

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2022 Hidromek

460MG

Mitsubishi 6D24-T engine, 4 cycle, turbocharged, direct injection, water cooled diesel engine. 116 -138kw (155-185hp) @ 2000 rpm.

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Dozer 8618 hours good condition mine spec ready for work.

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With only 3,300 hours. 100HP, 11 ton, sweeps, Forrestry protection, HD 5 shank ripper, new idlers and segments.

Just $219,900!

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Dozers

Fitted with canopy, adjustable angle dozer blade, 4 cylinder Komatsu diesel engine, fitted with full powershift 3 speed ,good undercarriage, weighs 41/2 ton.

Just $26,000!

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Hours: 4,200. Undercarriage 80% - Ex CAT rental tractor, excellent condition ready for work.

Just $270,000!

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Excellent condition, choice of 2 tractors, low hours showing.

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10,472 hours. Machine comes with multi tyne rippers, top-con GPS wiring & hardware. Machine is in very good working condition overall.

Just $230,000!

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2011 Caterpillar D8T

2015 Caterpillar D9T

Komatsu D21-3

2012 Caterpillar D6T XL

2018 John Deere 650K

2011 Caterpillar D6TXL

Dozers

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With 5,800 hours. 6 way blade, 19 ton, 170HP, MS ripper. This D61EX-24 will be sold clean, detailed and serviced with our comprehensive workshop report.

Just $340,890!

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With only 2,900 hours. 80HP, 9 ton, sweeps, side screens and MS ripper to be fitted. This D3K2 XL will be sold clean, detailed and serviced.

Just $184,900!

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With 9,400 hours. 6 way VPAT blade, Accugrade wired, MS ripper, 220HP. This D6T XW will be sold clean, detailed and serviced.

Just $299,900!

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With only 3,700 hours. ARO wired, 100HP, 10 ton, new sweeps, screens and MS ripper to be fitted. This D5K2 XL will be sold clean, detailed and serviced.

Just $204,900!

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With only 2,900 hours. ARO wired, 10 ton, 100HP, Sweeps, screens and ripper to be fitted. This D5K2 XL will be sold clean, detailed and serviced.

Just $204,900!

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2018 Komatsu D61EX-24

2017 Caterpillar D3K2 XL

2012 Caterpillar D5K2 XL

2014 Caterpillar D6T XW VPAT

2014 Caterpillar D5K2 XL

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2013 Komatsu

D65EX-17

With only 3,200 hours. Sigma tilt blade, MS ripper, sweeps, screens, top con wired, interim tier 4, NON Ad Blue. This D65EX-17 with comprehensive workshop report

Just $380,490!

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2022 Dressta

TD20Mexlt

D-2 semi-U dozer, 7.04 cu m (9.2 cu yd), complete with all blade components, includes hydraulic tilt and manual pitch. Ripper with hydraulic pitch.

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2017 Dressta

TD14M Extra LT

PAT angle dozer (6-way), 3.20 cu m (4.2 cu yd), full hydraulic, inside arm with hydraulic tilt and angle and manual pitch.

Loaders

Just $275,000!

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Loaders

ASV RT-65 Posi Track Loader

Its turbocharged 67-horsepower Deutz TCD 2.2 T4 diesel engine produces 250Nm of torque that the drive motors transfer to ASVs patented internal-drive sprockets.

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2022 Sunward SWE60UF

Kubota engine V2607-D1. LED instrument display for easy diagnosis and visibility in both daylight and night environments with WIFI.

Just $98,450!

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ASV RT-70 Max Posi-Track Loader

New. High output features a turbocharged 74.3-horsepower Deutz diesel engine. The machines direct-drive pumps optimize performance.

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ASV

RT-75HD Maxi Posi

Track loader features a Cummins 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel engine, producing 300Nm torque 13 percent more than the machines 80-horsepower Terex predecessor.

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2022 Sunward SWE18U

European design SWE18 model is an impressive 1.8ton zero swing mini excavator. Features include an expandable undercarriage from 900mm to 1320mm.

Just $38,445!

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Yanamar engine 4TNV98C. High back adjustable suspension seat. Rotating safety beacon. Lockable fuel cap, Isolator switch.

Just $136,400!

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Kubota engine D1703-E4B-SWD1. 18.5Kw/2200 RPM 24.8HP/2200RPM. 3 Year / 3000 hour full Comprehensive Warranty on all Sunward mini excavators.

