Drought conditions across large parts of Australia prompted a surge in demand for balers in recent seasons, and with that demand expected to continue this year, Case IH has flagged a number of upgrades and new features within its...
Leading Caterpillar dealer WesTrac has been recognized for its cultural and safety transformation program in this year’s Australian Workplace Health and Safety Awards. The company, which services customers across WA, NSW, and the ACT, received the national award from...
With Final Tier IV emission controls in mind, Byron Shire Council has purchased a Komatsu WA270-8 wheel-loader to help sort household and green waste. Located in the Myocum hinterland (close to Mullumbimby, New South Wales), the Council's Resource Recovery Centre...
AUSA, a company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles, has launched a new global communication campaign with the aim of supporting its network of dealers in the economic and health context resulting...
EC-Oil, Engcon's automatic quick coupler system, when combined with a tiltrotator and hydraulic tools make a huge difference to excavator productivity. Increasing profitability, efficiency, and safety for the excavator industry. The benefits are so major that Engcon has decided...
Why payload matching and what's involved in matching an excavator to a truck? According to David Pichanick, Global Manager Market Development & Innovation at Brisbane-based Austin Engineering, the answers are efficiency, productivity, and profit and understanding factors such as site conditions,...
With the arrival of COVID-19, subsequent social distancing and self-isolation, the demand for meat and perishables hit an unprecedented high during March and April. This huge increase in consumer shopping saw farmers working harder than ever to meet these...
A metro line connecting the new Western Sydney Airport to St Marys will begin construction by the end of 2020, the federal and NSW governments have announced. Construction work on a metro line connecting the Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys...
With carbon emissions squarely on the nation’s agenda, Lindsay Daniels of CJD Equipment breaks down the hydraulic fuel reduction capabilities of Volvo’s new E-Series excavator range. In August 2016, CJD Equipment embarked on a large-scale sustainability project: installing solar panels...
Australian small grains producers now have access to a greater range of air-seeding equipment suited to their unique production needs with the addition of the C650 Air Cart to the John Deere line-up. Available in tow-behind or tow-between configurations, the...
In response to sustained demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) as a result of COVID-19, Mack Trucks donated about 500 pieces of PPE that it manufactured at its Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania. Many are the associations...
The Australia HeavyQuip Journal staff was invited to attend the presentation of the new aqua power pack by Aquajet: Ecosilence 3.0. Aquajet, a global leader in manufacturing Hydrodemolition machines, introduces Ecosilence 3.0 that reduces noise and allows for a more...
Porter Equipment Australia became compaction equipment Dealer for Ammann in Australia for the territories of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria / Tasmania in June 2019. Porter Equipment Australia is now our exclusive Australian distributor, stocking Ammann compaction products at...
A renewed appreciation of the importance of a reliable supply of safe and nutritious food throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has shone fresh light on the valued role Australian farmers play in keeping the world running. John Deere Australia and New...
Avant Tecno introduced their first battery-powered loader, the Avant e5, at the bauma 2016 trade show. Since then the electric loader range has been completed by the first lithium-ion battery-powered compact loader on the market, the Avant e6. It features...
AGCO, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and solutions, announced it is highlighting its commitment to bringing farmers sustainable high-tech solutions by relaunching its vision. “Our new vision—Sustainable high-tech solutions for farmers feeding the...
Meeting the most challenging work conditions is easier with the new 2020 Bobcat UV34 and UV34XL gas utility vehicles. Featuring industry-leading specs and proven durability, the new UV34 and UV34XL gas machines deliver reliable performance and productivity with gas-engine...
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology are launching an entirely new product for their bench drilling Top Hammer customers: the Guide Adapter. It enables customers to reduce hole deviation in challenging conditions by up to 50% and achieve considerable cost...