Earthmovers & Excavators 447

Editor’s letter

Finger on the pulse

Welcome to the first of two March issues of Earthmovers & Excavators magazine, with a wide range of articles looking at new machinery, advanced fleet management tech, groundbreaking industry initiatives and market developments

In our cover story for this issue we are taking a look at Komatsu’s entire suite of tools and services that come together to offer its customers an endto-end earthmoving ecosystem to help its customers get the most out of their machinery.

Whether this is genuine parts, fullfleet telemetrics at your fingertips, decision-making data or aftermarket servicing, Komatsu is with you every step of the way.

We then turn to gearmotor and frequency inverter manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE, finding out the reasons why it is shifting its multiple-brand warehouse fleet to exclusively Toyota Material Handling Australia products.

In Victoria we speak with basement builder Nick Lazarevski about how a pair of CASE short-radius excavators are proving perfect for his work, while Queensland’s Hercules Machinery Group is celebrating the arrival of a new wheeled excavator and compact track loads to its lineup.

In exciting news for machinery dealer CEA, it has announced a new partnership with Sany, which will see it distributing a wide range of Sany machinery across Queensland, New

South Wales and South Australia. Caterpillar, meanwhile, has developed a new line of tiltrotators that offer operators greater flexibility and control, while for those looking for material handling equipment, the IMS PM1200-20TB track pugmill, available from Crusher Screen, has a host of features designed for precision blending.

Over in New South Wales a LiuGong 856T wheel loader has proven its strength at a sandstone quarry, where it has been putting in the hours for family business Australian Sandstone Merchants who were looking for ‘a real workhorse’.

We also take a look at Rammer’s new RD Guard – a telemetrics solution for its hammers that can provide valuable insights on hours used, location, service alerts and performance data.

With NAWIC announcing its Bright Ideas Grant winners earlier this year we speak with The GO Company and Samantha Grant about how the funding will support initiatives around improving access to female hygiene products on construction sites and improving the experiences

of women managing pregnancy and return to work after having a child. Another industry initiative –Are You Bogged Mate? – also gets the spotlight, with founder Mary O’Brien outlining her work in working with rural men on improving their mental health.

All of this is in addition to industry comment from CCF QLD, NAWIC and WorldSkills, plus loads of news on what is happening in the Australian earthmoving industry.

Happy reading!

on pages 21 and 22 is celebrating the addition of a new excavator and CTLs Cat Fitzpatrick Editor, Earthmovers & Excavators

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Hercules

Mega shovel

The new Cat 6015 mining shovel design offers increased uptime, higher annual output and streamlined service

Caterpillar has announced the global release of its new Cat 6015 hydraulic mining shovel, with upgraded features the company says increase machine uptime, operating efficiency and improve durability and serviceability, resulting in higher annual shovel output.

“We’ve given the new 6015 classleading tool carrying capacity and heavy-duty undercarriage protection to deliver reliable and productive operation in the most demanding conditions,” Caterpillar hydraulic mining shovel product value stream manager Ryan Mitchell says.

“With its 14.6-tonne bucket payload, the shovel provides proven pass match efficiency with Cat 773, 775 and 777 haul trucks operating in the 55 to 90-tonne-class range.

“It delivers flexible and productive loading efficiency across a full spectrum of applications, including mining, quarry and aggregate, heavy construction and industrial.”

Highly productive

Rather than delivering a fixed amount of oil at high idle, the shovel’s new generation pilot pump configuration offers variable, ondemand hydraulic oil flow based on control lever movements.

In periods of simultaneous machine movements, the pump increases flow, and when joysticks are returned to neutral, oil flow decreases. This lowers system heat generation, reduces component wear and improves fuel efficiency by a minimum of 5.5 per cent.

A new Cat Proportional Priority Pressure Compensating (PPPC) hydraulic system increases operator efficiency by varying hydraulic flow directly proportional to joystick movements for smooth, predictable operation.

Caterpillar’s four-pump system found on the 6015 dedicates three pumps to implement and travel and one to swing. Pressure and flow compensation deliver only as much flow as needed. When flow is required by more than one function, automatic flow proportioning delivers precise multifunction operation.

Boom-lowering float valves provide faster movements by using gravity, rather than hydraulic pumps, to lower the boom and increase efficiency, allowing the pumps to support other functions simultaneously.

Improving energy efficiency while generating less heat, the 6015’s closed-loop swing system feeds captured swing motion kinetic energy back to the system during deceleration, providing more power to drive the main and auxiliary pumps.

Increased uptime

Retrofittable to previous designs, a new heavy-duty undercarriage protection package features longlife components and frame to increase machine uptime.

Heavy-duty idlers and rollers plus improvements to track pads, track tensioning, and wear volume add to

The Cat 6015 mining shovel features a 14.6-tonne bucket payload. Image: Caterpillar

increased undercarriage durability and reliability.

Withstanding harsh mining conditions, rugged front attachments are designed with high-strength steel and castings, joined and thermally stress-relieved to extend service life and achieve production targets.

The 6015’s new standard bucket linkage autolube system eliminates the need for manual lubrication. For smooth operation and increased durability, the new slew bearing incorporates a triple roller design. A capacity increase for the new standard grease tank provides 500hour service intervals.

Streamlined service and safety

Improved hose routing on the new 6015 leads to increased durability over previous designs, and hoses can be quickly built to length by the Cat dealer, elevating machine uptime. The innovative design shares parts with other Cat hydraulic shovels, leading to reduced inventory levels for customers with multiple machines.

The new shovel connects to standard Cat MineStar Solutions with new Product Link Elite through either a cellular or satellite connection, and MineStar Health offers expanded condition monitoring and reporting to fleet operations. Cat Electronic Technician (ET) enables service technicians to effectively diagnose and execute engine maintenance and monitor new pilot pump system pressure. Its design affords easier access to the engine compartment, superstructure components and ground-level service station for safer and more streamlined serviceability. Wide, anti-slip walkways with limited elevation changes, minimised trip hazards, and an optional powered 45-degree stairway improve access, egress and movement about the shovel safely.

More information on the new Cat 6015 hydraulic mining shovel can be found by contacting a Cat dealer or visiting cat.com.

New Cat® 325 Tier 3.

• Tier 3 engine – no AdBlue required.

• Helps reduce owning and maintenance costs.

• Cat technology upgrades available, including Cat Grade 3D. For what you’ve done and for what you’ll do, we’re here for you.

Contact your local Cat dealer for more.

The CCRS enables the public to report unacceptable behaviour on any Victorian government construction project in a secure way. Image: saravut/stock.adobe.com

SAFETY

Safe workplace

Victoria’s Construction Complaints Referral Service is now available

Civil Contractors Federation Victoria has advised industry stakeholders and members the state’s Construction Complaints Referral Service (CCRS) is now active for reporting any misconduct and corruption on civil infrastructure worksites.

Managed by Workplace Inspectorate Victoria, the CCRS was established at the end of 2025, one year since the state government released the Wilson Review into allegations of widespread corruption, coercion, bullying, violence and industrial sabotage by the construction union.

The CCRS enables the public to report unacceptable behaviour on any Victorian government construction project in a secure way.

CCF Victoria says it remains committed to ensuring the psychological safety of all its members, contractors, their personnel and their families remain of paramount importance.

For more information, visit www.vic.gov.au/constructioncomplaints-referral-service

Future workforce

Hastings Deering’s new apprentice cohort will complete training in servicing, maintaining and constructing Caterpillar equipment

Hastings Deering has welcomed 31 new apprentices to its ranks, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting the resources, construction and energy sectors.

The cohort descended on Brisbane to kick off four years of

31 apprentices from eight Hastings Deering locations in Queensland and the Northern Territory attended the induction. Image: Hastings Deering

award-winning training in servicing, maintaining and constructing Caterpillar equipment, engines and power systems.

Apprentices from eight Hastings Deering locations in Queensland and the Northern Territory attended the induction, including from Mackay, Rockhampton, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Cairns, Mount Isa, Townsville and Darwin.

The apprentices will develop their skills across three in-demand trades, Apprentice Diesel Fitter, Apprentice Auto Electrician and Apprentice Engine Reconditioner.

Hastings Deering says this year’s intake was highly competitive, with 1,792 applications. Of the successful applicants, 55 per cent were already employed with Hastings Deering and have made the leap to reskill into a trade.

Apprenticeships are not limited to recent school leavers, as 38 per cent of this year’s cohort are aged over 21.

This year’s cohort also includes 13 per cent women and 19 per cent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

New apprentice Shannon Roos

One brand, one solution

Komatsu isn’t just a machinery supplier – it is committed to partnering with its customers throughout the lifetime of their assets, helping them achieve peak performance

Komatsu has made a name for itself for excellence and innovation in earthmoving, but its expertise goes far beyond building machinery.

From your first purchase to an entire fleet, Komatsu offers an end-to-end earthmoving ecosystem that covers all aspects of fleet management, maintenance,

intelligent machine control and data analysis that helps operators and fleet managers get the most out of their machinery, every day.

With Komatsu covering all aspects of running your fleet as optimally as possible, a wide range of tools are on hand to ensure peak performance and the best return on investment.

Komatsu has you supported from purchase throughout the lifespan of your machinery

Fleet management

For fleet managers, Komatsu’s myFleet is a vital tool that streamlines the process of managing a fleet of heavy machinery with all information displayed on one dashboard.

With the ability to see the location of any machine in your fleet, you can see upcoming servicing and machine health, access a machine’s full service history and easily request a service.

An exciting addition to Komatsu’s suite of support tools is Komtrax – a complimentary remote monitoring system that provides fleet managers with machine and jobsite data displayed on an interactive map.

By constantly supplying realtime information on your fleet’s status and operating conditions, the data is at your fingertips to support decision making that helps maximise machine safety, productivity, uptime and availability.

A search tool allows for quick location of specific types, models and individual machines, with users able to save their search settings.

Images: Komatsu

Fleet managers have a suite of digital solutions through Komatsu in order to achieve greater efficiencies on site

Work hours are tracked and fuel consumption, allowing for accurate performance management.

Easy to customise and offering remote access across a range of devices, Komtrax makes it easy to keep on top of precisely where each machine in the fleet is and what it is doing. Plus, in addition to geolocation of each individual machine, Komtrax offers the ability to remotely lock machines as an anti-theft measure.

Smart solutions

Moving beyond machine data, Komatsu’s Smart Construction solution is focused on improving operations across all steps of the construction process to increase collaboration between stakeholders, streamline systems and deliver useful insights at the project management level.

The Smart Construction solutions toolkit includes Intelligent Machine Control (iMC) for a range of Komatsu dozer and excavator models. iMC improves precision from the cab with excavator features such as auto stop, tilt control and auto grade assist and dozer features such as proactive dozing control to ensure an operator doesn’t dig or grade material past the design line.

3D machine guidance also aids

in cutting to the design, which can be visualised in 3D on a dashboard, as well as measuring the weight of the soil in the bucket with a payload meter to accurately track the volume of material being moved.

Other tools include Smart Quarry Site for fleet management and Smart Construction Edge 2 & Drone to aid in surveying the terrain.

Genuine parts

In addition to machine control and maintenance data, Komatsu helps you gain the most from your machinery with its range of parts, from undercarriage and ground engaging tools to lubricants, filters, hoses and bearings.

Covered by warranty and designed to meet original factory specifications, Komatsu parts offer the highest quality, meaning minimised downtime and a longer service life. All parts are available to buy 24/7 at my.komatsu.com.au.

Scheduled service parts needed for regular servicing are easy to locate and order. Pre-populated parts lists streamlines the part-buying process and can be modified as required, with users able to share parts lists with others for faster processing of orders.

Speedy service

If you do have a breakdown, Komatsu is dedicated to minimising your downtime as much as possible with a ‘Fix It First Time’ ethos. This means that Komatsu service staff aim to identify and resolve machine issues as quickly as possible and on the first visit.

Komatsu does this by utilising the machine data from Komtrax and Condition Monitoring Services to monitor and troubleshoot machine issues so the technician with the right skills and tools is dispatched to your site.

If you do run into a problem, Komatsu operates a 24/7 technical support hotline for all technical support enquiries. Whether you have a simple question regarding a manual or need a longer troubleshooting session, Komatsu experts are on hand to resolve issues quickly.

With Komatsu’s Komplimentary Maintenance cover, scheduled maintenance is free for the first three years or 2,000 hours for all construction models leased or purchased through Komatsu Australia. This includes the first diesel particulate filter clean/ exchange, regular preventative maintenance at 500-hour intervals,

Komatsu’s ‘Fix it First Time’ ethos aims to achieve speedy repairs that resolve your issues without repeat callouts

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complete machine inspections and maintenance reports, oil sampling, technician labour, proactive management and advance service scheduling, and technician travel for up to 50km from a Komatsu facility.

Safer work

To reduce the risk of working on energised machines, Komatsu is also investing in ways to minimise live work.

One tool that it uses to aid this is the Komatsu Valve Adjustment Device (K-VAD), which allows for remote adjustment of main and secondary relief valves on live hydraulic mining excavators from inside the cab –eliminating the need for service

technicians to work next to highpressure areas.

The device can be operated across various digital devices and enables the control of up to six tool heads and display of up to four pressures. Users can also use it to check engine power.

The K-VAD tool heads can be attached to the valves from different angles. The K-VAD controller is operated via a 7-inch LCD touch display, is dust and splash-proof as is the entire K-VAD tool kit.

The K-VAD is currently available for Komatsu hydraulic mining excavators ranging from machine models PC3000 up to PC8000, with tool heads to suit other models under development.

Komatsu genuine parts keep your machinery going for longer

In addition to K-VAD, Komatsu has introduced a Bluetooth dial gauge to complete brake disk wear measurements and centre hinge pin bearing clearance measurements that are applicable on all models. This allows a technician to take measurements safely from inside the cab.

Komatsu has also introduced a Bluetooth oil pressure sensor that is applicable for all models. This tool allows remote data collection of oil pressure during inspection, troubleshooting, and testing and adjustment.

Complete toolbox

With Komatsu’s range of services and solutions, you are not just a customer but a long-term partner with a company that strives to get the best out of your machine from the point of purchase throughout the full lifespan of the asset.

For more information on how Komatsu can help you manage and maintain your fleet, visit www.komatsu.com.au

Komatsu’s Smart Construction solution is focused on improving operations across all steps of the construction process

SEW-EURODRIVE uses a fleet of over 30 Toyota forklifts, walkie stackers, and pallet movers

Shifting gears

Gearmotor and frequency inverter manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE is shifting its multiple-brand warehouse fleet to exclusively Toyota Material Handling Australia products

SEW-EURODRIVE – a global manufacturer of gearmotors and frequency inverters – is partnering with Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) to improve the operational efficiencies of its Australian business.

SEW-EURODRIVE has a warehouse footprint across Australia to service a wide variety of clients and currently uses a fleet of over 30 Toyota forklifts, walkie stackers and pallet movers to assist with its operations.

National procurement manager Fred Pizzicara has been with the company for nearly three decades and has more than 20 years of experience with TMHA products.

Starting with Toyota walkie stackers, SEW-EURODRIVE has been slowly transitioning from multiple material handling providers to exclusively TMHA, with a goal of standardising its fleet to a single provider in the next couple of years.

Pizzicara says SEW-EURODRIVE stood to gain from a standardised material handling fleet, with benefits to operational efficiency and servicing, coupled with Toyota’s I_Site telematics fleet management system.

“That’s the endgame, to have a fleet that is serviced by Toyota and, where required, have the I_Site program,” he says.

Fleet management

With a fleet which spans across Australia’s major cities, having I_Site available to track equipment usage and accidents has been particularly helpful for Pizzicara.

TMHA has a long history with fleet management systems, allowing customers to track and manage the usage of their machines.

“From a very long time ago, at least 15 to 18 years, Toyota always had a system that you could jump on and see what’s happening with the units and their hours,” Pizzicara says.

“I think their visibility was always ahead of everyone else. Especially with the I_Site program, we’ve got our compliance team that has access to it and I have access to it.

“If one of the operators has an accident, the machine goes into limp mode and someone has to contact us so we can check it to make sure it’s not severe. If it’s something simple, we just enter our code and move it on.”

User-friendly

Toyota forklifts offer multiple advantages for SEW-EURODRIVE, from durability to compatibility and servicing.

“I think their aftersales service is better – they’ve got some programs that come with the machines which are not offered by other companies,” Pizzicara says.

Images: TMHA

National procurement manager Fred Pizzicara has more than 20 years of experience with TMHA products

“I find Toyota forklifts a bit more robust and can handle a little bit more. And because we deal with European skids in a lot of our assembly facilities, the Toyota unit is a lot more user-friendly for what we do.”

SEW-EURODRIVE has experience with reach and counterbalance forklifts, walkie stackers and pallet movers; favouring Toyota’s battery electric units for indoor use and LPG power for the larger units working mostly outdoors.

Long-standing relationship

Pizzicara and his team have formed a strong relationship with TMHA major account manager Leigh Odermatt, who has worked with SEW-EURODRIVE for years on the business’ transition to Toyota equipment.

Pizzicara says Odermatt has been a significant help in both arranging new orders and answering questions, as well as in putting together a national service agreement for SEW-EURODRIVE, which will see all equipment serviced under the same account.

“We’ve always had a really good relationship – I throw a lot of things at him and he’s always onto it,” Pizzicara says.

“He’s actually the one who’s helping with the national service agreement, which is not easy because there are plants all across Australia.

