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• tHieSS SerViCeS - waSte Handled

• BLACK CAT QLD - CAT COMPETENT

• CAT D SERIES MINI EXCAVATORS

• COMMERCIAL CLASS ASPHALT PAVERS

• NEWS FROM THE CAT RENTAL STORE

iSSue 8/2011

QuEENSLAND’SFIRST CAT® truCk

HitS tHe road

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iSSue 8/2011

04 tHieSS SerViCeS - waSte Handledthe flourishing subsidiary of parent company thiess 36 VimS® TO IMpROVE MACHINE pERFORMANCE

Caterpillar’s Vital Information Management System

41 dn reporternews from around the hastings deering network08 CAT pERFORMANCE NOW IN A TRuCk

Hastings Deering’s new dedicated truck facility

10 CAT D SERIES MINI EXCAVATORSthe new range of powerful and versatile machines

14 WORLD CLASS TRAININg FACILITydelivering high quality training and assessment services

17 ANgEL FLIgHT OuTbACk TRAILbLAzERA good time becomes ‘the experience of a lifetime’

22 SOLID ENERgy puT HAuLMAX 3900 TO WORkNZ, home to an entire fleet of the super-sized boy’s toys

26 CleVer Cat truCk tareS inQueensland’s first Cat truck hits the road

18 NEWS FROM THE CAT RENTAL® Storenews from around the hastings deering network

forewordScott Cameron managing director

the start to 2011 has been another remarkable period, both locally and abroad. Flooding in Queensland saw Hastings Deering’s Rockhampton and Emerald branches out of action for nearly a month. As waters receded, the first people returning to a very muddy rockhampton branch were three professional snake handlers who managed to collect over 150 snakes over the ensuing weeks! it is testimony to the dedication and skills of our staff that the branch was quickly operational once the waters receded. workshops and warehousing, vital to servicing customers, were up and running at “full steam” within a week - and with no injuries. Throughout the inundation adjacent branches shouldered an additional load for the flooded branches. it is also testimony to the resilience of our branch network and of caterpillar support that there was no serious disruption to customer service during this period.

to customers and the communities who offered support during this time goes our very real appreciation. there is little doubt that this difficult period brought many communities and individuals closer together. hastings deering, caterpillar and our staff raised and donated nearly $300,000 for flood victims and like many who also contributed we watch with concern the inertia that seems to exist in applying our fundraising for the benefit of those who need it most.

although widespread flooding has abated, the impact of wet weather has not. the town of roma has suffered continued flooding and many roads in Central Queensland are still

closed to heavy transport as continuing rains take their toll. road restrictions have unavoidably delayed the delivery of machines to many customers. we are actively working with our transport suppliers and the government to get equipment out of our yard and into yours. compounding the effects of flooding, the devastating tsunami in Japan has caused disruption to the supply of some models. caterpillar factories in Japan were not directly affected, however several component suppliers have been and accordingly some excavators and wheel loaders are likely to be in restricted supply until solutions can be implemented.

as foreshadowed in the last dealer news, caterpillar has now officially launched their on-highway truck. Australia led the world, with a global launch of this newest caterpillar product at uluru in November last year. The result of a joint venture between caterpillar and navistar, there are two models (470hp and 550hp) now on offer. demand for both models has exceeded our expectations and there is very encouraging feedback on specifications and performance from experienced industry players. coinciding with the launch of the trucks, hastings deering has opened a new 12,000m², nine bay truck facility at Richlands, just off the Ipswich Motorway. it is dedicated to servicing the requirements of our trucking customers - exclusively. Feedback that we are getting on this facility is also very encouraging. we would welcome the opportunity to show you our facility and arrange a test drive. you can read more on page 9.

the buoyant mining and gas industries continue to afford hastings deering exciting prospects for the foreseeable future and together with caterpillar we are aggressively expanding our businesses and investing in capability to bring you our customer, an unmatched level of support for your earthmoving needs. Hastings Deering has several exciting projects underway that we look forward to describing in coming editions of dealer news. thank you for your support.

the proud new owner of a special waste handling cat® 305.5d hydraulic excavator, thiess services waste management northgate transfer station is the birth place of a sophisticated new setup. tracks removed, the new excavator sits stationary on a base slewing above a pit in which truck trailers are loaded beneath.

thiess services approached hastings deering with a plan. they needed to replace their tired and obsolete method of compressing the air-space in the B-double trailers. In search for a five to eight tonne machine, the 305.5D Hastings Deering presented cost half the price previously experienced and requires zero support equipment. equipped with a demolition and sorting grapple designed to perform in demanding conditions, the machine works ten hour days monday to friday and half a day saturday.