Just $79,420!

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Comes complete with the following features as standard: Yanmar engine 3TNV80FSPSU, 14.6KW/2400RPM20HP/2400RPM.

Just $62,150!

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Kubota engine stage5 euro 55.4kw/75HP, machine weight 4400kg, operating capacity 1200kg, Bosch Rexroth pump, LED working lights.

Just $93,445!

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Kubota engine V2403M-DI (V2403M-T) 4 cylinder, water cooling diesel engine, EU, stage 3 emissions, 41.7KW Engine, hydraulic flow 67 L/min.

Just $61,050!

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2022 Sunward SWE25UF

2022 Sunward SWTL4538

2022 Sunward SWE90UF

2022 Sunward SWL2820

2022 Sunward SWE35UF

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ML400 Mini Skid Steer

New. Gen Honda 22HP diesel engine. Overall weight 900kg, LxWxH (mm) 2170 x 1160 x 1370, rated load (kg): 350, max height to Pin (mm) 1914, fuel cap 40L

Just $20,790!

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ASV RT-50 Posi-Track Loader

New. 907kg rated operating capacity while weighing just 2349kg, making it easy to tow on a trailer by a standard ute.

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Heavy duty gear box. Integrated high volume air conditioning designed in Australia for Australian conditions.

Just $70,950!

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The anticipated new H850 loader is powered by a genuine 130HP Cummins engine and has been improved for better performance and reliability.

Just $82,250!

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The next generation agricultural Hercules loaders have arrived for 2022! 10.5 Tonne operating weight, heavy duty chassis.

Just $115,500!

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2022 Olympus

2022 Hercules H850

2022 Hercules H700

2022 Hercules H1050

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Sem 658D

Factory demonstrator with only 541 hours. 220HP, 5ton lift.

Just $152,900!

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Sem 676D

Factory demo with only 540 hours. 270HP. Operating weight 23,000KGS.

Just $241,945!

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Operation weight: 17,000kg. LxWxH: 8,279x2,963x3,457.

Rated load: 5,000kg. Max dumping height: 3,113mm. Engine model: Cummins. Rated power: 220HP.

Just $196,900!

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Operation Weight: 21,000kg. Load sensing hydraulic system provides consistent and precise blade movement.

Just $263,500!

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2022 Hercules HD656

2022 Hercules HD668

Loaders

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2022 Hercules 636D

High productivity. Load sensing hydraulic system provides consistent and precise blade movement. High reliability.

Just $120,945!

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2015 Caterpillar 980H

17,194 hours, GP bucket, loadrite weight scales.

Just $159,500!

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2007 Vovlvo L220E

Articulated wheel loader, scales, printer, 26,013 hours, log grab, auto greaser, 355hp, 31 ton operating weight.

Just $78,000!

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2013

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Loaders

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2012 Volco L120F

14,333 hours, GP bucket, Quickhitch, forks, jib, 3rd line, ex Sydney.

Just $100,000!

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2018 Caterpillar 950M Z

12,540 hours, GP bucket, aircon ROPS cabin.

Just $170,000!

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Morooka MS-45

Crawler loader, rubber tracked Morooka MS-45, fitted with Isuzu diesel, full hydrostatic drive with counter rotating tracks, weighs 2.5 ton, 1.8m wide.

Just $24,500!

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2016

10,222 hours, GP bucket, Quickhitch, 3rd line, ex Sydney.

Just $115,000!

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Case 480-E

Front end loader, fitted with 4 in 1 bucket with new edge, ROPS cabin, powered by Cummins 4 cylinder engine, power shift forward and reverse, 6,000 hours.

Just $24,000!

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2021

Master

Pallet forks, hay spikes, 4 in 1 buckets all available with the Olympus Loaders and quick hitch pick up compatible with Hercules Loaders pick up.

Just $64,900!

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Volvo L120F

Olympus FL927CR Farm

Loaders

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New model tool carrier loader with auto lube system, hydraulic quick hitch and auxiliary hydraulics. Pallet forks, hay spikes.

Just $82,500!

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Olympus

Articulated wheel loader YX667 HD (heavy duty) new model tool carrier loader with hydraulic quick hitch and auxiliary hydraulics.

Just $209,000!

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Our latest release loader is the Olympus YX636HD 130hp Weichai engine with 2 speed transmission this is our HD (heavy duty) range for the agricultural market.