“We’re about to sign off on the national service agreement for all the current units that we have around Australia, so everything is under the one service agreement.”

Aftersales service

The breadth of TMHA’s service network and the knowledge of its experienced technicians is a key reason for any business to choose Toyota forklifts, with prompt service and strong product knowledge.

“The servicing has been really good,” Pizzicara says.

“We have regular guys who come, and they know the place, which is great. Hopefully in other states that will continue to grow, and every

one has a relationship in that area.

“I’m extremely happy. For me, it’s more about the happiness of the staff using it.

“We’ve standardised here in Melbourne on a few models, but in other plants, I asked if Toyota could send out some rentals so they could get a feel for them. So far I’ve had no bad feedback, so everyone has loved what they’ve played around with.

“I think having less downtime is what all businesses try to achieve, and having reliable machinery that can do the job is important. I think Toyota and SEW are a great partnership and hopefully it keeps growing as we grow.”

For more information free call Toyota Material Handling on 1800 425 438 or visit online at toyotamaterialhandling.com.au

Starting with Toyota walkie stackers, SEW-EURODRIVE has been transitioning from multiple material handling providers to exclusively TMHA

Toyota’s I_Site telematics fleet management system has been particularly helpful for Pizzicara

Beyond ‘business as usual’

How do we redefine Queensland’s construction future?

For decades, the construction sector has been the backbone of Queensland’s growth. Yet the data tells a sobering story: a 30-year stagnation in productivity that has culminated in a nine per cent drop since 2018. This isn’t just a statistical dip; it’s a barrier to the prosperity of every member’s business and worker in the state.

At CCF Queensland, we believe that delivering the upcoming Olympic Games and supporting our surging population requires more than just hard work – it requires a smarter regulatory environment.

CCF QLD spent a huge amount of time investigating and consulting with members about what could be done, before providing multiple, detailed submissions as to how we felt the regulatory environment needs to be changed in order to manage the state’s twin tasks of delivering the Olympics and managing our population growth over the next couple of decades. Anyone who is in industry now knows that ‘business as usual’ is simply not an option.

The Queensland Productivity Commisson in its report made findings across five key focus areas:

• industry reset

• government procurement

• land use regulation

• regulation of building activities

• labour markets.

The government agreed to, or agreed to in principle, 51 of a total of 64 recommendations in the report.

Some critical changes for our

Damian Long, CEO CCF QLD

industry amongst these 51 are:

1. t he permanent removal of best practice industry conditions

2. removal of requirements for prequalification for subcontractors

3. right sizing’ projects

4. add itional support for attracting and retaining apprentices

5. taking opportunities to better utilise skilled overseas migration.

Other highlights include a ‘noting’ of an agreement to end jump up clauses for contractors working with Energy Queensland and potential progress on occupational licensing and automatic mutual recognition reform. These changes will help restore enterprise bargaining and make it easier to attract interstate workers. The restoration of enterprise bargaining is critical to drive the state and our industry forward.

The original principle of enterprise bargaining was productivity-based bargaining at enterprise level. It was recognised that businesses could negotiate pay and conditions directly with their employees, with or without union involvement, to increase flexibility and link productivity improvements with wages. This is the only sustainable way to drive responsible wage growth, deliver

Critical changes for improving the industry include additional support for attracting and retaining apprentices and taking opportunities to better utilise skilled overseas migration. Image: Yuttana Studio/stock.adobe.com

value for taxpayers and ensure that businesses continue to thrive.

These recommendations will take time to implement. Some require legislative change, some regulatory, some, particularly at the industrial relations level may simply take time as old arrangements expire. There is no single lever that can be pulled to ensure that we get our industry back on track. But it is critical that everything that can be done, must be done. The state depends on it.

Without a productive civil industry, we will have greater homelessness, clogged roads, crumbling public transport and athletes taking e-bikes to half-built stadiums will be how the 2032 Olympics is remembered.

Productivity in construction begins and ends with people.

The latest data highlights a critical hurdle: a significant dearth of skilled labour. Because civil construction is a high-precision, labour-intensive field, ‘entry-level’ still requires a baseline of specialised training and ongoing support.

CCF QLD is proactively addressing this labour deficit through a twopronged approach:

• localized upskilling: investing in the next generation of civil tradespeople

• strategic migration: attracting the best talent from across the globe and our own borders to meet immediate demand.

Infrastructure projects are among the most complex undertakings in the world. Making them more efficient is a massive task, but it’s a challenge we welcome. We look forward to a close partnership with the state government to implement the changes needed to secure a more productive tomorrow.

Scan to learn how CCF QLD can support your civil construction journey

Compact construction

Two CASE short-radius excavators are the perfect fit for Victorian basement builder Tonga Excavations

For Nick Lazarevski and the team at Tonga Excavations, success in Victoria’s demanding construction market has been built on precision, reliability and long-term partnerships.

At the centre of that success is a decade-long commitment to CASE

Construction Equipment, supported every step of the way by trusted dealer CASE Victoria.

Specialising primarily in basement construction, Tonga Excavations undertakes complex projects that require accuracy from start

to finish, from retention systems and bulk excavation through to final detailed works.

In this environment, machinery performance is not just important, it is critical. That’s why CASE has remained the backbone of Tonga Excavations’ fleet for the past 15 years.

Nick Colbert, territory manager at CASE Vic, has worked closely with Tonga Excavations for over a decade and has seen the business evolve firsthand.

“I’ve had a relationship with Nick at Tonga for a good part of the 12 years I’ve been with CASE Vic,” Colbert says.

“We’ve supported his growth from being a single owner-operator right through to running a fleet of around 18 excavators. Our focus has always been keeping his machines up and running.”

That growth has been underpinned by a shared understanding between CASE, CASE Vic and Tonga Excavations: uptime matters. Through responsive parts

Images: McIntosh & Son

Tonga Excavations owner Nick Lazarevski (left) with CASE Vic territory manager Nick Colbert

The 15-tonne CX145C SR has been useful for Tonga Excavations’ basement work

supply, on-site service, and ongoing sales support, CASE Vic plays a vital role in ensuring Tonga’s fleet is always ready for work.

“Tonga continues to choose CASE Vic and CASE excavators because the product looks after him, and we continue to support and back his business,” Colbert says.

“The reliability, fuel efficiency and consistent service support have all helped drive Tonga Excavations’ growth over the last 15 to 20 years.”

Compact work

At the heart of Tonga Excavations’ current fleet are the CASE CX145C SR and CASE CX235C SR excavators, which are short radius machines purpose-built for tight, demanding job sites like inner-city basements.

Nick Lazarevski, owner of Tonga Excavations, has built a strong reputation specialising in basement construction.

To support this work, the short radius design of both the CX145C (15-tonne) and CX235C (25-tonne) excavators, combined with their integrated blades and zero tail swing, proves ideal.

“The zero swing enables me to bulk the ramp out and load trucks at the same time,” Lazarevski says.

“I can turn around and not damage the back end of the machine in tight access environments. This factor is critical to me, making those machines essential in my fleet.”

This compact yet powerful design allows Tonga Excavations to operate efficiently in confined spaces while maintaining productivity and safety

– a key requirement when working in built-up urban environments.

Beyond performance, operating costs are another major consideration when managing a large fleet. With up to 18 machines working across multiple sites, fuel efficiency has a direct impact on the bottom line.

“CASE’s fuel consumption compared to other brands is second to none,” Lazarevski says.

“Across a full week of operation with 18 machines, those fuel savings really start to make a difference.”

Equally important to Tonga Excavations’ loyalty to the brand is the level of service and relationship behind the machines. CASE Vic’s statewide support ensures help is always close at hand, no matter where the job is located.

“Customer service and relationships with the people you deal with every day play a big part in who I choose to buy machines from,” Lazarevski says.

“The good thing with CASE Vic is that regardless of where I’m located, because my machines are all around Victoria, it’s one phone call away and I get answers straight away.”

That responsiveness has been a defining factor in Tonga Excavations’ long-term trust in the brand.

“At the end of the day, my business is governed by having good, reliable excavators,” Lazarevski says.

“And I’ve had nothing but that with CASE for the last 15 to 20 years.”

As Tonga Excavations continues to grow and take on increasingly complex projects, the partnership between CASE Construction Equipment, CASE Vic, and Tonga Excavations remains as strong as ever. It is a relationship built on proven performance, trusted support, and a shared commitment to keeping machines working and businesses moving forward.

For more information, visit: casevic.com.au

The zero swing of the CX235C SR has been a significant benefit

Tonga Excavations also has a CASE CX220 excavator

New range

Hercules Machinery Group’s new wheeled excavator and compact track loaders are available now

It’s been full steam ahead for Hercules Machinery Group (HMG) in the first couple months of 2026, with a brand-new equipment range recently landing at the business’ yard in Yatala, Queensland.

Looking to diversify its equipment offering, HMG has introduced a new excavator and two compact track loader models in the Hercules brand, complementing its already-existing Sunward lineup.

These new Hercules models mark the brand’s introduction to the excavator and compact track loader product categories, giving HMG customers even more options for their earthmoving equipment needs.

Having never previously offered wheeled excavators, the business has filled this hole in its lineup with the new 15-tonne HMG 150W model. Featuring a 150hp (110.3kW) genuine Cummins engine, this excavator serves as the first of many upcoming HMG wheeled models.

Compared to traditional crawler excavators, HMG sales executive Steven Ragenovich says wheeled options offer greater speed and flexibility, making them suited to a variety of civil works such as road construction.

This is evident through the HMG 150W’s 36km/h maximum travel speed, which enables fast

repositioning of the machine onsite.

Double tyres are also fitted to the excavator for optimal traction, while hydraulic outriggers provide balance by allowing the operator to level the machine and keep it stable on uneven ground.

A 180-degree tilting hitch comes as standard for fast switching of attachments, such as the 1,150mm GP bucket and 670mm trenching bucket which also come as standard.

In addition, the wheeled excavator has a hydraulic dozer blade, double auxiliary piping, hydraulic burst valves, and an inbuilt electric refuelling pump.

“The HMG 150W is built for power, safety and serious productivity,”

Ragenovich says.

“It is engineered for the toughest worksites, coming with a certified ROPS/FOPS cabin, certified roof guard, handrails, and a reverse camera to keep operators protected in all conditions.

“Whether you’re trenching, loading, lifting, or tackling tough civil works, the HMG 150W is built to get the job done safely, efficiently, and with serious grunt.”

Compact powerhouses

Rounding out the new Hercules lineup are the HMG 100T and 85T compact track loaders, designed to

access tight spaces without compromising the power needed for the toughest of jobs.

From dirt to driveways, Ragenovich says these Hercules models are well-suited for earthmoving, material handling, site preparation and landscaping.

“Both models are set to complement the Hercules wheel loaders and telehandlers for both civil construction and agriculture applications,” he says.

“These compact powerhouses are ready to crush the constraints of your

The HMG 150W is the first wheeled excavator the business has ever offered

Double tyres help the machine achieve optimal traction

Images: HMG

job site. Whether you’re scooping, lifting, or trenching, the Hercules track loaders power through where others choke.”

The 5.2-tonne HMG 100T boasts a 100hp (74.6kW) Kubota engine and offers a rated operating load of 1.5-tonnes, while the 4.5-tonne

HMG 85T features an 85hp (62.5kW) Kubota engine with a 1.1-tonne rated operating load.

As standard, both models feature Danfoss drive motors, a hydraulic quick hitch and four-in-one bucket, including a bolt-on cutting edge, not to mention high flow hydraulics.

“The HMG 100T and 85T track loaders swap tools fast to keep you rolling,” Ragenovich says.

“You can use a variety of attachments on the track loaders for whatever your job demands, including buckets, augers, grapples, hydraulic hoes, power rakes and even slashers.”

Comfort is a key aspect of these machines, with operators benefiting from an electric suspension seat, high flow AC, a reverse camera, and a door that slides up over their head – enabling it to be opened even when the machine’s arms are up.

“The HMG 100T and 85T models have arrived and are a new Hercules entity to add to our current stable of compact track loaders,” Ragenovich says.

“Fuel-efficient yet gutsy, these are the machines you can call on when the job won’t wait.”

For more information on the HMG 150W wheeled excavator, or the HMG 100T and 85T compact track loaders, visit herculesmachinerygroup.com.au or call (07) 3807 4333.

Both models include a hydraulic quick hitch and high flow hydraulics as standard

Various attachments can be used with the compact track loaders

Priced Reduced - $195,000 plus GST

Price Reduced - $270,000 Plus GST

Price Reduced - $449,000 Plus GST

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CASE521DXT 2004,wheelloader,hasairconROPS cab,hydraulicquickreleasefrontbucketandforklift attachment,extrahydraulicstofrontandrearof loader,hasbeenusedonlyasforklift,weighs10ton, noleaks,strongloaderworkedonly2,990hours. S500.

TOROSTPF-30 2024,Forkliftbrandnew,3tonlifting capacity,powershifttransmission,dieselpowered, containermast,sideshift,lights,beacon,3mlift, runningaroundouryardshowing5hoursonly.S462. TA1221932.

$48,000+GST

CATERPILLAR303CCR 2008,ZeroswingExcavator, has2speedrubbertracks,canopy,fittedwith600 bucket,hammerpiping,backfillblade,worked4000 hours,3tondiggerrunsverywell.S484.

SpecialPrice

CATERPILLARD6T 2012,Bulldozer,fittedwithair conditionedROPScab,tiltblade,alwaysserviced every250hours,veryoriginaltractor,worked15,281 hours.Runswell.S490. $180,000+GST

MARUZENBEDBORERB8 excavatormounted,suit 5-12tonexcavator,twosetsofaugers-200mmdia, 300mmdia.10augersofeachsize,controllerfor remoteoperation,extrapinsandbushesfordifferent configs,littleuse.A434.

DOOSAN12-56 2012,AirCompressor,Ingersol Rand12-56,200 cfm capacity,4cylinderturbo diesel,operatingpressure2000psi,4airoutlets, allmountedonsilencedtrailer,onlyworked1730 hours.S463. TA1223429. $19,000+GST

$22,500+GST

CATERPILLAR910LOADERMOUNTED AGT-SSFM81 ForestryMulchernew,2024mountedon Caterpillar910loader,4in1bucket.Mulcherisquick hitchmounted,hasownrearmountedpowerpack withDeutz4cylinderengine,60hp100litresper minute.Runswell.S464. $60,000+GST

IHI PORTAPOWER400TONIHS4005-DA 2005,Jack, PortaPower,125mmstroke,modelIHS4005DA,jack bodyis420highby355wide,pressureto700bar,2 wayoperation.A398.

$8,500+GST

ATLASCOPCOXAS56DTRAILERMOUNTED Air Compressor,110 cfm capacity,Deutzaircooled engine,trailermounted,2airoutlets,comeswith hose,runswell.A491. $7,500+GST

CASE480-E fittedwith4in1bucketwithnew edge,ROPScabin,poweredbyCummins4cylinder engine,powershiftforwardandreverse,6,000 hours.Goodloader.S429. $18,000+GST

ATLASCOPCOXAS350GD aircompressor,700 cfm capacity,125psiworkingpressure,6cylinderdiesel powered,allmountedonsteerable4wheeltrailer. Runswell.S407. TA1114944. $18,000+GST

DYNAPACCC102 2005,Roller,tandemsmooth drumvibratingroller,Deutzengine,hydrostatic drive,ROPSframe,worked2,200hours,runswell. S479.

CATERPILLAR432D FrontEndLoaderBackhoe,fitted with4in1bucket,ROPScab,is4wd,withsideshift extendahoe,9,000hours,weighs8.5ton,needrear tyres.Bigstrongbackhoe,runswell.S488.

AUSAD100AHA 2017,articulatedhighlift dumper, 4wd,hasROPS,3cylinderKubotadiesel,hydrostatic drive,1toncapacity,1.1mwide,willtipinto1.6mhigh binortruck,workedonly780hours,runsverywell. S487. $19,500+GST

CHAMBERLAINC670 TractorChamberlain C670,hasROPScanopy,3pointlinkage,PTO, heavydrawbar,exGrainCorpgovernment tractor,runswell.S498. TA1285916. $9,500

HITACHIZX450-H SuperDemolitionBoom,fits HitachiZX-450-HExcavator,reaches25.5m,comes completewithrams,hoses,pinsetc,wouldsuit mostexcavatorsinthe45-60tonclass,hashad littleuse.A461.

CATERPILLAR950-966SIZE Dozerblade,suit Caterpillar950966sizemachine,hasquickhitchpick up,bladeis3450wide,hasanglebothwaysand sideshift.Verygoodorder.A459. TA1209973.

$41,000+GST

TAG40-50TON bucketstosuit40to50ton

LABOUNTYMDS-112R steelshear,jawopeningis 545mm,hasheadtosuitCaterpillar345excavator,120 pins,585pincentreswith490betweenears.Comeswith owncarryframe,weightis3ton.Strongshear.A429. TA1122537.

