Liebherr-Australia has just supplied MACA, a loyal customer, with an R 9300 mining excavator for use at the Karlawinda gold project in Western Australia. This marks the first-ever commissioning of such an excavator in Australia. Following a successful introduction that resulted in the sale of five excavators in Indonesia, the…

The Tuckabianna hybrid power plant, the inaugural of four hybrid power stations in development for Westgold Resources, has officially begun operations in Western Australia. This marks a significant achievement for the gold mining company and its Clean Energy Transition initiative. The quartet of installations located at Tuckabianna, Bluebird, Fortnum, and…

When operating asphalt pavers, a significant amount of material is moved through multiple moving parts to achieve the desired smooth pavement. However, not all of the asphalt ends up on the intended surface. Some of it can get stuck in different areas of the paver, and it is crucial to…

National Museum of Australia in Canberra showcases rare Australian-made McDonald ‘Imperial’ oil ‘EB’ tractor With the backing of the Federal Government’s National Cultural Heritage Account grant program, the National Museum recently acquired the historic 1912 McDonald ‘Imperial’ oil ‘EB’ tractor for $250,000. AH McDonald & Co of Richmond, Melbourne, manufactured…

Each year, high-cost construction machinery worth a staggering $650 million is stolen from work sites across Australia. This alarming figure calls for action to be taken. Theft of equipment can have a severe impact on businesses and individual equipment owners. To combat this issue, the construction industry has adopted innovative…

The utilization of virtual trials and tests for agricultural machines offers numerous advantages and presents an opportunity for process optimization. The agricultural sector has commenced the process of digital transformation, which is fostering the advancement of augmented and virtual reality technologies. Virtual simulation technology is a useful tool in the…

A well-finished season is one that ends with a detailed review of the machines. Only thanks to it we minimize the risk of unpleasant (and very expensive) surprises, such as downtime at key moments in field work. John Deere directs the Expert Check program to everyone who wants to control…

For the do-it-yourself group, Caterpillar has created the new Self-Service Option (SS0) to simplify the repair process for them and to provide assistance with routine repair work on their own. “With us, nobody is left in the lurch when they reach for a ratchet, pneumatic screwdriver or torque wrench while…

The General Directorate of the Fire and Rescue Service of the Czech Republic has placed an order for 100 new CAS 20 fire tank trucks. THT Polička will be the contractor, and TATRA TRUCKS will supply the TATRA TERRA T815-2T5RA3 two-axle all-wheel drive chassis with a four-door cab. They are…

Buying construction equipment and tools for your construction site is a huge responsibility. Tools and equipment can cost hundreds or thousands of euros. The quality of the equipment can also affect the safety of the construction crew and the quality of the completed project. If you apply the following tips…