Just $115,500!

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2021 Olympus FL933 Farm Master

YX667HD Loaders

2021 Olympus YX636HD Heavy Duty

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Pallet forks, hay spikes, 4 in 1 buckets all available with the Olympus Loaders and quick hitch pick up compatible with Hercules Loaders pick up.

Just $181,500!

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New model tool carrier loader with hydraulic quick hitch and auxiliary hydraulics. Pallet forks, hay spikes, 4 in 1 buckets .

Just $126,500!

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Pallet forks, hay spikes, 4 in 1 buckets all available with the Olympus loaders and quick hitch pick up compatible with Hercules loaders pick up.

Just $148,500!

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New model tool carrier loader with hydraulic quick hitch and auxiliary hydraulics, pallet forks, hay spikes, 4 in 1 buckets.

Just $165,000!

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Just $71,500!

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2021 Olympus YX657HD Heavy Duty

2020 Olympus YX656HD

2021 Olympus TL528

Telescopic wheel loader. New model now with 4 speed transmission for greater road speed.

Olympus YX638HD

2021 Olympus YX646HD

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Loaders

Backhoe loader. Approx. 7800hrs, good condition, 4in1 Quickhitch front bucket, standard rear bucket, JCB Quickhitch on backhoe, tyres good.

Just $65,000!

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John Deere 644H

200 HP, 18 ton, 3.4m bucket, rear mounted rippers, aironditioned cabin, a very straight clean tidy loader on excellent tyres fully serviced, repaired, repainted.

Just $120,000!

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Log loader. Fitted with Rotobec F645HD grapple. 12,194 machine hours.

Just $145,000!

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Wheel Lloader Serial# - XXT00846 / *CAT0938KKXXT00846* with a 188HP-140KW C7.1 ACERT engine serial# - E7A02863 ARR# - 3711441 showing 13355 hrs.

Just $147,950!

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Wheel loader Ssrial# - 2TW00485-1145100 / *CAT0988GE2TW00485*, with a 520HP-388KW 3456 EUI engine serial# - 7RC00860 Arr# - 1333840.

Just $129,800!

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2014 Komatsu PC270LC-8

2012 JCB 3CX

2015 Caterpillar 938K

2011 Caterpillar 988G

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Just Call for pricing!

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Available with various blow bar material options, the I54v3 is versatile and easily transported. It has a minimal setup time, maximizing on-site production time.

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Available with various blow bar material options, the I54v3 is versatile and easily transported. It has a minimal setup time, maximizing on-site production time.

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2022 MSC Hydrascrew 100 New.

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15m stockpiler, 800mm belt, electric/hydraulic/dieselMcCloskey quality engineered.

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2021 McCloskey I54RV3

2022 McCloskey C3 New generation of cone crushers from McCloskey International.

2021 McCloskey WS3250

2021 McCloskey I54RV3

700 cfm capacity, 125 psi working pressure, 6 cylinder diesel powered, all mounted on steerable 4 wheel trailer. Runs well.

Just $18,000!

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Trailer mounted generator, 4CYL Perkins, 8157 hours, 10 amp plug.

Just $9,000!

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20t padfoot roller. Multiple units are available.

Just $115,500!

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HMK130CS

Operating weight 13,250 kg.

Vibration frequency, for high amplitude/for low amplitude : 30 / 27,5 Hz amplitude, high/low : 2,01 / 0,81 mm.

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40 kva, KR44, silenced, powered by 4 cylinder Kohler diesel, has 3 phase and single phase outlets, fully bunded base with fuel tank.

Just $8,000!

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2022 Hidromek

Atlas Copco XAS350GD

2011 Allight 10 KVA Generator

2014 Dynapac CA6000PD

2010 Kohler KR44 40KVA

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2021 Hydrema 707G

Articulated chassis with oscillation of 12 degrees 3.5m3 high tensile steel tray body with 7 tonne carrying capacity.

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2021 Hydrema 912ES

Artic Dump Truck; EROPS spacious cabin, reverse camera and full safety pack. 5.6m3 body with 10T payload & multi-tip swivel system.

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2006 Hino FM1J

6x4 water truck, ABS, A/C cab, diff locks, power steering, UHF radio. Good condition and ready for work.

Just $59,000!

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Hydrema 912HM Artic Dump Truck; EROPS spacious cabin, reverse camera and full safety pack. 5.6m3 body with 10T payload & multi-tip swivel system.