NPKS24XL Pulveriserprocessorshear,hasmanual rotatinghead,pickuphas100bossespinnedto80, 370betweenearswith520pincentres,weighs2ton, suit25-30tonexcavator,goodcondition.A468. TA1231469. $14,000+GST

FLIPSCREENE145Radials 2021,screeningbucket, modelE145,suit30-50tonexcavator,has240and 50mmscreen,bucketis1800wide,weighs2.1ton, headhas100bossespinnedto90,500pincentres, 390to460ears.Hashadlittleuse.A487. TA1272316. $40,000+GST

CATERPILLAR950-960SIZE BulldozerbladesuitCat 950-960sizemachine,3800wide,hastwinvariable angleplussideshift,reversablecuttingedge,good strongblade.A472. $10,000+GST

WIZARD2000320D 2000,SteelShear,hasmanual rotatinghead,bigblades,headhas100mmbosses, 360betweenearswith500mmpincentres,weighs2.2 ton,willsuit25-30tonexcavator.Strongshear.A475. TA1238569. $19,000+GST

SAWHEAD600 2016,HydraulicSawAttachment, cutsto200mmdiameter,tungstentippedblade, came off Caterpillar303Cexcavator.Good workingorder.A490. $5,000+GST

NPKS-42XC LargePulveriserProcessor,opens1.5m wide,hasreobarcutter,rotation,weighs4.5ton,jaw forcefrom150to420ton.Head140,bosspinto100, 510ears,660centres,suit40-50tonexcavator. Very goodorder.455. $29,000+GST

JEC1800 pulveriser,suitableforconcreteorrock,head has90bossespinnedto80mm,distancebetweenears 330to410,reobarcutter.Crusherwillcrushmaterial downto40mmminus,weighs1.8ton.A340.

CATERPILLAR950-966SIZE DozerBlade,suit bulldozerorloader,Cat950,966size,3.7wide, 1.2mhigh,hashydraulicangleandsideshift,has quickcouplerpickup.A488. TA1273273.

SUMITOMOLECH-20F7-S6.5TON 2008,Magnet excavator,large,20082mdiameter,weighs6.5ton, headhas130and120pins,530betweenears,710pin centres,suit50-65tonclassexcavator.Bigmagnet. A485. TA1255778. $23,000+GST

BRIDGESTONE2100X35Radials 2024, Tyres, brandnew,Bridgestone2100x35,VSteelE Lugradials,4available,bigsaving new price.New.A486. $7,000+GST

TROMMELLTROMMEX TrommelBucket, Trommexbrand,hydraulicrotating,bucketis 1500long,1250highwith55mmgrids,headhas 80pins,450centreswith330ears.Willsuit20-25 tonexcavator,goodorder.A483. TA1255173. $7,000+GST

The dealer agreement signing ceremony taking place between CEA and SANY

Sany sign-on

Machinery dealer CEA has announced that it will now distribute SANY machinery across several states

CEA has announced its appointment as a distributor for SANY excavators for QLD, NSW and SA.

Acquiring the distribution rights for SANY aligns with CEA’s wider business strategy supporting the businesses appetite for growth across key market segments, it says.

“Over the past six years CEA has opened three new multi-milliondollar purpose-built facilities in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, diversified our product offering and now with the addition of SANY to the portfolio will strengthen our line up with an extensive range of excavators ranging from 1 to 90 tonnes,” CEA CEO Hylton Taylor says.

The addition of Sany to the CEA portfolio not only strengthens the business’s footprint across the country but enhances its ability to support a diverse range of customers with a broad equipment offering.

“Affordability without compromising on quality and technology is a big factor for partnering with SANY,” CEA general manager wholesale Greg Sealey says.

“SANY equipment offers a competitive solution without sacrificing the core functionality needed for daily operations. The range is now backed by a strong footprint of outlets through CEA, with a critical focus on aftersales support.”

Officially commencing in January 2026, CEA will offer SANY’s full excavator range from one tonne through to 400-tonne machines, with an initial focus on the 90-tonne and under models.

“SANY has a strong focus on its electric portfolio, offering a full range of electric models, from the SY19E mini excavator to the heavy-duty SY215E,” Sealey says.

“These machines leverage SANY’s vertical integration to keep battery costs lower than many competitors.”

CEA also highlights SANY’s incorporation of AI technology, which offers operators options for automated excavation tasks as well as obstacle detection using LiDAR and vision fusion.

SANY’s integrated telematics system is standard on all medium and large models, providing cloud-based diagnostics that alert both the owner and the local dealer if a component shows signs of wear, ensuring that parts are delivered before the machine stops working.

Availability and supply chain speed are also key factors for CEA, with SANY able to deliver machinery in two to four months.

“SANY has been recognised by the World Economic Forum for its Lighthouse Factories (notably in Changsha and Beijing),” Sealey says.

“These are the most advanced manufacturing sites in the world. These plants use a 5:1 robot-tohuman ratio, with robots handling the heavy work like welding and sorting steel plates.

“A central Factory Control Centre uses AI to decompose orders instantly into production tasks. SANY reported that this automation doubled their production capacity while reducing manufacturing costs by nearly 29 per cent.

“SANY’s impressive manufacturing capabilities with high-volume production, advanced robotic technology and global distribution means that they deliver high quality products with a strong focus on future industry needs.

“This ensures that the machines of tomorrow can meet the ever-growing demands of our core customer base.”

Sealey adds that SANY has partnered with CEA due to its market reach within Australia and expertise in machinery aftercare.

“CEA’s national footprint of branches ensures the business has the people and capacity to manage the SANY portfolio of excavators in market and extend its reach to regional areas, delivering greater market cut through,” Sealey says. For more information, visit: cea.net.au

SMART ROCKBREAKING DATA

The next evolution of RD3, Rammer’s new RD Guard™ links to each rockbreaker’s serial number and tracks work hours, impact periods, service intervals, GPS location and more – with data seamlessly transferred to SAM over 5G.

Turning Data into Insights

RD Guard™ with SAM transforms real-time rockbreaker data into practical guidance that maximises uptime and optimises processes.

By measuring impacts and stresses, it shows how the rockbreaker is operatedhelping operators refine techniques and reduce maintenance costs caused by premature wear.

Want to know more? Contact your Rammer dealer today!

Key Benefits:

• Precise unit location tracking

• Accurate work hours by site

• Operational insight leads to better breaking techniques

• Improved techniques for longer tool life, less wear & lower maintenance costs

• Automatic service alerts enable proactive maintenance planning

Scan for the authorised Rammer dealer locations in Australia: QLD | NSW | VIC | SA | WA | NT or visit rammer.com

Increased efficiency

The Cat 325 excavator offers reduced fuel consumption and lower maintenance costs

The next generation Cat® 325 excavator boosts performance, productivity and safety with a compact radius design

The 26.4-tonne Cat 325 hydraulic excavator features a compact radius design, making it ideal for working in tight spaces.

It delivers premium performance with integrated simple-to-use technologies to reduce operator fatigue and boost efficiencies compared to previous models, Caterpillar says.

The new excavator also offers reduced fuel consumption, lower maintenance costs and improved operator comfort at a low cost-perhour performance.

Due to the ever-growing restrictions on transport requirements, two counterweights are available: a 8.3MT counterweight, designed to maximise lifting performance, and a 4.9MT counterweight, designed to contain the overall machine weight where more stringent transport limits are in place.

Reach or HD booms, a variety of hydraulic tool controls and a choice of couplers and buckets are also available.

Extensively tested on the job, the Cat C4.4 129.4kW (174hp) engine comes with a Tier 3 option and

efficiently powers the 325 excavator in the toughest conditions, reducing fuel consumption.

The Tier 3 engine means no AdBlue is required. The 325 features three selectable power modes to match the excavator to the application for increased fuel efficiency.

The excavator has a standard highambient operating temperature capability of 50 degrees Celsius and standard cold start capability of 18 degrees Celsius.

Operating simplicity is key to the design of this new machine. Operators can program and store joystick and power mode settings using an operator ID. Navigate quickly and access the operator’s manual using the high-resolution touchscreen monitor. The new excavator features a keyless push-button engine start, using operator ID codes to limit and track machine access.

High performance

Caterpillar says the advanced hydraulic system of the new Cat 325 excavator provides the optimum balance of power and efficiency

while giving the operator complete control of excavating precision.

Working on slopes is made easier with improved swing torque.

Smart Mode offers additional fuel savings without productivity loss by automatically adjusting engine speed and hydraulic power to digging conditions.

The 325 excavator also features auxiliary hydraulic options for using a wide range of Cat attachments.

Technology drives efficiency

Operating efficiency gains are the result of the various standard Cat technologies that lower operator fatigue and operating costs, including fuel consumption and daily maintenance.

Operators can program up to four target depth and slope offsets with standard Cat Grade with 2D to reach grade faster and save time on the jobsite.

Contractors can upgrade the standard 2D system to Cat Grade with Advanced 2D or 3D to fit different applications.

Standard Grade Assist allows the operator to stay on grade

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simply and effortlessly with singlelever digging, while Bucket Assist automatically maintains the angle in sloping, leveling, fine grading and trenching applications.

Innovative Swing Assist reduces effort and fuel consumption by automatically stopping excavator swing at predefined set points for truck loading and trenching, and Boom Assist keeps the tracks on the ground in lifting and hard digging applications.

Cat Payload technology delivers precise load targets with on-the-go weighing to prevent over/underloading and to maximise efficiency.

VisionLink allows companies to access information and production targets through data gathered by Payload remotely and download production data to a USB stick.

Remote Troubleshoot allows your Cat dealer to perform diagnostic testing on your connected machine remotely, pinpointing potential issues while the machine is in operation. Remote troubleshooting helps to ensure the technician arrives with the correct parts and tools the first time, eliminating additional trips to save you time and money.

Remote Flash allows you to update onboard software without a technician being present, allowing

you to initiate software updates when convenient, increasing your overall operating efficiency.

Maintenance is also made easier with Cat Inspect – a mobile app that allows you to smoothly run through preventative maintenance checks, inspections and daily walkarounds.

Comfort and safety

The next generation Cat 325 excavator offers two all-new cab designs – Comfort and Deluxe.

The ISO-certified ROPS cab is sound suppressed and sealed and features automatic climate control. Rearview and right hand side sideview cameras come as standard, while an optional 360 degree camera system is also available.

The new Cat model also features a Bluetooth integrated radio as well as USB ports for charging and mobile phone connectivity.

With ample rear, overhead and console storage, operators can safely store their belongings while they work.

Standard rear and sideview cameras, windows, and lower front profile offer optimal visibility to the work area, always keeping operators aware of their surroundings, while an optional 360-degree visibility feature is also available.

Lift Assist helps avoid tipping, with visual and auditory alerts when load is within the excavator’s safe working range limits.

A customisable joystick allows operators to save their preferences, while Autodig lets the machine take over the digging process, so you get consistently full bucket loads, greater digging efficiency and faster cycle times.

Synchronised maintenance intervals

The next generation Cat 325 excavator reduces maintenance costs due to extended and more synchronised maintenance intervals.

All maintenance checkpoints are accessible at ground level, resulting in faster, easier and safer daily maintenance checks.

Operators can conveniently monitor filter life and maintenance intervals via the in-cab monitor.

Consolidated filter locations reduce service time while hydraulic, air, and fuel tank filters have increased capacity and longer life.

The new excavator also features an advanced air filter with double the dust-holding capacity of the previous filter.

For more information on the Next Generation Cat 325 excavator, contact your local Cat dealer or visit cat.com.

Two counterweight options are available to maximise lifting performance

The Tier 3 engine means no AdBlue is required

The IMS PM1200-20TB track pugmill has separate hopper conveyors for the blending of two products. The PM120020TB & BP1200-48TB are both covered by Australia Patent Number - 2023201523. Image: CSSH

Precision blend

The IMS PM1200-20TB track pugmill provides a range of features that aid operators in precisely blending products

Crusher Screen Sales & Hire (CSSH) has been the long-time distributor for Ireland-based IMS, as part of a collaborative partnership to design and manufacture equipment for Australia.

One of the prime examples of this partnership is the IMS PM120020TB pugmill, a popular choice for operators seeking reliability and accuracy.

“The IMS PM1200-20TB track pugmill has two five-metre-long feed hoppers holding 12 cubic metres each, with separate hopper conveyors fitted with belt scales enabling the blending of two products with accuracy,” CSSH manager John Andersen says.

“The pugmill has the option of one or two powder hoppers and the ability to add two liquids. This is fully automated with a [programmable logic controller] (PLC) and recording system that can be operated with an iPad in a loader or site office.”

One of the key design features of the PM1200-20TB is its three metre pugbox, which is longer than other options and supports highquality mixing in applications involving high percentages of

power blending. It has been used in various applications, including rollercompacted cement.

It features a four-sided access platform, including stairs, giving operators visibility during maintenance and when the feed is in operation. CSSH contributed to the design, including the integration of the Australian-designed PLC control and recording system.

This addition allows operators to be more proactive in their maintenance, as the system can be monitored from the office. CSSH can also oversee the system from its service department and provide additional support to customers after the machine sale when needed.

The reporting program displays data in an easy, digestible way, including percentages of each product used and graphs for each batch. The machine is equipped with an auto-stop feature if the blend does not match the programmed percentages.

Andersen says the pugmill has been designed to meet the evolving needs for blended material in the quarry, construction, and mining sectors. He said the pugmill

can blend two raw materials, with the option to add two powders and liquids.

“The PM1200-20TB pugmill stands out, as it is the only pugmill blender on the market that has two separate conveyors on both feed hoppers,” he says.

“Others have a dividing wall on the feed hopper, but only one conveyor belt, so you can only adjust the percentage of product from both sides with a front of hopper flow gate.

The PM1200-20TB has the front of hopper adjustable flow gate plus a variable speed conveyor belt fitted with belt scales and PLC control system, making it more accurate.”

CSSH also offers other IMS equipment. This includes the BP1200-48TB track blender, which features four five-metre-long feed hoppers, each with a capacity of 12 cubic metres, and is powered by a Cat C7 generator that can be connected to mains power.

The BP1200-48TB blender can operate alongside the IMS modular electric pugmill.

For more information, visit crusherscreen.com

Images: Crusher Screen Sales & Hire

Heavy lifting

LiuGong’s 856T wheel loader has proven its strength at a New South Wales sandstone quarry, which has described the machine as a reliable workhorse

When operating in a quarry environment, machinery is pushed hard every day. For Australian Sandstone Merchants, in Maroota, NSW, choosing the right wheel loader was critical to maintaining productivity, safety and efficiency across its operation.

Australian Sandstone Merchants is a family-owned business that has been quarrying and processing sandstone for over 40 years.

Started by Anthony Francis, it has been run for the last 24 years by his son Tony and grandson Tony Junior, who are second and third-generation quarrymen and stonemasons.

As a major supplier of sandstone for the domestic and commercial markets in Australia, the company

prioritises using high-performing machinery to quarry and process its stone and is proud of its reputation for supplying quality natural sandstone.

After evaluating several machines on the market and conducting multiple demonstrations, Tony selected the LiuGong 856T wheel loader, which was delivered in January, following an on-site demonstration in December.

“I needed a real workhorse –something with the power to lift heavy limestone blocks day in, day out, while still being reliable,” Tony says.

“We looked at a few other machines and had demos, but the LiuGong model won out.”

Designed for demanding work

Tony’s operation specialises in quarrying and processing large six-tonne limestone blocks, which must be transported from the quarry face to the processing plant. With this demanding application in mind, Tony needed a new wheel loader capable of handling heavy lifting while remaining dependable and easy to operate in tight quarry conditions.

The LiuGong 856T is purpose-built for heavy-duty applications such as quarrying, extractive industries and bulk material handling.

Its robust design and proven drivetrain make it well suited to operations like Australian Sandstone Merchants, where reliable and

Australian Sandstone Merchants procured the LiuGong wheel loader to lift heavy limestone blocks in tight quarry conditions

The family-owned business has been quarrying and processing sandstone for over 40 years

consistent performance is essential.

Key specifications of the LiuGong 856T include a 19.5-tonne (19,500kg) operating weight, 228hp (167.7kW) Cummins engine, 3.5 cubic metre bucket, single-pump hydraulic flow system, liquid-driven, air-in type cooling system and a Europeanstyling cab and touchscreen operating system.

“It’s got the power we need to move large limestone blocks, but it’s also very responsive,” Tony says.

“The loader is smooth to operate, and our operators have commented on how comfortable it is to drive. It handles tight spaces better than we expected for a machine of this size.”

The responsive hydraulics and smooth power delivery have contributed to improved confidence for operators, particularly when positioning heavy blocks with precision.

“We also noted the servicing looks simple, everything can be accessed from ground level, which is important to keep maintenance times down,” Tony says.

Onsite performance

A key factor in Tony’s purchasing decision was the opportunity to see the LiuGong 856T operating in real working conditions.

The on-site demonstration, organised by CDA Sydney, allowed Tony and his team to assess the machine’s performance within their own quarry environment rather than relying solely on specifications or off-site demos.

“The demo was very well organised

and allowed us to see the machine doing the exact work we needed it for,” Tony says.

“We were able to move large limestone blocks and see how it handled the terrain, the space, and the workload. That gave us confidence in the final decision.”

Being able to trial the machine under real production conditions helped confirm that the 856T had the required lifting capacity, stability, and control for the job at hand.

Strong dealer support

Backing the purchase was CDA Sydney, part of LiuGong’s Australian dealer network.

Tony credits the CDA Sydney team – James Lipman, Tyson Hatton and Liam McCormick – for their professional approach and strong communication throughout the entire process.

CDA is a LiuGong dealer with locations in Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne, boasting local parts holdings along with workshop and mobile service teams to cover the metro and wider areas of each state.

“From the very first conversation through to delivery has been a great experience,” Tony says.

From early discussions and initial emails, the CDA Sydney team took the time to understand Tony’s operation and the specific requirements of working in a quarry environment.

“They really listened to what we needed from a wheel loader and made sure the machine was the right fit for our application,” Tony says.

