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Everything You Need to Know About Generators Before a Power Outage

Hamish AuldSeptember 17, 2019

Preparation is key when storm season comes around. Whether you’re in Queensland or over in Western Australia, cyclone season is a time of year every household a...

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6 Myths About the Demolition Industry (and the Truth of the Matter)

Krystle RichardsonJuly 7, 2017

It's generally accepted among humans that tearing things down is easier than building them up. There's a cathartic thrill to unleashing your destructive energy ...

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Investing in the Mining Industry: David Humphreys, Mining Expert

Machines4UJuly 6, 2017

Mining consultant and author of ‘The Remaking of the Mining Industry’, David Humphreys sat down with the OCP Policy Centre to give some insight into his outlook...

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Hay Bale Stackers: The Weird and the Wonderful

Machines4UJuly 4, 2017

Whether you’re a hobby farmer or you grow hay for a living, cutting, baling and stacking your hay will take up a considerable amount of your time. Cutting and b...

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Why Use Hydraulic Tools?

Machines4UJuly 3, 2017

Doug Mason of Airplant Services spoke with the Machines4u team at the recent Diesel Dirt & Turf expo and highlighted the merits of hydraulic machinery and t...

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The Top 3 Agronomic Practices for Sugarcane Farmers

Machines4UJune 29, 2017

The science of soil management and crop production, or ‘agronomics’ is a complex and constantly developing field. Best practice in agronomics can ensure optimal...

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The One Thing You Need To Know Before Buying a Used Farm Machine

Krystle RichardsonJune 26, 2017

Here at Machines4U, we are all for buying second hand machinery. It's great for the environment, keeping your expenses down and keeping perfectly good machinery...

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Overcoming Isolation for DIDO & FIFO Families

Machines4UJune 21, 2017

There has been fair amount of brouhaha surrounding the mental health of Australia’s men over the last couple of years—and with good reason—as suicide and depres...

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How to Avoid the Colossal Cost of Mine Fires

Machines4UJune 21, 2017

On the 9th of February 2014, Morwell residents grew concerned by the rising smoke and ash of what they presumed were several disastrous fires in nearby regions....

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How to Improve Your Seeding Accuracy (and Yields)

Krystle RichardsonJune 21, 2017

The growth of better yields and higher profits starts with the moment your seeds meet your soil. By making this introduction as precise as possible, you set the...

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Everything You Need to Know About Tractor Trannys

Krystle RichardsonJune 13, 2017

The world of tractor transmissions was once a simple one, with one system governing all tractors. As the years have passed, more and more variants have been add...

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The Complete Guide to the Humble Hand Plane from Steve Hay

Machines4UJune 6, 2017

All worthwhile pursuits have their gurus. Selfies? Kim Kardashian. Nonviolent civil disobedience? Gandhi. Woodworking? Steve Hay. Steve Hay’s Woodworking Master...

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Construction

Tracked vs Wheeled Excavators: Which is Right for You?

Tips for Buying a Used Excavator

How to Get Your Excavator Ready for Sale

Farming

Tractors: The Ultimate Guide

How Satellites & New IoT Technology are Changing the Future of Agriculture

4WD Tractor vs 2WD Tractor: Which is Better for You?

Metal

Top 4 Metalworking Machines Every Workshop Needs

Global Metalworking Fluids Market Worth Expected to Rise to $15.49B

What is Plasma Cutting?

Mining

Cat Parts Now More Obtainable Than Ever

Caterpillar Launch New Innovative Wheel Loaders At Perth Event

Autonomous Trucking Revs Up With Rio Tinto’s Mine of the Future Program

Wood

Stirling Machinery & CLTP Tasmania Support Sustainable Timber Industry

Everything You Need To Know About Woodworking Routers

Biesse 50th Anniversary ‘Future in Tour’ Celebration Arrives in Sydney

Know-How

Everything You Need to Know About Generators Before a Power Outage

6 Myths About the Demolition Industry (and the Truth of the Matter)

Investing in the Mining Industry: David Humphreys, Mining Expert

Hay Bale Stackers: The Weird and the Wonderful

Why Use Hydraulic Tools?

The Top 3 Agronomic Practices for Sugarcane Farmers

The One Thing You Need To Know Before Buying a Used Farm Machine

Overcoming Isolation for DIDO & FIFO Families

How to Avoid the Colossal Cost of Mine Fires

How to Improve Your Seeding Accuracy (and Yields)

Everything You Need to Know About Tractor Trannys

The Complete Guide to the Humble Hand Plane from Steve Hay