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News
In this issue’s news coverage, CEA announces two new branches in Queensland, Tasmania’s Bridgewater Bridge wins an Australian Construction Achievement Award, Hyundai and Develon merge and Hitachi brings a new Bell grader Down Under, plus much more! 6
Features
Excavator Parts has further expanded its range with new hydraulic hoses and fittings available 12 Toyota Material Handling Australia skid steers and forklifts are a firm favourite for Bjorn Baker Racing 14 The ExtremeFlex range of hosing from ContiTech brings high flexibility and a drag-reducing outer layer 16
All Civil is reaping the benefits of Komatsu’s preventative maintenance program 18
ALLU is advancing circular construction with its new screening bucket for asphalt recycling 20
A long-term trust in CASE and local dealer SA Tractors is powering KW Earthmoving’s success 23
For retired racer Josh Green, a Cat 301.7 mini excavator helps him bring his bike trail designs to life 26 Digger King’s mini excavator trailer package has been the ideal solution for a livestock farmer 30
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CEA is expanding its presence with new sites in Rockhampton and Mackay
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CEA, a supplier of earthmoving, construction and agricultural equipment, has announced a significant expansion to include two new branch locations in central Queensland – Rockhampton and Mackay (formerly Terrequipe).
This move aligns with CEA’s commitment to growth, while reinforcing its focus on supporting core industry segments throughout metropolitan and regional areas.
The official handover for the branches took place in late June with both locations now operating under the CEA business trading name.
The new Rockhampton and Mackay branches will form part of CEA’s Northern Region, with CEA’s Brisbane-based operation providing extensive support to ensure a seamless transition for the highly experienced staff currently at both locations.
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As part of the acquisition employees previously working for the Terrequipe branches in these locations have transitioned to CEA, ensuring key product knowledge and strong customer relationships are retained within the business.
“The expansion into Rockhampton and Mackay is an exciting move for CEA,” executive general manager Northern Region Wes Henshall says.
“It’s a testament to our focus on
Top achievement
Tasmania’s largest ever infrastructure project has secured a prestigious industry award
Tasmania’s new Bridgewater Bridge has been awarded the prestigious Australian Construction Achievement Award. Presented by the Australian Constructors Association and Engineers Australia, the award recognises not only engineering and construction excellence, but how projects are advancing sustainability, workforce capability and social impact across the industry.
The new Bridgewater Bridge is Tasmania’s largest ever transport infrastructure project and was delivered by McConnell Dowell for the Tasmanian government.
growing the business and our dedication to working with customers across industry segments we know well and are highly proficient in supporting.
“We are also pleased to welcome the experienced teams at these locations into the CEA business and look forward to strengthening our relationships while providing exceptional service to customers within the region.”
Spanning 1.28km, the bridge connects key freight and passenger routes, including two new interchanges, seven intersection upgrades and a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians.
Australian Constructors Association CEO Jon Davies says the project redefines modern bridge building.
“This is a world-class example of innovation and collaboration under pressure – delivered on time and on budget through a pandemic, with meaningful outcomes for workers, communities and the environment,” he says.
A purpose-built precast facility on site enabled efficient and defect-free construction of more than 1,000 matchcast segments – weighing up to 90 tonnes each – keeping the project on track despite pandemic disruptions.
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The new Bridgewater Bridge spans 1.28km. Image: Tasmanian government
CEA’s new Mackay branch. Image: CEA
New name
A merger has resulted in the Hyundai and Develon construction equipment brands being supported by a new entity
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore have merged to launch a new entity –HD Construction Equipment.
The combined new company will operate with a dual-brand system, continuing to support both the Hyundai and Develon construction equipment brands.
By 2030, the company aims to exceed USD $11 billion in global sales, positioning itself among the industry’s top-tier players.
“This merger marks a critical step toward long-term, sustainable growth,” HD Hyundai Site Solution president Cho Young-Cheol says.
“It represents a new chapter in the evolution of Korea’s construction equipment industry and will strengthen our global competitiveness.”
HD Construction Equipment says it will pursue balanced growth across its core business areas, including construction equipment, engines, and aftermarket services, by focusing on the following strategic initiatives:
• optimising product lines and regional manufacturing to achieve economies of scale
• expanding the compact equipment lineup to offer a complete range of construction machinery
• investing in high-growth areas, such as engine technology and aftermarket services
• accelerating innovation through electrification, smart equipment, and integrated total solutions.
On show
Hitachi brings the new Bell G140 grader to Australia
Hitachi is introducing the new Bell G140 grader to the Australian market, with the machine making its debut at the Local Government Association Show in WA in August.
Hitachi says the Bell G140 grader is a boost to precision and productivity with its advanced automatic blade control system.
Production of the highly anticipated Bell motor grader range is planned to start in Q3 2025 for Stage 3 developing markets.
“We’ve been keeping a close eye on the development of this product, and now that we’ve seen its realworld performance and reliability, we’re confident it will hit the mark in Australia’s demanding conditions,” Hitachi product manager David Gallina says.
“Our customers expect durability, precision, and low total cost of ownership – and the Bell Grader delivers across all three fronts.”
The graders are fitted with Cummins engines and ZF transmissions. The G140 runs a 6.7L Cummins with a ZF ERGOPOWER transmission, while the G160 and using the antler controls or joysticks, this machine feels right.”
HD Construction Equipment will operate with a dual-brand system. Image: HD Hyundai Construction Equipment
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A FlipScreen can be used to screen material, such as topsoil, directly into a skip
Screen smarter
Transform your material handling process with FlipScreen –handle any material at any time, anywhere
In an industry where productivity is key, having an attachment on hand that can take waste material and convert it instantly into something usable provides a huge advantage. That’s why contractors across Australia are turning to FlipScreen –the rugged screening bucket attachment that’s transforming how mixed material is handled on site.
Designed to fit loaders, excavators, backhoes, telehandlers and skid steers, FlipScreen’s range of screening buckets allows operators to screen and separate material directly at the source.
How it works
A range of FlipScreen attachments are available for compact machinery all the way through to 50-tonne excavators. It works like a bucket, scooping up a shovel-full of material, then rotating the load. Material passes through a mesh that separates out rocks from soil or different sizes of waste.
If an operator is switching between materials, it’s easy to change the mesh and get to the next job.
“The FlipScreens are designed so the operator can see right through to the leading edge of the bucket,
giving them a much better line of sight compared to a standard general-purpose, or GP, bucket,” FlipScreen inventor and managing director Sam Turnbull says.
“They scoop in exactly the same way as a GP bucket, making the learning process very intuitive.”
Diverse applications
With a FlipScreen there’s no need for a separate screening plant, or having to remove waste material from site and transport fresh material back in. Oversize, fines, topsoil, rubble, and rock are processed on the fly –turning what was once waste into usable fill or saleable product.
The key to FlipScreen’s value lies in its versatility. Earthmovers frequently deal with unpredictable ground conditions: rock mixed through topsoil, clay pockets in spoil, or rubble left behind on cleared blocks. This, says Turnbull, is why the FlipScreen stands apart as a musthave attachment on site.
“Almost every customer we have starts out with one application in mind, but quickly expands into many other screening jobs,” he says.
“These often include concrete screening, separating mud from rock, improving the grade of gravel, washing river pebbles, cleaning firewood, and many more.
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Turn mixed soil into usable backfill by removing large rocks
“We’ve seen FlipScreens applied in all sorts of unusual and unexpected ways. One standout example was a customer using a FlipScreen to separate bullet fragments and spent cartridges from soil at a rifle range, turning what would normally be waste into a valuable, reusable resource.
“FlipScreen attachments have also been employed by militaries as a powerful tool for de-mining postconflict zones, where unexploded ordnance and dangerous fragments are removed to make land safe for public use again.
“On the agricultural side, farmers have used FlipScreen attachments to clean seed, mix fertilisers, and reclaim topsoil from erosion projects. These examples highlight just how versatile the attachment is, often surprising customers with applications they had never originally considered.”
Instead of switching buckets or swapping machines, a FlipScreenequipped carrier handles screening and loading in one motion.
Interchangeable mesh sizes allow operators to tailor the screening process to suit job specs — whether that’s preparing clean fill for backfilling trenches or separating clay lumps from quality topsoil.
For subdivision work, civil infrastructure, or rural development, where site access may be limited and timeframes tight, FlipScreen
attachments cut down on equipment movement and streamline logistics. By reducing the need to cart materials away for processing, contractors slash fuel costs, machine wear, and downtime — all while increasing on-site productivity.
“The FlipScreen is essentially a recycling machine,” Turnbull says.
“Waste is, after all, just resources mixed into an undesirable pile. For example, when you remove concrete from dirt, you end up with crushable concrete and clean fill. When
Different mesh sizes are easily swapped in and out
refurbishing a lawn, traditional methods strip away truckloads of the best topsoil and cost money to dump. By contrast, when you use a FlipScreen to remove grass, you leave freshly aerated topsoil in place and take away only the grass, which compacts to almost nothing when loaded onto a truck.”
A FlipScreen is engineered to thrive in harsh conditions. With no internal moving parts to jam, clog or tangle, and no need to shake the machine or bucket to pass the material through the mesh, this means minimal maintenance and less downtime. The sealed, enclosed design prevents contamination and keeps the screening process reliable, even in sticky, rocky or dusty conditions. If you’re ready to screen smarter and move more with less, FlipScreen isn’t just another attachment – it’s a ground-level upgrade to your entire operation.
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In waste yards, material such as metal can be easily screened from soil
Hydraulic offering
Excavator Parts has further expanded its range with new hydraulic hoses and fittings available
NSW-based earthmoving machinery parts business Excavator Parts has expanded its offering, with a range of new hydraulic hoses and fittings now available.
With a huge range of new and used excavator parts, seal kits, hydraulic pumps, motors and final drives, family-run Excavator Parts specialises in dismantling and rebuilds for all major excavator brands.
After expanding the Wauchopebased business by adding a second wrecking yard at the beginning of last year, a sandblasting facility and an expanded stock of final drives, the business is now taking the next step with new offerings for its customers.
“We’re excited to expand our
services with the introduction of hydraulic hoses and fittings, perfectly complementing our excavator repair work,” Excavator Parts’ Peter Jilg says.
Excavator Parts can repair and replace hydraulic hosing
“We stock trusted, high-quality brands including Hardy Spicer fittings and Gates hydraulic hoses, giving you reliable solutions for your machinery needs.
“After receiving strong demand and enquiries from local customers in the Wauchope area, we’re now offering this service in-store, with nationwide freight available for added convenience.”
Jilg says that this is the latest step for Excavator Parts as it positions itself to be the go-to provider for parts, with the company’s sandblasting facility saving its customers time and money.
“Our sandblasting facility has been operating since November last year and has already been used successfully for multiple jobs across a variety of industries,” he says.
Parts can now be stripped, rebuilt and tested on site, with final drives now in stock. Excavator Parts caters from one tonne to 70-tonnes –something that Jilg says makes them stand out on the market.
“These particular sized machines [70 tonnes] are rare, and we are lucky enough to be one of the only businesses within Australia currently to have these in stock,” Jilg says.
“We provide a final drive exchange basis. This in turn reduces costs, saving customers money, reducing waste to environment and recycling particular items for reuse in the future.”
With a distribution network that reaches out beyond Australia to the US, UK and Papua New Guinea, Excavator Parts’ new hydraulic hoses and fittings range is continuing to build its reputation as being a one-stop shop for machinery parts.
“Whether you need hydraulic hose repairs or restoration of machinery parts, we’re here to help,” Jilg says.
“Contact us today to learn more or place an order.”
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Horse-power
Toyota Material Handling Australia skid steers and forklifts are a firm favourite for Bjorn Baker Racing
Successful Sydney-based thoroughbred trainer and Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) ambassador Bjorn Baker has leveraged the excellent durability, safety and performance of TMHA products to help improve the efficiency and productivity of his business.
As the trainer of Bjorn Baker Racing at Warwick Farm in Sydney’s west, Baker oversees two stables
consisting of 117 boxes, with a total of around 250 horses under the stewardship of the business.
With 117 boxes to maintain, Baker’s team has leant on TMHA’s equipment to make stable maintenance easier, safer and more time effective.
Bjorn Baker Racing uses a Toyota Huski 4SDK4 skid steer loader and Toyota 8-Series forklift to help maintain the workplace. Baker says these have been a huge help on site.
“Each box has one horse, and the skid steer is used to put sawdust in each box, which is essentially the horse’s bedding,” Baker says.
“The skid steer definitely reduces labour with that immensely.
“Toyota Material Handling have done the specifics related to the bucket – they’ve got the one that’s suited to sawdust and the weight, and likewise with the tyres.
“So that works very well and we’re able to either fill up directly into the box or fill up bins, and then the bins can go direct into the stables.”
He adds the Huski skid steer is one of the most effective ways to enhance the efficiency of the workplace, while also offering improved safety outcomes for his employees.
“It’s helped with labour a lot, and in a horse training environment it’s very labour-intensive,” he says.
“A lot of industries are becoming automated and reducing some of the labour required, but unfortunately with horse racing, our biggest cost by far is labour and there’s not many shortcuts we can take.
“I guess this is one thing that with the way I run my business
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Bjorn Baker uses a Toyota Huski 4SDK4 skid steer loader within his business
The skid steer has reduced manual labour when putting sawdust in boxes for horse bedding
A Toyota 8-Series 1.8-tonne diesel forklift has helped move feed and hay, as well as being useful in the construction of a new stable has definitely helped with efficiencies and reducing labour costs. It’s also much safer in terms of work cover and taking weight off human shoulders.”
Versatility
Along with the skid steer loader, Baker also owns a Toyota 8-Series 1.8-tonne diesel forklift, which has proven to be something of a Swiss Army Knife for the company thanks to its wide range of uses.
While primarily used to move feed and hay, the forklift has proved immensely useful for Bjorn Baker Racing, particularly with the construction of a new stable on the premises.
“It’s actually got a remarkable amount of uses,” Baker says.
“I’ve got another stable that I redeveloped and rebuilt in the last year, which was a significant cost.
“The forklift was unbelievably handy in terms of helping with the building job and to move a lot of products. It’s got an amazing amount of uses that I never would have thought of prior to being involved in that building process.”
His positive experiences with TMHA products have caused Baker to consider adding more in the future to further reduce the manual labour around the stables, including a Toyota battery electric forklift and a sweeper.
He adds that the time and labour saved through using his TMHA equipment has allowed Bjorn Baker Racing to focus more on making sure the stable’s horses are in the best condition for each race.
“At the end of the day we’re very much results-driven in terms of what we do on the racetrack,” Baker says.
“Having good systems in place and having some of these efficiencies help us manage the labour demands and concentrate a little bit more on the horses and getting the maximum performance from them.”
Race backing
The proof is in the pudding for Bjorn Baker Racing, which in the 2024-25
racing season had a breakout year with the second-best strike rate of any major trainer in the country, securing 157 race wins from 757 starts.
With Melbourne’s Spring racing carnival around the corner, it is imperative that as much time as possible is spent on preparing the horses for an exciting season.
Bjorn Baker Racing’s forklift operators have found the forklift and skid steer loader to be easy to use, with reliable operation and smooth driveability.
“They’re pretty good to drive, in particular the skid steer,” Baker says.
“We never hear a bad word, so it’s all going very smoothly. When you’ve got horses and staff, all you want is for things to continue to go smoothly.”
