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New Komatsu Mining Dozer First Of Its Kind

Komatsu are known for their trailblazing. First with their world-leading hybrid excavator, and now the Komatsu mining dozer. It comes with integrated intelligen...

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2019 EquipmentWatch Award Winners Announced

Louise Heginbotham

In this article: 2019 EquipmentWatch Award winners announced Deere wins a 4 total awards for LCO Caterpillar wins a total of 4 awards for HRVA Equ...

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Aussie Designed & Manufactured Mini Skid Steer Loader Set To Take On The ‘Big Players’

Louise Heginbotham

In this article: Local Brisbane man Kieron McLoughlin designs and builds his own mini skid steer loader Design and construction ongoing since mid 2017 ...

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Komatsu Release PC4000 Mining Excavator

Louise Heginbotham

Komatsu Australia have released another giant and powerful mining excavator. It weighs up to 405 tonnes and is powered by a Komatsu SDA16V160E-2 engine rated at...

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Cat Release New 990K Aggregate Handler

Louise Heginbotham

Caterpillar has announced their new 990K aggregate handler, built to handle greater payloads (up to 25% more compared to the standard 990K) in aggregate applica...

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John Deere & Hitachi End Successful 29-Year Distribution Arrangement in Australia

Louise Heginbotham

John Deere Construction has announced the end of their distribution agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. The agreement included the distribut...

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Komatsu Years Ahead with Telematics Technology

Louise Heginbotham

Komatsu are quickly becoming industry leaders with their accelerated use of machine telematics*. Komatsu’s technology provides huge benefits for owners, operato...

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Your Guide to the Cat 301.5 Mini Excavator

Louise Heginbotham

In November 2018 Caterpillar revealed their Next Generation mini excavators, including the Cat 301.5 mini excavator. The smallest of the series, the 301.5 i...

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Your Guide to the Cat 301.6 Mini Excavator

Louise Heginbotham

The Cat 301.6 mini excavator is a new Next Generation mini excavator from Caterpillar. Unveiled at the National Construction Equipment Convention (NCEC) in Nove...

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Your Guide to the Cat 301.7 CR Mini Excavator

Louise Heginbotham

Recently, Caterpillar revealed their brand new Next Generation mini excavators, including the Cat 301.7 CR mini excavator. This machine is a 1.7-tonne class...

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Your Guide to the Cat 301.8 Mini Excavator

Louise Heginbotham

As part of the Caterpillar Next Generation mini excavator series, the Cat 301.8 mini excavator is a powerful machine to add to your fleet. Showcased at the Nati...

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Your Guide to the Cat 302 CR Mini Excavator

Louise Heginbotham

When you need power and performance in a compact size, you can’t go past the Cat 302 CR mini excavator. New to the market, this model is one of the new Caterpil...

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Construction

Equipment Focus: Caterpillar 140H Grader

New Komatsu Mining Dozer First Of Its Kind

Komatsu Vs Kobelco Excavators

Farming

Case IH Combine Takes Award For Best Retained Value Once Again

Track Tractors Vs Tyre Tractors

John Deere Vs Case IH Tractors

Metal

Yawei HLE fiber laser improves quality and reduces lead times at Ace Wire Works

How Longevity and Upgrades is Saving Laser Customers Money

From the beam source to the cutting head – The New complete ‘All-In-Light’ package from Precitec

Mining

Equipment Focus: Komatsu Mining Dump Truck HD785-7

A Look At The Liebherr Monster Mining Trucks

Hastings Deering Raising the bar for Dig Day 2017

Wood

How an Out of Work Mechanic Became a Woodworking Master

Take Your Woodworking to the Next Level With These 5 Expert Tips

Expert Advice on Getting Wood in the Wild

Construction News

New Komatsu Mining Dozer First Of Its Kind

2019 EquipmentWatch Award Winners Announced

Aussie Designed & Manufactured Mini Skid Steer Loader Set To Take On The ‘Big Players’

Komatsu Release PC4000 Mining Excavator

Cat Release New 990K Aggregate Handler

John Deere & Hitachi End Successful 29-Year Distribution Arrangement in Australia

Komatsu Years Ahead with Telematics Technology

Your Guide to the Cat 301.5 Mini Excavator

Your Guide to the Cat 301.6 Mini Excavator

Your Guide to the Cat 301.7 CR Mini Excavator

Your Guide to the Cat 301.8 Mini Excavator

Your Guide to the Cat 302 CR Mini Excavator