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Sale or rental. 7 units available. Located Eastern Seaboard Australia. Full civil specification. Very good condition with full service and maint history avail.

Just $198,000!

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Sale or rental. Full BMA mine spec. Located in Queensland. Multiple units available. Excellent condition with full service and maintenance history available.

Just $247,500!

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Sale or rental. Located in Queensland. Full BMA mine spec. Very good condition with full service and maintenance history available.

Just $313,500!

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3 units are avail. C/W tailgates. All updates have been done by Caterpillar dealer.

Just $577,500!

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Hours: 11,155. Machine comes with tailgate, fre supression system.

Just $179,500!

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2021 Hydrema 912HM

2005 Hitachi AH400

2007 Caterpillar 740

2008 John Deere 400D

2018 Caterpillar 745

2016 Volvo A30F

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Duo Cone Seal 11102685

To suit Volvo L150C-H, L180C-H, L220E-H, L250G-H.

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Steering Cylinder 11088546

A steering component suitable for Volvo steering requirements.

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Caterpillar 246 & Up

Skid steer full set of solid rubber tyres & wheels.

Just $1,650!

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Volvo L150E Wheel Ends

Off Volvo L150E/ L150F/ L180E /L180F. good second hand wheel ends off front axle arrangement 23881.

Just $5,500!

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Volco L70B

Wheel loader, dismantling for parts.

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Pipe Lifter

Air operated to suit ZX470 excavator, good condition

Just $6,000!

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Caterpillar 432E GP

Bucket

900mm bucket to to suit Caterpillar backhoe, 450mm also available.

Just $1,200!

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2018 Betta Bilt Buckets

Hydraulic Grapple 5 Tonne, heavy duty, twin cylinder, includes standard hoses and standard flat face couplings already fitted. Other sizes are also available.

Just $4,290!

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2018 Betta Bilt Buckets

Hydraulic Grab 20 Tonne, heavy duty, twin cylinder, includes standard hoses and standard flat face couplings already fitted.

Just $10,450!

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Hitachi ZX670-3

Just $1,183!

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Suit 20-30 ton excavator, Korean made plate, unused, 90mm front pin, pick up.

Just $7,500!

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Hyd Grapple 40 Tonne, heavy duty, twin cylinder, includes standard hoses and standard flat face couplings already fitted. In stock, ready for immediate delivery.

Just $19,580!

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Heavy duty, 40 tonne.

Just $20,350!

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To suit 50 -80 hp tractor with extra set off tynes.

Just $3,500!

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Heavy duty GP bucket to suit 20 to 24 ton CAT excavator. J series teeth ,wear plate on bottom of bucket.

Just $3,500!

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Auger Torque Drive

With 65mm round shaft to suit excavator S and skid steer loader. The perfect choice for excavators between 2T-5T.

Just $2,000!

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Caterpillar

900mm bucket to to suit Caterpillar backhoe, 450mm also available.

Just $1,200!

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Strickland

Just $990!

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Turners Engineering 1800 Mud Bucket to suit 20 ton.

Just $3,685!

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6 Foot Cultivator

2018 GEW CAT320,322,324 BC,D

432E GP Bucket

MFG Job 3CX 600mm

Turners 1800 Mud Bucket

Just

Just

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Just $5,170!

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Just $11,451!

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Labounty MDS112R

Jaw opening is 545mm, has head to suit Caterpillar 345 excavator, 120 pins, 585 pin centres with 490 between ears. Comes with own carry frame, weight is 3 ton.

Just $34,000!

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BBB Wood Shear

Tree or log shear, built by Better Built Buckets, suit 30-40 ton excavator, 100mm pins at 600 centres with 420-480 between ears. Good order.

Just $20,000!

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Hitachi ZX470-3

New aftermarket Hitachi ZX470-3 H Link 9206398.

Just $3,471!

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Pile driver, Ice model 625B, 2007 year, centrifugal force, 410kn, boom lifting torque, 120kn amplitude 13mm, frequency 42HZ, drive power 83kw.

Just $34,500!

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2008 ICE 625B

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Custom Caterpillar

Hydraulic Auger drive with caterpillar tool carrier quick hitch lugs ex 928G.

Just $4,400!

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Caterpillar D4G Paccar Winch

In as new condition, would suit a lot of applications including low loaders or marine, excellent value.

Just $10,000!