Thanks to the positive impact the machines have had on his business, Baker is a highly satisfied Toyota owner.
“I couldn’t be happier,” he says.
“It’s helped my business, it’s made my business more efficient and, from a safety point of view, a work cover point of view, and being able to concentrate on the horse’s point of view, it’s definitely had a positive impact.”
For more information, visit toyotamaterialhandling.com.au or free call 1800 425 438.
Bjorn Baker Racing’s forklift operators have found the forklift to be easy to use
Feel the flex
The ExtremeFlex range of hosing from ContiTech brings design to the fore with high flexibility and a drag-reducing outer layer
When transporting fluids in an industrial setting, having strong, reliable hosing is vital to avoid failures and spillage.
ContiTech, the industrial division of Continental, has created the ExtremeFlex range of hosing that provide industry-leading levels of flexibility and a design that reduces the amount of force required to move the hose.
The ExtremeFlex range can transfer fuel and oil under low pressure, as well as being available in a food-grade variant for dry food and liquids. The corrugated synthetic rubber covering reduces the surface area of the hose on the ground, reducing wear and the force required to pull or drag it into place. This reduces operator fatigue and lowers the risk of workplace injury when manoeuvring hosing into place.
Reinforced with spiral-plied synthetic fabric with a galvanized wire helix, the ExtremeFlex range is so flexible it can bend back on itself, making it a top choice for tight spaces and tight corners.
The most recent addition to the range is the ExtremeFlex FR4, which is a low-pressure and high temperature return line or suction line for petroleum and water-based fluids up to 135 degrees C.
ContiTech head of sales distribution – Aus/NZ Lee Cranswick says the ExtremeFlex FR4 hydraulic oil hose is a fantastic addition to the range, with the bend rating and high temperature resistance making it a valuable choice for use on earthmoving machinery.
“One of the main features of the ExtremeFlex family is its bend radius,” he says.
“I’ve had many phone calls from people saying: I think there’s a misprint on your bend ratings in your specification sheet. No, that’s correct, it does bend back on itself without kinking. We’ve had a lot of people in the market try and reverse engineer that product, that’s how good it is.
“Another feature is its corrugated cover. Because it’s got a corrugated cover, it means there’s less product on the ground, so there’s less force to drag, which makes it easier and safer to work with.”
He explains that ContiTech offers a hose fitting system so machinery owners can be assured that they are buying the correct hosing for their application and machinery.
“We can provide a complete match system for the end user,” Cranswick says.
“When you’re dealing with hydraulics, you want to make sure you have the correct products so you don’t have a failure and safety hazards.
“The ability of ExtremeFlex hosing to withstand high temperatures is also really important as these might be used on a site in the middle of the Australian desert where it can get hot.”
With ContiTech offering a wide range of hosing to meet any industrial need, Cranswick adds that customers can trust in the quality and durability of a premium product.
“We’ve been manufacturing industrial hose for 150 years,” he says.
The ExtremeFlex range has a corrugated outer surface to reduce the surface area of the hose on the ground
With the ability to bend back on itself, the ExtremeFlex range of hosing is ideal for tight spaces
“We know what we’re doing and, probably the most important part, we’ve been tried and tested in a really mature market.
For more information on ContiTech’s ExtremeFlex range, visit: www.hoseselect.com
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Stay ahead
All Civil is reaping the benefits of Komatsu’s preventative maintenance program
Based on the Mornington Peninsula and working on major projects across Melbourne, Geelong and throughout regional Victoria, rail infrastructure and civil construction business All Civil Australia is relying on Komatsu machinery to keep it up and running.
To ensure that the fleet is always ready to go, the business recently made the switch to Komatsu’s preventative maintenance program – a move that’s already paying dividends.
All Civil has a fleet of eight Komatsu machines, including excavators, a dozer and loader, which undertake everything from trenching to conduit installations.
All Civil plant and operations manager Rebecca Lincoln joined the team earlier this year, bringing 15 years of experience in civil construction compliance and maintenance management. This understanding of how to get the
most out of machinery led her to suggest Komatsu’s preventative maintenance program to safeguard the fleet against surprise downtime.
“When I arrived, I could see straight away that the maintenance program needed updating,” she says.
“It was manual and reactive, leaving us vulnerable to costly delays. I wanted to introduce an automated, scheduled approach with the help of Komatsu to make sure we were never caught out with machine issues.
“The improvements have been immediate. We’ve seen greater cost efficiency, reduced fuel usage and better reliability across our entire Komatsu fleet. It also allows us to plan around our project windows, so we’re not holding up jobs or delaying transitions between sites.
“It’s pretty much set and forget now. We’re staying ahead of issues rather than scrambling to respond to them.”
All Civil specialises in rail infrastructure construction
Details focused
Lincoln says that by identifying issues early, All Civil is able to make repairs before they escalate into costly failures.
“Little issues like hydraulic leaks, worn undercarriage components or clogged filters can set you back quite a bit, and for us we can’t accommodate lengthy periods of unplanned downtime as a lot of our projects need to be completed in a short shutdown period,” she says.
“Everything is time sensitive so it makes sense for us to mitigate issues where we can.”
A key advantage of the Komatsu preventive maintenance program has been the transparency around servicing costs. With Komatsu’s fixed pricing structure, All Civil has been able to lock in service costs over a longer period – something Lincoln says is crucial in today’s uncertain economic climate.
“Having set service pricing means we know exactly what we’re up for over the next 12 months, or even longer in some cases,” she says.
“Some machines have the capability to clock up to 2,000 hours in as little as 12–16 months, so it gives us long-term visibility, which is incredibly helpful for budgeting and planning. If something major were to happen in the market, we’re not suddenly hit with increased servicing fees as we’ve already got that agreement in place.
“It also helps manage our resale value of the machines – knowing their servicing has been wellmanaged and up to date.”
Another one of the standout benefits is the partnership with Komatsu itself.
“The team is honest, transparent and experienced,” she says.
“We have access to reliable, knowledgeable mechanics who understand our equipment and know exactly what to look for, and their expertise ensures issues are identified early.”
Learn more about Komatsu’s preventative maintenance at www. komatsu.com.au/support/services
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All Civil plant and operations manager Rebecca Lincoln
Recycling asphalt
The ALLU asphalt bucket is engineered for processing cold-milled asphalt and reclaimed asphalt pavement efficiently and cost-effectively
Global attachment leader ALLU is advancing circular construction with its new screening bucket, which is set to transform asphalt recycling
Asphalt is one of the world’s most recycled materials, yet much of its potential remains untapped due to inefficient processing methods.
To help close this gap, family-owned global screening and crushing bucket leader ALLU has introduced its newest innovation to the recycling sector, the ALLU asphalt bucket.
With decades of experience manufacturing in Finland, ALLU is renowned for its innovative attachments that transform the way materials are processed and reused in the earthmoving, mining, recycling and industrial sectors.
Complementing the existing ALLU screener and crusher bucket range, the ALLU asphalt bucket is engineered specifically for processing cold-milled asphalt and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in a faster, cleaner and more costeffective way.
By crushing, screening and turning milled material into a high-quality resource on-site, the ALLU asphalt
A serrated cutting edge and reinforced frame features on the bucket, tailored for aggressive asphalt processing
bucket supports greener and leaner infrastructure development.
“Globally, there’s a clear shift toward sustainable infrastructure in construction business,”
ALLU Finland Oy CEO Peter Grönholm says.
“Asphalt recycling plays a major role in this movement, and our new ALLU asphalt bucket empowers
contractors to turn reclaimed and cold-milled asphalt into high-quality, reusable material directly on site.
“It’s a smarter, more profitable way to work, and we’re proud to help drive this transformation across the industry.”
As municipalities, contractors, and asphalt producers look for smarter ways to reuse milled asphalt, the
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A hybrid blade configuration consisting of a mix of screening and crushing blades help to fine-tune performance
ALLU asphalt bucket delivers a transformative advantage.
This purpose-built attachment crushes clumps, screens fines and separates oversized particles – all in a single pass.
It has been designed to meet the rising demand for efficient and cost-effective asphalt recycling, offering customers a highperformance solution to reduce transport costs and reuse material directly at the jobsite.
Efficiency meets profitability
One of the standout features of the ALLU asphalt bucket is its hybrid blade configuration – a mix of screening and crushing blades –which help to fine-tune performance and achieve consistently highquality end products.
This simultaneous crushing and screening combination allows operators to process cold-milled asphalt directly at the source, eliminating the need for additional crushing equipment.
“The hybrid blade setup is what makes this bucket so effective – it delivers just the right mix of crushing force and fine screening to process asphalt efficiently in a single step,” Grönholm says.
With nominal screen sizes of 12, 16 and 25mm, Grönholm says the bucket can produce over 95 per cent of finished material below target size, drastically reducing reprocessing needs.
Using the ALLU asphalt bucket also reduces the reliance on mobile impact crushers, cutting fuel consumption, wear part expenses and overall tonne-per-cost rates.
This can result in significant savings in both time and money, making the process not only more efficient but far more profitable.
Designed for today’s job sites, the ALLU asphalt bucket is available in several sizes for 25 to 45-tonne excavators and 15 to 30-tonne wheel loaders.
Models deliver a proven throughput of up to 250 tonnes per hour, with rapid drum change-outs thanks to the ALLU variable drum technology.
The attachment is available in several sizes for 25 to 45-tonne excavators and 15 to 30-tonne wheel loaders
The robust design of the bucket includes a serrated cutting edge and reinforced frame, tailored for aggressive asphalt processing. Whether it’s pre-crushed demolition asphalt or compacted cold-milled material, the ALLU solution is engineered for reliability, mobility and productivity – even in tight or urban work sites.
The ALLU asphalt bucket was officially launched in June in Finland and will see its Australian release in Q4 2025.
Global reach, local support
Manufactured in Finland, ALLU buckets are built for efficiency and durability. With distribution in over 30 countries, ALLU products are available across Australia through an authorised dealership network that provides maintenance and support.
For more information on the ALLU Asphalt, visit allu.net/products/asphaltscreening-bucket/ or contact the authorised ALLU dealer in your state: Queensland and Northern Territory: QLD Rockbreakers – rdw.com.au/qld-rock-breakers – (07) 3452 0772 Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania: Walkers Hammers – walkershammers.com.au – (03) 9315 3788 Western Australia: Total Rockbreaking Solutions – totalrockbreaking.com.au – 1300 921 498
KW Earthmoving has been using CASE machines for over 15 years
Brand of choice
A long-term trust in CASE Construction Equipment and local dealer SA Tractors is powering KW Earthmoving’s success
For Kane and Louise Whitworth of KW Earthmoving in Mildura, Victoria, their relationship with CASE Construction Equipment and local dealer SA Tractors goes beyond machinery. It’s built on reliability, loyalty and unwavering support.
Since purchasing their first CASE skid steer in 2008, KW Earthmoving has grown into a trusted name in the Sunraysia region, completing earthmoving projects with a wide fleet of CASE machines.
Over the past 15 years, Kane and Louise have invested in nearly every type of CASE machine available – from mini excavators to the mighty CX490C, the largest CASE excavator in Australia – relying on the performance and support that CASE and SA Tractors can provide.
“We’ve been running CASE
The business has invested in nearly every type of CASE machine available
machines for over 15 years now, and there’s never been a reason to change. They do the job, they’re priced right, and the support is always there,” Kane says.
The Whitworths’ commitment to CASE equipment is a direct reflection of the brand’s consistent reliability on site.
No matter the size of the project,
CASE local dealer SA Tractors has provided ongoing support to KW Earthmoving
KW Earthmoving remains committed to CASE as its brand of choice
Kane and his team trust their CASE fleet to deliver exceptional results without missing a beat.
“I find it all to be exceptional in performance and fuel efficiency,” he says.
“We don’t have any problems. They’re definitely not underperforming in any part of any job that we do.
“When you’re running a business, you need machines you can count on. CASE gives us that confidence –they’re reliable, economical and they just keep getting the work done.”
This strong reputation is reinforced by the ongoing support from the team at SA Tractors.
Director Matt Allen, who has worked closely with Kane and Louise over the years, credits the partnership’s success to a shared understanding of what matters most –keeping machines working and projects moving.
“We understand the machinery needs to keep running, and time is money,” Allen says.
“The power and support that they get from the CASE brand, and from SA
Tractors, goes a long way to making sure they stay CASE customers well into the future.”
SA Tractors’ commitment to after-sales service and responsive customer support has been critical to KW Earthmoving’s loyalty.
Whether it’s supplying new machines or providing parts and servicing, Allen and the SA Tractors team make it a priority to ensure that Kane and his operators have the tools they need to succeed.
“Our relationship with KW Earthmoving keeps going because we keep offering the support they need, and the machinery keeps on producing the results that they rely on to keep their business and customers happy,” Allen says.
Over the years, Kane and Louise’s CASE fleet has grown to include everything from nimble 1.7-tonne excavators for tight access jobs, powerful skid steers, robust dozers and large crawler excavators built for major earthworks.
The combination of highperforming equipment, competitive pricing and ongoing dealer support
has made a measurable difference to KW Earthmoving’s bottom line.
“Every time we’ve needed a new machine, CASE has had the right option for us,” Kane says.
“From the smallest excavators to the big gear like the CX490C, it’s all proven itself on our jobs.
“I recommend CASE equipment to pretty much everybody. It’s well priced to buy new, service is very economical, and fuel efficiency is very good – whether it’s a hard job or an easy job.”
As KW Earthmoving continues to grow and take on new challenges, Kane and Louise remain committed to CASE as their brand of choice – confident that, with SA Tractors by their side, they have the performance, reliability and support needed to keep building a strong future.
Style and substance
For retired racer Josh Green, a Cat® 301.7 mini excavator has been vital to help him bring his bike trail designs to life
Josh Green was on his Cat 301.7 mini excavator, deep in the bush and busy digging a mountain bike trail, when Earthmovers & Excavators gave him a call to have a chat about his digger.
Well known on the motocross bike racing circuit, Green has since built up a bike coaching business called Off Road Advantage with a sideline in building trails. This is
where his Cat 301.7 comes in with its manoeuvrability on difficult terrain, allowing him to sculpt trails out of challenging landscape.
“When I was a professional dirt bike racer I had my little Cat machine just to clean up because I used to race through the bush, which would get trashed,” he says.
“I had the excavator to trim and
tidy that up. From there I started building mountain bike trails for people and that’s now become a full-time business.”
Green has lived and breathed racing since the age of seven when he received his first bike and started competing at a local club.
“It was only a matter of time before I was properly hooked, and just wanted to race bikes every weekend,” he laughs.
“That turned into traveling the country with my family doing motocross and eventually I got into Enduro [endurance] racing.”
After winning a series of Australian championships and representing Australia on the world stage, Green retired in 2023 to focus on his coaching business, which he runs from a property in Stroud, NSW.
“I now travel the country, and I’ve had contracts with the Australian Defence Force, and a bunch of different opportunities to coach different riders,” he says.
“I now do a lot of the track inspections at racing schools and advise them on safety guidelines.
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Josh Green set up Off Road Advantage after a successful career in bike racing
Green uses his Cat 301.7 mini excavator to build bike trails
The Cat 301.7 mini excavator is perfect for Green’s business due to its compact but powerful design
Having been involved in racing for 20-odd years it’s quite cool to be on the other side of the fence now and making a difference to the sport.”
