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Made in China: Built for Australia When you’re looking at purchasing new agricultural or construction machinery for use in Australia’s testing climate and conditions, there are two important factors you need to take into account. The first is that you should ensure that you are looking at a machine that is suited to the harsh environment in which it will be used. The second is that you make your purchase from a well-established dealer who has an excellent network of suppliers and is able to provide first-class after-sales service and support. The Australian working environment is undoubtedly challenging, whether it be in the mining, construction or agricultural sectors, and so you should be looking at makers whose machines are designed and built to succeed in these conditions. One of the ways to do this is to examine those international equipment manufacturing companies that have been able to establish close and successful working relationships with Australian dealers and distributors. A modern, adaptable and forward-thinking machinery maker will have listened to what Australian equipment dealers have to say about what their customers are looking for and need, and responded accordingly. For instance, Chinese equipment manufacturers have in recent years made significant strides froward for this very reason. Working in partnership with their Australian dealers, they have come to understand the specific needs of clients who operate in the Australian environment. Leading
Chinese machinery makers have, for instance, improved the cab comfort and ergonomics of the controls on their machines in direct response to the needs of Australian clients. Likewise, they have changed their design and manufacturing processes to meet Australian users’ need for greater reliability, reduced fuel consumption and enhanced flexibility. Chinese manufacturers have also come to understand the degree of reliability, durability and adaptability that is required when machines are being used on remote and isolated Australian worksites. Machines from China are now increasingly designed to operate in these tough environments and so are very straightforward to maintain and service. Part of the reason for this is that leading Chinese manufacturers now employ trusted and well-proven technologies, and you can expect to find leading brands such as Cummins engines and ZF transmissions in Chinese-made machines. A useful guide is to look at some of the big players in your industry, and to find out about the machines they are using. For instance, Chinese-made agricultural machinery is now employed in Australia by one of the world’s largest grain exporters, as well as on numerous large-scale construction and mining projects, such as the hot rock development in the Cooper Basin.
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