The mini excavator sits opposite the commercial waste drop-off zone in the newly upgraded transfer station waste shed and strategically sorts, loads and evens out the compacted waste that

is being loaded. achieving impressive results, the mini excavator loads a fleet of five B-double trucks for three cycles daily. condensed tightly, the waste is discarded in 35 tonne loads per truck.

engineered to deliver results, the 305.5d offered all the necessary solutions. capable of a reach of 5810mm, the unit offers advanced operator station controls and a centralised view of operations. with increased vision and an underfoot set of scales, the operator facilitates the rubbish being distributed over the truck axels evenly and according to state standards for transporting on main roads.

acting as a consultant throughout the entire purchase and setup stage of the mini excavator, hastings deering sales representative Peter Little is very impressed. “It’s something I’ve never seen before and puts a whole new spin on an excavator. generally we sell these machines for digging purposes, but this application is original.”

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thiess services plant manager James perrett is also impressed with the performance of the 305.5D. “It’s fantastic and works really well. the setup has meant a reduction in capital and operating cost as the machine is locally supported, locally serviced, and uses local parts that are always in stock.”

Thiess Services operates a fleet of B-double and single 19 metre combinations between several transfer stations and two landfills located at Rochedale and Swanbank. At the Swanbank landfill, they operate a new cat d9t wha waste handling track type tractor on the front line. the d9t wha is supported by a cat 836g compactor which was originally purchased from hastings deering and was re-built in a half a million dollar upgrade, making small work of all tasks. the d9t wha is used for both the distribution of new day cover and the pushing of waste to the tip face.

the d9t wha with a combination of innovations optimises engine performance while offering superior operational control and vital information at the operator’s fingertips. The C18 engine performs at full-rated net power of 306 kW (410 hp) at 1800 rpm, and the large displacement and high torque rise allows it to doze through tough material. matched with extensive guarding to protect critical components and debris resistant features, the dozer provides dependable service.

at its peak, the unit proved itself by working around the clock during the recent flood cleanup. with 1085 trucks a day unloading at the landfill site, the operators have given the dozer a ‘big two thumbs up.’ The dozer moved anything put in front of its giant u-blade, and its operation onsite has lead to increased morale. site supervisor andrew sultmann said “this machine is

great and we are now equipped to move waste.” an extremely well balanced machine in all environments, the dozer offers sublime operator controls and low operating costs.

hastings deering will continue to provide ongoing product support and supply of lubricants, filters and parts. The machines are also equipped with product link and computer aided earthmoving system (caes) technology to maintain uptime and maximise effectiveness.

Being at the forefront of landfill design, construction and operation, thiess services operates to the highest standards of environmental control and compliance. The Swanbank landfill has implement state-of-the-art ReOrganic Energy® technology on the engineered landfill site to collect gas generated by waste decomposition and transfer it to sites where it is used as a fuel source in the generation of “green electricity”. the swanbank reorganic Energy project was the second of its kind in Australia, with gas from the landfill replacing some of the coal used at the neighbouring power station.

Thiess Services has a proud history as one of Australia’s leading providers of integrated, environmentally responsible services to a range of business sectors, including water, energy, contaminated site remediation, waste management, telecommunications and infrastructure management. with the addition of the new novel cat waste handling units, thiess services waste management is equipped to set standards for years to come. ●

tHieSS SerViCeS - waSte Handledestablished more than 20 years ago, thiess services has grown into a flourishing subsidiary of parent company thiess. with an innovative and flexible approach to the workplace, focus is placed on delivering long term, cost effective, environmentally responsible outcomes for clients while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

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It’s been 25 years since the introduction of the first Cat® backhoe loader and to help celebrate the anniversary, caterpillar has made 25 commemorative machines with silver commemorative features. with each dealer in australia being allocated only one, the new owner of this impressive machine in Hastings Deering’s territory is danny geissmann, from dcg backhoe hire.

originally starting out operating equipment in the mines, danny has always had a passion for construction. having worked his way down the coast of Queensland, DCG Backhoe Hire now primarily operates in the busy south east region.

With over 25 year’s experience, Danny’s business for the last 10 years has been involved in the majority of major road works in the sunshine state. Past projects include Leighton’s fibre optic cable network, safelink upgrade of the ipswich motorway and the houghton highway upgrade. earlier impressive contracts have seen danny travel around australia.

the most recent stand out addition to the current safelink upgrade is the limited edition 432e2 backhoe. finished in cat yellow, the commemorative machine features a chrome exhaust stack, leather seats, leather steering wheel, carbon coated joysticks, limited edition plaque inside the cab and the 25th anniversary decals.

recent enhancements to the popular e series range have seen operator acceptance and performance in a crowded market. new features include an inner sliding e-stick, new design loader arm, revised work station and factory installed hose burst protection.

currently danny has two cat backhoe loaders. he said “cat machines seal the deal” when tendering for work. they are solid machines, very hard working and take on any job at hand. “the service team who look after my equipment is unbelievable,” he said. “they are fast acting and always there for support. this is not to mention the 24-hour spare parts service that is available.”