New opportunities
As for many, the COVID pandemic forced Green to change track as lockdowns and event restrictions put a temporary halt to his racing and coaching. This led him to operating machinery on a more regular basis.
“There was a small company that had just started building trails in my local area, and I approached them and asked if they had any work,” Green says.
“I learnt how to drive an excavator through them and, once COVID ended, I went back into racing but decided to buy my own machine.
“I’ve driven a lot of machines, but when I hired a Cat excvator I fell in
love with it straight away. From there I called WesTrac and bought my first machine and I wouldn’t use anything else now.”
Perfect fit
With Green’s work building mountain bike trails, the terrain he is working in has a major influence on the size of machine he can use. His equipment of choice is a 1.9-tonne Cat 301.7 mini excavator that has a 15.7kW (21hp) engine and a dig depth of 2.5m, which
he says brings a mixture of digging force and manoeuvrability that best suits his needs.
“It’s perfectly built for what I do,” he says.
“I also like the open cab. As I’m on the side of a mountain most of the time in pretty steep country, having less weight up high is good. The power and the comfort of the machine is second to none.”
The building of bike trails he says is based on a mixture of imagination
Green says WesTrac has been an excellent supplier
and working with the landscape to create interesting and exciting paths for his clients.
“To explain it to someone who doesn’t ride bikes, it’s like designing a slide at a water park, but we’re building it out of dirt,” he says.
“Then you add in jumps and features for variation. Unlike the slides though, we actually want the water to stay off the track, so we also put drains in where necessary. This means you do need to understand how water works on the terrain and whether there are rocks there that can’t be moved or unsuitable soil conditions, but a lot of the work is down to your own imagination.
“We’re also working towards what the client wants. It’s like skiing where you have different difficulties, which then influences how steep a track is, how big the jumps are, whether the jumps are rollable, or just a big jump.
“You’ll be building it for a certain level of rider, but you still want it to be fun for everyone who’s riding. For instance, I build a lot of private backyard trails for people, and they’ve got a four-year-old kid, but they’ve also got a bunch of middleaged dads that want to go and have fun too.
“In my digger, I do the excavation and compaction, and then we have a follow crew with rakes and shovels who fine tune what I’ve done.”
With the steepness of the terrain and location of his work, which is often in national parks or state forest, Green says that his Cat 301.7 has enough power to dig the trail and move rocks, but is light and compact enough to traverse a challenging landscape.
“Even though we’re excavating a trail, you still don’t want to go and clear a 20m-wide path through it, so we can’t go in there with a bulldozer,” he says.
“Having a smaller machine reduces the impact that we’re having on the land.
“With other brands of machinery, I’ve gotten to a point where I can’t dig a rock out, or I can’t dig the soil because it’s too hard. Whereas, with the Cat excavator, it’s been no problem, which was a big decider for me in buying this machine.
“Most people can’t walk on some of the terrain we do trails on so it’s pretty impressive where we can take this machine.
“Also, some of the trails can be 10km in the bush, and I’ve got to
With a lot of his work on challenging terrain, Green says his 301.7 mini excavator can handle it with ease
be able to get it in there. With the machine only being two tonnes I can tow it behind my land cruiser and then drive it into most places.
“Also, with the small machine being light, if it is boggy you’ve got less chance of it sinking into the ground.”
Backup support
Supporting Green and his Cat machine is dealer WesTrac from its base in Newcastle, which he describes as having “every part under the sun” in stock.
Having the support and parts quickly available is key for Green, having had problems with keeping machinery running with other brands.
“I’ve had excavators in the past where we had to wait a month or two for parts, so that’s a big thing for me now,” he says.
“With WesTrac having workshops and service crews pretty much everywhere I go on the east coast that makes life easy for me.”
Service is also a major draw, with Green happy to highlight the positive ongoing relationship he has with his local branch.
“The WesTrac guys go above and beyond,” he says.
“If I have even a slight problem I just contact my sales guy and he’s all over it. They touch base with me and ask me about my plans. When I was thinking of upgrading my machine they let me know of upcoming deals and interest rates. It’s good to have that contact and feel like they’re looking after me with the best deal they can.”
If you’re in NSW, ACT or WA and are interested in a new Cat machine, head to: www.westrac.com.au
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Digging delight
Digger King’s 1.5-tonne mini excavator trailer package has been the ideal solution for a livestock farmer who needed an easy way to transport his equipment
While excavators are traditionally seen in construction, earthmoving and landscaping projects, the versatility and manoeuvrability of these machines is making them increasingly popular with farmers.
Anton Nel’s experience with Digger King’s 1.5-tonne mini excavator is evidence of this, with the model being the perfect companion on his livestock farm in Tamban, New South Wales, situated between Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.
Only a year ago Nel was living the city life in Brisbane, so he says it’s been a significant lifestyle shift to look after around 20 Black Angus cows and 30 white Australian sheep across his 60-acre property.
“Over the last year, I’ve been getting more livestock and acquiring all the equipment needed to maintain the farm,” he says.
“I’m still busy ramping up the number of animals and splitting the paddocks, so I needed a mini excavator to help with a lot of the work.”
As an electrical engineer by trade, Nel also runs his own business working on high voltage power stations, with the farm running as a separate business.
Since his working days aren’t fully dedicated to the farm, he wasn’t
planning on breaking the bank buying from a large international OEM. Instead, he was looking for a cost-effective machine that would still offer the reliability he required –and turned to Digger King to get what he needed.
Ease of transport
An important factor for Nel when purchasing his new mini excavator was finding a trailer
package that would enable easier transport for both the digger as well as his on-farm UTV.
After doing thorough research, Digger King’s 1.5-tonne mini excavator trailer package proved to be the ideal solution.
“I originally had a smaller trailer that wasn’t really suitable for my UTV, but Digger King’s trailer was perfect for what I needed,” Nel says.
“If I need to move the excavator
Anton Nel is using the Digger King mini excavator for a range of general farming tasks
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Digger King’s trailer package has enabled Nel to transport both his UTV and mini excavator around the farm
around the farm, I can quickly drive it up on the trailer, transport it to where I need to work, and then drive it off the trailer to do whatever I need to.”
This can always be done safely thanks to four-wheel electric brakes that are included on the trailer, as well as easy fold-down ramps.
Another important consideration for Nel was a mini excavator with a reliable engine, with Digger King’s 1.5tonne model powered by a Kubota 14hp (10.3 kW) engine.
“The price of Digger King’s mini excavator was very good for a machine running a Kubota engine,” he says.
“I knew I would be able to maintain it myself and I wouldn’t struggle to get parts if they were needed.
“I was also confident that I’d be getting a reliable machine because Digger King had an extensive range of machines available with some large equipment.”
Farm duties
Having had the Digger King mini excavator for a few months, Nel has been putting it through its paces in a range of tasks on his property, including expanding paddocks, laying pipes for water
troughs and digging holes for trees.
Nel says one of the largest benefits of the mini excavator is the efficiency in which it can complete these jobs.
“I’m digging one by one metre holes to plant the fruit trees, and it would take a significant amount of time to do this manually,” he says.
“I’ve just installed three additional water troughs on the farm, I’ve added extra paddocks, and I still have a few extra to go. At the end of the day, it turns into quite a few hundred metres of laying pipes.
“The excavator has also been
useful building barriers to keep wild dogs out, which can sometimes pose a threat to our sheep.”
These jobs have been made easier through Digger King’s standard attachment selection, which includes a 200mm GP bucket, 400mm GP bucket, 500mm mud bucket, ripper, thumb grab and rake.
All these attachments can be quickly and easily swapped out with the machine’s standard quick hitch. At 950mm wide, the 1.5-tonne mini excavator is well-suited to tight access applications, and the retractable tracks feature only enhances this by bringing the machine down to 780mm.
This feature is key for Nel, as it enables the Digger excavator to access his narrow veggie garden.
Compared to other cost-effective OEMs, Nel says Digger King has done an excellent job of providing all the necessary information needed to operate the machine.
“Support has been very good, with training videos and guides on how to do service and maintenance yourself to a comprehensive manual that’s easy to follow,” he says.
“I’ve had absolutely no dramas with the mini excavator and it’s been exactly what I’ve needed.”
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The reliability of the 14hp (10.3 kW) Kubota engine was an important factor when Nel purchased the machine
Four-wheel electric brakes and easy fold-down ramps are included on the trailer
Fuel efficiency focus
Easy to own and operate, the new Cat® 980 GC wheel loader delivers high performance and low owning and operating costs
Caterpillar has announced the release of its new Cat 980 GC wheel loader.
Weighing in with an operating weight of 29.5 tonnes, the Cat 980 GC wheel loader comes with a Cat C13A Tier 3 engine that has a gross power @1,800 rpm of 307kW (412hp).
The new heavy-duty Cat 980 GC wheel loader offers low fuel consumption with an on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls and Performance Series buckets.
Fuel efficiency and control
With a focus on fuel efficiency, the Cat 980 GC wheel loader includes an engine idle management system (EIMS) to minimise idle rpm, auto engine idle shutdown that shuts off the engine after a set time period, variable speed fan and load sensing hydraulics, which combine to offer low fuel consumption and sound levels on the machine.
Four forward/reverse speeds reach a maximum 39.8km/h, and the Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC) shifting system provides smooth, efficient gear changes in all operating conditions.
Available ride control improves operating smoothness over rough terrain while ensuring material retention and increasing efficiency, and the optional limited slip differential axle increases traction in poor underfoot conditions.
Dig power
With a bucket capacity range of 4.3–5.8 cubic metres, easy-to-load Cat Performance Series buckets use a system-based approach to balance bucket shape with the machine’s lift and tilt capacity, weight and linkage.
The bucket design improves material retention and reduces dig time with build options that include general purpose, flat floor, heavy duty rock, coal and light material to meet any application.
The Cat 980 GC wheel loader has a static tipping load with tyre deflection of 18.9 tonnes.
Field proven, the Cat Z-bar loader linkage with cast crossmember and tilt-lever provides strong digging efficiency and high breakout forces for superior production capabilities. Load-sensing hydraulics produce flow and pressure for the implement only when needed, improving machine productivity and resulting in low fuel consumption.
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Providing a comfortable working environment throughout the shift, the 980 GC’s spacious cab design features easy, intuitive controls and excellent visibility. Pilot-operated hydraulic controls deliver low-effort, comfortable operation and include a remote transmission kick-down switch for operating comfort.
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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF CATERPILLAR
Family favourite
As South Australian contractor SC Heinrich has grown over the decades, so has its love for Caterpillar® machinery
Based out of Stanley Flat in South Australia’s Clare Valley, family business SC Heinrich has built a well-respected earthmoving, quarrying and transport business over the decades.
Handling everything from largescale roadworks and mining infrastructure to dam construction, windfarm development, agricultural land care and local council contracts, the company also hires out trucks,
scrapers, excavators, dozers and a mobile crushing plant.
In addition, SC Heinrich produces a broad range of quarry products from a series of quarry sites located across the Clare Valley and the Mid North area of SA.
The power of three
Set up over 60 years ago, SC Heinrich is currently run by managing director Malcolm Heinrich, with
help from his son, Alex, as operations manager, and his brother, Andrew, as leading hand and operator.
“We are a family business of friendly, hard workers whose aim is to not only deliver a quality service, but to also exceed customer expectations,” Malcolm says.
The family tradition began three generations ago in 1954, when Stanley Clarence Heinrich, along with his wife Yvonne, started off a transport business with just a truck and a shovel.
“Stan sold his motorbike to buy the truck from his then-employer Merv Hentschke,” Malcolm says.
“He started carting sand and gravel by loading the truck with the shovel and unloading with the same shovel.
“It was hard work. Sometimes he would get the truck bogged in the sandpit and have to unload, dig the truck out and then reload.
“He also carted grain, grapes, fertiliser, all manually loaded and unloaded. He also did earthmoving, cleaning out and building dams, and any other jobs that came along.
“Mum was always by his side doing the books, making food, sewing and
Stan, Malcolm and Robert Heinrich on their Cat 922B loader, bought in 1968
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SC Heinrich founder Stanley Clarence Heinrich on his Caterpillar D4D
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Years later, Stan added a D7R to his lineup
playing the piano accordion when the beers came out!”
As the years progressed, the Heinrich family was able to update to more modern machinery, with a Cat RD4 bulldozer joining the fleet.
“From there on they increased the amount of machines and trucks and, by the 1960s, were employing several workers, with me and my brothers coming on board in the 70s,” Malcolm says.
“We were always expected to perform in the company, but that was an easy task as we all grew up loving trucks and earthmoving machinery.
“I left school on my 15th birthday as I thought there wasn’t much more I could accomplish there.
“Dad was always surrounded by friends and relatives in the same industry, especially the outback mailman Tom Kruse, who was mum’s uncle and famous for the Back and Beyond film.
“From Matchbox and Tonka toys through to the big boys’ toys like our Caterpillar, it was in our blood. It was a no brainer to take over the reins from dad.”
Stan retired after 50 years in business and remained actively involved for a further six years before he passed away in 2010.
“There’s nothing greater than a three-generation family business,” Malcolm says.
“I have worked in it since I left school in 1973. Various other family members have been involved for many decades and now my son is part of the team.
“We work to the strict values that mum and dad had.
“Do an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay. Don’t be dishonest and remain truthful at all times. You don’t necessarily have to be the cheapest or the dearest – all you have to do is a quality job and that will get you the next job.”
Also paramount is how the business treats its employees, with permanent staff currently numbering between 35 and 40.
“Many of them are like members of the family,” Malcolm says.
Quality counts
At the heart of SC Heinrich and Co’s operations is a deep commitment to dependable, high-performing machinery. Malcolm says that is a key reason why Caterpillar equipment remains a cornerstone of the company’s fleet.
The current line-up includes more than 300 machines, plus attachments: a mix of mobile crushing equipment, dozers, excavators, graders, rollers, scrapers, skid steers, trucks, dollies and light vehicles.
Of these, about 100 machines bear the yellow brand.
“The prime services that we provide are transport, earthmoving and quarrying,” Malcolm says.
“We do lots of local, state and federal government jobs and council contracting, anything earthmoving-related.
“Since 2001, we have been using Caterpillar exclusively. Prior to that, we had a mix of Caterpillar and another brand or two.
“Caterpillar equipment always shone out and we would not change brands from Caterpillar now.”
In short, all the earthmoving equipment is made by Caterpillar, and all the crushing and screening plants are Caterpillar-powered.
The fleet now includes: eight 30-tonne and 40-tonne dump trucks; thirteen D7R to D11T dozers; 26 305 to 374F excavators; five 12M to 140M graders; 30 922B to 986 loaders; 10 two-tonne to 17-tonne rollers; two scrapers and nine CTL 255 to 299D3 skid steers.
Malcolm remembers with fondness the first new Caterpillar the company bought.
“In 1968 we bought a brand-new Cat 922B wheel loader,” he says.
“It was a very proud moment, taking delivery of that machine. We always referred to it as the big loader.
“Until a 936E come along and then that become the big loader, and so on over the ages as things multiplied and enlarged.
“We still have the 922 and will
Malcolm with the Cat 922B loader, which will one day be restored
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restore it one day when time permits.”
Malcolm says that a D7R tracked dozer bought in 2001 became Stanley’s pride and joy.
“That dozer was our first new Cat purchase for some time, and it was a sign that we were going the right direction,” Malcolm says.
