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Earthmovers & Excavators
generational change • Bobcat’s new R Series of compact loaders represents the most significant redesign of Bobcat loaders in the past 60 years.
future perfect • Using market-leading technologies and various operational improvements Caterpillar (Cat) has set a benchmark for improved performance, accuracy, operator comfort and lower running costs. But that’s not all, Hastings Deering’s Chris Caine and Phil Murphy explain
new arrival • The new 36.2-tonne Caterpillar Next Gen 335 excavator is arriving in Queensland in March and interest is already strong, with Hastings Deering having already pre-sold a couple
looking flash • New electric telehandler steals the show at JCB launch. Chris McCullough reports
smart deal • CNH Industrial will work with Accenture and Microsoft to bolster connectivity of its Case Construction and Iveco products, among others
latest and greatest • When Queensland contractor Gunne Civil Constructions was engaged to carry out earthworks for Komatsu’s new Wacol distribution centre, it was an opportunity for the company to use the latest technology
latest and greatest • A three month extension to the federal government’s Homebuilder program is expected to support the construction or rebuild of an additional 15,000 homes, the government says
better together • Position Partners will distribute Soil Instruments’ geotechnical sensor range for specialised monitoring applications throughout Australia and New Zealand
AMMANN FOR ALL SEASONS • This rapidly growing Tasmanian machine and equipment rental company puts its faith in a variety of machines for a variety of client needs. But, says Clennett Hire co-owner Saar Alfasi, when it comes to compaction technology, Ammann – and the support of distributor Porter Equipment – has the competitive edge.
fresh leadership • New John Deere Australia-New Zealand managing director Luke Chandler will look to grow the company’s construction and forestry businesses locally, the company says
style and substance • Mazda steps out in a new direction with the 2020 BT-50 one-tonne ute, write Matt Raudonikis and Alastair Brook
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building a future • New economic data proves the need for infrastructure investment in Queensland is stronger than ever
new leadership • Experienced construction sector and industry lobbying executive Rebecca Pickering has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Civil Contractors Federation South Australia
show time • This is everything we have been waiting for – the year of the biennial Brisbane Truck Show, Australia’s largest business-to-business event
gearing up FOR DIESEL DIRT & TURF • With a revamped location, this year’s Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo is shaping up to be the best one yet
practical magic • Faced with challenging terrain and difficult bluestone in the middle of a National Park, the team at Underground Civil Solutions turned to Ditch Witch
bright spark • Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled a concept prototype for a mid-size electric excavator, at a major expo in China
perfect match •...