“Communication was clear and consistent the whole way through.”

With the LiuGong 856T now fully integrated into daily operations, Australian Sandstone Merchants says it is looking at increasing its LiuGong numbers in its fleet.

“Overall, the support and service provided by CDA has been outstanding, and we’re very happy with the outcome,” Tony says.

“I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for reliable equipment and professional service.”

For more information on LiuGong’s 856T wheel loader, visit cdau.com.au

An on-site demonstration allowed Tony and his team to assess the machine’s performance within their own quarry environment before purchasing

The 19.5-tonne wheel loader is powered by a 228hp Cummins engine

The RD Guard provides a suite of useful data regarding a Rammer rockbreaker’s operation and maintenance needs

Greater insight

Hydraulic rockbreaker manufacturer Rammer has launched its RD Guard – a rugged new equipment monitoring solution designed specifically to withstand the toughest conditions on mining and construction sites.

RD Guard combines a heavy-duty, slimline housing with advanced monitoring capabilities that provide accurate GPS positioning, operating hour tracking, service interval alerts and remote access to performance data.

Working in conjunction with SAM, Rammer’s digital assistant, this provides operators and supervisors with real-time insights that they can access on a variety of digital devices, both on site and remotely.

This could include optimising maintenance planning, with automatic email notifications that alert users before service intervals are due, helping ensure spare parts are ready and downtime is minimised.

RD Guard can also provide data on how each rockbreaker is operated, which can be used as a staff training tool. This allows operators to adjust their techniques and reduce maintenance costs caused by premature wear.

With real-time data on stress and impact levels, operators can use rockbreakers more effectively, extending tool life and improving overall performance.

For example, an owner may

discover that one operator’s method places significantly less stress on the breaker compared to others. By analysing and sharing these techniques, teams can adopt more efficient practices that improve longevity and productivity.

RD Guard’s tracking of hours and service history also provides confidence that rockbreakers are maintained properly for long, reliable service life while GPS tracking supports asset management and security.

The SAM interface moves beyond just being a digital dashboard into acting as a collaborative operations tool, designed for the people responsible for running daily mining operations. By linking people,

activities and equipment data in one seamless platform, SAM powers tomorrow’s data-driven mine sites.

Ready for the Future

Compatible with most Rammer rockbreakers currently in use, RD Guard offers forward potential with readiness for future software updates and new features. This makes it not just a monitoring tool, but a long-term investment in operational excellence. As mining operations continue to seek greater efficiency, sustainability, and safety, solutions like RD Guard and SAM are reshaping how rockbreakers are managed. They ensure every hit is recorded, every service is planned and every asset delivers its full value.

For more details on registering your device and accessing SAM contact your local Rammer dealer:

• Walkers Hammers (VIC, SA, TAS), walkershammers.com.au

• Groundtec (NSW), groundtec. com.au

• QLD Rock Breakers (QLD, NT and PNG), rdw.com.au/ qld-rock-breakers

• Total Rockbreaking Solutions (WA), totalrockbreaking.com.au

Contact details are available at: www.attachmentspecialists.com. au/rammer or www.rammer.com/en/ contact-us/contact-map/

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Rammer’s new RD Guard puts rockbreaker data at the operator’s fingertips

A slimline design means the RD Guard can withstand heavy duty operation

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Ready to go

The GO Company is looking to break down a barrier for women in construction by offering period product packs for construction sites. Here we speak with co-founders Jasmyn Smith and Logan Barnett about their efforts to improve hygiene access for female tradies across Australia

Earlier this year the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) announced its 2026 Bright Ideas Grants recipients, with the Business Grant being awarded to Tasmania’s The GO Company.

Co-founded by electricians Jasmyn Smith and Logan Barnett, The GO Company is aiming to address a lack of access to sanitation products on construction sites with its stylish and durable bags and packs.

The $20,000 in funding will help develop, produce, market and distribute the packs, particularly to smaller and more rural construction businesses that are less likely to have toilet facilities available.

Everyday issue

For female tradies across Australia, a lack to basic hygiene facilities on site is a common issue, with a lack of toilets, running water, soap and disposal facilities for sanitary products.

Smith and Barnett are both qualified electricians who have worked in the industry for years.

Smith says it was working alongside her electrician and sound engineer father at music festivals that attracted her to the trade, while Barnett says

she was looking for a practical handson job that had plenty of travel.

Having worked on a variety of sites across Tasmania, they say that a lack of access to amenities has been a common issue that they have run into and it’s time for industry to make changes that support women working on construction sites.

“At the moment we’re lucky if we get a Portaloo or running water,” Barnett says.

“Some of the bigger sites do have toilets, running water and sanitary bins, but there are no period products available.”

They say this lack of access to facilities and products isn’t just an inconvenience to a woman who has unexpectedly gotten her period – it can cause downtime for the business too.

“Logan and I had been working in industry for a long time on our own, so it wasn’t until we started having female apprentices work below us, and we saw them going through the exact same issues that we did, that we realised what a widespread issue this is,” Smith says.

“That’s when we had a meeting with the business that I work for and said something needs to change

because the young apprentices were either having to leave site to go to the nearest toilet, or, if they got their period unexpectedly, they were having to get somebody to drive them home. This is time consuming and costly for the business.”

The solution is to have a pack of sanitary items readily available that can be kept on site or in work utes, just as medical kits are. Making them discrete and easy to access means construction sites are more inclusive of women’s needs. That, along with access to on-site toilets, resolves a common issue and should be standard across Australia, they add.

Pushing for change

The GO Company has a selection of different products available, from bags and boxes to a dispenser and individual items. However, it isn’t just a business selling products, it’s also a hub for women in trades.

A monthly Tradie Ladies group meets in Launceston, giving women a space to discuss issues they may be facing or network with other

The GO Company was founded by Logan Barnett (left) and Jasmyn Smith (right)

female tradies, and Smith and Barnett are also using the platform to advocate for change at the government level to make access to toilets on site a standard.

“We’re looking to open up more opportunities for women coming into the industry by having these conversations and letting them know that we’re there to support them if they are having issues and we’re trying to make safe safer work spaces for them,” Smith says.

The grant will enable The Go Company to promote their products and ideas to a wider audience, they add, with the aim for their sanitary packs to be standard on all construction sites across the whole of Australia.

“This money will help us get the next lot of stock that we need, and to get that out to regional areas that might not have heard about us,” Barnett says.

“We’ll be developing and marketing the packs but also undertaking research into how it has affected the community.

“This grant is a massive opportunity for us to gain some exposure in all areas. We’ll be looking to donate packs to regional areas, and this is where the conversation starts.

“We also support charities, with $1 from each pack going to a different charity each year. This year it is

being donated to TIACS, which supports mental health and suicide prevention.”

Bright Ideas Grants

The NAWIC Bright Ideas Grants are helping to support individuals and businesses looking to generate significant positive outcomes for women in construction.

This year’s individual grant recipient was Samantha Grant, who was awarded $30,000 to develop the Crib Shift: Building A Better Way Back pilot program to help women navigate parental leave and return to work after having a child.

NAWIC CEO Cathryn Greville says the Bright Ideas Grants provide an important opportunity to support innovative projects for women in construction that focus on retention,

career progression, leadership pathways and cultural change.

“I congratulate both of this year’s Bright Ideas Grants recipients for their innovative projects to support women in construction and I look forward to seeing the positive outcomes of their efforts,” she says.

“Driving gender equity through culture change is at the heart of our organisational strategy and it’s inspiring to be able to support projects like these that help to create fair, inclusive and respectful workplaces where everyone can thrive.”

For more information on The GO Company, visit: www.thegocompany.com.au

For more information on NAWIC, visit: nawic.com.au

The GO Company produces a range of sanitary and hygiene products for use by female tradies

Images: The GO Company

The GO Company pack is designed to be convenient and discrete on site

Training the next generation

Skills competitions helping develop more than just technical competency

Despite recent positive data from Jobs and Skills Australia showing a decrease in the number of occupations currently experiencing a skills shortage, efforts to ensure the next generation of workers are being effectively trained and developed are continuing.

At WorldSkills Australia, we’re working to inspire, develop and celebrate skills excellence.

Upcoming regional competitions in 2026 will see thousands of apprentices, trainees and students from all corners of the country showcasing their abilities, with the opportunity to progress to our National Championships and Skills Show and potential to be selected as a Skillaroo and represent Australia on the world stage in 2028 at the WorldSkills Competition in Aichi, Japan.

Skills competitions provide a crucial opportunity for young people to demonstrate their abilities, benchmark their progress and put

Trevor Schwenke, CEO, WorldSkills Australia.

the technical skills they have learnt to the test, alongside other talented competitors in their field.

Ranging from skills valued by established sectors such as bricklaying and automative mechanics, through to those coming to the fore in IT and robotics, the full breadth of Australian vocational education and training (VET) will be on display.

One of the additional features of competitions such as these is the opportunity they present competitors to develop a broader, complementary set of skills beyond those being demonstrated and judged in events.

Regional skills competitions will take place across Australia for a wide range of vocational education and training subjects. Image: WorldSkills Australia

Perhaps harder to quantify, it is so-called ‘soft skills’ such as time management, networking and creative thinking that are critical abilities that participants will develop as they compete and progress in skills competitions.

Especially for those who progress beyond the regional competitions, the demands placed on competitors and the challenges they will need to overcome will require an exceptional level of commitment and the ability to adapt and stay resilient.

Even the process of travelling interstate or overseas for preparation and competitions provides opportunities and experiences that can be channelled into further personal and professional growth.

Competitors then bring all of these additional benefits back from events, integrating them with the technical skills they are already honing to help accelerate their careers and make an even more significant contribution in the workplace.

It’s these value-added skills that today’s apprentice mechanic can draw on to become tomorrow’s workshop manager or someone just starting out in the building trade to begin the journey towards running their own construction business.

This is why we are seeing growing support from industry partners, education providers and government at all levels in our mission to develop and celebrate skills excellence.

The positive impact that skills competitions can have is not only being felt by individual participants, but it is also helping this next generation of skilled professionals make an increased contribution in workplaces across Australia.

For more information on WorldSkills Australia, visit: www.worldskills.org.au

Getting unbogged

Are You Bogged Mate? founder Mary O’Brien discusses how a different approach is key for reaching out to rural men who need mental health support

In November last year, Mary O’Brien –the founder, director and CEO of Are You Bogged Mate? – gave a presentation facilitated by Municipal Works Australia.

Discussing the alarming statistics that first inspired her to write about the issue of suicide amongst men – and particularly its toll on rural men – O’Brien says there is a need for mental health services better tailored towards men, that are accessible wherever they may be in Australia.

With over three quarters of Australians who died by suicide in 2024 being male, O’Brien is looking to raise awareness of the threat of poor mental health amongst rural male populations with her initiative Are You Bogged Mate?

Starting point

With a background in agriculture, O’Brien has spent her career working with rural communities in some of the remotest areas of Australia. With a particular focus on sustainable agriculture, chemical

use, spray drift risk management and record keeping, at the beginning of 2018 she found herself discussing a topic that was rarely broached but which continues to have a significant impact on rural populations – and specifically men.

Prompted by the death of a farmer in the local community, it was an article on suicide and mental health and how men were facing challenges around anxiety and depression but didn’t have the tools or resources to help them.

“After doing some research and looking into the issue of suicide in general, and more specifically into rural male suicide, the frustration that I felt from the statistics led me to write an article which I called ‘Are You Bogged Mate?’” O’Brien recalls.

“In that article, I used the analogy that I thought mental health and depression was a bit like getting bogged. Most of the time we can get ourselves through those sticky patches in life, but when we get properly bogged, we actually have to

ask someone for help, and that may not be so easy to do.

“In all my years, I’ve never seen anyone bog a machine, big or small, and just get out and set fire to it and say it’s too hard. We always take the time and trouble to get that machine out.

“That analogy seemed to resonate particularly with men all over the world, and certainly a lot of women as well. And it ended up becoming my full-time job.”

After her article was released, she says it spoke to a lot of people, but particularly men and those men who worked in rural areas.

As she says in her presentation, “clearly something is missing the mark for the men in our country”, which spurred her to create the charity ‘Are You Bogged Mate?’ to boost awareness and start conversations – highlighting the services that are available and giving men the space and tools they need to check in with their mates as well as find help themselves if they need it.

Images: Are You Bogged Mate?

Mary O’Brien founded Are You Bogged Mate? as a way to reach out to rural men and give them a space to talk about mental health

Communication methods

O’Brien says there is a significant disconnect between how mental health services are offered and how men communicate, which means there’s a barrier in the effectiveness of counselling.

“I guess what makes the Are You Bogged Mate? approach different is that I don’t follow standard practice with regards to mental health – I use very practical tools,” she says.

“We go to where the people are and where they’re comfortable. We’ve got a big focus on breaking down the stigma.

“There’s the perception that men don’t talk. They do, but they do it differently to women, so understanding the differences in communication styles between men and women is super important.

“I am able to explain these differences in a practical way that makes sense to men and women.”

The Are You Bogged Mate? approach is different to all the other

mental health programs, as we keep it user-friendly and practical.

“We also connect men with services that we think are male friendly,” O’Brien says.

“One of those is TIACS, which is an acronym for ‘this is a conversation starter’. We’ve worked very closely with TIACS over the years, and we just find them fantastic. One of the reasons is because you don’t have to leave where you are, so you can call or text the TIACS number, and it’s quite targeted to blue collar workers and farmers, tradies, resource workers etc.

“Particularly for people in rural areas, it can often be a long wait to get in to see a counsellor or a psychologist, and you have to travel and sometimes be away from work or family. That’s the benefit of TIACS as it’s available anywhere in the country.”

“It’s a program for blokes who are doing it a bit tough,” she says.

“You don’t have to have a mental health diagnosis – you can just be going through a bad time – and we take them away for a weekend and teach them some skills and have a lot of fun.

“Applications are open all year and you just have to tell us a bit of what’s going on in your life as that helps us with assessing the applications, because we can only take 20 blokes at a time.

In addition to speaking events, Are You Bogged Mate? runs annual getaways for blokes called Bogged Brakes, which O’Brien says has been really successful.

“We have three events in 2026, so that’ll be around 60 men that we’ll be able to take, and if you’re a bit iffy about going, you can bring a mate. So, we get a lot of blokes who bring their brother or their best mate or their dad or their son to these Bogged Brakes events.

“We follow that with a closed Facebook group that includes only the men who’ve been to Bogged

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Mary O’Brien now travels all around Australia to speak to businesses and community groups about the tools and resources available for approaching the topic of mental health and offering help where needed

Brakes, and we see guys in there sharing things that happen in their life, good and bad. We see guys in that group asking for help from each other, and it’s a pretty special group to be in.”

How to start a conversation

It all starts with a question – how are you doing? – but trying to find the best time or way to ask it can be a challenge, especially if people aren’t used to talking about their feelings.

O’Brien says a good way to approach the topic when talking with men is to start with the facts and what you have noticed. Have they stopped engaging in activities, such as playing football, or going fishing with their mates? Have they suddenly decided to start clearing out the shed and sell their belongings? Is their behaviour out of character, maybe they’re more down and depressed?

O’Brien says you should ask them what’s going on and say you’ve noticed that they’ve quit the local team or aren’t around as much.

“Also, ask an open question rather than a closed question,” she says.

“A closed question is a question that you can answer yes or no to. An open question is something that requires an explanation. So, talk to men about facts and ask open questions: ‘Mate, I see you cleaning out the shed. Tell me what’s going on.’

“I see a lot of people who get anxious about asking this question or delving into this conversation, but the support services that are out there for people who are struggling are also there to be used by people who need advice on how to help a mate.

“So don’t be frightened to reach out to people like TIACS or Lifeline or any of those counselling services and say, look, I’ve got a mate who’s in trouble. Can you give me some ideas? Because they’re the professionals who have knowledge in this space.”

She says you can also offer support by calling a service with them or offering to go to the doctor with them to help break the ice and help them feel more comfortable.

Reaching those who need help Are You Bogged Mate? travels all over the country, working with councils and other local organisations in order to access rural communities that need support.

O’Brien says that there has been a widespread interest in her work since she wrote her article, expanding out from her background in agriculture to include frontline services such as the police and fire fighters, trades, construction and resource industries.

“Since writing that article, I’ve driven over half a million kilometres around Australia and I’ve spoken face to face with over 33,000 people,” she says.

“My aim is to go to places that other mental health organisations have never even heard of, let alone turned up to, and I will continue to do that.

“We know we save lives. No location is too remote.”

For more information, visit: areyouboggedmate.com.au

Time for change

NAWIC Bright Ideas individual grant winner Samantha Grant discusses her program Crib Shift and what needs to happen in construction to make it more welcoming and supportive for women who have children

This year’s National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Bright Ideas Individual Grant was awarded to Samantha Grant for her pilot program Crib Shift: Building a Better Way Back.

Focusing on women in construction navigating the process of having a child, from the point of informing their employer of pregnancy through to them returning to the workforce after maternity leave, Crib Shift is a multi-pronged approach to addressing shortcomings within the construction industry around supporting those planning on becoming parents and those looking to rejoin the industry after time away.

Speaking with Earthmovers & Excavators, Grant says her interest in addressing the lack of support for

women around family planning and returning to work grew from both her own experiences as a mother returning to the workforce and her work in advocating for women in construction more broadly.

“My background is journalism, but I fell into women’s strategy and gender equity,” she explains.