“We still have that machine as well, fondly referred to as Stan’s dozer.”
Malcolm says the innovations that Caterpillar has brought in over the years have been of significant advantage.
“Technology on Caterpillar machines is leading edge and impressive,” he says.
“The range of machines is huge, with basic models up to the top shelf with the lot.”
Even something as basic as air-con was a welcome move.
“It may be standard now, but the introduction of air-conditioned cabins has been a godsend,” he says.
“Most of our 60’s and 70’s machines had no cabins and loud exhausts. It has been such a fantastic experience to be on a tractor with an enclosed cabin.
“Also, there are other improvements like the mechanical levers changing to electric-overhydraulic controls, which make operation so much easier.
“The electric control modules and computer systems in the machines make servicing and storage of data much faster.
“And then there are the machine guidance, control and 3D systems. The tractor basically tells us what to do now.”
A winning deal
As the official Cat dealer in South Australia, Cavpower now supplies Heinrich with its range of machines. But all those years ago, when the business bought its first Caterpillar, it was from its predecessor.
“I always remember when I was a young fellow in the 60’s, I would go there with dad and I was always amazed at the Caterpillar tractors everywhere,” Malcolm says.
“Then Cavpower took on the Caterpillar franchise, and we continued to be well looked-after.
“The Cavpower team have become like a part of us. For a CEO, Jo Jones is very hands-on. Mark Taylor is our direct sales manager and, as a result, is now a direct family friend who has served us for decades.
“There are many others, like Luke Drogemuller in used sales, and Simon Lyall in product support.
“There are always a few twists and turns running a big business but we have a relationship that flows effortlessly, from new sales to backup and maintenance.”
Taylor says he has been working with the Heinrichs for close to three decades, and over that time has sold the company well over 50–60 machines: “Graders, loaders, dozers, excavators, skid steers, rollers, dump trucks, you name it,” he says.
“They are really like part of the family. With Alex now heading up the business on a day-to-day basis, we are doing business with him frequently as well.”
Leaving a legacy
As Caterpillar celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, SC Heinrich is
also aiming to create a lasting legacy of its own.
“We aim to carry on the father’s and grandfather’s names in the business and hopefully the tradition will flow to our children and maybe their children to make four generations,” Malcolm says.
SC Heinrich is already making a mark when it comes to community projects, including support for a number of sporting and Rotary clubs.
“We do support community in lots of ways, financially and in kind,” Malcolm says.
And it’s always done with Caterpillar at front of mind.
“There’s nothing better than rolling up to a working bee with a Cat machine, which is usually a bit bigger than the task requires,” Malcolm says.
“Our loyalty to the Cat brand is wellknown. We have Cat hats, Cat clothes, Cat socks and even a Cat shovel.”
With family at its core, SC Heinrich continues to grow its reach with passion for earthmoving and a love of Caterpillar machinery.
“Some of our family members are off doing their own thing at the moment, but as time passes they will gravitate back to their grassroots and benefit from the legacy that will ensue,” Malcolm says.
“If Stan could see where we are today, he would have a big smile on the face.
“So many people tell us how well we’ve done, and how much Stan and Yvonne would be astonished and astounded by it all.
“We’ve gone from D7 to D11 dozers, and 922B to 982M loaders and bigger, 305 mini excavators up to heavy duty 374F excavators. Dad would be absolutely amazed. I wish he could see it all now.
“And if I was ever in doubt about buying another machine, he would say ‘If I was your age boy, I’d just go ahead and buy it’. And so the story continues, and hopefully with no end.”
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Top achievers recognised at CCF QLD Excellence in Civil Construction Awards
The winners of the 2025 Civil Contractors Federation Queensland Ltd (CCF QLD) Earth Awards, People’s Awards and Industry Training Awards were announced in August at the Excellence in Civil Construction Awards.
Held for the first time at The Star Brisbane’s new Event Centre, this year’s event welcomed a record crowd of almost 500 attendees.
The evening was officially opened by special guest The Hon. Brent Mickelberg MP alongside CCF QLD CEO Damian Long, who highlighted the significance of the event as CCF QLD celebrated 32 years of the Queensland Earth Awards.
Earth Awards
The CCF QLD Earth Awards recognise excellence in civil construction across projects such as roads, bridges, railways, marine structures and utilities. They showcase the innovative engineering achievements of Queensland’s civil construction industry over the past year and are held in the highest regard across the sector.
Awards were presented in six categories based on project value:
• P rojects valued up to $2 million: POTL Eastern Breakwater Modification – CivilPlus Constructions Pty Ltd
• P rojects valued $2 to $5 million: Yungaburra Raw Water Intake
Replacement – CivilPlus Constructions Pty Ltd
• P rojects valued $5 to $10 million: Brisbane Airport A1 and A9 Thresholds Reconstruction Project
– BMD Group
• P rojects valued $10 to $30 million: DRFA Gympie Package 02 –Durack Civil
• P rojects valued $30 to $75 million: Loganlea Road Upgrade Project –SEE Civil Pty Ltd
• P rojects valued $75 to $150 million: South Coast Region Natural Disaster Program – McIlwain Civil Engineering Pty Ltd.
People’s Awards
Introduced in 2018, the People’s Awards have become highly regarded within the industry. They celebrate the achievements of individuals and teams working across QLD civil construction. The 2025 winners are:
• Site Supervisor of the Year: Jure Starcevic, Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure
• Work Health & Safety Champion of the Year: James Huurdeman, GRC Civil
• Plant Operator of the Year: Patrick Flannagan, JF Hull Holdings
• Environmental & Sustainability Champion of the Year: Michael O’Grady, BMD
• Civil Engineer of the Year: Matthew Lacey, JF Hull Holdings
Jure Starcevic was named Site Supervisor of the Year. Image: Warrington Photography
• Support Champion of the Year: Alannah Kubacki, Fulton Hogan Construction
• Construction Leader of the Year: Luis Rodrigues, Haslin Constructions
• Collaborative Project of the Year: Toowoomba Regional Council 2022 Flood Recovery Program, Georgiou Group, Toowoomba Regional Council and Golding.
Industry Training Awards
The CCF QLD Industry Training Awards recognise emerging talent in Queensland’s civil construction sector who are undertaking, or have recently completed, studies with Civil Train (RTO #5708).
“Our industry thrives because of the skilled individuals who choose to be part of it,” CCF QLD CEO Damian Long says.
“Celebrating their dedication to training and skills development is essential, and events like this give us the chance to do just that.”
The 2025 winners are:
• Certificate II in Civil Construction Student of the Year: Mark Harden, Get Group
• Certificate III in Civil Construction Student of the Year: Jak Nicholls, CC P & C
• Certificate IV Student of the Year: Chloe Kirby, Bielby Hull Joint Venture (BHJV)
• Diploma Student of the Year: Richard Singh, Albem Operations Pty Ltd
• E ncouragement Award: Jaden Reid, CC P & C
• Outstanding Commitment to Training and Skill Development (Individual): Jeffrey Hughes, Albem Operations Pty Ltd
• Outstanding Commitment to Training and Skill Development (Employer): BMD Group.
CCF QLD congratulates all finalists and winners. Nominations for the 2026 awards series will open in January 2026 via www.ccfqld.com, with expressions of interest to join the waitlist welcome via email at qldevents@ccfqld.com.
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Breck Con Excavations relies on Jetland loading ramps to safely load and unload equipment
Machinery transport made easy with Jetland loading ramps
A positive experience using Jetland loading ramps has led Victorian-based Breck Con Excavations to procure a second set
Luke Breckon of Breck Con Excavations was destined to start up his own business, having grown up in and around heavy machinery from a young age.
His father owned various types of earthmoving equipment and trucks and Luke is following that path with his own machinery fleet, including 1.7-tonne and five-tonne excavators, a compact track loader and two tipper trucks.
Since establishing Breck Con Excavations around five years ago as the owner and operator, Luke has been no stranger to hard work, offering a host of earthmoving services such as site cuts and foundational digging.
Based in Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula, Luke operates across the city’s southeastern suburbs, meaning safe transportation of his machinery fleet is essential.
For that reason, Luke relies on Jetland’s high-quality and heavy-duty loading ramps, which give him the confidence to safely load and unload his equipment.
Safety first
The positive relationship with the Australian-owned loading ramp supplier has been in place since the inception of Breck Con Excavations, when Luke only had one tipper
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Breck Con Excavations
Luke Breckon is the owner and operator of the business
truck and one piece of machinery.
Looking to procure a set of loading ramps, Luke says Jetland’s warehouse location – also based in Melbourne’s southeast in Mordialloc – meant that it would be the perfect partner for Breck Con Excavations.
Luke adds this thinking was only reinforced by Jetland owner Jimmy Fang, who made the process easy.
“When I was looking around the loading ramp market Jimmy was really good to deal with,” he says.
“The price-point was appealing, and the ramps were ready-to-go at the warehouse.”
Since the products were readily available, there was no waiting time for the ramps to be made or imported, so Luke could get straight to work without losing valuable time.
While Breck Con Excavations benefited from the proximity, other businesses across Australia might not be as lucky, so Jetland will soon be expanding with a new Brisbane facility to reduce delivery times.
The new warehouse is expected to open around November, helping to better serve customers along the East Coast.
This is complemented by the business’ free delivery across Australia policy, which helps to make the purchasing process hassle-free.
There are various features on Jetland’s loading ramps that have not only increased safety for Luke but also the efficiency of his business.
Anti-slip surfaces ensure maximum traction for his machinery during loading and unloading, while specially designed and tested locking pins eliminate the chance of the ramps moving once locked.
“I don’t have my own workforce, so
I jump in between all the different gear,” Luke says.
“The ramps have increased the safety aspect for me, and I can rely on them as they’re a quality build.”
Returning customer
Having been left impressed with his overall experience using the Jetland loading ramps, Luke has since procured a second set for his other tipper truck.
Instead of using one set of ramps that would have to be changed depending on the truck used, having two sets of ramps means Luke wastes no time when transporting machinery.
“Jetland’s ramps have been awesome in helping to get my machines up and off the trucks with increased safety,” he says.
“Jimmy always looks after me, so the aftersales experience has also been really positive.”
Like many other Jetland customers, Luke was spoilt for choice when deciding on what set of ramps to purchase, as the business offers a comprehensive
range of products in various sizes.
The standard range of Jetland ramps includes the A-Series, suitable for 2–6-tonne rubber track machines that are between 2.5m and 4.5m in length, the B-Series, catering for rubber track and rubber tyre machines with a 2–6 tonne load capacity and between 1.8m and 4.8m in length, and the C-Series, which are designed for both rubber track and rubber tyre machines with 4 to 21-tonne load capacities that are between 2.5m and 4.5m in length.
Designed for larger equipment, Jetland also offers its D-Series ramps that are suitable for loading and unloading machines and attachment packages of up to 42 tonnes, which are between 2.5m and 4.5m in length.
In addition to the standard range, Jetland can build custom ramps to suit any needs or application.
All Jetland ramps are backed by a 12-month warranty, giving users additional peace of mind and confidence in their purchase.
For more information, visit jetlandramps.com.au
Breck Con Excavations offer various earthmoving services such as site cuts and foundational digging
Luke has purchased a second set of loading ramps for his other tipper truck
Classic choice returns
JCB CEA has realigned its backhoe loader range with the reintroduction of the 3CX Classic model, offering customers the choice between a Stage V or Tier Three emissions engine
In 1953, JCB founder Joseph Cyril Bamford invented the world’s first backhoe loader with the MK 1 model, and ever since, the concept has become a staple of the earthmoving industry around the word.
JCB backhoe loaders have continually developed and evolved over the last 70 years, with more technology and features constantly being integrated over time.
Renowned for their versatility, JCB backhoes offer both an excavator’s digging capabilities as well as the benefits of a wheel loader, making the two-in-one machine concept suited to several tasks in various industries.
“You’ve basically got a wheel loader and a mid-range excavator welded together back-to-back, so you can do all those tasks with one machine,” JCB CEA backhoe sales manager Glenn McLeod says.
“There’s a range of reasons why the backhoe loader will never become extinct in the construction space, and it all comes down to versatility.
“These machines are used in many ways – they have the capacity to dig trenches and then the ability to load a truck. Sweepers can be attached
to the backhoes to clean up job sites, while material handling forks can be equipped to carry materials.”
Realigned range
JCB national distributor JCB CEA offers a comprehensive range of backhoe loaders, from the skid steer loader-based 1CX, through to the 3CX Compact and the various 3CX models, to the all-wheel steer 4CX and powerful 5CX.
Offering even more optionality for customers, JCB CEA has recently updated this range with the reintroduction of the 3CX Classic model, powered by a Tier Three emissions engine.
Previously, JCB CEA only offered the JCB 3CX Pro, encompassing a Stage V emissions engine, which McLeod says can be a more expensive investment for customers on a budget compared to the Tier Three equivalent.
“We felt like there wasn’t any real choice for the customer and if they didn’t want to go up to such a high engine standard, they were caught short,” he says.
“Given the costs associated with the Stage V engine, we have decided to go back to offering a choice between a more affordable backhoe without a diesel particulate filter and AdBlue, or one with the top-of-the-range engine.
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JCB CEA
JCB 3CX Pro backhoe loader features a Stage V emissions engine
Sweepers can be attached to the backhoes to clean up job sites
“We have been out of the Tier Three engine space for a couple years, but we’ve seen that there is still a demand for this market and we have reintroduced it with the JCB 3CX Classic.”
On the other hand, McLeod adds the top-of-the-range JCB 3CX Pro has proven to be popular in Australia’s local government sector, particularly with councils, due to their emission reduction policies.
“Out of all the machine types available to local government across Australia, backhoe loaders are generally the most purchased, and that demographic is still very focused on trying to be environmentally conscious,” he says.
“The Stage V engine has just about every bell and whistle that we can put on it in the factory.”
One of the most significant innovations of the JCB backhoe loader range is the Dual Drive feature – offered on the 3CX and 5CX Pro models.
This feature enables the cabin seat to be turned around, so the operator
can drive, steer, manoeuvre and use the backhoe implement, all while facing the rear of the vehicle.
McLeod adds this feature is unique to JCB and not offered on any other brand.
It is particularly effective during trenching work, he says, offering greater visibility of the site.
“Instead of reversing up to the job, having to look behind you and twist around, the operator can do everything from the rearward position,” McLeod says.
Top choice
Given the versatility of JCB’s backhoe loader range, it’s no surprise they are consistently used as the ‘jack of all trades’ on infrastructure projects.
Whether they’re being used for lifting pallets of pipes and other materials or being a general wheelbarrow around the site, McLeod says JCB’s backhoe loaders can’t be substituted for another machine.
For example, when compared to
JCB backhoes are suited to several applications, as they offer an excavator’s digging capabilities combined with the benefits of a wheel loader
an excavator, the backhoes can be driven themselves from site to site, instead of needing to be transported using additional trucks.
“The JCB 3CX Pro can reach speeds of up to 50km/h, which is the highest road speed available on a backhoe on the planet,” McLeod says.
“It also has got a six-speed automatic transmission with a lock up converter, while the JCB 3CX Classic can do up to 40km/h.”
Many councils who operate their fleet on local roads have opted for a JCB backhoe loader over other brands for these specific reasons, McLeod adds, as they can keep up with urban traffic without causing traffic disruption.