Whether you’re digging, trenching, backfilling or handling material, there’s a Cat backhoe loader for the job. They are perfect examples of the strength, reliability and low operating costs, plus you can also choose from a wide variety of work tools to enhance versatility and productivity.

a strong supporter of cat equipment, danny would recommend cat backhoes to anyone. “you get what you pay for and cat will always deliver.” dcg backhoe hire is set to continue pounding the pavement as danny looks into purchasing his fourth cat backhoe. he is certain that his passion for the industry will live on through his grandchildren, who have shown an interest from an early age. ●

LIMITED EDITION bACkHOE MARkS ANNIVERSARy

founded when two smaller companies operating in overlapping territories combined, proprietors Jai tomlinson and brendan flynn share a common factor, both are cat enthusiasts. with a growing list of construction sites currently in progress, black cat operate in civil industries and mining.

already with a fleet of 12 cat machines, they recently added a 20 and 30 tonne hydraulic excavator and a 140m motor grader as a means of upgrading ageing equipment. the new equipment will add exceptional power and performance to the machinery fleet that ranges from small MTL’s and Mini Hex’s to the larger construction equipment of 320d, 325d excavators and 4 x 140h motor grader.

When it comes to task, Jai and Brendan are very ‘selective’ and hard working. the customer relationship focused company spends a lot of time building on pre-standing associations whilst seeking new dealings. this has seen them become involved in a large number of jobs being managed by the Qld and Federal Government in which the graders are working in and around the central Qld area and the excavators are working on south east Qld motorway upgrades.

operating in vast and varying climates, black cat not only relies on cat equipment but expect the most out of their fleet. Jai said that they are extremely happy with Cat machinery, “we wouldn’t keep buying it if we didn’t like it.” Hastings Deering completes all major services, with the minor servicing being managed in-house due to location and frequent manoeuvrability of the fleet.

favourably, brendan said the product support knowledge supplied through the hastings deering sunshine coast branch is excellent. “the representatives help with everything from get selection, track and product link support.” the resilient machinery along with the excellent parts availability and overnight delivery service means that they can always focus on the job. “Cat machines seal the deal. they go, and go and go,” he said.

With a decision to never go over 10 machines and after five years of operation, black cat has already exceeded their own expectations. having signed deal for two more machines, with caterpillar and hastings deering support in the form of sales, parts and service, they are sure to cement a successful future throughout civil and mining industries in Queensland. ●

bLACk CAT QuEENSLAND - Cat CompetentBlack Cat Queensland is a young company with a strong presence in civil construction works throughout the state. Achieving success after only a few years, the south east Queensland based business is leaving positive grades on all the projects they are involved in.

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CAT pERFORMANCE now in a truCk

With easy access and parking for B-double trailers, the new facility sits on a 12,000m² site and is fitted out with nine work bays including quick lube, major engine repairs and general service. Offices overlook the workshop floor giving supervisors full view to monitor work flow and ensure safe work practices are maintained. offering an individual parts department and service reception, both located on the ground floor, the location is easily accessible and sits just off the Ipswich Motorway.

The site features a driver’s lounge, equipped with all the necessary amenities - shower, sleeping, TV lounge and kitchenette.

this facility is home to the new cat truck that was nationally released in uluru, northern territory in november 2010. the first ever Cat on-highway trucks – the Cat CT610 and Cat CT630, powered by Cat engines, were developed by NC², the joint venture between navistar and caterpillar. designed for a variety of applications from tipper truck to B-doubles, the line-up will be joined by further models as the brand develops.

the new truck centres facility, operating as part of the national network offers a parts department plus a comprehensive one-stop service and support solution with dedicated and certified truck technicians who have all the right tools for the job. Pre-delivery and accessory fitment for the new Cat truck will take place at this facility and Cat logistics provides the dealer with real-time freight and logistic solutions for cat parts and trucking equipment for after sales support.

with growing operations, the richlands location does not solely focus on cat engines. this new facility works on all makes of american driveline trucks from bumper to bumper.

to further enhance the experience levels at the new operation, hastings deering acquired Johnson diesel repairs previously located at raceview. gary Johnson now assumes the role of service manager with the rest of his staff coming on board at the new cat truck centres.