“I was working at one of the residential colleges at the University of Sydney when they were going through a cultural review into the university’s response into sexual assault disclosures, and that highlighted to me how important that work is.

“I looked into what the most masculine industry was that I can work in to try and advocate for change, which is why I focused on mining and construction.”

Running Downer’s Women’s Leadership Program and then working on the Western Harbour Tunnel Project with ACCIONA, Grant says this gave her the opportunity to speak with women across Australia who were working in construction about their experiences and what the barriers were for them in both entering and staying in the industry.

“I’ve never met more passionate women who love their work and want to contribute to the legacy that construction can bring,” Grant says.

“Therefore, it’s really important that we look after the women that we have. To that we need to understand the lived experience of women in construction and do whatever we can to address the inequities that they might face.”

For the past year she has been

Samantha Grant was awarded the NAWIC Bright Ideas Grant for her Crib Shift program. Image: Samantha Grant

working on a federal government grant under the Building Women’s Careers program to support the retention of women in trades, specifically in construction, advanced manufacturing and clean energy.

“This involves looking at the current state of play, why the completion rates are as low as they are, and really trying to engage industry, government and unions to work together in partnership,” she says.

“It’s a consortium partnership where we develop gender equality action plans with recommendations that can be embedded across host employers to make sure that women are receiving equitable treatment from whichever host employer they have, whether that’s a small mum-and-dad business or one of the Tier ones.”

Challenges

When it comes to pinpointing what the common issues are, Grant says major concerns for many women

working in construction are planning when to have children so it doesn’t negatively impact their career, variability around receiving clarity and support from their employer, and the potential negative associations that their manager or employer may have with a working mother once they return.

“A lot of the feedback I have heard, and my own lived experience, has been quite similar,” Grant says.

“Often there is very little to no conversation with managers or leaders, from the point of disclosure of a pregnancy, which leaves people feeling very unsupported, and that they were an afterthought.

“With the experience of being on parental leave what I’m hearing is that there’s a feeling of being out of sight, out of mind, and that, on return, women will be overlooked for opportunities. There’s an assumption that they don’t want to be considered for promotions, or they don’t want roles that include travel, because they now have caring responsibilities. This may be the

One area the program is looking to address is the high rate of women leaving the industry post-birth due to a lack of support and flexibility from employers. Image: Samantha Grant

case for some mothers, but definitely not the case for others, and the conversations are just not being had.

“This is referred to as the maternal wall that women experience –yet another gendered barrier because they have chosen to have a have a child.”

Grant also points out that, due to this perceived bias against working mothers, some women choose to defer having a child to minimise the impact on their career.

“I’ve heard from women that waited sometimes up to 10 years to have a child because they were worried of the stigma,” she says.

“One woman said that in engineering there’s this arbitrary 10-year mark where, once you’ve done 10 years then it’s okay, you can go on parental leave, and you won’t be judged because you’ve earnt your stripes. So, she did that – she waited for the 10 years – but by the time that 10-year mark had had passed she was then unable to have a child.

“I’m hearing stories like that all the time. These women want to stay in construction, they’ve worked hard to get there, they’re really smart and capable, they love the work, but they feel like the system doesn’t know how to support them. My sense is that it’s very difficult to currently be a mum and work in construction –you have to make sacrifices. It’s a real crisis.”

NAWIC-commissioned research cites a construction industry study by Galea et al. (2018)*, which found that in several large Australian construction firms, women were largely left to manage their departure, return and career survival unaided, with around 50 per cent not returning to work after parental leave.

“In an industry where, by this time next year, we need 300,000 more workers, the fact that we haven’t got this right yet is very concerning,” Grant says.

“I think the flexibility angle is currently a major focus in construction. There are some

Grant highlights the common problem of women returning to work being overlooked for promotions or projects due the stigma of them having a child. Image: pavel_shishkin/stock.adobe.com

amazing companies out there who are doing pilots. For example, there was one project in Sydney that did a late start, which allowed caregivers to be able to be on site at quarter past eight for their pre starts, which opened up those roles for people who drop their kids off at school

Grant says the Crib Shift program is aiming to provide participants with clear, practical solutions to take back to their workplaces. Image: Samantha Grant

Grant says greater visibility of parenting within construction will benefit all parents needing to manage a challenging role with caring duties. Image: Studio Peace/stock.adobe.com

“For the pilot program, we’re thinking of bringing together 20 women who meet monthly. Every month there’s a different topic with a facilitated discussion alongside micro learning that’s delivered in ways that’s going to be accessible and manageable for women who are juggling being a new parent.”

Grant says the idea isn’t to ‘fix women’ but instead have practical information and frameworks that they can apply to their workplaces.

“That works hand in hand with the employers stream, because we need to upskill employers,” she adds.

“What I’m hearing is that employers really want to learn and do the right thing. So, we will be talking to employers about how having a mum on the team can be a wonderful asset. Parents are learning these great new skills that are crucial to sites, for example risk management and negotiating with stakeholders. Women who are going through this life transition are upskilling.

“We can also show that the cost of doing nothing is dire. Working off a salary of a woman who’s on $150,000 – to replace that woman, conservatively, figures suggest that it’s $225,000 to replace her. The return on investment financially makes sense.

“But, more importantly than that, if employers support women and do the right thing, that is also going to flow onto dads as well, because what’s good for mums is going to be good for dads.

“If we can keep parents in the workforce, that shows the next layer of people coming through that they can have families and have a successful career in this industry. I think it’s really important that we work very supportively and transparently with employers.”

The third stream is working with the dads and partners of new mums around how to share the mental load and increase support for both parties.

“There’s obviously a lot of focus on mums in this program, but I think

it’s really important for dads and partners to be to be supported as well,” Grant says.

Kick start

Grant says that without NAWIC’s support, she wouldn’t have had the resources to launch the program, so the Bright Ideas Grant has made her idea possible. With conversations currently underway with a number of employers, the plan is to run the pilot this year and then hopefully expand with more clients as interest grows.

“It’s incredible to have been awarded the grant,” she says.

“I’m so grateful to the team, to NAWIC and Cathryn [Greville –NAWIC CEO].

“I’ve had this on in my mind for years now. The whole idea started because I had a really bumpy return to work after I gave birth in a in a rural hospital, and that was quite traumatic. I ended up being quite unwell after the birth of my son and I realised how important community is, which is why a core focus of Crib Shift is to bring women together.

“This grant has given me the freedom to focus all my time on the development of the content and building relationships with potential clients.”

As to what changes she would like to start see happening in the industry, Grant says she would love to see parenting become a lot more visible and for companies to adjust their attitudes towards work/home

balance to make the industry more flexible for those with children or carer responsibilities.

“I’d love to see a real focus on parenting out loud in construction,” she says.

“At the moment, if parents need to leave early for pick up or want to take the afternoon off to go and cheer their kid on at the swimming carnival, I think that’s done in a very hush, hush way. Family is left at the door when you go on site, and I would love for families to become more normalised and celebrated. With that will come more flexibility, which is obviously a huge hurdle to overcome in construction.

“I want employers to start feeling confident in the conversations that they’re having in supporting parents. And I want new women coming into the industry to think that they don’t have to decide between working or being a mother, that they can do both. That’s not to say that it will be easy, but that it’s at least an option if that’s what they want to do.”

If you are an individual who would like to share their story or an employer interested in getting involved with the Crib Shift program, reach out to Samantha Grant at samantha@cribshift.com.

* Galea, N. R. (2018) Built for men: Institutional privilege in the Australian construction industry, A thesis in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, UNSW Sydney.

Opinion

Roadmap to culture change

With the start of 2026, work continues on our innovative Allyship in Action Project: Transforming Culture to Attract

and Retain Women

The Allyship in Action Project is progressing steadily as we start to deliver our first stages of this exciting four-program project with our growing team and project partners. The project was awarded $5 million in funding from the federal government’s flagship Building Women’s Careers Program last year.

We are working with industry partners ADCO, the Australian Workers Union, CPB Contractors and Holmesglen TAFE to deliver the project designed to engage with men and support employers to build fair, inclusive and respectful workplaces. There will be an opportunity for our members to get involved once the programs have been built and piloted, and we look forward to growing these programs and sharing more about them soon!

I am incredibly proud of all of the amazing work being done across the country, supported incredibly by NAWIC volunteers and members who put in a huge amount of their own time to help us deliver our initiatives and events. A big thank you to everyone.

Our recent annual Face to Face Event in February provided a valuable opportunity to connect, reflect and plan our impact for the year ahead. Our Board, Chapter leaders and staff came together to discuss and workshop strategy, advocacy priorities, big picture thinking and NAWIC’s key goals. I look forward to sharing more about those plans soon including our upcoming National Awards for Excellence. It is timely to again reflect on what our mission to collaboratively drive gender equity

CEO Cathryn Greville with committee members at the Northern Territory Awards for Excellence in July 2025. Image: North Australia Media.

No matter which way you look at it – whether from the lens of skills, productivity, economics, safety, wellbeing, financial success – inclusive cultures that enable people to reach their full potential deliver significant benefits to individuals, organisations and communities.

Our Organisational Strategy 2025 – 2028 offers a clear roadmap as we work across Australia with individuals and organisations to build fair, inclusive, respectful workplaces that support organisational and individual success.

Cathryn Greville, CEO, NAWIC

through culture change means. What do we mean by culture? Culture is the big and the small. The behaviour you walk past. The standard you accept every day. In construction and the sectors that support it, culture is the glue that underpins everything we do. Not only is it reflected in the buildings and infrastructure we build, and our supply chains that deliver it with us, but it’s also reflected in our approach to people – the policies, practices and experiences of people are critical to being able to deliver.

Last year, on International Women’s Day, I challenged attendees at our NSW lunch to take three things away from the event:

• Recognise that the lack of representation, retention, and promotion of women in our sector is not a women’s problem. It’s an industry problem. A societal problem. We all share responsibility for addressing it.

• Understand that culture is at the heart of these issues: we can’t improve the experiences for women in the sector if we don’t address culture.

• Most importantly: everyone in the room can be a leader when it comes to culture – so step up and come with us on the journey to change the culture of the sector, together.

Our vision is to create an equitable construction industry, through supporting our members and changing the sector, focused on the following priorities:

• women’s participation

• reduced gender pay gap

• women’s advancement

• women in leadership

• safe, inclusive workplaces.

Let’s collaboratively drive gender equity through culture change. Learn more about joining our network of more than 16,000 members and 360 organisational members at www.nawic.com.au

NAWIC is the peak membership body for women working in the construction industry and supporting sectors across the built environment. A national not-for-profit association dedicated to the attraction, development and retention of women in the construction industry, NAWIC has local chapters in every state and territory, and forms part of a global NAWIC network of like-minded people focused on driving gender equity. You can find out more about NAWIC through its social media channels @nawicau or website nawic.com.au

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Construction outlook

Infrastructure investment is expected to turn increasingly towards building and strengthening water resources infrastructure. Image: chris/stock.adobe.com

Looking ahead over the next five years, the construction industry is expected to move towards water and energy projects, sustainability objectives and increased housebuilding

At a recent webinar hosted by CDE, Oxford Economics Australia head of construction & infrastructure Adrian Hart gave an overview of the current state of demands on construction materials in Australia and forecasts for where investment is expected to move in the coming years.

With an overall positive outlook, the demand for construction materials in the Australian market is expected to continue to grow over the next five years, though the drivers of investment will evolve, Hart says.

“Growth in investment in Australia is shifting from transport to utilities, and in both Australia and New Zealand, we’re seeing a strong pickup in housing,” he says.

“There’s a lot of uncertainty, and that’s presenting risk for global supply chains, but we are seeing higher levels of construction activity coming through, which will be sustained over coming years.”

What is driving changes in investment include an increased interest in sustainable practices and products and the passing of the peak of transport investment as utilities and energy generation take over.

“There are a range of policy objectives that governments are trying to achieve over the next few years, and this includes water security and meeting climate targets,” Hart says.

“We’re talking about big dam projects, defence, energy, water and manufacturing. The investment required for the Olympics will be a big driver of growth, particularly in Queensland.”

He says there will be greater investment from the private sector as the market moves away from the large government-funded transport projects in capital cities to energy, water and defence projects in more regional areas.

“In recent years there’s been a transport boom with road and rail investment, particularly in New South Wales and Victoria,” Hart says.

“These were the states that missed out during the resources boom in Australia, so when the resources boom finished around 2014, the Australian dollar fell, industries in New South Wales and Victoria benefited, and people started to invest in these states.

“Now, the question is, what happens next?”

Shift in investment

Hart says the economic focus regarding infrastructure moving forward is starting to shift towards large-scale investment in utilities, water security, energy generation and house building.

Australia is looking to expand its renewable energy capabilities to gradually phase out coal power stations and hit an emission reduction target of 43 per cent by 2050, while utility companies are expanding and renewing networks to address expanding populations, ageing assets and environmental pressures.

For example, Sydney Water’s capital investment program outlines an investment of around $34 billion on infrastructure and operational strategies through to 2050 to address population growth, ageing assets and environmental pressures.

In Queensland, a new dam wall has been proposed for Paradise Dam to secure water capacity for the Bundaberg region, while in Victoria the Marinus Link is underway, connecting clean energy resources in Victoria and Tasmania.

“There’s a lot of investment in transmission networks to connect

new renewable energy zones that are going to be the mainstay of generation in Australia,” Hart says.

“Eventually, we will see coal fired power stations close as they become uneconomic.

“There’s also a big wave of water projects coming through, because we need to catch up on what we should have been investing in water and sewerage for a long period of time. This will be revealed in terms of big distribution upgrades, new wastewater treatment facilities and desalination plants like Belmont near Newcastle.”

He flagged that in mining there will also be ongoing investment in rare earths and other minerals needed to support new technology, while in the building construction market data centres will be a key area of investment.

“We expect data investment activity to continue to rise significantly in Australia in coming years,” he says.

“This is going to support the whole non-residential building market, because traditional markets in non-residential building, retail, commercial and industrial, are fairly flat.

“Housing has been probably the worst performing sector in Australia in recent years. We haven’t built enough housing to keep up with population growth, but a lot of policy initiatives have taken place in recent years to try and stimulate housing activity and get it moving again. We are starting to see that come through in the approvals numbers, and it’s this strong growth in housing a bit similar to what we saw in the in the mid2000s and 2010s.

“Some states are ahead of others because they are at different points in the housing cycle. WA and Queensland are probably a bit more advanced on this, but New South Wales and Victoria and other states are also picking up, and there will be a fairly uniformly strong performance in housing activity in coming years.”

Challenges

Along with ongoing labour shortages, the amount of infrastructure required to be built in the coming decade will create strong wage pressures as skilled workers are in demand.

“We expect wages to continue to grow in the construction industry faster than inflation,” Hart says.

“It’s those real increases in wages that, over time, have shown that construction costs tend to rise over time, and could be a big driver of costs in [construction material] businesses.”

The solution to that is productivity he says and investing in new technology and equipment.

“Giving people the ability to do more with their time is how we’re going to get through a lot of the market capacity challenges we will see over the next five years,” Hart says.

“Technology is a ticket towards productivity. Keep an eye out for the federal budget this year to see what incentives they have. I think the government will want to incentivise the private sector to invest more, and particularly in productivity enhancing investment.”

SAFETY

Improving usability

The survey of safety managers, workers and contractors showed that a greater focus is required on the ease of use of safety tools and procedures. Image: APchanel/stock.adobe.com

Rapid Global’s new safety market research report shows that safety tools need to be clearer and more user friendly to maximise their effectiveness

Rapid Global’s Australian Workplace Safety Market Research Report, conducted by Research Without Barriers, is now available – bringing together the thoughts and experiences of over 1,000 Australian safety managers, workers and contractors across high-risk industries.

Rapid says that the report’s findings indicate that while safety documentation is strong, on-site experiences often differ and need to be addressed.

The report’s findings show that two-thirds of managers want a single, unified platform for safety systems, with construction and engineering managers the most likely to report fragmentary systems creating daily friction.

Fewer than half of executives say that their safety systems use modern, easy-to-use technology,

Rapid’s latest safety report shows a snapshot of how industry in Australia is managing risks and behaviour in the workplace. Image: Rapid

with 30 per cent of workers in larger organisations saying that the safety software they use is clunky or confusing. Rapid says that this can lead to workers resorting to manual workarounds or bypassing reporting – increasing risk in the workplace.

In terms of how workers perceive safety being taken seriously by everybody on a daily basis, only four out of 10 said that they believed this to be the case. Rapid flags the importance of culture driving safety and whether instructions are being

followed, with accountability and the visible championing of safety protocols being positive drivers for change.

With regards to attitudes towards AI, the majority of managers agree that AI and robotics will transform how safety is managed in the next five years, but only 25 per cent of workers agree. Across the industries surveyed, construction came out on top for AI usage, with 63 per cent of mangers saying that their safety tools already use AI.

There are also differences between states across Australia with regards to AI use, with businesses in NSW, Queensland and WA more than twice as likely to be using safety systems with AI features.

“This points to regional differences in investment appetite, digital maturity, or regulatory confidence and reinforces that AI uptake is fragmented,” Rapid says.

The report also highlights that 50 per cent of managers in construction are already using AI tools not provided by their company to help with safety tasks, showing that demand is outpacing governance and the need for businesses to update their systems.

Rapid says that incident reporting

remains a weak spot in workplace safety, suggesting that the reason is a lack of confidence in incident management. Nearly half of managers reported that they worry that incidents or near misses aren’t being reported, and only 36 per cent said that every reported incident results in corrective action.

