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Conplant has RR280 multi-tyred roller in stock
May 12, 2024

Conplant says the Wacker Neuson RR280 features hydrostatic drive, auto shutdown at idle to save…

All new-for-24 excavator specs now up on PS Online
May 10, 2024

Medium-to-large excavator specs, including rubber-tyred and face shovel machines, are now available to subscribers

Caterpillar unveils revised 973 crawler loader
May 5, 2024

The manufacturer boasts that its new 973 track loader has versatility, enhanced fuel efficiency, productivity…

Hitachi says its ZW310-7 wheel loader now in stock
April 26, 2024

The 24494kg loader is part of the ZW-7 series and includes several features designed to…

Upgrades to CAT D3 compact crawler loaders launched
April 24, 2024

Caterpillar has introduced the Cat 255 and 265 Compact Track Loaders

31 new 2024 mini excavator models now listed in Plant Specs
April 16, 2024

The 2024 edition of PS Plant Specs Australia contains the specs of 31 new mini…

PS Plant Specs 2024 ready to roll
April 10, 2024

This year's hard copy bible of earthmoving equipment in Australia is now available for purchase…

Test of operator assist system for big Hitachi excavators set for Rio Tinto mine
April 8, 2024

Test of operator assist system for big Hitachi excavators set for Rio Tinto mine

Australian construction equipment market growing
March 27, 2024

In a recent forecast, analysts predict that Australia’s construction equipment market is poised to achieve…

Six new super-mini contenders join PS Plant Specs 2024 listing
March 25, 2024

Machines from four manufacturers have made their first appearance in PS Class 1 mini excavators…

First excavator repowered to electric in Australia
February 26, 2024

Liebherr has debuted the repower of its R 9400 diesel-drive machine to be electric drive.…

PSlookup launched: your fast-track specs access
February 23, 2024

Plant Specs continues to upgrade options for subscribers, and is proud to announce the introduction…

Plant Specs 2024 – at the printer
February 19, 2024

Beat the rush! Your copy of this year’s Plant Specs is with the printer now.…

JCB 525-60E electric telehandler lifts sustainability
February 16, 2024

JCB Construction Equipment Australia has introduced the JCB 525-60E electric telehandler. It says the machine…

Volvo introduces electric range to Australia
February 14, 2024

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched its initial range of zero-emission machines in Australia. The importer…

Caterpillar, Microsoft team up to use IoT sensors on machines
February 6, 2024

Caterpillar and Microsoft are embarking on a collaboration that they say aims to reshape the…

Upgrade: Komatsu PC130LC-11 excavator
February 6, 2024

Komatsu recently introduced the upgraded PC130LC-11 excavator, unveiling enhancements designed to increase performance and efficiency…

Liebherr TA 230 dump truck specs now available to Plant Specs subscribers
January 29, 2024

Liebherr claims that the TA 230 Litronic is designed for demanding off-road tasks, particularly in…