hastings deering truck centres has a clear commitment to the on-highway truck market. With an extensive history in the servicing of Cat engines, the new business offers a one-stop solution for truck operators. In a vote of confidence for the australian trucking market, australia was chosen to be the first to launch the Cat trucks brand on the global market. with manufacturing facilities in south america and africa as well as the nc2 home base of north america soon to follow, there is no doubt that the cat truck brand is destined for big things.

feel free to contact the hastings deering truck centres branch on (07) 3713 8300 for sales, parts or service information or contact terry rowland on 0428 145612 to arrange a test drive today.

meet the models- road ready

The CT610 is Caterpillars first Class 8 regional-haul truck. Smart, weight-saving construction lets you carry more, while the shortest vehicle in its class makes it easy to manoeuvre on busy streets. A Cat 13-litre engine and modern aerodynamics provide top-notch fuel efficiency that keeps you environmentally friendly.

Powered by the 470-hp Cat C13 engine. With a wheelbase of 4445mm to 5156mm (model dependant), it is targeted to 19-metre applications and has a capacity to haul up to 57 tonnes.

When you need to go the distance, choose the CT630, the first Class 8 long-haul truck. A roomier, more functional interior, industry-leading aerodynamics and fuel efficiency come standard, as does a diamond logic electrical system and the power of a Cat 15-Litre, 550-hp, 6-cylinder engine with cruise control. With a wheelbase of 4750mm to 5560mm (model dependant), it is suitable for B-double on-highway roadtrain applications and is available in both 72-tonne and 90-tonne options.

Smart Cat Features It’s all here -The quality, durability and dependability you’ve come to expect from Cat machinery, all in a professional-grade, high-performance truck.

tandem rear axle Meritor 40,000 – 46,000 lb. capacity tandem rear axles come standard on the ct610 and ct630.

transmission the ct610 and ct630 come standard with eaton fuller 18-speed transmissions.

Safety Features we keep cat truck drivers safe with features including front under Rung Protection, ECER-29 impact-tested design and standard cab and trailer abs.

engine The Caterpillar 85-year tradition of dependable power comes to trucks via their tough, fuel-efficient and lightweight C13 and c15 diesel engines rated for 1 million miles of heavy duty engine life. And the only place you’ll find high-quality Cat engines are in cat trucks.

interior Plenty of room, fully adjustable seats, top-quality sound insulation, ample storage and an instrument panel with on-board diagnostics display add comfort and usability. ●

hastings deering truck centres has opened a new facility at 454 boundary road, richlands in a move to keep up with their ever expanding trucking business. the fully functional truck and engine workshop opened in november and replaces the truck engine facility that was previously located at Hastings Deering’s Archerfield premises.

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Cat® D SERIES MINI EXCAVATORS ADDINg MORE pERFORMANCE and operator ConVenienCe

Models 303.5D CR and 304D CR are zero tailswing machines that keep the radius of the upper body within the width of the tracks; models 305d cr and 305.5d cr are compact radius machines that limit upper body tail swing over the tracks to 5.5 inches (140 mm) or less. Both designs reduce the machine’s operating footprint and simplify the operator’s job.

increased width undercarriages for the 303.5d cr and 304d cr and heavier counterweights for the 305d cr and 305.5d cr significantly enhance machine stability, allowing increased lift capacity, more effective use of reach and digging forces, increased capability when handling heavy work tools and

improved machine balance for operator comfort.

a standard equipment two mode auxiliary hydraulic system, complete with lines and quick connectors, can be switched between single direction and bi directional operation for effectively using work tools ranging from hydraulic breakers to augers. the implement hydraulic system is a responsive, load sensing system resulting in low effort pilot controls for optimum control and fast cycle times. in addition, refined main valves for the 305D CR and 305.5D CR further enhance hydraulic controllability.

Durable, functional design similar to large excavators, d series booms feature a curved design for digging flexibility and fabricated box construction for strength and durability. the independent swing boom allows digging next to walls and obstructions, and an optional long digging arm for each model increases digging depth and lift height.

digging arms are also equipped with brackets to facilitate installation of a versatile hydraulic thumb, and relief valves for the thumb are built into the main valve. boom and digging arm cylinders are end dampened to reduce shock loads and material spills, and bucket rotation of more than 200 degrees not only assures improved material retention at height, but also makes flat-bottom trenching easier with less repositioning.

enhancing overall capability of the new d series models is a standard-equipment dozer blade that simplifies backfilling and clean-up chores. A float function allows the blade to follow ground contours with no operator correction. an optional angle dozer blade, which can be angled 25 degrees to either side, further expands blade versatility.