This is corroborated by worker feedback with 24 per cent of workers saying that they have seen incidents go unreported. Half of the managers surveyed said that the reporting process could be easier and forms a barrier to reporting incidents.

Construction stands out as the industry with the strongest appetite for system-driven safety.

72 per cent of managers say linking induction data directly to site access makes workplaces safer, and 68 per cent prioritise strong integration between safety tools – the highest of any sector.

This reflects the operational realities of complex sites, high contractor turnover and regulatory scrutiny, Rapid says. However, the report data shows that 38 per cent of managers and 34 per cent of workers say that it is possible for people to gain entry to the workplace even if training is incomplete or expired,

The report shows that many workers think that their safety systems are inconvenient and time consuming to use, which can lead to bypassing safety protocols. Image: Kings Access/stock.adobe.com

highlighting the need for more robust safety controls.

Ambition at the leadership level is clear, but execution remains uneven. 43 per cent of construction workers describe the safety software they use as clunky or confusing, and only 36 per cent say safety training is always clear and practical.

In conclusion, Rapid says that this data shows that more work needs to be done to make safety systems easier to use, reduce manual effort and make safe behaviour the easiest option. AI has a role to play, but should only be used if it streamlines tasks, supports people and improves compliance.

“Closing the perception gap requires looking beyond what systems are designed to do and focusing on how they are actually experienced,” Rapid says.

“The organisations that strengthen safety outcomes won’t be the ones with the most features or reports, but the ones that align intent, tools, and day-to-day reality before small gaps turn into serious risk.

To access the report, visit: rapidglobal.com/lp/ au-market-research/

Time for change

The productivity drop since 2018 has led to a deficit of 77,000 dwellings in Queensland, QPC says. Image: Ellie/stock.adobe.com

The Queensland Productivity Commission’s report on productivity in the state’s construction industry highlights five key areas for improvement

The Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC) has released its report into productivity in Queensland’s construction industry.

In 2025, the QPC was tasked with undertaking an inquiry into the state’s construction sector to “examine policy and regulatory factors that are affecting the productivity of the construction sector in Queensland” and “make recommendations for reform to improve productivity without compromising quality and safety outcomes”.

The final report says that productivity growth in Queensland’s construction industry over the past 30 years has been poor, with labour productivity only five per cent higher now than it was in 1994–95, and a decline of nine per cent being seen since 2018. If that drop had been avoided, the QPC says another 77,000 additional dwellings could have been delivered in the state over the past seven years.

This, it says, forms the reasoning why productivity needs to be addressed in order to meet the needs of the significant infrastructure and housing needs that the state is facing,

including the delivery of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Understanding the industry

The QPC in its inquiry undertook a review of conditions in housing and non-residential construction, and the policy and regulatory settings that are likely to increase productivity in these sectors.

It also looked into government procurement and Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPICs) and key issues when implementing reforms.

The inquiry included 86 stakeholder meetings, regional visits, round tables and over 250 public submissions.

Stakeholder feedback included that government policies were exacerbating low productivity, with one respondent saying that: “A fragmented and inconsistent regulatory environment creates delays, increases costs and undermines innovation.”

BPICs (which the Queensland government abolished in January 2026) were flagged as disproportionately disadvantaging regional businesses, while some stakeholders said that workplace

health and safety was being used for other industrial objectives.

Issues around workplace culture means that the industry has a skills retention issue and an overall skills shortage, while a lack of coordination has resulted in the private sector being crowded out by large scale government infrastructure programs.

Other feedback highlighted regulatory frameworks not delivering productive outcomes, small and medium enterprises being burdened by complex contracts and procurement policies and land use regulations constraining housing development and density.

Overall, says QPC, construction in Queensland is not keeping pace with demand, with a $34.4 billion gap between work done and work that is yet to be done.

Recommendations

“Returning the industry to 2018 productivity levels will require some resetting of the way industry operates,” QPC says.

“While many of these matters are issues for industry to resolve, resetting the conditions to facilitate

productivity growth in the construction industry will require some policy action by government.”

QPIC outlines five key areas for the Queensland government to focus on moving forward: resetting industry conditions; improving procurement outcomes; enabling better planning; ensuring building regulations benefit the community; and enabling efficient labour market operations.

In resetting the industry conditions, the Queensland government has already undertaken the first recommendation, which was to remove BPICs, with QPC saying that “there have been no material improvements to safety outcomes across the Queensland construction industry since the introduction of BPICs”. Other recommendations include improving the workplace health and safety regime, removing jump up clauses from enterprise bargaining agreement negotiations and improving dialogue and collaboration.

With regards to improving procurement, QPC says that “over time, Queensland government procurement policies have increasingly moved beyond a focus on achieving value for money for the community”. This includes the imposition of conditions that are unrelated to value for money, policies being too complex and prescriptive, and policies containing ambiguities that reduce transparency. Therefore,

elements of procurement policy not strictly related to value for money should be removed.

It adds that prequalification processes should be streamlined, government construction contracts should be standardised, and government project selection and sequencing improved to minimise costs and impact on the market.

In terms of better planning, QPC says that “land use regulation can be a significant impediment to productivity in the housing industry” and that “planning regulation in Queensland is less efficient than it could be”. Therefore, it says, development rights need to reflect market realities so housing is built in well-located areas where people want to live, is affordable and is either already connected to infrastructure or a feasible pathway for connection is in place. By making regulation of land zones less restrictive, it says, houses will be more affordable and will reduce development on urban fringes, which “lead to rising commute times and inefficient use of infrastructure”.

For building regulations, problems highlighted by stakeholders include differences between jurisdictions, a difficulty in adapting to and understanding regulatory changes and regulations not being updated to reflect changing circumstances.

In response, QPC says that Queensland needs to opt out of

any regulatory change, including changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) where a net benefit has not been demonstrated and the state should opt out of recent NCC energy efficiency and accessibility standards.

It adds that there should also be a review of current codes and standards to ensure they are fit for purpose, changes are required for financial regulation in the industry, regulatory barriers to the use of modern methods of construction should be removed, amongst a range of other recommendations in this area. Finally, regarding improving labour market operation, issues around attracting and keeping apprentices and the financial barriers for employers, apprentices and students require collaboration between industry and government, QPC says, without giving specific recommendations in this area.

It does, however, recommend a stock review of licensing requirements to identify net benefits to the community, suggest that the Queensland government does more to facilitate the free flow of workers between jurisdictions, and recruit skilled construction workers from overseas.

For the full report, visit: qpc.qld.gov.au/content/inquiries/ construction-productivity.html

Building work in Brisbane. Recommendations from the QPC include resetting industry conditions and procurement outcomes. Image: Brian/stock.adobe.com

Queensland is offering grants to boost local manufacturing. Image: Funtay/stock.adobe.com

MANUFACTURING

Grant program

Applications are open now for small to medium manufacturers looking to expand their capabilities

The Queensland government has opened its $79.1 million Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grant Program (TQMGP) to offer grants to the state’s manufacturers to aid in business expansion.

A total of $12.5 million is available in round one, with eligible businesses able to apply for up to $1.5 million in matched grants. For the first time, half of all the funding will be exclusively available to businesses across regional Queensland.

The funding will focus on projects that are facilitating pathways for export opportunities; reshowing or onshoring manufacturing activity currently undertaken interstate or overseas; improving manufacturing productivity and competitiveness; and stimulating private sector investment and generating jobs.

“Manufacturing delivers $29 billion to our economy and supports more than 171,000 jobs, including 76,700 in regional Queensland,” Queensland minister for manufacturing Dale Last says.

“It’s our fifth largest industry and I’m looking forward to seeing how these grants will help bolster those figures even further.

“This is a win for Queensland manufacturers, a win for Queensland jobs, and a win for the Queensland economy.”

The first round closes on April 16, 2026.

For more information, or to apply, visit www.business.qld.gov.au/ industries/manufacturing-retail/ manufacturing/grant-programs/ transforming.

ROADS

Boots on the ground

Melbourne’s Watson Street Interchange Upgrade in Wallan will deliver safer and more reliable journeys for motorists

Major construction works are now underway on the Watson Street Interchange Upgrade in Wallan, Melbourne.

The project will see Watson Street transformed into a full diamond interchange, adding a new outbound exit ramp and inbound entry ramp to the Hume Freeway.

When complete, the upgraded interchange will improve safety, reduce congestion and support Wallan’s continued growth.

Crews have begun ground preparation and construction of temporary pavement to keep traffic moving while the new interchange is built.

Works will include laying temporary pavement on the north side of Watson Street between McCarthy Court and Wallara Waters Boulevard, installing temporary safety barriers and signage, and

The project will improve safety, reduce congestion and support Wallan’s continued growth.

Image: Victoria’s Big Build

preparing the ground around the interchange for major construction.

Temporary pavement will allow traffic lanes to shift slightly north, maintaining one lane in each direction on Watson Street so motorists can continue to travel through the area while work progresses.

Once barriers are in place, crews will begin ground works including soil removal, establishment of environmental protection zones and vegetation management within the road reserve, supported by qualified arborists and ecologists.

The Watson Street Interchange Upgrade is scheduled for completion by late 2027.

ACQUISITION

Market move

New Zealand’s Fletcher Building says it will be focusing on manufacturing building material moving forward, by divesting itself of its construction division

New Zealand business Fletcher Building has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to sell its construction division to VINCI Construction for NZ$315.6 million (A$273.19 million).

This could increase by up to NZ$18.5 million (A$16.01 million) in aggregate pending the final outcome of a small number of key contracts for the division currently under negotiation.

“Over the past year we have been clear that Fletcher Building’s future lies in being a focused building products manufacturer and distributor, supported by a strong balance sheet and disciplined capital allocation,” Fletcher Building MD and CEO Andrew Reding says.

“The sale of Fletcher Construction is a significant step forward in delivering that strategy, while continuing the work underway to simplify the portfolio, lower debt and improve shareholder returns.

“VINCI knows Fletcher Construction well and has a deep commitment to New Zealand and the country’s infrastructure pipeline. That makes it an excellent long-term owner for the business and its people, customers and partners.”

The transaction is structured as the sale of Fletcher Construction Holdings together with its three New Zealand business units:

• H iggins: an integrated national civil construction business delivering major infrastructure, road main tenance, regional works and bitumen-based roading products.

• Brian Perry Civil: a specialist civil, structures and foundations contractor.

• F letcher Construction Major Projects: which deliv ers large, complex infrastructure projects in partner ship with public and private-sector clients, includ ing contracts delivered in conjunction with Higgins and Brian Perry Civil.

The sale is expected to be completed by the end of the year, whereupon Fletcher Construction’s 2,300 employees will transfer to VINCI Construction.

Asbestos guidance is now available to help HSRs in their role. Image: Terry Davis1/Wirestock/stock.adobe.com

HEALTH & SAFETY

Safe practices

Safe Work Australia has released new guidance for health and safety representatives on how to manage asbestos in the workplace

Safe Work Australia has released a guide for management asbestos in the workplace to assist health and safety representatives (HSRs) exercise their powers and functions to represent workers in their work group.

It is for HSRs in workplaces where the workers they represent may be at risk of exposure to asbestos, focused on the built environment.

It does not cover the requirements for those involved in licensed asbestos removal or the management of naturally occurring asbestos.

HSRs play an important role in representing members of a work group and bringing attention to issues such as the risk of exposure to asbestos.

Safe Work Australia stresses that they are not expected to ‘fix’ the issue or be an expert on asbestos to exercise their HSR powers and functions.

Understanding more about asbestos can help them identify when things are not being managed well and when they might want to speak up.

To download the guidance and for supporting information, visit: www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/ doc/guidance-health-and-safetyrepresentatives-asbestos

ROADS

Evolving skills

Austroads’ latest capability report shows an evolution in skills needs and pressures between Australia and New Zealand, and across different states

Austroads has released its latest capability analysis for roads construction across Australia and New Zealand, where it says that there is a more uneven and complex skills outlook across the sector.

“Updated workforce modelling shows that while national road activity in Australia peaked in FY24 and is now moderating, capability gaps are still expected to emerge in several jurisdictions as project timelines, labour mobility and competition from other sectors reshape demand for skilled workers,” it says.

Although national public road construction workforce is likely to move into a modest skills surplus over the next three years, Austroads says there will still be gaps in specialist and experienced roles.

The analysis highlights that capability gaps are projected to emerge in New Zealand, Queensland, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory within the next one to six years, reflecting differences in project pipelines, workforce mobility and regional labour supply.

Austroads says capability gaps will emerge, reflecting differing infrastructure pipelines across states. Image: Vadim/ stock.adobe.com

In Australia, despite an overall easing in national pressure, competition from other infrastructure sectors – including energy, utilities and rail – is expected to continue drawing on similar skill sets, creating ongoing challenges for agencies seeking to retain experienced staff.

Actions for the road industry that the report suggests include: addressing workforce shortages through actions such as in-house training systems to upskill the current workforce, improving pathways and opportunities for career growth, planning for an ageing workforce, promoting inclusion and diversity, developing local candidates by promoting the sector to students, developing capabilities for embracing technological developments and encouraging an increase in funding for roads maintenance.

Cutter head

ACCIONA has celebrated the arrival of the first piece of the tunnel boring machine that will dig tunnels for the Suburban Rail Loop East

ACCIONA has reached a significant milestone in the east Melbourne suburb of Heatherton with the arrival of the first tunnel boring machine cutterhead for Suburban Rail Loop East.

Preparation is currently underway for tunnelling 16km of twin tunnels between the suburbs of Cheltenham and Glen Waverley.

The 78-tonne cutterhead will cut through mixed ground conditions at depths averaging 26 metres underground.

The equipment was transported from Herrenknecht’s manufacturing facility in Guangzhou to the Port of Shanghai before being shipped to Melbourne and moved overnight to the Heatherton stabling facility site.

The southern section of SRL East will use a combination of slurry and convertible TBMs to adapt to the varying geological profile between Clarinda, Glen Waverley and Cheltenham as it progresses.

Slurry machines will manage mixed ground conditions, while convertible TBMs will transition to earth pressure balance mode to operate in softer clay soils closer to Cheltenham.

More TBM parts will arrive throughout 2026 as manufacturing continues overseas and remanufacturing works progress in New South Wales. Two machines for the project are being rebuilt using components from previous Sydney Metro tunnelling works.

Heidelberg Materials has acquired 40 quarries via its buyout of Maas.

Image: Margarita/stock.adobe.com

ACQUISITION

Expanded reach

Heidelberg Materials is expanding its reach across NSW, Queensland and Victoria with a recent acquisition

Heidelberg Materials Australia has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the construction materials business of Maas Group Holdings, a diversified industrial group listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Established in 2002 by Wes Maas with one Bobcat and a tipper truck, Maas’s construction materials business is now operating across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria and employs over 1,000 people.

The transaction includes 40 quarries with combined reserves of over 350 million tonnes, 22 readymixed concrete plants, two asphalt operations, a recycling site as well as adjacent activities.

The transaction is structured as a share deal, reflecting a total enterprise value of $1.7 billion.

“The acquisition of Maas’ construction materials division reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality products and services to customers across Eastern Australia,” HMA CEO Phil Schacht says.

“Maas’ strong reputation and regional expertise complement our business, and we’re looking forward to welcoming the team as we continue delivering reliable sustainable materials to our customers.”

The 78-tonne cutter head. Image: ACCIONA

An ACCIONA apprentice on site. Image: ACCIONA

TUNNELLING

BRIDGE Making the link

The Dampier Cargo Wharf Projects on Western Australia’s mid north coast has achieved a major milestone

Western Australia’s Pilbara Ports has awarded the stage two contract for the Dampier Link Bridge to NRW Pty Ltd and Brady Marine and Civil Pty Ltd, operating as NBJV.

Under the contract, NBJV will design and build a new 57-metre-long link bridge that will connect the existing Dampier Cargo Wharf to the Dampier Bulk Handling Facility, aiming to enhance direct shipping services in the Pilbara.

Construction of the Dampier Bulk Handling Facility is well under way with demolition works, dredging, drilling and blasting complete, and wharf construction in progress.

This facility is on track for completion in the first half of this year, with the link bridge scheduled to be fully operational by late 2026.

Works as part of the stage two contract for the Dampier Link Bridge will also include demolishing and removing the existing Southern Mooring Dolphin, piling works and constructing a reinforced concrete deck.

“Enhancing the Port of Dampier is about future proofing one of Australia’s most important export gateways, ensuring it remains fit for purpose as demand continues to grow,” federal infrastructure minister Catherine King says.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Regional projects

Victoria has released a new Trunk Infrastructure Fund for the development of regional areas

The Victorian government has launched its $15 million Trunk Infrastructure Fund, encouraging projects which support economic growth, new jobs and business creation in regional areas.

Trunk infrastructure – such as water, power and sewerage infrastructure, road network connections and NBN access – is essential to enabling new business investment in country regions, the state government says.

The Trunk Infrastructure Fund will offer grants of between $500,000 and $2 million to help develop or expand key sites, including industrial estates and employment precincts.

Civil Contractors Federation Victoria has welcomed the announcement of the Trunk Infrastructure Fund, stating the infrastructure development projects will mean greater investment in pipelines of civil works for contractors with capacity.

CCF Victoria says more regional infrastructure development projects will benefit local contractors.

Image: Keystone Civil/CCF Victoria

Applicants of the Trunk Infrastructure Fund – such as local government authorities – will be required to co-contribute up to 50 per cent to infrastructure development projects in their region.