Given JCB’s history inventing the backhoe loader, it’s no surprise when McLeod says the brand accounts for over 50 per cent of the global market share for this product category.
“That’s probably due to the legacy of the product which dates back to 1953,” he says.
“JCB is a very respected and highly regarded brand on the world stage and it continues to be so. You just have to look at the worldwide market acceptance of the brand to see why.”
For more information on the JCB CEA backhoe loader range, visit www.jcbcea.com.au
Since inventing the world’s first backhoe loader, JCB has consistently integrated more technology and features into the concept
The Dual Drive feature is offered on the 3CX and 5CX Pro models
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Keep it simple
In a rapidly changing world where technology is constantly evolving, there are many opportunities that can be explored to reduce inefficiency and improve throughput. However, more tech doesn’t always mean better operation
In the busy world of crushing and screening, quarry operators don’t have time for constantly tripping sensors and mysterious warning alerts on their machinery.
Where time means money, they are looking for straightforward solutions that give them the best return on their investment and utilise technology in the most efficient ways to help them get the job done.
Building high quality, durable equipment that is straightforward to operate, Striker uses only the
sensors and monitoring systems that make life easier for its clients, so operators don’t have to keep stopping production to figure out what has tripped a sensor and caused a false alert.
With a dedicated team of resource processing professionals on hand, Striker builds a full range of mobile jaw, impact and cone crushers, scalpers, screeners and conveyors specifically designed to help customers maximise their operations.
Customer focus
One local family-run business, WA Limestone, credits Striker owner Craig Pedley’s extensive knowledge of the industry as being a key reason why the quarrying operator continues to work with Striker to develop custom-built machinery.
“Craig’s understanding of our business and the aggregates that we crush makes him a pretty easy choice to come back to,”
WA Limestone director Steven Della Bona says.
“He has a great ability to understand the requirements of what’s needed by us as a customer, and he delivers that.”
With a new automatic Eco Mix pugmill joining the fleet that removes the need for manual control of the feed, water and bitumen, Della Bona says Striker’s solution has led to significant cost savings.
“You can dial the feeder to 350 tonnes an hour and you don’t need an operator to control it,” he says.
“With Striker, you also know that you’re dealing with the people that have designed and built the plant. You can’t beat the feeling of having someone to ring up any time of the night or the day when there’s an issue and know that they’ll answer the phone and resolve it.”
Striker builds crushing and screening machinery designed for Australian conditions. Image: Striker
Winyama Contracting Group says the speed of mobilisation is a major plus. Image: WCG
Striker’s extensive knowledge of the industry helps its customers achieve productivity gains. Image: Striker
Another WA operator that is benefitting from Striker’s expertise is Winyama Contracting Group (WCG), which has recently added several new mobile crushers to its fleet.
“We initially hired a setup for a sixmonth campaign at Paraburdoo, and the results were so strong that we’ve since invested in new, larger jaw and cone crushers from Striker,” owner Jason Gore says.
“What I like about Striker equipment is the quick setup. We can mobilise from Paraburdoo to Nammuldi in about four days, and we’re back producing. The speed at which we can demob, put those items on a truck and move to the next location is a big plus.”
Striker’s commitment to customer service and ability to deliver parts and repairs quickly is again a major plus for WCG – particularly when a lot of its work is based on remote mine sites.
“They’ve been really good at supporting us from the back end –taking calls on weekends and getting hold of parts to keep us going when needed,” Gore says.
“We feel like we’re very like-minded West Australian businesses. We want to keep our clients happy, and they want to keep us happy. It’s a win, win relationship.”
Info at your fingertips
In order for operators to get the most from their machinery, Striker has made it easy to view fuel burn, engine hours, productivity, loads, service notifications and machine location, all from your phone or laptop.
In an industry where a fleet can be spread across a huge area, this data – dubbed Strikerlytics –means a manager can access upto-date information on how each individual machine is performing at any time, whether they are on site or based remotely.
“Our customers say that they want simple, easy to understand technology that adds value to their
processes,” Striker chief commercial officer Jordan Pedley says.
“You can add sensors to track everything a machine does, but if the operator keeps getting false errors from vibration or ore moving through the machine, all this does is constantly interrupt production.
“Therefore, we removed anything that added complexity without any real value for heavy duty machinery operating on busy resource production sites in Australia. With Strikerlytics, everything has a purpose and is designed to make
our customers and their fitters’ lives easier when maintaining and running the machinery.
“If something needs attention, give us a call and our team are on hand to sort it out. Our philosophy is that we build with purpose rather than over-engineering a product, so if something does break, it’s easy to diagnose, fix and get back up and running again.”
For more information on Striker’s crushing and screening range, visit: strikercrushing.com
A new automatic Eco Mix pugmill has streamlined WA Limestone’s operations. Image: WA Limestone
Looking ahead
Celebrating the 2026 Skillaroos Training Squad
Every time we announce a new Skillaroos Training Squad, I’m reminded of the power of skills to transform lives, industries and our national future.
The selection of the 2026 squad is no exception. It marks the beginning of a journey that is as much about personal growth and pride as it is about competition.
These young Australians have earned their place through excellence at the WorldSkills Australia National Championships. They’ve proven themselves not just as high performers in their fields, but as individuals with the commitment, focus and potential to represent our nation on the world stage at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.
What makes this group special is not just their technical ability – though it’s extraordinary – but their passion. These are young people who’ve chosen a path often undervalued in public conversation:
Trevor Schwenke, CEO, WorldSkills Australia.
vocational education and training. And yet, through their skill and determination, they are showing Australia, and the world, that trades and technology careers are dynamic, modern and full of opportunity.
As CEO, what excites me most is the ripple effect. When we celebrate these young professionals, we send a strong message to every student, teacher, parent and employer: skills matter. Skilled careers are not a fallback – they’re a launchpad.
Now the hard work begins. Over the next year, the squad will train relentlessly. They’ll be mentored by some of the best in the business.
They’ll refine every technique, develop resilience, and prepare themselves to compete under immense pressure. But they won’t do it alone.
Behind every Skillaroo is a team of experts, employers, team leaders, educators and family, who will all play a vital role.
We’re proud to officially launch this squad at Parliament House in September, right in the heart of National Skills Week. It’s a fitting moment to reflect on the role of skills in shaping Australia’s workforce and economy.
If you’re ready to be part of that movement, we’d love to hear from you: www.worldskills.org.au/ partner-with-us
Together, we can ensure that skills remain at the centre of our national conversation –not just during competition season, but every day.
Image: Worldskills
Competitors in the Construction Steel Work category at the 2025 National Champions & Skills Show. Image: WorldSkills Australia
Better bite
Different tooth patterns can be applied to adjust the mulcher to suite the vegetation.
Get the most from your mulching with Diamond Mowers’ guide to using the right combo of teeth
Diamond Mowers – distributed in Australia through Colbrook Industries – builds heavy duty mulching attachments that can blitz through hard vegetation with ease.
To help Diamond Mowers customers be the most productive in the field, drum teeth can be swapped as needed and mixed and matched to suite the vegetation being mulched.
Edge hardened steel teeth
Featuring taller ‘paddles’ that ingest more material for a more complete, cleaner mulch on the first pass, Diamond Mowers says that its Edge hardened steel teeth make mulching tasks faster and easier.
They can be sharpened directly on the drum or replaced in minutes with basic hand tools, minimising downtime on the jobsite, while their straightforward design simplifies maintenance.
With the ability to efficiently ingest large quantities of material, Edge hardened steel teeth are optimised for high-speed cutting of vegetation and brush in clean, low-impact soils with minimal ground contact.
Twin Chisel planer teeth
Twin Chisel planer teeth can be sharpened and rotated directly on a depth-control drum, providing time-saving convenience for operators.
Best suited for high-production environments and intermittent ground contact, Twin Chisel planer teeth are made of hardened steel for maximum strength and impact resistance.
Twin Chisel planer teeth are ideal
for high-volume mulching in softto-moderate and low-abrasion soils where ground contact is intermittent. Their dual-tip design has been designed for processing small-tomedium diameter trees, woody brush and grasses while maintaining productivity and cutting efficiency in cleaner conditions.
Twin Maul carbide teeth
Designed to withstand abrasion and extreme ground contact, Diamond Mowers says its Twin Maul carbide teeth require no maintenance and offer a useful life three to five times longer than steel.
With high impact resistance, these teeth produce a medium mulch and are ideally suited for rocky terrain, moderate ground contact jobs involving dense wood, tree stumps and thick underbrush, fire-prone areas, or operations involving rental equipment fleets.
Four-Point hardened steel teeth
Four-Point hardened steel teeth act like an axe by slicing through material.
Ideal for high-production environments, softer soils and jobs requiring limited ground engagement, Four-Point hardened steel teeth come standard on every disc mulcher in Diamond’s portfolio.
For a finer mulch and cleaner finish with less risk, Four-Point hardened steel teeth are best used in soft-tomedium soils and lighter ground contact environments where dense brush, fibrous species like bamboo or palm, and small hardwoods need to be cut and processed with precision.
Armored Maul carbide teeth
For the harshest mulching environments, Armored Maul carbide teeth are fortified with added material around the tip and body to guard against abrasive wear and impact damage. Their reinforced paddle design increases material ingestion and cutting inertia, making them highly effective in rocky, challenging terrain where constant ground contact and tough materials such as mature hardwoods, dense root systems, or tree stumps would overwhelm standard teeth.
Tailor drums for maximum performance
Diamond Mulchers gives operators the flexibility to mix and match certain tooth types, allowing them to fine-tune their drum configuration for specific terrain, vegetation and jobsite demands while maintaining proper balance.
For example, contractors running a depth-control drum mulcher may choose a ‘thirds’ setup with Twin Maul carbide teeth on the outer edges for abrasion resistance and hardened steel teeth like the Twin Chisel or Edge options in the centre for higher cutting speed.
In less abrasive conditions, alternating Twin Chisel, Edge, and Four-Point teeth can provide a strategic blend of aggressive cutting, ease of sharpening and quick field replacement.
For more info on Diamond Mowers machinery, visit Australia dealer Colbrook Industries: www.colbrookindustries.com.au
Image: Diamond Mowers
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Coming together
Join us as we build an equitable construction sector
NAWIC has been at the forefront of driving positive change to benefit women and underrepresented groups for 30 years and we remain committed to further shifting the dial for women in construction.
At the end of the financial year, we had 360 organisational members, more than 16,000 members and about 400 volunteers, with membership renewals now well underway and new members are always welcome.
As the peak membership body for women working in the construction sector, with chapters in every State and Territory, we are committed to creating fair, inclusive and respectful workplaces where everyone can thrive.
Membership is open to all – women, men, non-binary people, apprentices and organisations – and provides access to a range of member benefits
Cathryn Greville, CEO, NAWIC
like discounted event tickets, mentoring programs, professional development, awards, resources and much more.
Our members work in remote and regional locations, in cities, and all over Australia as sole traders, in large commercial and government organisations, on the tools, in offices as CEOs, business professionals, trade roles, apprentices and all roles in between.
Our theme in NAWIC’s 30th Anniversary Year is ‘Individually We Inspire, Together We Rise’ and this was one of our key messages at our
30 CEOs for 30 Years Roundtable on National Equal Pay Day in Melbourne. The day marked the end of the 50 additional days into the new financial year that women in Australia needed to work to earn the same pay, on average, as men.
The Roundtable was an integral part of implementing our new organisational strategy as we reflect on the current state of the construction industry and what is needed to ensure we attract, retain and advance women plus see the entire sector reach its full potential.
The session provided a unique opportunity for us to discuss common challenges with CEOs and leaders in the construction sector to explore ways in which we can collaborate to drive meaningful change and collective impact.
It was wonderful to have support and representation from across the
Images: NAWIC
NAWIC CEO Cathryn Greville (left) at the Women in Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Summit in Melbourne with CEO Clea Smith from NAWIC’s charity partner Tradeswomen Australia Group
sector. CEOs and leaders have an important role to play in driving gender equity. The insights from the Roundtable will be pivotal in helping help us build our collateral, our resources and our training for members to ensure we meet the needs of the sector.
We were also excited to partner once again on the Women in Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Summit in Melbourne in August. NAWIC’s nominated charity partner for the event was the Tradeswomen Australia Group. The summit provided an opportunity to network and hear from an impressive list of speakers across the two days.
It was a pleasure to emcee the event and moderate some fantastic sessions, present the opening address and discussing findings from NAWIC’s ‘Not So Little Things Affecting Women in Construction’ microaggressions report.
Session topics included fostering inclusive leadership, career advancement, CEOs driving the culture change, cultivating networks, rising together through allyship,
inclusive and respectful workplaces, an inclusive supply chain showcase and retention.
And we need your insights and experiences too to support us in our advocacy work – so join us as we work to create a fair, inclusive and respectful industry.
Our membership year runs through to 30 June 2026 but it’s not too late to sign up or renew if you haven’t done so yet. Learn more about becoming a member 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
NAWIC CEO Cathryn Greville (left) and National Chairperson Jennifer Gillett at NAWIC’s 30 CEOs for 30 Years Roundtable in Melbourne on National Equal Pay Day
NAWIC CEO Cathryn Greville and attendees at NAWIC’s 30 CEOs for 30 Years Roundtable in Melbourne on National Equal Pay Day
Effortless Excavations carried out demolition and excavation works for Cronulla’s Town Square mall upgrade
Timely farewell
The demolition of the iconic Cronulla clock tower posed various challenges for Effortless Excavations, but paves the way for local rejuvenation
Complex excavation projects often encounter a range of challenges, which can bring uncertainties to a project’s completion date and overall success.
Whether it’s navigating the complexities of a tight residential basement or managing the vast expanse of a civil site, Effortless Excavations aims to remove the stress that can come with these types of projects.
As its name suggests, the business’ philosophy is all about providing a superior and seamless customer experience throughout a project –with minimal hassle.
Leveraging more than 20 years of industry experience, the business provides a variety of excavation services throughout the greater Sydney area, offering everything from tight-access work and backyard digging for swimming pools to larger demolition projects and bulk excavation.
Based in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, Effortless Excavations has been taking on larger and more complex projects in the southern region – most recently the demolition of Cronulla’s iconic clock tower and amphitheatre.
Removed as part of the broader Town Square mall upgrade, the clock tower had a significant history
housing the oldest public clock in Australia, which was built in 1770.
“It was donated and had been there since the 1940s, so it was an icon of Cronulla Mall,” Effortless Excavations co-director Andrew Thompson says.
“The demolition of the tower was
part of a project which will revitalise everything to make it modern for the 21st Century with a new amphitheatre and more entertainment.”
Historic demolition
Cronulla’s Town Square Mall upgrade is seeing the area being cleared to make way for a new performance area, public amenities, seating, extra lighting and paving.
CA&I, a construction company specialising in town centre upgrades, was contracted by Sutherland Shire Council to deliver these new amenities and enlisted the help of Effortless Excavations to carry out the demolition and excavation work.
With cafés and restaurants in the area still open for operation, Effortless Excavations was required to demolish the clock tower, amphitheatre, outdated toilets and amenities safely, and with minimal disruption to the local community.
With works commencing in early August, wild weather hit Cronulla – adding additional challenges for Effortless Excavations.
“It was one of the rainiest starts to a job we’ve ever had, and the area was a wind tunnel,” Thompson says.