operator comfort and control

D Series models are available with a two-post canopy operator station, or with an optional enclosed cab that can be equipped with air conditioning. this spacious operator compartment offers a comfortable suspension seat, adjustable wrist rests, ample legroom and redesigned controls. the boom swing function is now incorporated into the joystick controllers, and auxiliary hydraulic controls also are positioned in the joysticks. An in cab control allows switching the joysticks between an excavator and backhoe type control pattern.

an automatic two speed travel feature shifts the drive system to meet changing torque and speed requirements, and a low speed switch keeps the drive system in low range for precise grading operations if desired. an automatic engine idle feature reduces engine speed when hydraulic functions are inactive for four seconds, saving fuel and reducing sound levels and emissions.

Easy routine service

extended routine service intervals for d series models save time and reduce operating costs. a cat s.o.ssm fluid sampling port for hydraulic oil allows accurate, periodic assessment of fluid condition during its life.

A side lifting hood allows access to the air filter, main control valve, auxiliary hydraulic flow selector, fuel filter and hydraulic tank. the swing out rear door provides an easy reach to engine oil check/fill points, vertically mounted engine oil filter, starter motor and alternator. the radiator and oil cooler are positioned for easy cleaning.

for more information about the d series mini hydraulic excavators, contact your local hastings deering branch. ●

the new cat® d series mini hydraulic excavators—models 303.5d cr, 304d cr, 305d cr and 305.5D CR are powerful and versatile compact-radius machines that work comfortably in confined spaces and build on the quality design and reliability of their C Series predecessors. with model designations that closely reflect their operating weights (3.5 to 5.5 tonne), the new machines feature enhanced stability for greater productivity, a redesigned work tool coupler, load sensing hydraulics, and engines that meet emissions regulations.

operating weight

canopy— kg

cab— kg

net power hp (kw):

digging depth

std. arm—ft (mm)

long arm—ft (mm)

303.5d Cr

3,540

3,700

30 (22)

9.50 ( 2,880)

10.33 (3,180)

304d Cr

3,855

4,015

39 (29)

10.25 (3,130)

11.25 (3,430)

305d Cr

4,995

5,155

42 (31)

10.75 (3,280)

12.10 (3,670)

305.5d Cr

5,305

5,465

47 (35)

11.33 (3,470)

12.66 (3,870)

Cat® D SERIES MINI EXCAVATOR - bASIC SpECIFICATIONS

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new produCt ELEVATINg pERFORMANCE at greater altitudeS

remanufacturing is the process of returning a used product, or “core,” to same-as-new condition in a manufacturing environment.

typically, aftermarket remanufacturing operations focus solely on reducing overhead costs, such as labour. labour amounts to approximately 35% of the total remanufacturing cost and therefore has limited impact because this focus ignores the larger cost-avoidance opportunity of 65%.

simply rethinking this business practice could have dramatic effects. stewart densley, group manager parts and service sales said “cat® reman focus is also on the other 65% of the cost found in the actual parts and components, allowing us to dramatically improve the overall remanufacturing cost.”

The benefit to the end user is greatly reduced costs.

with over three decades of experience and the resources of a global network, hastings deering has created a unique parts-recovery and salvage system that utilises our expertise in technology and logistical operations. “this provides our customers with reman services that meet any level of desired interaction,” stewart said.

salvage and cleaning technologies are vital in the remanufacturing process. each part undergoes a magnetic particle inspection for imperfections and cracks. 100% of mission-critical components undergo non-destructive testing.

what does this mean for your business?

it ensures the most precise and reliable quality for every reman component.

the process

when you return your core, it is inspected and the “core deposit” is refunded. typical remanufactured components are cylinder packs, water pumps and other engine components, hydraulic components or transmissions.

the core is completely disassembled into its constituent parts, down to the level of every individual nut and bolt. the parts are cleaned using environmentally friendly processes. then they are inspected for remanufacturability using detailed caterpillar reman criteria.

