Kennards Hire announces that CEO Angus Kennard has been presented with the Sustained Excellence Award in the 2019 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards. Angus joins other outstanding entrepreneurs from across Australia who were recognised in the 2019 EY...
It is a unique construction site: the use of machines with an electric drive means deep foundation work can for the first time be executed almost emission-free. With the LB 16 unplugged the first battery-powered drilling rig is used...
New TS4080 tracked stackers for maximum efficiency
HPE Africa’s McCloskey conveyor systems, which compliment the range of crushing and screening plants, have been designed for high productivity and easy mobility in many industries.
“Benefits of McCloskey stackers include efficient operational costs,...
For the model year 2020, John Deere has introduced a new 8 Family Tractor lineup that includes 8R wheel tractors, 8RT two-track tractors and the industry’s first fixed-frame four-track tractors, the all-new 8RX. These new tractors come standard equipped...
JCB recently held its annual Top 50 Dealer Conference in Germany, at its new state of the art facility, where dealers from around the world were recognised for their outstanding commitment to the industry and the broader customer base....
Behind the Wheel
Charles Njenga Mbugua’s eyes light up as he describes the exact moment the hi-tech irrigation system was activated for the first time at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in Nairobi, Kenya. Charles, an Engineering...
In the current agricultural landscape, it's becoming increasingly evident the best performing farmers are the ones willing to adopt new technologies and challenge themselves in an industry where what could have only been imagined a few decades ago is...
Mini Excavators, also known as Compact Excavators, are classified as earthmoving machines with an operating weight of 10 metric tons or less. They emerged in North America in the mid-1980s and have grown tremendously in popularity throughout Australia. Their...
Have you ever met an eighth-grade mechanic? Josie Kelly is an individual with a talent for crafts and equipment repairs.
"During school, I've always done crafty sort of projects,” Josie says. “So I decided to try my first mechanics project...
Not all loaders are equal and that is definitely the case with the Avant 523 ArborPro loader. It’s ideal for arborists looking to improve productivity and tackle various jobs while preventing ground damage. The tried and tested Avant 523...
Developed in partnership with Liebherr, the 4,108-piece model of the R 9800 excavator comes with an array of true-to-life features and functions, introducing Lego builders to advanced elements of engineering, while the Lego Technic Control+ App puts the builder...
LEEA - the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association – received a Bronze Award in the ‘Best Learning and Professional Development’ category at the Association Excellence Awards 2019, which took place recently in London.
The Award recognises the success of the LEEA...
New model expand mini hydraulic excavator line, delivers industry-leading performance
The new Cat 306 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator marks Caterpillar’s entry in the 6-ton class offering. Designed with improved customer experience in mind, the 306 CR mini excavator is built...
Jarryd McNeil grew up on a farm in Kerang, Victoria and has been riding dirt bikes since he was 2 and a half years old. Today Jarryd lives in the US, has collected 15 X Games medals and tours...
CASE Construction SA hosts an open day in true "Springbok style"
The open day, held on the 15th of October, provided customers with an opportunity to experience firsthand what the CASE equipment range is capable of and what the company...
Construction on a vital second river crossing between Victoria and New South Wales is a step closer, following the awarding of the contract to McConnell Dowell Constructors (Australia).
Stage 3 of the project includes new bridges over the Murray and...
Gates MTX line, designed using applied materials science and process expertise, delivers lightweight, flexible hydraulic hoses that exceed industry standards.
Gates Industrial Corp. plc GTES, +4.76%, a leading global provider of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions, introduces the next...
CPB Contractors, as part of the Rail Infrastructure Alliance, has been selected by the Victorian Government to deliver the next stage to works on the Sunbury Line Upgrade in Victoria.
The works provide upgrades to the rail network’s power system,...