Applicants in Victoria’s 38 rural councils and Alpine resort areas will contribute at least one-third of the project’s value, while those in the 10 regional city council areas are required to contribute at least half.

“Through our Trunk Infrastructure Fund, we’re helping create more industrial land to draw new investment into our regions – this will mean stronger supply chains and more local jobs,” Victorian regional development minister Jaclyn Symes says.

From left to right: project director, Dampier Cargo Wharf Projects Lizeth de la Hoz, Kevin Michel MLA, Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, minister for Ports and Pilbara Ports, CEO Samuel McSkimming. Image: Pilbara Ports

SAFETY HYDRO

Falling bucket alert

WorkSafe has issued a safety alert, reminding workers to not transport unsecured buckets

NT WorkSafe has issued a safety alert after a worker was seriously injured recently from a falling excavator bucket at a Darwin construction site.

An operator was carrying three unsecured buckets within the main bucket of an excavator.

When the worker was spotted the operator stopped quickly and one of the smaller buckets fell off and hit the worker.

NT WorkSafe says in order to reduce the risk of falling objects and collisions on site, smaller attachments being transported in a larger bucket must be securely restrained to the bucket carrying them.

Before mobile plant is moved, there also needs to be a system of communication put in place where: workers are stopped from approaching plant until the operator has established visual contact and has signalled that it is safe to approach; equipment is then stopped and put into safe mode with the operator hands off the controls; and if the operator loses sight of the worker they should stop operations until visual contact is re-established.

If an excavator is carrying smaller attachments, they should be secured to the main bucket.

Image: JADA/stock.adobe.com

NT WorkSafe also says that workers should never approach mobile plant and assume that the operator can see them, and workers should never stand under or near a suspended load in case of equipment malfunction or operator error.

WorkSafe Queensland previously flagged safety concerns around the storage of excavator buckets, which can roll if not kept on a stable, firm surface.

“Excavator buckets can have a unique shape and centre of gravity which needs to be considered when placing and storing them,” it says.

“Additionally, a bucket’s tendency to roll forward or backwards, or to slide, can vary depending on how it is positioned on a gradient.

“For example, the rear side of a bucket attachment is typically curved which may increase the likelihood of them rolling backwards, particularly if the curved side is facing downhill on a gradient.”

Energy investment

Two hydro projects are under consideration as investment attention intensifies on energy

Two multi-billion-dollar renewable energy projects with the potential to power over 1 million homes in peak demand have been declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI) by the NSW government.

The $3.5 billion Western Sydney Pumped Hydro Project at Lake Burragorang, is a ZEN Energy project that will have the potential to power 500,000 homes.

The proposed plan is to repurpose a disused coal washery site on the eastern side of Lake Burragorang, approximately 24km upstream from the Warragamba Dam wall. Should the project proceed to construction, WaterNSW says it is expected to create approximately 1,500 construction jobs.

The $3.6 billion Yarrabin (Phoenix) Pumped Hydro Project near Mudgee in Central West NSW, is a ACEN Australia project which will have the capacity to power 600,000 homes.

Both projects, are in the early planning stages and are located on WaterNSW land.

A comprehensive assessment will still be undertaken on each of the projects, including public exhibition and an opportunity for submissions from the community.

Warragamba dam in NSW. The Western Sydney Pumped Hydro Project plans to create a new dam upstream and generate electricity from pumped hydro. Image: Taras Vyshnya/stock.adobe.com

Event news

construction events

Here are upcoming events for 2026. Information was current as of going to press

Digital Built World Summit – Sydney

This summit will focus on how to leverage digital tools such as digital twins, automation and infrastructure 4.0 to unlock value and efficiencies across the entire infrastructure lifecycle.

WHEN: March 4–5, 2026

MORE INFO: digitalbuiltworldsummit.com

National Municipal Works & Engineering Conference – Bendigo

With the theme, ‘Resilience & Reinvention’, this event will explore how local government and the municipal works sector are adapting to change, embracing innovation, and building stronger, more sustainable communities.

WHEN: March 18–19, 2026

MORE INFO: municipalworks.com.au/ mwa_events/2026-national-municipal-worksconference/

Transform 2026 – Sydney

Focusing on the sustainable built environment, Transform 2026, 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 18–19, 2026

MORE INFO: new.gbca.org.au/courses-events/ events/transform

Workplace Health and Safety Show –Brisbane

The Workplace Health and Safety Show will feature a program of events including live demonstrations, seminars, interactive forums and round table discussions on health, wellbeing, manual handling, major hazards, innovation, technology advancements, new safety products, injury prevention and height safety, amongst other topics.

WHEN: March 25–26, 2026

MORE INFO: www.whsshow.com.au

WA Major Projects Conference – Perth

Western Australia remains the nation’s strongest economy with a record investment of $44 billion towards infrastructure to continue job creation,

diversification, and economic growth. Against this backdrop, the two-day conference returns with a focus on the infrastructure to support Western Australia’s growing population and will provide a high-level platform to discuss key projects and topics centred around WA’s infrastructure pipeline.

WHEN: March 26–27, 2026

MORE INFO: www.expotradeglobal.com/events/ wamajorprojects

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. Located at Sydney Dragway, it will be bigger than ever and include the operators challenge and a Pickles auction.

WHEN: April 17–19, 2026

MORE INFO: www.dieseldirtandturf.com.au

Sydney Build 2026

This two-day event focuses on the construction, architecture, engineering and infrastructure industries, bringing together contractors, architects, engineers, housebuilders, developers, government and construction professionals. 15 stages cover topics such as BIM, Construction Safety, Site Safety, Architecture, Infrastructure, Digital Construction, New Rules, HVAC, Sustainability and Government, while 600 exhibitors fill four exhibition halls.

WHEN: April 29–30, 2026

MORE INFO: www.sydneybuildexpo.com

Tocal Field Days – Hunter Valley

Located in Paterson, NSW Tocal Field Days is an agricultural field day event that includes some construction machinery exhibitors.

WHEN: May 1–3, 2026

MORE INFO: www.tocalfielddays.com

SA Major Projects Conference –Adelaide

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NEW & USED PARTS AVAILABLE

WRECKING LIST

CASE

1 x CX14

1 x CX47

1 x CX80

2 x CX145CSR

2 x CX210

1 x CX210B

1 x 9010B

CATERPILLAR

1 x 301.8

1 x 303CR

1 x 312C

2 x 313BCR

1 x 325CL

2 x 314CCR

2 x 315FL

1 x 320A

1 x 320BL

1 x 320C

1 x 320FL

1 x 322BL

1 x 323DL

2 x 325C

1 x 325CL

2 x 336D

1 x 336DL

2 x 308BSR

1 x EL240B

1 x MM55SR

DAEWOO

1 x S220-3

2 x S330LC-V

1 x S250LC-V

3 x S290LC-V

1 x S55-V

DOOSAN

1 x DX225LCB

1 x DX300LC

1 x DX225

ECM

1 x E35SR

HYUNDAI

1 x R140LCD-7

1 x ES85U

HITACHI

1 x EX55UR

2 x EX60-1

1 x EX60-5

1 x EX120-1

1 x EX120-2

1 x EX120-3

1 x EX200-1

1 x EX200-5

1 x EX210-5

1 x EX210H-5

1 x EX220-2

2 x EX220-3

1 x EX220-5

2 x EX230H-5

2 x EX270-1

1 x EX350H-5

1 x ZX35U-2

1 x ZX35U-3F

1 x ZX50U

2 x ZX50U-2

1 x ZX135US-3

1 x ZX135US-5B

3 x ZX200-3

1 x ZX200H-3

1 x ZX225USR

1 x ZX230

1 x ZX230-1

1 x ZX230H-5

1 x ZX250H-3

3 x ZX270LC-3

1 x ZX330

2 x ZX330-3

2 x ZX330LC-3

1 x ZX350H-3

1 x ZX350LCH-3

1 x ZX225USLC-5B

2 x PC30-7

1 x PC30FR

1 x R160LC-7

1 x R145CR-9

IHI

1 x IHI30

1 x IHI30J

1 x IHI30JX

2 x IHI45J

1 x IHI45UJ

1 x IHI55UJ

KATO

1 x HD1023

KOBELCO

1 x SK220 MRK 5

1 x SK280MSR-1E

1 x SK30SR-1

1 x SK30SR-2

1 x SK40SR

1 x SK40SR-3

1 x SK45SR-3

1 x SK50SR-3

1 x SK75UR-3

2 x SK80MSR

1 x SK80MSR-1E

2 x SK120-5

2 x SK220-5

1 x SK130UR

1 x SK135SR

1 x SK135SR-1

1 x SK135SR-2

1 x SK135SR-5

1 x SK200-3

1 x SK220-3

1 x SK260LC-8

1 x SK360-8

KOMATSU

1 x PC05-7

1 x PC28UU-2

1 x PC30MR

1 x PC30MR-1

1 x PC50FR-1

1 x PC50MR

2 x PC50UU-1

3 x PC50UU-2

1 x PC60-7

1 x PC70FR-1

1 x PC75UU-1

4 x PC75UU-2

1 x PC75UU-3

1 x PC78MR-6

1 x PC138US-2

1 x PC200-7

1 x PC210-8

1 x PC220-3

1 x PC220LC-8

1 x PC228US-3

1 x PC228USLC-3

1 x PC228UU

1 x PC300-7

1 x PC300-8

1 x PC138US-11

1 x PC350-8

KUBOTA

1 x KH-8

1 x KH52SR 1 x KX71-3 1 x KX101 1 x KX121-2

LIBRA 1 x 118SV

MITSUBISHI 1 x MM55SR

NEW HOLLAND 1 x E35B 1 x E35SR

SAMSUNG

1 x SE55

2 x SE130LC-2

1 x SE210LC-5

1 x SE240LC-2

3 x SE240LC-3

1 x SE280LC

2 x SE280LC-2

1 x SE210-2 1x SE210LC-2

SUMITOMO

2 x SH60-1

1 x SH75X-3

1 x SH135X-2

1 x SH210-5

2 x SH210LC-5

1 x SH300A-2

2 x SH350H-5

1 x SH350HD-3 1 x SH350HD-5

TAKEUCHI 1 x TB138FR

TEREX 1 x PT100G

VOLVO

1 x EC240B

1 x EC240BLC

1 x EC240CL

YANMAR 1 x B27-2

1 x VIO27-5

1 x VIO40-2

1 x VIO50

1 x VIO50-2 1 x VIO55-5B

1 x VIO70

2 x VIO75

1 x VIO75-A

CATERPILLAR 336DL

CATERPILLAR 308BSRCATERPILLAR 323DL KOMATSU PC138US-11HITACHI ZX135US-3

KATO HD1023 CAT 320FL KOMATSU PC220-3 HITACHI EX270-1 CASE CX210 SAMSUNG SE210LC-2 SUMITOMO SH350HD-5

EPJ TRAD TRA PJTRADING CO EPJ TRADING CO

https://epj-trading.tradetrucks.com.au/ Email: office@griffithsgroup.co

CATERPILLAR950G Tyresgood.Pinsandbushesgood. 950G. TA1228537. $65,000+GST=$71,500

VOLVOA40E Newtyres.Engineworkjustdone. Transmissiondone@13000hrs.Total hrs 16000.Good workingcondition.A40E. TA1253391. $90,000+GST=$99,000

KOMATSUPC270-8 withloggrabandcutoffsaw,hours 15,467.2010model.270-8. TA920281. $50,000+GST=$55,000

CATERPILLARCP563C Goodcleanroller.10,130hours. CP563C. TA1271658. $28,000+GST=$30,800

CATERPILLAR315FL 5252hours.Tiltbucketblade. Tracks75%.Goodcleanmachine.S738. TA1176724. $135,000+GST=$148,500

BOMAGBW214PD-3 Flatdrumrollerwithbolton padfootshells.Goodroller,readyforwork.8277hours. Bomag. TA1281921. $40,000+GST=$44,000

CATERPILLARCB-224C Twindrumroller,2960hours.. S838. TA1282414. $15,000+GST=$16,500

KOMATSUD61PXI-23 2017,Intelligentmachinecontrol, a/cropscabin,patblade,newrippers,batteryisolator, uhf,reversecamera,turbotimer.5741hours.D61.

FREIGHTERTRIAXLEEXTENDABLEFLATTOP Will stretchto19moverall.Springsuspension.Goodtyres. Alllightsfunctional.Frontandreargates.S765. TA1202631. $20,000+GST=$22,000

CATERPILLARCS56B Enclosedcab,airconditioner,rear viewcamera,e-stops,6cylinderdieselengine, 2130mmdrum.CS56B. TA1277300. $80,000+GST=$88,000

INGERSOLL-RANDSD122DX Flatdrumroller,4370 hours.Ing. TA1281924. $40,000+GST$44,000

CATERPILLAR950H 8,000hours.Scalesandprintout. Newtyres.Allpinsandbushesgood.950H. TA1248596. $150,000+GST=$165,000

CATERPILLARD6HSERIESII Motorreconditioned5,000 hoursago.Injectors,turbo,tracksandequaliserbar donerecently.Bulltiltbladeandrippers.Readyto work.D6HII. TA1101420. $115,000+GST=$126,500

DYNAPACCA5000PD 2017model.Enclosedcab,air conditioner,swiveloperatorcontrols,e-stops.Deutz6 cylinderengine,2150mmdrum.Dyna5000. TA1277367. $55,000+GST=$60,500

CATERPILLAR12MGRADER 15843hours.Newtyres 100 hrs ago.Goodtidygrader.S735. TA1176346. $110,000+GST=$121,000

EXPORT COMPANY

ABN: 53812

CATERPILLAR

308E2CR

2018,2254hrs.Front blade,Q/hitch, hammerpiping&Aux hyd.DropValves,3x buckets:400/600/900 mm.Newtracks.Rear viewcamera.$69500 plusGST.2688. TA1301519. $69,500PlusGST

MANITOUMX50-4 2015,AllTerrain forklift.2812hrs,good condition,goodtyres, PerkinsDeisel.2672. TA1290536. $57,000plusGST

MANITOU1135H 2016,2991hrs,4X4X4 outriggers.A/C cab,DeutzEngine 2xunitsavailable $69500+GSTEach. 2680. TA1294047. $69,500PLUSGST

JOHNDEERE670G 2012,9339hours. AROPScab.3.66M blade.P/block,Rear ripper.2670. TA1277884. $187,500PlusGST

CATERPILLARCP44

2011,PadFoot,2775 hrs,A/CROPScab, 7.5Tonne.2650. TA1257427. $52,500PLUSGST

JOHNDEERE670GP 2014,9536hrs,Ex Shiremachinewithfull servicehistory.3.6M blade,14.00-24tyres, 2xunitsAvail.2674. TA1285117. $195,000PLUSGST

TOYOTA02-7FD45

DIESEL

2013,Diesel.2.0-2.2 tonnecapacity,liftup to4GST.2678. TA1297365. $24,500PLUSGST

TOYOTA8FD80N 2016,Diesel.4511hrs. Seedataplatein photosforspecs.Hyd forkpositioner& carriageshift.Long forksforbulkyitems. 2675. TA1292451. $49,500PLUSGST

TOYOTA8FD25 2013,6772hrsDiesel engine,carriageshift, goodoverall condition.2677. TA1290585. $19,500PLUSGST

Industrial Estate,

SYKESGROUP YAMUNAIP175DE WATERINGII

2017,Sykes/Yamuna pistonpump.10134 hrs,Hatzdiesel engine.Fullysilenced. 2684. TA1295734. $18,000PLUSGST

$9,850INCL GST

HowardExtra HeavyDuty6'GalvanisedSlasher,withsolid castor wheelsfittedto rear, 3pointlinkage,excellent condition. 7460. TA1275712.

$23,000INCLGST

HOWARD6'EHDGALVANISEDSLASHER

$11,850INCL GST

240Tractor,2wheeldrive,ROPS,23pointlinkage, power steering,tyres85%nocracks,approximately44 horsepower.7466. TA1283662.

MasseyFerguson

MASSEYFERGUSON240TRACTOR

$24,950INCLGST

TractorwithBenWyeKBF3000FrontForkAttachmentwith Forks, 4wheeldrive,60horsepowerapprox,3pointlinkage,rollframe& roof,2,300hoursasindicated.7351. TA1227753.

CASEIH3230TRACTORWITHFRONTFORKATTACHMENT 3230

PALLETFORKNOTINCLUDED.4118.TA293006. $3,950INCGST

TC501M,serialno:052048901

&rollsuspensionwithTieman300kgtailgateloaderwithhandcontrols Model

TREG8X5BOXTRAILER approx1999kgs,4wheelelectricbrakes with breakaway,950mmhighstockcrate,jockeywheel,rearheavydutywinddown stabiliserlegs,notregisteredYGH507, vin no:6T9T2000S522DR060,7leafrock

JOHNDEERE5525FWATRACTOR withJohnDeereSelfLevelling FrontEndLoader,4.1bucket,yearapproximately2005-2008,4 wheeldrive,ROPS&Roof,91horsepowerapproximately, PTO, approximately1,968hoursindicated,3pointlinkage.7073. TA1125206. $37,850INCLGST

TA1275713.

Skidsteer,4cylinderdiesel,4in1bucket,airconcab,3,230hoursapprox showingonhourmeter,tyres85%allround,serialno: CAT0226BPMWD01189, withoperatorsmanualandservicehistory,notregistered,motorsmoky.7461.