The individual parts are remanufactured to exact specifications to ensure they provide the same quality, reliability and durability as they did when they were new. Cat Reman’s proprietary technologies salvage a significant percentage of original material – reducing new parts usage.

all appropriate engineering updates since the component was originally manufactured are included. remanufactured components are assembled from the finished remanufactured parts.

the component is tested, painted and made ready for sale as a cat reman product. the same warranty, as any new cat part, of six months from the date of purchase, applies.

cat reman services is dedicated to helping you implement remanufacturing as an integral part of your overall business strategy. This, in turn, helps by producing a high-quality, lower-priced alternative.

call your product support rep for more information. ●

REMANuFACTuRINg – AN ALTERNATIVE TO REbuILDINg

cat® telehandlers give you the power, visibility and comfort you need to handle virtually any job and with the addition of the Cat access work platform, new heights are being reached in production.

fork mounted access work platforms are designed to add more versatility to the cat telehandlers than ever before. they provide a stable base to position operators up close to a variety of tasks. they are especially useful when performing high reach work such as building maintenance, painting, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning installations and allows production in terrain unsuitable for platforms and scissor lifts. other applications include forestry, plant maintenance, governmental agencies, and the sports and entertainment industry.

unlike most, when put to practice the efficient access platform allows the operator to control the machine from the platform. the operator can raise, lower, extend or retract the platform, as well as stop and restart the machine engine from this access point. the smart work tool also immobilises all cab controls when the machine is in platform operation mode and built in sensors prevent the machine from moving when the platform is raised above the road travel position.

With a size of 2.4m x 1.2m, the platform is designed for ease of transport and has multiple lanyard anchor points. the access platform features side entry/exit gate which is self closing and latching for operator’s convenience and features a removable front rail providing work area access and greater productivity.

the hydraulic system provides smooth, logical control of the boom and the access platform for greater accuracy and safety, especially when placing loads in challenging applications.

powered by proven cat engines delivering the horsepower and control you need for maximum performance, the access platform can extend the versatility of your telehandler and increase productivity.

built for performance and durability, not only the access platform but all work tools for the telehandler will deliver high productivity, long life and excellent value.

Some of the tools are:

• Access work platform • Block fork tines • General purpose bucket • Multi purpose bucket • Grapple bucket • Lifting Hook

•Light material buckets •Material handling bucket • Material handling arm • Pallet fork tines • Truss booms

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world ClaSS TRAININg FACILITy

the hastings deering institute of technology - incorporating IML International - is a registered training organisation focused on delivering high quality training and assessment services. at a new modern location, the facility is set to improve student access to state-of-the-art training facilities and enhance the quality of training offered to hastings deering employees and customers.

the highly anticipated new institute of technology facility, delivering a world class training environment for apprentices and other staff opened its doors in late 2010. with completion of stage two, the development includes a large training workshop, training rooms and office facilities for up to 55 people.

the innovative bellrick st, acacia ridge facility is set on its own site five minutes drive from the company’s Kerry Road headquarters. manager don macauslan said “the facility will meet the needs of our staff and customers, for apprentice, post trade technical, operator and commercial training and will deliver the latest technology in training room set up.”

The facility is set up with high-tech audio visual systems using the same interactive technology employed at the university of Queensland. It will enable training, video conferencing and digital signage with standard user interfaces and will offer apprentice, post-trade technical, soft skill and operator training courses as well as operator simulation facilities to develop proficiency in a controlled and safe environment.

designed with future expansion potential to accommodate the expected increase in demand for skilled employees in the mining services sector, the completed second stage features a new dyno room, an additional running engines lab and general fitting areas.

The final stage in July will include re-roofing and upgrades to internal fit outs, with the facility expected to be 100% operational by august 2011. the facility will consume almost 3000 m2 of floor space, including five training rooms for apprentices and four additional training rooms plus dedicated simulator training and display area and applied failure analysis lab.

in 2011, the facility is delivering training to over 300 hastings deering apprentices and a further 80 customer apprentices. the new home will enable hastings deering to provide a world-class registered training organisation, rivaling any existing facility in australia. ●

THE INCREASED DEMAND FOR papua new guinea mineralS inCreaSeS tHe need to deVelop THE SkILLS LEVEL OF THEIR pEOpLE

rich in natural resources and with extensive reserves of natural gas and oil, the country is littered with riches. the mineral deposits of gold, copper and cobalt are in abundance and together with the forestry and agriculture industries, are proving to be a strain on the nation’s availability of skilled people to support these areas.

the 2011 expo is aimed at showcasing the high quality of australian training institutions in vet and their relevance for the resources, corporate and industrial sectors in png. with the spotlight on developing capability and capacity of their nation’s people, the event attracted key persons from all the resource, building, forestry and agriculture sectors in which information on educational needs were discussed.

hastings deering representatives that attended conferred with parties over technical post trade and operator training in relation to the mining, gas and oil sectors, as well as safety and compliance training for workers across a large range of the other industries. It was an opportunity to discuss first hand with the customer, their needs and different options in addressing their skills shortage.

the caterpillar machine simulators generated interest as a useful tool in the training with industries identifying the simulators as a means in familiarising non skilled equipment operators prior to introduction to the actual machines.