“The wind was so strong that the scaffolding was shaking and broke
The clock itself was removed from the structure to preserve its history
The proximity of nearby cafés and restaurants meant extra safety precautions were taken
A 23.5-tonne excavator was used to demolish the amphitheatre and clock tower
on the clock tower, so we had to re-evaluate.”
Given the history of the iconic clock tower, Thompson says there was also some pushback from the local community regarding its demolition, so it was decided the clock itself would be preserved and housed within the new façade of the Cronulla Central building – maintaining the clock’s close relationship with the plaza.
Once the clock had been carefully removed from the structure by a specialist clock master, Effortless Excavations used a 23.5-tonne excavator attached with a ripper and bucket to carefully take the structure down.
This was done quickly, however the amphitheatre demolition proved to be more challenging. Manual labour was required to take off the roof sheets, which needed to be stacked and neatly rolled up, with the insulation also done by hand.
The 23.5-tonne excavator then pulled down the structure and a mechanical grab was used to place the debris out of harm’s way.
“We had to rip up all of the concrete footings, which were massive,” Thompson says.
“They were about one and a half meters thick and tall, and they took a fair bit to get out.”
After just eight days, both the clock tower and the amphitheatre were demolished, alongside the old toilet block and other amenities.
Eye catching
With the project in such close proximity to the local community,
Thompson says many pedestrians stopped to take photos and videos of the excavator at work, possibly attracted by the multiple pink attachments being used.
These are all from Salmon Buckets & Attachments (SBA), with the pink coating advertising its Dig It Pink campaign. This initiative actively supports the McGrath Foundation,
Multiple pink attachments were used on the project, promoting Salmon Buckets & Attachments’ Dig It Pink campaign
which delivers free specialist breast cancer nursing services.
When SBA customers like Effortless Excavations request their purchased attachments be painted in pink, a percentage of SBA’s profits go towards the foundation.
This is an initiative Effortless Excavations is closely supporting, with its Dig It Pink attachments including general purpose, mud and shaker buckets, rippers and mechanical grabs.
“Everything on my machines is from Salmon Buckets – they’re the best,” Thompson says.
Now that Effortless Excavations has concluded its work on the Cronulla town square, CS&I will carry out the rest of the upgrade project, which is expected to be completed in December 2026.
It took just eight days to complete the demolition and excavation
Effortless Excavations has finished its work at Cronulla’s Town Square mall, with the rest of the upgrade project expected to be completed in December 2026
BUSINESS
High level appointment
DT Infrastructure announces new QLD operations manager
Gamuda company DT Infrastructure has announced the appointment of Matthew Lennon as operations manager for Queensland.
With more than 25 years of experience across tunnelling, transport and energy projects, Lennon has built his career leading some of Australia’s most complex infrastructure programs, including WestConnex and Cross River Rail. Most recently he was project director for CopperString 2032, a high-voltage electricity transmission line connecting the Queensland North West Minerals Province to the national electricity grid.
Having held senior roles at CPB Contractors, John Holland and Rio Tinto, Lennon has successfully led large delivery teams and joint ventures across Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory.
DT Infrastructure says he has built a reputation as a delivery-focused leader that drives project performance through governance and strategic foresight.
“I’m excited to be joining DTI at a time of growth and opportunity,” Lennon says.
“Having delivered projects across the state, I’m looking forward to reconnecting with industry partners, supporting my new team, and helping position DTI as a preferred delivery partner in Queensland.”
Lennon will be based in Brisbane and will work with DTI’s leadership team to support the region’s existing operations, grow the pipeline, and drive safe and efficient delivery across the business’ major infrastructure programs.
ATSE says that the Australian government needs to stop subsidising the use of diesel. Image: Tomasz Zajda/stock.adobe.com
End tax credits
In a new report, ATSE says more needs to be done to decarbonise industries that rely heavily on diesel
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (ATSE), in collaboration with Fortescue, has released a report on how to decarbonise diesel-based industries such as mining and road freight.
With Australia aiming for a 43 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050, ATSE says the time is now to implement widespread alternatives to the use of diesel in those industries that rely on it most heavily.
“There is an urgent need to decarbonise Australia’s most emissions-intensive sectors,” ATSE CEO Dr Kylie Walker says.
“By encouraging the application of mature clean fuel technologies, investing in fast-tracking clean tech in development, reducing the cost of green alternatives and increasing the cost of diesel in a targeted and balanced way, Australia can achieve its industrial decarbonisation.
“Early stage research and development initiatives are also crucial in supporting the transition away from diesel.”
The report calls for an independent review which should consider a range of reforms, including to the Fuel Tax Credits Scheme (FTCS), which ATSE says is a major barrier to the transition away from diesel.
By subsidising diesel use, the FTCS currently protects highemitting sectors from the true cost of fossil fuel consumption and undermines national emissions reduction goals.
The report also recommends examining changes to the Australian market-based emissions
reduction mechanism by exploring the introduction of carbon pricing or an adjustment of the Safeguard Mechanism to better reflect the environmental impact of diesel.
ATSE’s report highlights a range of mature and emerging technologies, and the need for a comprehensive techno-economic assessment of decarbonisation pathways beyond electrification – as well as mechanisms to bring clean fuel tech to market.
Other recommendations include the establishment of a coordinated Future Diesel Strategy, investment in comprehensive infrastructure to support the clean energy transition and targeted R&D investment.
ATSE Fellow, Fortescue Board Member and former CSIRO chief executive Dr Larry Marshall emphasises the importance of industry partnering with government to shape sciencebased industry and energy policy.
“Heavy industry wants to transition to cleaner fuels, but the current policy settings make it harder than it should be,” he says.
“Right now, the Fuel Tax Credit scheme effectively subsidises burning diesel, while companies that invest in clean alternatives face higher costs especially in this transition period. That imbalance holds back innovation and locks in emissions.
“The federal government has a critical role to play in fixing those settings and creating incentives that accelerate the adoption of clean technologies. At the same time, industry must step up and coinvest in the solutions that will cut emissions and deliver new green industries for Australia.”
Matthew Lennon. Image: DT Infrastructure
Mammoth move
Mammoet breaks transport record moving 3,000T dragline
A 3,100-tonne Marion 8050 dragline was transported across a Queensland mine recently via the use of self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs) from Dutch heavy lifting business Mammoet.
Owned by BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA), the dragline is in operation at its Peak Downs open pit coal mine in central Queensland and needed transporting 27km from one end of the mine to the other.
With the dragline itself only capable of moving at a speed of 1km in 12 hours and the machine needing to clear a rail line by a deadline, a faster solution was sought.
Eight JS500 towers were set up underneath the dragline for the jacking operation. Once it was elevated to 2.5m, a configuration of 5x28 lines of SPMT were positioned
underneath the load to transport it.
For the jacking stage, it was vital the engineers understood the weight and center of gravity of the machine. Due to the dragline’s age, information about it was limited, so they worked from a starting point of what was available for machines of a similar age.
In the end, the weight was evenly distributed across 560 tyres, resulting in a ground bearing pressure of less than 9t/m².
“In the past, dragline jacking in Australia has been performed using climbing jacks, which require manual handling of timber stacks to gradually lift the load,” Mammoet project manager Jack Whittaker says.
“The JS500 system requires fewer jacking towers and uses cassettes, which are inserted at its base. This
The Marion 8050 dragline was moved with the help of 140 SPMTs. Image: Mammoet
saved a lot of time, resulted in less equipment and removed the need for manual handling.”
BMA constructed a new route for the dragline to take. Where there were soft areas in the soil, steel mats were used to prevent the SPMTs from digging in and getting stuck.
Due to the distance and intense Queensland heat, a canopied seat was installed on the deck of the front SPMT. This meant the control box could be mounted instead of carried, and the driver could be shielded from the sun.
The team had a 72-hour window for the railway line closure. In that time they had to construct the temporary ramp over the track, make the crossing safely and return everything back to its original state.
“One of the key reasons that BMA reached out to us was because the Aurizon rail crossing is a critical line – transporting coal from different mines in the region to the coast for exporting,” Mammoet branch manager Laura Ewen says.
“Peak Downs had competing projects in the area at the time, and the shutdown crossing window wouldn’t align again for another three months. The dragline was required for coal extraction in the southern pits for production.”
Mammoet says that using SPMTs made the move safer, faster and reduced wear and tear on the machine and its mechanical parts.
Using SPMTs also meant that the ancillary equipment required to move a dragline, along with a portable substation connected via a long ‘umbilical’ cable linked directly to overhead power cables on site, was not needed because everything was powered by the SPMTs.
Mammoet says it has now set a new benchmark for dragline transportation by relocating this unit 27km to Peak Downs Mine in just 10 days, achieving 8km per day.
The move over 27km was achieved in just 10 days. Image: Mammoet
The Culture Standard is addressing labour skills shortages through increasing diversity on work sites. Image: Allistair/ peopleimages.com/stock.adobe.com
WORKPLACE
Culture shift
Culture Standard trial shows benefits of five-day week
Results from a trial of a new Culture Standard for the construction industry have been released by the Construction Industry Culture Taskforce (CICT). CICT says the standard provides a framework for clients and contractors to work in partnership to address significant challenges facing the industry.
CICT was focused on the areas of long working hours, a lack of diversity and wellbeing within the workforce to address the high level of stress, turnover and lack of skilled labour in the construction industry.
With these cultural issues are costing the Australian economy nearly $8 billion annually due to workplace injuries, mental illness, suicide, long work hours and a lack of diversity, CICT has worked alongside the Australian Constructors Association (ACA), the NSW and Victorian governments and researchers to formulate a plan to address these issues.
The Standard has been piloted across five major projects over two years – Wentworth Point High School in NSW (Roberts Co), the Mulgoa Road Upgrade Project Stage 1 (Seymour Whyte), the Narre WarrenCranbourne Road Upgrade (McConnell Dowell), the Brunt Road Level Crossing Removal Project (Fulton Hogan) and the Randwick Children’s Hospital Redevelopment (John Holland Group).
The results show that:
• employee turnover dropped significantly
• female participation increased, with 32 per cent of pilot project staff women, compared to 24 per cent industry-wide
• projects trialling a five-day work week reported higher productivity and better worker wellbeing without increasing costs or delivery timelines
• applying the Standard had no negative effect on delivery time or project cost.
“The research puts to bed the myth that looking after workers hurts the bottom line,” ACA CEO Jon Davies says.
“The call from industry leaders is clear: if construction is to remain viable and attractive –especially to young workers – it must break free from outdated work cultures.
“The Culture Standard is not a silver bullet, but it’s a roadmap for building a construction industry that delivers for the nation and its people.”
NEW ELECTRIC MACHINES ARE HERE!
BUSINESS Manager moves
McConnell Dowell announces new regional general manager
McConnell Dowell has announced that Jim Miller is the new regional general manager for Victoria & Tasmania, taking the helm of its operations across both states.
Miller first joined McConnell Dowell in 1994 as an engineer. Over the years, McConnell Dowell says he has progressively stepped into project and business leadership roles, demonstrating “unwavering dedication and a commitment to excellence”.
Since 2023, Miller has been the alliance general manager for the $2 billion Western Program Alliance. He has since served on the Victoria and Tasmania regional management team.
In his new role, Miller will oversee the company’s strategic growth, operational delivery, stakeholder partnerships and safety culture throughout the two states.
McConnell Dowell says his deep regional experience, coupled with a proven history of leading high value projects, positions him well to guide the company in these areas moving forward.
Biodegradable trial
Designed for infrastructure and construction sites, Vital Chemical will monitor the long-term performance of its biodegradable net
Queensland environmental solutions company Vital Chemical has launched a trial of a new compostable netting product designed to aid the revegetation process around major infrastructure and construction sites.
The trial of Vital Eco-Nett, on the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace (M12RT), between Black Hill and Tomago, involves installing the netting in an open drain to support soil stabilisation and vegetation establishment.
The product is a sustainable alternative to traditional jute mesh and synthetic geotextiles, controlling erosion and sediment in large-scale infrastructure developments.
The Vital Eco-Nett trial will be closely monitored over the coming years to assess performance, longevity and environmental integration.
The Vital Eco-Nett is made from thermoplastic starch, biodegradable polyesters and natural softening agents. Both the mesh and its anchor pins are fully compostable, breaking down naturally in the presence of
Vital Eco-Nett can be customised to include soil conditioners and fertilisers. Image: Vital Chemical
soil microbes, moisture and fungi. The decomposition period varies depending on environmental conditions, but the product is engineered to support revegetation throughout its life cycle.
“This trial demonstrates how science and sustainability can come together to deliver better environmental outcomes,” Vital Chemical director and chief scientist Letiscia Xavier says.
“Vital Eco-Nett is more than a product, it’s a step toward a future where erosion control no longer depends on imported or synthetic materials that persist in the environment.”
The netting can also be customised to include soil conditioners and slow-release fertilisers that boost plant growth as the material breaks down, offering a multifunctional approach to revegetation and land rehabilitation.
Jim Miller. Image: McConnell Dowell
CPB Contractors’ Try a Trade program provides students with a hands-on experience trialling a variety of trades.
Image: CPB Contractors
COMMUNITY
Behind the scenes
School students in regional Queensland have been invited to the new Bundaberg Hospital Project to explore construction careers
CPB Contractors recently welcomed school students to the new Bundaberg Hospital Project in Queensland as part of its Try a Trade program.
Delivered in partnership with Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) and Work Skills, the program saw students from Bundaberg schools Shalom College, Bundaberg North State High and Bundaberg State High gain a hands-on experience trialling a variety of trades.
It was also a chance for students to get a behind-the-scenes look at life on a major construction site, while hearing from experienced professionals and exploring some of the career pathways available in construction.
“Programs like Try a Trade are about more than just skills, they’re about showing young people that there’s a future for them in construction, right here in regional Queensland,” CPB Contractors project director Stephen Jenkins says.
“It’s about building confidence, sparking curiosity, and helping students see the real career pathways available to them, especially in regions like Bundaberg where projects like this are creating long-term opportunities for locals and providing the ability to build the skills locally to support the future infrastructure once operational.”
Melbourne momentum
Contracts have been awarded for the final stages of Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway transformation
Two consortiums have been awarded contracts for the final stages of Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway upgrade project.
The Momentum consortium –comprising John Holland, Seymour Whyte, Jacobs and Mott Macdonald – has been awarded the contract to upgrade the freeway between Hoddle Street and Burke Road, including new lanes, new motorway technology, connections to the Eastern Busway, and walking and cycling paths.
The Synergy consortium –comprising CPB Contractors, BMD Constructions and Arup – has been awarded the contract for the upgrades between Tram and Springvale roads, including new lanes, new managed motorway technology and upgrades to the Koonung Creek Linear Park.
Construction is well underway on the first section of Eastern Freeway between Burke and Tram roads – with work to build the new interchange with North East Link, new busway and new lanes moving ahead.
Once complete, the works will add more than 45 kilometres of new lanes and providing a seamless connection to the North East Link tunnels from Watsonia to Bulleen.
New express lanes, modern traffic management technology
An artist’s impression of Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway busway. Image: Victoria’s Big Build
and Melbourne’s first dedicated 11-kilometre busway from Doncaster to the city will also be delivered.
“The North East Link Project and Eastern Freeway Upgrade will slash travel times for busy families and get trucks off local roads,” Victorian premier Jacinta Allan says.
With builders now onboard, Urban Design and Landscape Plans for these stages of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades will go on exhibition later this year for feedback about the design ahead of major construction starting early in 2026.
