The new Cat 6040 hydraulic mining shovel promises more drive options to meet the industry’s needs. The new configuration includes two fuel-efficient Cat C32 engines, offering a total gross power rating of 1550 kW (2,079 hp). The system meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V and China Nonroad Stage III emission standards. Optimising… This content is for iQ Industry Queensland, iQ Coal, iQ Civ...
When it comes to showing his true colours, Brolga Cranes managing director Paul Olsen goes for bold, bright and emblazoned on the side of a 25-tonne Franna. A crocodile design by Indigenous artist Chern’ee Sutton is the latest such work to be unveiled within the Gladstone-based business’s fleet. Mr Olsen bought his first crane about… This content is for iQ Industry Queensland, i...
Townsville Cranes has taken delivery of a 300-tonne slew crane, the largest of its type in North Queensland. The Millar family, who own Townsville Cranes as well as NQ Mining Services, invested $3.1 million dollars in the machine after identifying a need in the region for such equipment. The Tadano Demag AC300-6 crane will provide… This content is for iQ Industry Queensland, iQ Coal, iQ Civ...
Bobcat’s new R2-Series compact excavators offer enhanced performance, control and efficiency, according to the manufacturer. Bobcat said the R2-Series update did not include changes to the body framework of the machine, but instead allowed a roll out of new technologies and other advances beyond what was designed for the R-Series excavators. The updated product line promises… Th...
IVECO has strengthened its heavy duty product line-up with the release of a new B-Double model with a powerful 550hp and 70 tonne GCM. The 6×4 AS Highway B-Double is available in low and high roof variants and shares some underpinnings with the latest X-Way and ACCO ranges. “The new Highway B-Double model features extremely… This content is for iQ Industry Queensland, iQ Coal, iQ...
Komatsu has released an upgraded version of its 11-13 cu m class mining loader, the WA900-8R. This new loader incorporates Komatsu’s SmartLoader Logic technology to provide the engine with precisely the right amount of torque for each part of the duty cycle. Komatsu national product manager Mark Summerville said this feature improved fuel economy by up… This content is for iQ Industry Queen...
The new Cat M320 wheeled excavator promises up to 9 per cent more swing torque than the Cat M320F to get work done faster. Its longer wheelbase increases operating stability and improves machine ride when roading to the next jobsite at speeds reaching 35 km/h, the manufacturer says. Improvements to the hydraulic system increase machine efficiency… This content is for iQ Industry Queensland,...
Sime Darby Industrial Australia is acquiring Queensland-based Salmon Earthmoving Holdings, which carries more than 280 pieces of large plant and equipment. “The transaction provides a rare opportunity for Sime Darby to acquire an established company with more than 70 years of know-how,” Sime Darby Berhad Group chief executive officer Dato’ Jeffri Salim Davidson said. “We… This c...
The new Cat® M320 wheeled excavator optimizes performance and efficiency at the job site with up to nine percent more swing torque than the Cat M320F to get work done faster. Its longer wheelbase increases operating stability and improves machine ride when roading to the next jobsite at speeds reaching 35 km/h (21.7 mph). From dirt… This content is for iQ Industry Queensland, iQ Coal...
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