Caterpillar226B3 Wheeled

CATERPILLAR226B3WHEELEDSKIDSTEER

engineno:2DQ1454,serialno:87908,ROPS.7144.TA1162678. $29,750INC

M8540Tractor(Narrow),4wheeldrive,withFrontForkAttachment& FrontTynes,4cylinderdieselturbo,extra4bankelectrichydraulics,85 horsepowerapprox,airconditioning(working),approx5,700hoursindicated,

KUBOTAM8540TRACTORWITHFRONTMOUNTEDFORK&FRONT TYNES

TA1133372. $36,950INCLGST

wheeldrive,FrontEndLoader,withbucket&forks,ROPS& roof, 91horsepowerapproximately,PTO,withfrontweightframe(no weights),approx.1,900hoursindicated,3pointlinkage.7089.

JOHNDEERE5525FWATRACTOR yearapprox.2005-2008,4

roof,newtyresallround,80horsepowerapproximately,3 point linkage,PTO,4,800hoursapproximately,hasbeenthrough workshop,readytogo,'nomoneytospend'.7246. TA1180772. $19,450INCLGST

MASSEYFERGUSON298TRACTOR4WHEELASSIST rollframe&

(Compactor),selfpropelledsmoothdrum, year approximately2006.7067. TA1123224. $17,500INCL GST

CATERPILLARCB-224CROLLER(08)83238795

TA1238951. POA

HOESINSTOCK.7379.

HOWARDROTARYHOES LARGERANGEOFHOWARD ROTARYHOESPLUSASELECTIONOFOTHER ROTARY

$3,500INCLGST

$9,500INCLGST PRPOWER4000WATT4LAMPLIGHTTOWERDIESEL vinno:ZA9V71B0013H77051.7141. TA1160423.

diesel,yearapprox2013,vinno: 6T9T26ABLD09P9005, withbooks,servicehistory&controller,lowhours.7316. TA1219701.

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HITACHIEX120-5 1998,MODEL 11,350hrs.0.4and0.6m3 Buckets,ripperand300mm auger.Newtracksandrollers at10,500hrs,Na. NSW. DIY1295873. 0408 133 727. $43,000

MUSTANG1650RT 2018,This compact track loaderisa2018 modelwithvery low hoursof 2672,itcomeswitha70HP Yanmardieselengine, 00000000000.QLD. DIY1294651. 0429 588 545. $48,000

CASECX145CSR 2020,Case 145.15TonneNuckleBoom, 5100hrs.2 way pipingfor grabs/augers,Nls6e2555.VIC. DIY1293188. 0418 542 043. $128,000

ULTRAMINIDECK 2026,This unithasa8x4UltraDeckand a8x4doubledeckScreen, 4.5mx900mmwidefines conveyor,on12x15agri wheelsasstandardand poweredwithaKubotaDiesel engine,12300000000.QLD. DIY1303437. 0429 588 545. $72,500

BOBCATE20 2016,BobcatE20 +BrianJames3.5Tplant trailerpackage.2016Bobcat E20miniexcavator,approx 1,350hours,b3bl12935.NSW. DIY1300507. 0409 923 992. $36,900ONO

CATERPILLARB6S 2021,Hammer~StoneBreakerBS6. Lessthan100hrsuse.Includessparepickandunused gassingtool.Price:$5,900+GSTono.Strongand reliablestonebreakerwithvery low hours.Comeswitha sparepickandgassingtool,makingitapractical, ready~to~workpackage,-.NSW. DIY1296271. 0419 627 541. $6,490

SUNWARDSWE18UF 2023, Sunward1.8TMimiexcavator withtrailerandauger,N/A. VIC. DIY1299657. 0407 101 512. $27,500

EXCAVATOR 2023,SH145XU-6completewithCabinROPS,A/C, Beacon,Front&RearCameras,275Hours,Vandal Covers,HandRails,UHFRadio,FuelGD,Pattern Changer,BoltonRubberPads,WindowTint, CanvasSeat,Cover&TwinLockHydraulicHitch, FireExtinguisher,RiskAssessment,SafetyDecals. LocatedDandenong,Victoria.Peter0419587198, 4JJ1-673197.VIC. DIY1222283. 0419 587 198. $170,000PlusGST

CATERPILLAR249D 2015,Runswelltidyconditiontracks goodnewairconditioningcompressoretcandstarter motorowneroperatormachinelocatednearWangaratta vicpurchasedfromWilliamadamsinspectionandteston farmwelcomewelcome,Cat0249dhgwr00288.VIC. DIY1297288. 0419 303 503. $55,000

DIY1293815. $54,000

IMSPM-1050-16TB FORSALEPUGMILLINEXCELLENTCONDITION. High-performancepugmillavailable,idealforsoilblending, stabilising,orbatchingoperations.Trackedmachineforeasy manoeuvringormoving.Wellmaintainedandinverygood workingcondition. Featuresinclude:Lowbinlevelsensorensurescontinuousfeed andminimisesdowntime.Wateradditivesystemallowsfor precisemoisturecontrolduringmixing,IMS-PM-10220.VIC. DIY1293334. 0438 049 134. $275,000

DYNAPACD.ONE 2018,DynapacDOneexcellent condition,283458329.QLD. DIY1294969. 0411 020 252. $18,500

JOHNDEERE770GPGRADER 2017,13550hrs.Fitted withTrimbleGCS900.ComeswithTrimbleCB460 multifunctioncontrolboxand992receiver.NewTrimble modem.Newmouldboard12months/2000hrsago.New Hydraulicpump2000hrsago.4nearnewreartyres. Currentoilsamples(allperfect).Excellenttrimmachine. Owneroperator.$240,000plusGST, 1DW770GPLHD683379.NSW. DIY1286888. 0431 553 828. $264,000

COUGAR5700SERIES 2026,New2026Cougar5700 Series3skidsteerloader,comeswith4in1bucket,open ROPScabin,servocontrols,57horsepowerHyundai dieselengine.Thismachinehasnocomputersandeasy maintenance. We are theAustralianimporterand distributor.Comeswithwarranty.SalesPriceisPlus GST,

BOBCATS590SKIDSTEERBOBCATLOADER 2023,2023 model-220hours.Price:$60,000+GSTono.A near~newskidsteerinexcellentcondition,idealfor earthmoving,constructionandgeneralsitework.Smooth tooperate,wellmaintainedandwouldsuitanewbuyer lookingtosaveonreplacementcost,not registered. NSW. DIY1296267. 0419 627 541. $66,000 HITACHIZW250 2024,HitachiZW250.Minespec.Auto

DIGGAEL4845 AluminiumLoadingRamps(pair),4.8 tonnecombined,3300mmlong,Internal450mm, External550,Beam120mm,LR23677.VIC. DIY1285251. 0417 313 547. $1,350

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Tim Worcester

ISOLOADERHL-PC-35

Two(2)ISOLOADERPrecastConcreteHandlingRubberTyreGantriesbuyoneorbothfortandemliftandtraveleachwithSWL35,000kg.R3696R3697.

ISOLOADER21

TheIsoloader21isastraddledesignedtoliftandtransport32,000kg,6mand27,000kg 12mISOcontainersfromroadtransportvehiclesandplacethemontheground.(Filephotoasexample)Twoavailable.R3621. TA1061595. $100,000EaPlusGST

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HYSTERH18.00XM-12

withforkpositioningsideshiftcarriage, 2440mmforks,Cumminsengine,fullyenclosed airconditionedcab-Option20x40sideliftcont. frame.R3632. TA1124211.

POAForSaleorHirePh:1800688788

HYSTERH10.00XM

HYSTERH16.00XM-6

2010,lowhoursandingreatconditionwithMichelin XZMradialtyres,forkpositioningsideshiftand 2,440mmForks.R3525. TA730601. ForSaleorHirePOAPh:1800688788toInspect

HYSTERH12.00XM

200811,740kg4500mmlift,sideshiftcarriageand 2440mmforks.HireorBuyFreeCall1800688788. R3405. TA369982. POA

HYSTERH650C

6newContinentaltyres,Cummins6CTenginethis budgetpricedforkliftisreadyforwork.Option20'or 20x40toppickcontainerspreaders..R3712. TA1216675.

ForSaleorHirePh1800688788POA

KALMARDRT450-65S

2013,Stacksladen20x40containers5high.Cummins QSM11dieselengine.Dana15.5HR36000XMSN. H10300280. TA1153805. ForSaleorHirePOAFreeCall1800688788

2006,Cumminsengine.WideForkPositioningSideshift Carriagewouldsuitlongloadse.g.pipe.R3689. TA1216676. POAForSaleorHirePh:1800688788

KALMARDRT450

2014,SOLD-AnotherAvailable.Only11081hourswith originalCumminsengine.Stack45,000kg1st row 31,000kg2ndrow.ReadyNow.R3603. TA998021. POAForSaleorHirePh:1800688788

OMEGA16-12W

IdealfurnitureremovalistsolutionRated12,000kgwith ELME558sidesliftabletostackuptofourhigh20and 40footcontainers..353AUFL443. TA1154000.

ForSaleorHirePOAFreeCall1800688788

TERBERGYT182

2006,HardtofindTerminalTractorwithelevating5th wheelforquick&safetrailermarshaliingwithoutneed todismountcab.S116. TA1276949. $59,800

HYSTERH18.00XM-12

2008,stacks12,000kghighcube20'&40'3high.ELME 55820x40spreaderwithtopentrytwistlocks.Frontline unitreadynow.R3547. TA829125. ForSaleorHirePOAFreeCall1800688788

PRENTICE7,000KGSWL forklifttruckramps(8)topickfrom.Idealforshipping containers.Forsaleorhire.R3274. TA96974. $12,000+GST=$13,200ForSaleorHire

GENIEGS3268RT

4WDdiesel.Recently 10yearinspected,new paint,goodreliable machine.S35. $25,000+GST

SNORKELPRO126 126ftstraightstick boom,diesel,4WD, workingheight40.2m, goodworking condition.S36. $30,000+GST

SNAPPYHEAVY DUTY

Scaffold.S2. $550+GST

JLG43FTRTSELF LEVELLINGDIESEL SCISSORLIFT VeryGoodValuefor money,tidymachine, stillworkinginour rentalfleet.S27. $30,000+GST

SNORKELTB47J

4WDTB47JDZ TelescopicBoomLift, 10YearInspected, HydraulicGenerator, Diesel,Veryreliable machine..S39. $35,000+GST

SNORKELTB42JDZ 42fttelescopicboom lift.4WDDiesel.S30. $15,000+GST

HAULOTTE COMPACT14

2014,12melectric scissorliftverypopular unit.14mworking height.1unitavailable. S21. $6,000+GST

SNORKEL MHP13/35

2012,TrailerMounted articulatedboomlift featuresasafeandstable workingheightofupto 12.6m.Stillinhirefleet, verygoodcondition.S38.

$20,000+GST

GENIEGS1932 GenieGS1932Electric Scissorlift.S29. $4,000+GST

SKYJACK3219 2015,SkyJack3219 scissorlift,10year inspected,electric, 5.8mplatformheight. S40. $7,500+GST

Plant & Equipment

O cially o cial

Engage-Ag has strategically expanded into materials handling, having been named the o cial Bobcat Forkli s dealer for the Toowoomba region

Li Equipt has appointed Engage-Ag as the o cial Bobcat Forkli s dealer for Queensland’s Toowoomba region, strengthening Bobcat’s presence across one of the state’s most active agricultural and industrial centres.

As the exclusive Australian distributor of Bobcat Forkli s and Portable Power products, Li Equipt supplies a full range of materialshandling equipment from compact 1.6-tonne units through to heavy-duty 25-tonne machines.

The partnership will help expand access to Bobcat’s globally trusted forkli s for customers across southern Queensland.

Engage-Ag, a respected agricultural and machinery supplier based in Toowoomba, has built a strong reputation for dependable service, practical expertise and long-standing ties to the Darling Downs community. Its appointment as an authorised

Bobcat forkli dealer marks a strategic expansion into materials handling, enabling Engage-Ag to serve an even wider customer base.

Engage-Ag co-director Michael Cook says the team was enthusiastic about the opportunity.

“We are extremely excited to align with a globally trusted brand like Bobcat,” he says.

“Their reputation for quality and durability is unmatched, we’re proud to represent the Bobcat Forkli s range in the Toowoomba region.”

Engage-Ag co-director Sam Borchardt adds the move ts neatly into Engage-Ag’s long-term strategy for business growth.

“Our business has been looking to diversify, and adding materials handling brings an entirely new customer base while remaining highly complementary to our existing operations,” he says.

Li Equipt CEO Brett Johnston says Engage-Ag is the perfect partner to support Bobcat’s expansion into the region.

“The team at Engage-Ag are great, with long-standing community ties. We are excited about the long-term partnership,” he says.

Johnston adds the timing is ideal given the rising demand for reliable materials-handling equipment across agriculture, industry and logistics.

Customers in Toowoomba and surrounding districts will now have access to local sales, servicing and parts support for the full Bobcat Forkli s range, backed by Li Equipt’s national expertise and Engage-Ag’s strong regional presence.

To learn more, contact Engage-Ag on 07 4600 8770 or visit engage-ag.com.au

Lift Equipt’s Anthony Rock, Brett Johnston and Tim Worcester celebrating the partnership with Engage-Ag co-directors Michael Cook and Sam Borchardt

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JOHNDEERE872GP JustinforDismantling,16Foot Moldboard,20.5x25TyresandRims,Sweetrunning 6090Engine,RearRippers,AllPartsAvailable,Phone Brendan0267624466.S196. TA1297688. POA

HITACHIDX175 JustinforDismantling,BullTiltBlade,Angle TiltBlade,BladeMountedTreePusher,CliponStickrake, RipperAssywithLongSeriesTyne's,ExcConditionSealed TrackswithAlligatorJoiners,8365.25Engine,AllParts Available,PhoneBrendan0267624466.S198. TA1297690. POA

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ALLIS-CHALMERS/HANOMAG/MASSEY

JOHN DEERE INDUSTRIAL

PARTS FOR Dozers, Loaders, Drotts, Graders, Scrapers

WRECKING DOZERS

ALLIS-CHALMERS: “M”, HD5B, HD6B, HD6E, HD6G, HD7W, HD7G, HD9B, HD10W, HD11B, HD11E, HD11EC, HD11EP, HD11 Ser B, HD15,C, HD16A, HD16AC, HD16D, DC, HD16DP, HD19,20,21A, HD21B,C, HD31, HD41B FIAT: 451C, 555, 605C, 50CI, 70CI, 8, 8B, AD10, BD10B, FD10E, AD12, 14B, 14C, BD20, DX175

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, LD6, LD7 and 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, 670, 670A, 670B, 770, 770A, 772A, 770BH, 670CH, 670D, 672GP, 770GP, 772GP

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

HYUNDAIHL760-9 Justinfordismantling,New23.5R25 Tyres,CumminsEngine,AllPartsAvailable,Phone Brendan0267624466.S197. TA1297689. POA

JOHNDEERE772GP Justinfordismantling,6Wheel Drive,14FootMoldboard,SweetRunning6090 Engine, 17.5x25TyresandRimsAllRound,RearRipperAssy,All PartsAvailable,PhoneBrendanon0267624466.S191. TA1239667. POA

KOMATSUFB18M

$18,000+GST

1800KGCapacity.4.5MLiftHeight.3Stage ContainerMast.SideShift.LowHours.3Wheel Compact.1YearOldBattery.FullLightKit.

.R035. TA1296175. $19,800

KOMATSUFG25HT-17

$19,000+GST

2500KGCapacity.4.7MLiftHeight.3Stage ContainerMast.SideShift.NewDigitalWeight Guage.4xNewPneumaticTyres.LEDLightKit.

.R076. TA1296203. $20,900

TOYOTATG10TOWTUG

$10,000+GST

15,000KGCapacity.LPGFuelled.3Speed Transmission.Driver&PassengerSeats.Front& RearTowHitches.LEDLights.LowHours

.PO81. TA1296229. $11,000

KOMATSUFB25-12

$18,000+GST

2500KGCapacity.4.7MLiftHeight.3Stage ContainerMast.SideShift.LowHours.FullLight Kit.4YearOldBattery.95%PunctureProofTyres.

.R060. TA1296197. $19,800

KOMATSUFG30T-17

$17,000+GST

3000KGCapacity.4.5MLiftHeight.Clearview Mast.ForkPositioners.WeightGauge.FullLED LightKit.PunctureProofTyres.LPGFueled.

.R049. TA1296206. $18,700

NISSANRV02

$37,000+GST

37,000KGTowingCapacity.Automatic Transmission.Z24NissanLPGEngine.Driver ReleasedRearTowHitch.FrontTowHitch

.L067. TA1296230. $40,700

KOMATSUFB30-11

$20,000+GST

3000KGCapacity.4MLiftHeight.ClearviewMast. SideShift.PowerSteering.2YearOldBattery. SinglePointWaterSystem.FullLightKit.

KOMATSUFG35AT-16

$19,000+GST

3500KGCapacity.4.5MLiftHeight.Clearview Mast.ForkPositioners.SideShift.LPGFuelled. FullLEDLightKit.PunctureProofTyres.

.R024. TA1296213. $20,900

TOYOTATD25 From$40,000plusGST

37,000TowingCapacity.1DZ2.5LitreDiesel Engine.AutomaticTransmission.DriverReleased Rear2LevelTowHitch.FrontTowHitch

.S492. TA1296235. $44,000

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