A huge amount of work is underway already to build the North East Link and upgrade the freeways, with two tunnel boring machines digging deep under Rosanna, interchanges being built near Bulleen Road and Greensborough Bypass, and boots on the ground along the M80 and the Eastern Freeway between Burke and Tram roads.
The North East Link tunnels will connect the upgraded Eastern Freeway to the M80 Ring Road –significantly cutting travel times by skipping 18 sets of traffic lights and taking 15,000 trucks off local roads daily.
ROAD
Basement build
Basement excavation of Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Building has reached the required depth
Work to upgrade and expand Arts
Centre Melbourne’s iconic Theatres Building as part of the $1.7 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project has reached an important milestone.
The work extends the basement of the Theatres Building to make way for new and expanded facilities, increasing the centre’s capacity to present world-class performances.
Excavation behind the Theatre’s Building has seen the removal of 15,644m3 of earth – enough to fill six Olympic swimming pools – and has reached the required depth of approximately 14 metres underground.
This will create space for a new flexible rehearsal space and studio and an expanded loading dock, which the Victorian government says is critical for the centre’s venues and busy calendar of shows.
The loading dock expansion will include two truck lifts and will be double the current size to allow for faster bump-in-and-out times for productions, and for more performances to be staged.
“This major infrastructure project will further cement our reputation as Australia’s cultural capital, while offering exciting career pathways and opportunities for Victorians – and
15,644m3 of earth has been removed from the basement of the building. Image: HiVis Photography/Development Victoria
a rare chance to shape the future of a Melbourne icon,” Victorian creative industries minister Colin Brook says.
Inside Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre, works continue to make improvements to accessibility, acoustics, theatre technology and audience comfort, alongside essential work to safeguard the building’s foundations.
Works are also progressing for the next section of the deck to be built for Laak Boorndap, an 18,000sqm elevated garden which will planted on a deck more than eight metres high.
A key section of the deck for the garden is currently being installed near City Road.
Around 100 apprentices, trainees and cadets have also had the chance to work across the Arts Centre Melbourne project to date, gaining valuable experience to kick start their careers in trade.
In total, the wider Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation is expected to create 11,000 jobs over the life of the build, with The State Theatre expected to reopen in early 2027.
The federal government has allocated a $3.435 billion capped contribution to deliver 17 new or upgraded venues across Queensland. Image: On-Air/stock.adobe.com
OLYMPICS
Funding the games
A new agreement outlines the conditions in which the Queensland government can spend federal funding to deliver new or upgraded venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics
The federal and Queensland governments have signed an Intergovernmental Agreement which will guide how both collaborate on delivering the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The federal government has allocated a $3.435 billion capped contribution to the $7.1 billion Games Venue Infrastructure Program – which will deliver 17 new or upgraded venues across the state, including the main 63,000 stadium at Victoria Park and the National Aquatic Centre – with the new agreement outlining the conditions of how this can be spent by the Queensland government.
As part of the agreement, the Queensland government will manage projects with a view to maintain stakeholder and community support, will develop and deliver a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan for the Victoria Park Precinct and a new Precinct Plan – with a focus on improving access to green space – and will include Commonwealth representatives on the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee Board.
“With this agreement signed, Queensland is well on the way to hosting one of the best Games ever,” federal infrastructure minister Catherine King says.
“Funding for Games Venues will see 17 new or upgraded venues, not just for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, but for future generations of Australian sporting heroes.”
MACHINERY
Special delivery
Liebherr-Australia will deliver a range of mining excavators across Queensland and New South Wales as part of an
Liebherr-Australia and Glencore have announced the finalisation of multiple equipment supply agreements across Queensland and New South Wales.
The first phase of the agreement will see Liebherr-Australia deliver 17 mining excavators – 10 R 9600s, five R 9400s, one R 9800 and one R 9100 – to Glencore’s sites.
“We are excited to announce this new era of partnership with Glencore,” LiebherrAustralia executive general manager of sales, marketing, training and solutions Brian Boitano says.
“Securing multi-year supply agreements of this scale is a proud moment for Liebherr-Australia. It reflects the capability of our national team to support large, complex fleets and deliver consistent performance across multiple sites.”
Seven of the 17 excavators have already been successfully commissioned across Glencore’s sites, with the delivery of two R 9600 excavators to Hail Creek mine in Queensland marking Liebherr’s first ever equipment in that operation.
In New South Wales, Liebherr-Australia also delivered the brand’s first ever excavators at Ravensworth and put into operation new Liebherr machines at United Wambo mine.
Further Liebherr units are set to be delivered in both Queensland and New South Wales throughout 2027 as part of the ongoing agreement with Glencore.
Coomera contractor
Three construction projects in Queensland and NSW will see Seymour Whyte undertake large scale road upgrades
Seymour Whyte, a VINCI Construction subsidiary, has been awarded three construction contracts for a total value of $773 million.
In the Gold Coast, Seymour Whyte will deliver – on behalf of the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads – the construction of a 4.4km section of the Coomera Connector Stage 1 South package. This new corridor will improve connectivity between Logan City and the Gold Coast, providing an alternative to the M1 Pacific Motorway, reducing traffic congestion and supporting population growth. The works, worth $410 million, include bulk earthworks, hard rock excavation, ground improvement activities, construction of three new bridge structures – including an approximately 300-metre-long bridge across the Nerang River – new intersection interchanges, and noise barriers.
In the City of Moreton Bay in Queensland, on behalf of the City of Moreton Bay Council, Seymour Whyte will upgrade a 1.1 km road and build a new 212m-long flood resistant bridge over the North Pine River.
The Coomera Connector Stage 1 South package will see a new route built between Logan City and the Gold Coast. Image: Michael/stock.adobe.com
Located 30km north of Brisbane, the works, valued at $86 million, will begin in 2025 and be completed in 2027. They include retaining walls, a new signalised intersection, noise barriers and upgraded sewer and water mains.
In Sydney, Seymour Whyte has been awarded a $277 million design and build contract by Transport for New South Wales for the M5 Motorway Westbound Upgrade, with construction set to begin in 2026. The scope of works will include the upgrade of a 1.3km road, the construction of a new three-lane bridge, an upgrade connection between Moorebank Avenue and the M5 Motorway and a two-lane exit lane from the M5 Motorway to the Hume Highway. The upgrade of this key transport gateway to south-west Sydney will provide a reliable and safer road network to support economic and residential growth in western Sydney and enhance pedestrian and cyclist connectivity.
A brand-new R 9600 at Glencore’s United Wambo site in New South Wales’ Hunter Valley. Image: Liebherr-Australia
ROAD BUILDING
Forklifts to fundraising
Toyota Material Handling Australia raised over $132,000 in this year’s Bash B to B race
Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has once again competed in the 2025 Variety Bash B to B, which took place August 3–13.
TMHA raised a total of $132,804 for Variety the Children’s Charity, to directly help children who are sick, experiencing disadvantage or living with disability.
TMHA was also the recipient of the 2025 Platinum Tray Award, which is awarded to teams or individual cars who raise more than $100,000.
The Variety event is a fund-raising initiative that saw over 80 vehicles driving across Australia, with sponsored donations made via the Variety Club website. The total route of the 2025 was 3,600 kilometres travelled.
Starting in Bomaderry NSW, the Variety Bash B to B registered cars traversed over 11 days and 21 stops including Goulburn (NSW), Moyston (VIC), Adelaide (SA), Ouyen (VIC), Finley (NSW) before finishing in St Marys (NSW).
This was the third year that TMHA has participated in the Variety Bash B to B, with two cars entered in the Bash this year – both 1976 Toyota Crown Super Salon Sedans, named the Toyota Forklifts Legends cars. They
The two cars were designed so kids could help colour them in. Image: TMHA
were driven by TMHA employees from both head office and TMHA’s branch network.
Unique to the TMHA cars was custom livery comprising Toyota forklifts and Australian animals, including a koala, kangaroo, platypus and echidna. The cars were also decorated with a space theme and were designed to be ‘coloured in’, with kids at each of the stops given permanent markers to colour in a section of the car.
TMHA president and CEO Steve Takacs says TMHA is proud to have once again taken part in such an important fund- raising activity and to support a children’s charity as vital as the Variety Club.
“We were delighted to again raise such as significant amount of funds to support Variety, and thank all our valued sponsors for their support in this achievement,” he says.
“We also appreciated the opportunity to engage with kids and having them colour in a section of our Toyota Forklift Legends cars as a memento of our participation in this worthy cause.”
SCHOOLS
Build biltz
$3.9 billion school construction project underway in Parramatta
New South Wales contractor Stephen Edwards Constructions has begun works to upgrade Dundas Public School in Western Sydney.
The project will remove all demountable classrooms – some of which have been in place for nearly two decades – and replace them with a new building feature six permanent classrooms.
The new building will also include two multipurpose spaces, two learning commons, and a range of upgraded amenities, with work set to be complete by the end of 2026.
“This major upgrade is not just an investment in infrastructure – it’s an investment in the future of the students in the Parramatta region,”
NSW acting minister for education and early learning Courtney Houssos says.
“Western Sydney families have waited long enough for the state-ofthe-art facilities they deserve, and we are making it happen.”
Several other school projects are underway across the greater Parramatta area, as part of the state government’s $3.9 billion investment in rebuilding public education, including upgrades, new high schools and new public preschools.
Once the projects are complemented, more than 200 demountable classrooms will have been removed from schools in the Parramatta area and replaced with permanent school facilities.
An artist’s impression of the new building at Dundas Public School. Image: NSW government
Image: Glencore
MINING
Mount Isa closes
Glencore has closed the Mount Isa mine after 70 years of operation
Mount Isa copper mine in north west Queensland shut down in August, bringing over 70 years of copper mining to a close.
Since operations began in the 1950s, the mine has produced hundreds of millions of tonnes of ore from an underground network spanning over 1,000 kilometres of roadways and mine workings.
“Mount Isa Mines (MIM) including MICO [Mount Isa Copper Operations] has a rich history and for generations Australian miners have considered working at MIM a rite of passage,” Glencore Metals Australia interim COO Troy Wilson says.
“The contribution of MICO workers has been vital in shaping the legacy of this operation and the community surrounding it. The skills, resilience and teamwork demonstrated by generations of workers have not only driven our success but have also fostered a strong camaraderie shared across the crews.”
Wilson says that although the long chapter of underground copper mining had come to an end, Glencore was continuing to invest in Mount Isa Mines, particularly the George Fisher Mine, which has a long mine life to at least 2042.
“Work is also progressing on development of the Black Star Open Cut zinc-lead-silver project, which if approved, would represent further investment of about A$1 billion and a mine life of 10 to 20 years,” Wilson says.
Innovative methods
With Australia’s first multi-storey 3D-printed concrete home being completed in Perth, it opens the door for a solution to labour shortages and rising construction costs
Western Australian construction company Contec has completed the country’s first multi-storey 3D-printed concrete home in Perth’s northern suburbs.
The entire two-storey build, from slab to completion, was delivered in only five months, with Contec using mobile robotic technology to print the Tapping-based home’s structural walls in just 18 hours.
The CyBe Robotic Arm Mobile 3D Printer was developed by Dutch company CyBe Construction and is mounted on tracks, allowing it to move around a construction site.
Contec founder Mark D’Alessandro says WA’s labour shortages and rising construction costs could be eased with 3D concrete printing.
“Meeting future housing demand will require more than traditional approaches alone,” he says.
“3D concrete printing offers an innovative solution that
complements existing methods, delivering projects with greater speed, cost efficiencies, sustainability, and design flexibility.”
D’Alessandro adds Contec’s specialised concrete mix prints walls layer by layer, without the need for formwork or scaffolding, which is three times stronger than traditional brickwork.
Property Council WA executive director Nicola Brischetto says new and innovative methods – such as 3D concrete printing – are needed in the state’s construction industry to boost housing supply.
“There is no silver bullet to fix our skills shortage, as an industry it is crucial that we lift productivity on sites and do more with the workers we already have,” Brischetto says.
“New methods of construction, such as 3D concrete printing or modular construction, could play a significant role in lifting productivity on project sites.”
X41 shaft at the Mount Isa Copper Operations.
Contec’s 3d concrete project in Tapping, Perth. Image: Property Council of Australia
HOUSING
INFRASTRUCTURE
Flood recovery
A contract has been awarded to restore essential Lismore roads in New South Wales, which were damaged by floods
A joint venture between CMC Group and JF Hull Holdings has been awarded a contract for Lismore’s largest road restoration package to date.
This construction contract will enable critical repairs to restore roads from more than 60 landslips caused by the Lismore floods of early 2022, improving reliability and reconnecting towns.
Work will be staggered over three years to reduce the impact on local communities and make full use of a locally based workforce from the Lismore local government area.
Close to $17 million in new funding is also being provided to Lismore City Council to make its road infrastructure more resilient against future flooding.
“This contract is an important step in Lismore’s recovery journey, delivering critical repairs that the community has been waiting for
This contract will restore roads from more than 60 landslips caused by the Lismore floods of early 2022.
Image: Lismore City Council
since the 2022 floods,” federal emergency management minister Kristy McBain says.
“By investing in resilience, we are not just fixing what is broken –but we’re building back better to protect local residents from future flood events.”
More than 50 road and transport infrastructure projects have already been completed across the Lismore region to restore essential transport links and almost 140 other projects are currently in progress or under development.
Some projects have experienced delays or faced further damage due to the severe weather brought by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in March this year.
CONCRETE
Greener industry
An electric pump has been pumping huge amounts of concrete at a Sydney tower project
De Martin & Gasparini, a subsidiary of Boral, has been testing its first electric trailer pump. The pump went out to its first project in June and it’s already proving to be a smart investment, it says.
The pump is now working on a $20 million concrete supply, pump and place package with the developer and construction company Built, for the Chifley Tower project in Sydney’s CBD – a major job involving over 35,000 cubic metres of concrete.
“One of the conditions of winning the contract was offering an electric pump, which helped the client gain an extra point toward their 6 Star Green Star rating,” GM DMG Marco Gidaro says.
“At the time, we didn’t have one but a competitor did. This decision helped us win the work and sets us up for the future.”
The Chifley project had a unique advantage – enough power on-site to run an electric pump, which most projects can’t yet support. But with more clients aiming for greener builds, DMG says that having the electric pump positions it to lead the charge as electric solutions become more common.
DMG says the electric pump is giving the company a competitive advantage. Image: DMG
construction events
Here are upcoming events for 2025. Information was current as of going to press
Elmore Machinery Field Days – Elmore
Begun in 1964, Elmore Machinery Field Days is one of Australia’s key agricultural field days, held at Elmore Event Centre in Victoria.
A large number of exhibitors cover earthmoving machinery, GPS and guidance equipment, laser and levelling equipment, IT and lifting machinery, among other categories.
WHEN: October 7–9, 2025
MORE INFO: www.elmorefielddays.com.au
WA Mining Conference – Perth
WA Mining Conference will focus on the best practices, technologies and strategies advancing mining in Western Australia to help you increase production, lower costs and prepare for a sustainable future. WA Mining Conference will address the most important issues shaping mining in WA.
WHEN: October 9–10, 2025
MORE INFO: www.waminingexpo.com.au
Highways AU – Sydney
The Highways AU event focuses on civil construction, traffic management, road maintenance, operations and asset management of roads, bridges, tunnels across Australia.