The simulators combine the finest in technology and operator instruction to create cutting edge training for heavy equipment operators. realistic controls ensure that the operator gains familiarisation and muscle memory using the same hardware as in the actual machine. They provide an easy-to-use, cost-effective and reliable training method.

chris amos, hastings deering institute of technology commercial manager said “by pre-training operators before letting them on an actual machine, you’ll better ensure the safety of all personnel and actual equipment. simulator training provides a way for operators to gain familiarisation and understanding of controls and master general operating techniques before training on actual machines.”

customers are becoming aware that hastings deering not only offers machine sales and customer service but are increasingly becoming a recognised provider of quality training and assessment services. ●

representatives of hastings deering institute of technology along with iml international recently attended the austrade vocational educational training (vet) expo in port moresby, papua new guinea.

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in July 2010, hastings deering institute of technology (hdit) in partnership with Thiess commenced an exciting pilot project to train 14 indigenous australians in a pre vocation diesel fitting school. Thiess Services, in collaboration with the Queensland department of education and training (det) and the department of employment, economic development and innovation (deedi) supported the development of the 20 week program which encompassed all basic aspects of diesel fitting, including safety, welding and the dismantling and reassembling of engines. the program also included two days of work experience every week for 16 weeks at either thiess or hastings deering workshops at Archerfield, Brisbane.

A great experience and in a situation that not many find themselves, the students were brought together from all parts of the state. the youngest student at 17 comes from Thursday Island in far north Queensland. There was also one female, who is a mother of six and a grandmother of two, showing that diesel fitting is no barrier to the fairer sex.

apprentice training instructor rod abbott has been training and assisting the apprentices in the daily problems that will sometimes arise. Rod is justifiably proud of the effort that the students were putting in; “from a very basic or non existent knowledge of diesel fitting, the participants have now reached the stage of stripping, rebuilding and running an engine.”

providing encouragement to the apprentices, hastings deering institute of technology and thiess were pleased to have rugby league legend michael hancock mentoring the students on Thursday evenings. His knowledge and insight in subjects of health and fitness provided real life accounts for the apprentices to learn from, but he was also there for general encouragement.

dave saxelby, managing director of thiess and scott cameron, managing director of hastings deering consolidated the support of all parties with a meet and greet in august with the honorable Andrew Fraser MP (Queensland Treasurer and Minister for employment, economic development and innovation) which was also filmed for a Stateline episode on the ABC.

all 14 students graduated from the pilot program which concluded on the 10th of december. the graduates were the guests of thiess at a graduation dinner held at southbank later that month

the students have expressed the pride that they felt in coming on board this program and gratitude for the assistance hastings deering and thiess gave them and all have agreed to help mentor the next 2011 group.

a common response from the attendees was, “we look forward to the future with excitement, and the honour that we can provide for our communities and families in being leaders for a new generation is something that will always live with us”

hdit manager, don macauslan said that all graduates have been offered employment with thiess including apprenticeships and other learning and development opportunities to further their chosen career paths. don said of the 14 graduates of the pre-vocational program, seven 2011 students have already commenced mainstream apprentice training at the institute leading to Certificate III in Engineering-Mechanical Trade (diesel fitting). ●

partnerSHip SupportS indigenouS StudentS

when an intrepid bunch of folk set off on a new 4wd charity event through western Queensland last year, they were simply out for a good time to help a good cause. few expected what most come to describe as ‘the experience of a lifetime.’

From October 17 to 23, the convoy of ‘outback angels’ in 4WD’s, utes and off-road coaches took part in everything from an outback Octoberfest in Jundah to raft races on Muttaburra’s Broadwater, yabbie races in aramac and dining with the dinosaurs on the Winton plateau. The inaugural Angel Flight Outback Trailblazer was a madcap, magical adventure that left its participants in awe of the land, exhilarated at the comraderie shared and deeply moved by the spirit of everyone involved.

for seven days and nights, teams explored bush roads, stunning scenery, waterways and wildlife while competing in the fun “four leaf clover challenge.”

a spectacular highlight was the 20 massed choirs from Queensland country towns and schools joined by Angel Flight Outback Trailblazer patron Tania Kernaghan and father ray kernaghan for an inspirational early christmas. the ‘deck the Hall’ Bush Christmas Pageant at the Stockman’s Hall of Fame even saw santa give his reindeer a spell to arrive by a traditional outback bullock wagon.

also on this years unique itinerary was a stirring welcome at Barcaldine’s Tree of Knowledge Memorial for VIPs aboard Queensland Rail’s Spirit of the Outback, drive-in movies at Jericho, a teddy bears picnic in Tambo and the 60s themed finale party in blackall.