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Hidromek Grapple

Located in Bridgewater, Tasmania. No rotation. Weight: 590kg. Working pressure (bar): 330. Capacity (M3): 0.5. Loading capacity: 3500kg. 5 jaws.

Just $9,900!

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2016 Cardley Bingham Versavibe

Post or sheet piler, will drive and extract 100 to 280 dia post or pipe, force 3500 kg at 38 times per second, fitted with high lift frame.

Just $24,500!

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Will suit most 80 ton excavators, ram and dipper in good order.

Just $10,000!

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Komatsu PC800-6 Dipper and Ram

Leader of the pack

The team at Toyota Material Handling Australia helped this Queensland pet products company start running with the big dogs

Durability and reliability are the key features of the Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) forklifts that online pet retailer Budget Pet Products uses in its warehouse locations.

Based in Molendinar in South East Queensland, the retailer now has a team of more than 120 employees and multiple warehouses.

The company only started working with TMHA four years ago, after Budget Pet Products grew dissatisfied with its forklift supplier.

Budget Pet Products warehouse manager Cheryl Norvock says TMHA has proven to be an excellent partner through a period of growth.

“They have made serving and providing parts so easy,” she says.

“Overall, the service has been great. One key difference is that TMHA has always partnered with us to help solve our growing pains.”

Starting out with a single 2.5-tonne Toyota forklift, Budget Pet Products now owns a mix of forklifts, order pickers and high lift pallet trucks,

with Norvock praising their performance, durability and service offering.

“We’ve found the ideal balance of machinery features and service offering with TMHA. Our business is 24/7 with very little downtime – a machine with good features is nothing without the parts and service to back it up, and vice versa,” Norvock says.

“We’ve have had various machinery over the last 13 years and find the combination of reliable Toyota forklift features and great service to be superior all-round offering.”

Since its inception in 2009, Budget Pet Products has steadily grown its business by offering affordable products for a wide range of pets, from dogs and cats, to birds, fish, reptiles, and horses.

It has amassed over 350,000 customers and looks to continue to grow its burgeoning business.

Peer network

Two Aussie entrepreneurs have set up a social network they hope will give operators, engineers and tradies quick answers to complex problems.

Troy McDonald and Brett Baker say Torqn is a global connection platform for users, suppliers and regulators of industrial plant and equipment.

Torqn users sign up to collaborate in groups, called Loops, of people that use the same equipment – allowing safety notices, tricks and tips to be shared quickly among users.

“If your machine alternator is playing up, you can post on your Torqn Loop to effectively ask for suggestions and solutions,” McDonald says.

A review platform will provide feedback aggregated from a series of user posts for a single piece of equipment – to help companies make their purchase decision. The Loop settings can be easily changed – allowing users to connect instantly, rather than building a network of experts over time.

Baker, who had spent a decade working in the mining industry as a safety and training manager, says he found knowledge sharing to be difficult during his time in the industry.

“Best case scenario, maybe a couple of people on a site with 400 employees gets an alert and then they have to decide what to do with the information. It may get lost in the day to day, very busy communications blur as well,” he says.

Baker says that with the app, everyone signed up would get a safety alert immediately and would be able to act on it straight away.

The system is now up and running after McDonald and Baker raised $3 million in seed funding.

Interested potential members can sign up at www.torqn.com

Torqn founders Brett Baker, left, and Troy McDonald

The reliable TMHA forklifts help make servicing hassle-free for Budget Pet Products

A new social media platform will help machinery operators swap tips about their machines

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New and Used Diesel Engines and Generators

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Sunny: 0418 781 835

E-mail: sales@diesel-engine.com.au

Address: 30 Paringa Road, Murarrie QLD 4172

EXCHANGER COOLED

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3408

WINCHES 4 TON – 30 TON INSTOCK

4”DIESEL POWERED WATERPUMPS 4 CYLINDER DIESEL 80M3 /HR 20-30M HEAD

NEW 40 KVA YANMAR GENERATOR, 4TNV98T-GGE (JAPAN BUILT ENGINE), STAMFORD PI144J/COMAP AMF20

SMALL 4 POST SHIPPING CONTAINERS

471 DETROIT CHINESE DIESEL ENGINES

BARGE & EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST USED DIESEL ENGINES ALL BRANDS 30HP – 3000HP

KALMAR(NEW)DRU450 SOLD-Another available.Reachstackerfromglobalindustry leadingporthandlingequipment manufacturer.S89. TA1081384.