WHEN: October 15–16, 2025
MORE INFO: www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/ highways-au/index.stm
Mobility Live – Sydney
Mobility Live is dedicated to helping businesses, transport operators, and government bodies electrify fleets, adopt EVs, enhance EV charging, and meet sustainability goals. The conference and exhibition will focus on fleet management, new technology, electric vehicles and leasing & insurance, with attendees expected from construction and engineering.
WHEN: October 15–16, 2025
MORE INFO: https://www.terrapinn.com/ exhibition/mobility-live/Who-Attends.stm
International Mining and Resources Conference & Expo (IMARC) – Sydney
The largest international mining event in Australia, over 7,000 members of the international mining community travel to Melbourne to connect, learn, and explore the latest industry innovations over the course of three days. The IMARC expo features 260+ exhibitors showcasing the latest mining projects, machinery, equipment, international pavilions, technologies and innovations.
WHEN: October 21–23, 2025
MORE INFO: imarcglobal.com/
Workplace Health and Safety Show – Sydney
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: October 22–23, 2025
MORE INFO: www.whsshow.com.au
Australian National Field Days –Borenore
The oldest annual agricultural exhibition in the country, the Australian National Field Days is held 15km west of Orange at Borenore, NSW and has a specific earthmoving category for exhibitors.
WHEN: October 23–25, 2025
MORE INFO: anfd.com.au
NSWICC Infrastructure and Construction Conference
– Lovedale, Hunter Valley
This event will open conversations, educate and inspire attendees on the importance of Aboriginal Participation in the Business Sector of NSW. The key focus is to encourage a longstanding, economic harmony between both sides of the supply chain and to ensure sustainability of Aboriginal business and employment participation in government and industry supply chains.
WHEN: October 27–28, 2025
MORE INFO: www.nswiccevents.com
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NEWSakairubbertracks,NEWrubbertracksin stockfortheCV550Trollers,500x125x40.S995. TA1090568. $5,500
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1997,INGOODCONDITION,FITTEDWITHA HYDRAWHEELHD-836,960mmDIGGINGDEPTH, SAWISFITTEDWITHMODEL9PLANERARYGEAR BOX,CUTS150mmWIDETRENCH,AUTO CREEPDRIVE,TYRESARE95%CONDITION, SAWATTACHMENTHASHADNEWBEARINGSAND SEALSFITTED.S724. TA550151. $70,000exclGST
$38,500INCLGST
CATERPILLAR226B3WHEELEDSKIDSTEER 4cylinderdiesel,4in 1bucket,airconcab,3,230hoursapproxshowingonhour meter, tyres85%allround,serialno:CAT0226BPMWD01189, with operatorsmanualandservicehistory,notregistered, exceptional condition.7461. TA1275713.
$9,800INCLGST
POHLNEREZI-ROLLROLLER PohlerEzi-RollRoller.7275. TA1193182.
$17,900INCLGST
JCB3CXBACKHOELOADER JCB3CXBackhoeLoader,2 wheeldrive,yearapproximately1996,workswell.7420. TA1252027.
$4,750INCLGST
IndustriesDiscWoodchipper,exCouncil,3pointlinkage, suit50horsepowerplustractor,littleuse.6944. TA1084955.
MARRIOTTINDUSTRIESDISCWOODCHIPPER Marriott
ROTARYHOESPLUSASELECTIONOFOTHER ROTARY HOESINSTOCK.7379. TA1238951. POA
TA1066749. POA
Richard-0419820318.S2186.
$43,900INCLGST
SIZES HUGELYDISCOUNTED!
TYRESLARGERANGEOFTYRES,MANY DIFFERENT
135Tractor,latemodel8speed,2wheeldrive,rollframe,PTO,3 cylinderdiesel,tyres85%,approximately46horsepower,3 point
MASSEYFERGUSON135TRACTOR8SPEED MasseyFerguson
$24,950INCLGST
AttachmentwithForks,4wheeldrive,60 horsepower approximately,3pointlinkage,rollframe&roof,2,300hoursas indicated.7351. TA1227753.
International3230TractorwithBenWyeKBF3000FrontFork
CASEIH3230TRACTORWITHFRONTFORKATTACHMENT Case
HOWARDEHD8'SLASHER HowardExtraHeavyDuty 8' wideSlasher,3pointlinkage.7479. TA1284532. $9,850INC GST
6T9T2000SH0KE3120,refurbished,withnewwheel bearings, frontdiscbrakes, -wired,newlights.7421.re TA1253395. $3,200INCL GST
JOHNDEERE5525FWATRACTOR withselflevellingfrontend loader,4.1bucket,yearapproximately2005-2008,4 wheel drive,ROPS&Roof,91horsepowerapprox,PTO,withfront weightframe(noweights),approx1,968hoursindicated,2 newfronttyres.7073. TA1125206.
$12,500INCLGST
TA1219701.
BONNEBYSCHWARZESE6TROADBROOM/SWEEPER diesel,yearapprox2013,vinno: 6T9T26ABLD09P9005, withbooks,servicehistory&controller,lowhours.7316.
TA1227757. $19,950INCLGST
JOHNDEEREZ997RZTRAKRIDEONMOWER d.7353.
$24,950INCLGST
MASSEYFERGUSON298TRACTOR4WHEELASSIST roll frame&roof,newtyresallround,80 horsepower approximately,3pointlinkage,PTO,4,800hours approximately,hasbeenthroughworkshop,readytogo,'no moneytospend'.7246. TA1180772.
owner withcopiesofallbooks,approximately12horsepower WITHKUBOTAFL850ROTARYHOE/TILLER.7323. TA1221258. $7,500INCLGST
HOWARDROTARYHOES LARGERANGEOFHOWARD
UnitedTrailer,registrationno: S136TFT, expiryApril,2025,8x5,yearofmanufacture2017,vin no:
UNITEDTRAILER8X5
19-29 Curlew Cresc
Tamworth NSW 2340
www.philhuntparts.com.au
brendan@philhuntparts.com.au
JOHNDEERE750 JustinforDismantling,Rebuilt6.414T Engine,MilanoRearRippers,StartsRunsandDrivesand TurnsWell,AllPartsAvailable,PhoneBrendan026762 4466.S195. TA1275322. POA
MITSUBISHIMG400 JustinforDismantling,14Foot Moldboard,RearRipperAssy,PowershiftTransmission, GoodRubberallround,AllPartsAvailable,Phone Brendan0267624466.S193. TA1275320. POA
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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
FIATALLISHD16B JustinforDismantling,AngleTilt Blade,RearRippers,ExcellentUndercarriage,Powershift Transmission,AllPartsAvailable,PhoneBrendan02 67624466.S192. TA1275319. POA
ALLISCHALMERSHD16DP JustinforDismantling,Angle TiltBlade,RearRippers,PowershiftTransmission, ExcellentUndercarriage,16,000HRunningEngine,All PartsAvailable,PhoneBrendan0267624466.S194. TA1275321. POA
Allis Chalmers • Fiat Allis • Hanomag • Massey • JD Industrial
Empire
CATERPILLARCP-533E 2011,P/foot, goodoverallcondition.2577. TA1271600. $59,500PLUSGST
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CATERPILLAR277D 2015, Goodcondition277D.Well maintained.Justserviced, CAT0277DTNT00331. WA. DIY1280972. 0417 986 926. $66,000
HANMEYBHEF-195 2012, Backhoe3linkageattachment tosuit40hptractorwith extra bucket,6731. NSW. DIY1263838. 0439 512 137. $3,900
AUGERTORQUESB100 2022, Hydraulichammer,Na.QLD. DIY1279470. 0458 726 089. $4,500
JOHNDEERE332G 2021,It's anactivemachine-serviced fourtimesayear by theRDO centre.Regularlygreased twiceaweek, 1TO332GMJMF392487. NSW. DIY1283472. 0451 119 260. $34,000
KOBELCO2014 2014,5.5tone excavator.Inexcellent conditiononlyownerfrom brandnew.Alwaysmaintained andwelllookedafter,Roo717. NSW. DIY1280013. 0421 208 852. $60,000
KOMATSUPC200LC-8
ALLISONTRANSMISSIONBELMONTDIESEL AllisonTransmissionPartsClearance.Ex-BelmontDieselStock. 5/6000andM56/6600SeriesParts.Approx-$300,000ofnew genuine+aftermarketparts.Including1xbrandnew5/6000drop boxcompleted.Approx-$600,000ofserviceableusedparts+ components.Includinghousings,covers,allinternalpartsand valvebodies,..VIC. DIY1284346. 0418 357 629. $100,000PlusGST
BOMAGBMP8500 2011,BomagBMP8500sameas DynapacD.oneexcellentworkingorderfullyserviced priceincludesgstcomeswithwarranty,5435689.QLD. DIY1281452. 0411 020 252. $21,900 KOMATSUPC138US-11 2023,Endofprojectsale.Lowhrs.Verycleanmachine.Full DIY1285214. $160,000
2007,Owneroperator,Originalpaint,Undercarriage11000hrs,All cylindersresealed2023Aircondoneat11000hrs,Centerjoint resealed2022,Waterpumpdone,newbatteriesDecember24, Alternatorrenewed2021,AllworkdonebyKomatsuhave receipts,2copiesofpartsandservice,Comeswith1bucket GP, MUDORTILTYOURCHOICE,307083.QLD. DIY1254570. 0408 424 550. $80,000
BROWNLENOXM1300
Two xMobileBrownLenoxKueKen(BL-Pegson)1300mm(51") ConeCrushersmountedonheavy-dutytri-axlechassis.Cone CrusherNo.1-Ex-CoarseCrusherandChamber.ConeCrusher No.2-MediumFineCrusherandChamber.4xSetsofUNUSED Mangamesewearlinersandspareparts. Yard Clearence, SL91300C7VP009089.QLD. DIY1252958.
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N/AN/A 2X6meterlongX60cmwideRubberearth movingconveyers.Withlargeelectricmotors.Allin workingorderandbeltsinverygoodorder.Conveyers canbedismantledandfoldedtoabout3meterslong. Pleasenoteallmeasurement are approx,TBA.VIC. DIY1279211. 0411 226 680. $8,000
DRESSER530LOADER 1986,Dresser530Loader.1986. 6564hrs.Oneowner.Enginerebuilt.Newtyres,..SA. DIY1283362. 0407 606 197.
$50,000
CAPTOKCK1000 2024,CaptokHydraulicRoller2024 Manufacture,Modelck1000.Hasdonenowork,as new, ck1000240304.QLD. DIY1262183. 07 3297 1155. $10,500ONO
CASE430SKIDSTEER 2007,genuine825hoursusedon familyfarminMurwillumbahNSWSellingFarmmust go. FittedwithaNorms4in1diggingbucket.Plusa levellingbar.Secondownerpurchasedatauctionhouse PicklesinA/RidgeQldwith720hoursapproximately.I ran aearthmovingbusinesswithSkidSteersfor20 years,N/A.NSW. DIY1285779. 0419 727 650. $31,350
CATERPILLAR330GC 2021,GPS,3590HrsEROPS,Full3D TopconGPS,GPBucketand Tilt MudBucket.Full Tier 1 CivilSpec.Cleanand Tidy MachineAlwaysServiced GenuineParts,FEK20059.NSW. DIY1243094. 0415 839 280. $242,000IncGST
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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
A new Western Australian forkli training facility aims to address the growing demand for operators in the state
A new purpose-built training facility has opened in Welshpool, Perth, o ering nationally accredited forkli training and various other industry programs.
Nara Training and Assessing’s (Nara) new facility aims to address the growing demand for forkli operators in Western Australia.
The forkli training course at Welshpool has increased Nara’s capacity, which was previously limited to its nearby Forrest eld location.
“Nara is excited to launch our
dedicated warehousing training facility in Welshpool, placing us even closer to the heart of Western Australia’s transport and logistics hub,” Nara head of education and training Ryan Piggott says.
“Industry-essential courses, including our forkli ticket, will now be delivered from our Welshpool campus, making training more accessible than ever for businesses and workers in the area.”
Nationally accredited forkli training will run weekly from the
Welshpool facility, with training continuing at Nara’s original training facility in Bunbury, which expanded to a second building last year due to ongoing demand.
Nara’s forkli course fees are fully inclusive, covering the passport photo, WorkSafe licence fee and the lodgement to WorkSafe.
Participants don’t need to arrange or pay for anything additional.
The rst forkli training session at Welshpool has already been complete, with the session having been fully booked out, Nara says.
Nara Training and Assessing’s new facility o ers nationally accredited forklift training. Image: Kashper/stock.adobe.com
19-29 Curlew Cresc
Tamworth NSW 2340
www.philhuntparts.com.au brendan@philhuntparts.com.au
JOHNDEERE750
Engine,MilanoRearRippers,StartsRunsandDrivesand TurnsWell,AllPartsAvailable,PhoneBrendan026762 4466.S195.
MITSUBISHIMG400
Moldboard,RearRipperAssy,PowershiftTransmission, GoodRubberallround,AllPartsAvailable,Phone Brendan0267624466.S193.
2.5TonneBrandNewManual.PALLETJACK. DPLIn53187. $523
2.5TonneLPGForkliftWith4.59MetreLift ClearviewMast..P040. TA1207778. $13,200
2.5TonneLPGForkliftwith4.3MetreLift ContainerMast.P003. TA1206087. $13,200
1.2tonneelectricwalkiereachtruckwith4.27 metrelift.N054. TA1178245. $13,200
viper. TA1160389. $21,450
HAULMARKTANDEMAXLE 1974,VGC.NoRWCorrego.
UNKNOWNSANDBLASTINGPOTS Sandblastingpots. 140L.Allcompletewithhoses.Moderncontrolsmask. DIY1283258. 0421 882 614. $3,500
NEDERMANEC20
HAULOTTEHA260PX MajorInspectioncompleted 17/2/2022.Partofourrentalfleet. Very goodcleanunit. liftcylinderresealed.Newtopcontrolbox.Basket repainted.Fullyservicedunit.Greatconditionasper Photos.LocatedSunshinecoastQLD,AD123901.QLD. DIY1281681. 0428 003 911. $45,000
CHURCHILLCHURCHILLSURFACEGRINDER
ChurchillsurfacegrindingmachineManchesterEngland. Machineserialnumber:21988.Oilpumpmotor:1420.Wheel diameter:7.Wheelspindlespeed.RPM:2450.Wheelheadmotor. RPM:1420,21988.NSW. DIY1271356. 0413 168 886. $3,800Surfacegrindingmachine
2021,NedermanEC20Extractorwithtwinarms-415Vwith additionalcarbonfiltercells.Onlytwoyearsold.Hardlyused.As new.Purchasedfor$12,000,69100091.QLD. DIY1281352. 0408 233 990. $7,000 CUSTOM 2023,Asnew1800m2modularbuildingpackedin shippingcontainers. Potentialminingcamp/offices,emergencyhousing, schoolgroupaccommodation,etc. This2-year-oldbuildingislikenewandwas designedforquickerection,dismantlingand re-erection; Thebuildingcomponents are currentlyavailablefor inspectioninCanberrabyappointment; Thewallsandceilingpanels are modularcool room/sandwichtypepanels(factorypainted,steel lined,fireresistantexpandedpolystyrene insulation),solightweight,hygienic/easytoclean, durableandnopaintingrequired,0.NSW. DIY1269213. 0477 446 908.
$450,000ONO
