The latest addition to Kobelco’s excavator line up, the SK500LC-9, will reach Australian shores this month, bringing with it increased power, enhanced fuel efficiency and a larger, safer cab. Kobelco Australia General Manager Doug McQuinn says the new 50-tonne excavator model is already attracting interest.“The first two units will arrive in Australia in June and ...

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Sandvik Mininng,a leading global supplier of equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining industry, celebrated the official handover of its 100th DR500 series drill. Employees, customers, media and other industry leaders joined together today at Sandvik Mining’s Canning Vale, Australia facility to commemorate the milestone as well as attend informational sessions on ...

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Hyundai Construction Equipment Australia (Hyundai) has increased its standard warranty terms across all machinesexcluding R800 and R1200, giving customers even more peace of mind that their equipment won’t let them down. With a three year, 6,000 hour warranty on wheel loaders and R140-9 to R520-9 excavators and a three year, 3,000 hour warranty on R16-9 ...

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Komatsu Australia has announced significant enhancements to its “Komplimentary Maintenance” program, with scheduled maintenance coverage expanded from excavators and wheel loaders to now include its entire range of new construction machines as well as selected utility models. Designed to further reduce the owning and operating costs of Komatsu equipment, “Komplimentary Maintenance” provides free scheduled maintenance ...

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A Queensland skid-steer loader owner-operator has commissioned his ninth new Toyota Huski, maintaining a 30-year tradition of Toyota ownership based on reliability, service back-up and long-standing relationships with branch staff. Graham Butler of Butler’s Bobcat Hire recently commissioned a new 650kg operating weight Toyota Huski 5SDK-8. He has now owned three Toyota 3SDK-8 Huskis, four ...

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