ForSaleorHirePOAHiretoBuy

KALMARDRT450-65S 2013,Stacksladen 20x40containers5high.CumminsQSM11 dieselengine.Dana15.5HR36000 transmission.Fullyenclosedairconditioned cab.H10300280. TA1153805.

ForSaleorHirePOAFreeCall1800688788

KALMARDRF450-60S5M 2012,Stacksladen 20x40containers5high.CumminsQSM11 dieselengine.Dana15.7TE32xmsn.Axletech driveaxlewithwetdiscbrakes.ACcab.S99.

TA1153810.

ForSaleorHirePOAFreeCall1800688788

HYSTERH18.00XM-12 2008,stacks12,000kg highcube20'&40'4high.ELME55820x40 spreaderwithtopentrytwistlocks.Frontline unitready for immediatedelivery.R3547.

TA829125.

ForSaleorHirePOAFreeCall1800688788

HYSTERH18.00XM-12 2008,18,000kg highcube20'containers3highwith2440forks +forkpositioningsideshift.Option14,000kg withELME558Sidelift for 20'and40' highcube.R3282. TA511086.

ForSaleorHirePOA$FreeCall1800688788

HYSTERH18.00XM-12 withforkpositioning sideshiftcarriage,2440mmforks,Cummins engine,fullyenclosedairconditionedcabOption20x40sideliftcont.frame.R3632.

TA1124211. POA

HYSTERH20.00F 2009,Smallestinthisfamily ofmostrobust20tonto32tonforklifts.Can landtransportfullyassembledready for work Cumminsengine,sideshiftandfork positioning2440mmforks.E008E02372G.

TA1153814.

ForSaleorHirePOAFreeCall1800688788

HYSTERH16.00XM-6 2010,canstack20' highcubecontainers2highcirca11,000kgat 1200mm.Cumminsdieselengine.2440mm forks,sideshiftandforkpositioningcarrige A/Ccab.S100.

TA1153811.

CATERPILLARDP160N 2009,hassideshift withforkpositioningand2440mmlongforks. Fullyenclosedairconditionedcab,powershift transmission.Easymastontransportready for workwith4500mmliftheightabletostack20' highcubecontainers2high.T40A10068.

TA1153855.

ForSaleorHirePOAFreeCall1800688788

CLARKC500Y650D 1983,stacks28,000kg20' highcubes3high.Hassideshift&fork positioningplus8'forks.Cummins6CTdiesel, ClarkHurth28000powershiftxmsn.Easy staircaseaccesstohighviscab. 084AUFL4890. TA1153864.

GoodRunnerataffordableprice$55,000 FreeCall1800688788

MOBICON33T loadunloadandtravel 33,000kg20'and40'shippingcontainers.For sale&wanted.R3299. TA148664.

ForSaleorHirePh:1800688788POA

KONECRANESSMVSL32-1200B 2011,rated 32,000kgat1200mmloadcentre,canstack highcube20'containers2high.Road transportwithoutdemobe.R3376.

TA1038152.

POAForSaleorHirePh:1800688788

USED CRANES WANTED

We purchase Used Cranes direct which means we are not a Broker to organize a deal for you, if you have a used crane to off load or surplus cranes please call us. If you are looking to trade in or willing to buy a used late model crane we can definitely help you in that.

TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES RANGE: TADANO/KATO/P&H /HITACHI From 20 Tonne to 100 Tonne

ROUGH TERRAIN CRANES RANGE: TADANO/KATO From 25 Tonne TO 50 Tonne

CRAWLER CRANES RANGE: P&H/KOBELCO/SUMITOMO/HITACHI ALL MODELS ACCEPTED

ALL TERRRAIN CRANES RANGE: FROM 80 TONNE TO 500 TONNE All Conditions are considered, Damaged Cranes are also considered.

WE COME TO YOU! Please send enquiries on info@affconstructionequipment.com.au

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ALLISCHALMERSHD16DC Justinfordismantling,swiveltyne pacificrippers,nearnewlatestyleundercarriageallround,Allis 16,000engine,finaldrivesrebuilt,bulltiltblade,allpartsavailable, PhoneBrendanorPeteon0267624466.S173. TA1153539. POA

ALLIS-CHALMERS: TL12D, TL14, TL20, 545, 605B, 645, 745B,C FIAT: FR20B

LD3, LD5, LD7 & LD9 Scoopmobile

HANOMAG/MASSEY 22,33C,44, 55, CL55C,66C-D, 77 GRADERS

ALLIS-CHALMERS: D, DD, M65, 65B, AD30-40, 45, 145, M100A, B, FG95 DRMCO/CHAMPION 562, 600, 720, 740

JOHN DEERE 570, 570A, 670A, 770, 770A, 772A

ALLIS WHEEL TRACTORS

AC D17, D19, D21, XT190, 7000, 7010, 7020, 7040, 7060, 7080, 8010, 8050, 8070, 7580, 8550, 440

FIATALLISHD16B Justinfordismantling,Standenrippers, immaculateundercarriageallround,bulltiltblade,fulllengthQLD canopy,17,000seriesAllisengine,powershift,segmented sprockets,allpartsavailable.PhoneBrendanorPeteon026762 4466.S174. TA1153541. POA

FIATAD12 Justinfordismantling,angletiltblade,Milanorear ripperassy,verygoodundercarriageallround,powershift transmission,allpartsavailable,phoneBrendan0267624466. S170. TA1140724. POA

ALSO AVAILABLE

Track Chains, Rollers, Idlers, Sprockets Various 4-1 Buckets, POA

ALLISCHALMERSHD11EP Justinfordismantling,hydraulicbulltilt blade,swiveltynerearrippers,turbo11,000seriesrunningengine, Powershifttransmissionandconverter,goodundercarriageall round,allpartsavailable,phoneBrendanon0267624466.S172. TA1144219. POA

SKYJACKSJ12'S 2012, 12'ElectricManlifts,plentytochoosefrom.227kglift capacity,allingoodcondition.LocatedinMelbourne, Sydney,Brisbane&NorthQueensland.Allmachines are nowoutoftest.Variousfrom.M1217-M1299. TA1160078 $3,000+GST

SKYJACKSJ4626E'S 2012, 26'ElectricScissorlifts,5machinesoffered.454kglift capacity,machinesingoodcondition.Locatedin Melbourne,Sydney&Brisbane.Machinesnowalloutof test.Variousfrom.S26258E-S26274E. TA1160079

$7,000+GST

SKYJACKSJ4632E'S 2012, 32'ElectricScissorlifts,2012models,3machines offered.317kgliftcapacity,allingoodcondition. LocatedinBrisbane.Allmachinesnowoutoftest. Variousfrom.S32104E-S3210E8. TA1160080

$9,000+GST

SKYJACKSJ46AJ'S 46'4WDDieselKnuckleBooms.5machinestochoose fromallfittedwith5kVaon-boardgenerators.227kglift capacityandallingoodcondition.LocatedinSydney, Brisbane&Townsville.Allmachines are nowoutoftest. Variousfrom.KBD4627-KBD4648. TA1160082 $30,000+GST

JLG600AJ'S 2012, 60'JLG4WDdieselKnuckleBooms.8machinesoffered andallunitsfittedwith7kVaon-boardgenerators.All machines are outoftest.ExBrisbane,Sydney, Melbourne,Mackay,TownsvilleandCairns.Various from.KB6070G7-KB6083G7. TA1160083

$45,000+GST

JLG800AJ'S 2012, 80ft4WDKnuckleBooms,allmachinesequippedwith 7kVaon-boardgenerators.3machinesofferedandall machines are nowoutoftest.Machineslocatedin Melbourne,Brisbane&Mackay.KB8031G7,KB8032G7 &KB8034G7.. TA1160084

$60,000+GST

JLG860SJ'S 2012, 86'4WDTelescopicBoomliftsfittedwith7kVa generators.3machinesoffered,allingoodcondition. MachineslocatedinBrisbane&Sydneyandthey are nowoutoftest.B8624G7,B8627G7&B8630G7. TA1160085 $55,000+GST

SKYJACKSJ250RT 2012, 50'RoughTerrain4WDScissorliftwithself-levelling outriggersanddualpoweredextensiondecks.1 machineremainingandthisisnowoutoftest.Located inBrisbane.S5014PD.. TA1160086

$30,000+GST

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GENIEGTH4514 2007, 4.5ton,14.0metreDiesel4WDTelehandler.Wasrebuilt at10yearsin2017andanewenginefitted.Isnowout oftestagainbutisinverygoodforconditionandhas lowhours.T45142R. TA1160087

$55,000+GST