Established in 2003, Angel Flight coordinates free non-emergency flights for financially and medically needs people to assist patients, families and carers travelling to and from medical appointments anywhere in australia. the funds raised through this event help to keep its vital service to the people of Australia’s outback regions operating.

Volunteer pilot ‘angels,’ who donate their time, skills, aircraft and the bulk of their costs, have so far flown more than 10,000 missions helping over 1800 people. The 2010 Outback Trailblazer raised over $100,000 for angel flight and are well on their way to reaching their target of one million dollars over the first five events.

Hastings Deering has been one of the major supporters of the first Angel Flight Outback Trailblazer and continues to support the good cause. this year the small outback town of Jundah with a population of 68, who played host to around 300 people keen to

party german style for an octoberfest to remember, was hastings deering sponsored event. well known entertainer John-Paul Young was the special guest at the event and kept everyone entertained.

The next Angel Flight Outback Trailblazer event is in 2012. the twelve river run will be held from the 22nd to 28th april which will include Anzac Day in the Outback.

For more information go to www.outbacktrailblazer.com.au ●

ANgEL FLIgHT OuTbACk TRAILbLAzER EXpERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

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news from tHe Cat rental Store

epic energy awarded nacap australia the pipeline construction contract for the south west Queensland pipeline expansion – dubbed QSN3. The scope of the project incorporates the duplication of the existing south west Queensland pipeline and recently constructed QSN Link pipeline including pipeline related facilities and hot tap cross-connections.

on the ground providing equipment to the mammoth task is the cat rental® store. more than 55 pieces of equipment are on hire ranging from speciality pipeline equipment to excavators of various sizes, telehandlers, dozers, graders, backhoes and track loaders.

posing many logistical challenges due to its length, the material required and its remote location, the cat rental store has equipped permanent fitters on site to maintain the fleet, helped out by on site containers carry parts for hoses and general repairs. offering further support, hastings deering toowoomba also dispatches pm service trucks during shut down periods to service machines.

Liaising with Nacap for the entirety of the project is Hastings Deering rental projects account manager Mark Ronalds. With the assistance of toowoomba rental account manager greg mcintosh, who supports all on-site issues, the pipeline project is going well and is exceeding expectations. “nacap has praised the quality of our equipment, management of the project and the backup that our service department has supplied. it has put us at the forefront of pipeline dry hire services and has shown that we, as a company can take on any project that is put in front of us” Mark said ●

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visy glass division at wacol recently took delivery of new cat 950h wheel loader on a 30 month rental contract from the cat rental® store in brisbane.

Site manager for Visy, Vicki Rayfield said she was very pleased to take delivery of the cat loader to handle the 60,000 tonne of recycled glass the plant processes each year. she described the 950H as “awesome” and very well received by Visy’s loader operators.

the high spec machine featured an increased capacity bucket, lined with abrasive resistant plating, designed with assistance from Hastings Deering product support representative Neil O’Brien and welding supervisor gary arnell. other features that the loader has to offer is product link to give 24 hours a day service monitoring, an auto greasing system, loadrite scales, cut resistant l5 tyres and specially designed stainless steel mesh windscreen protector.

Visy now has three Cat loaders on hire in south east Queensland, and are currently looking at three more. the rental option for visy offers competitive pricing, dependable machines and great servicing personnel every time. ●

Cat loader FOR VISy

Cat armed IN bRISbANE FLOOD CLEAN-up in only the second week of the new year, the swamped city of brisbane began the heartbreaking task of cleaning up after its worst floods in decades. as the waters drained and revealed the full horror of the devastation wrought when the brisbane river burst its banks, volunteers assembled in flood-affected suburbs where the clean-up focus shifted from cleaning houses to moving piles of debris from the streets.

Quick to offer their support was Hastings Deering and the cat rental® store. the speedy dispatch of rental units to help authorities clean up meant readiness as the floods subsided.

Manager - Cat Rental services Reg Knowles said a Cat 305, 302 and 312 mini hydraulic excavator were made available to brisbane city council, and cat 216 skid steer, 950 wheel and 257 multi terrain loaders were sent to the army.

involved at the front line of the clean up team, the equipment was put to task in the form of clean up, repair and construction work. several staff members also willingly got involved. equipped with only hand tools, the volunteers undertook manual labour tasks including clearing debris from kerbsides, heavy lifting and operating high pressure water hoses.

This summer has dealt Queensland much more than its fair share of catastrophic weather events and hastings deering and lots of staff have been quick to help out in any way they can. ●

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news from tHe Cat rental Store

cat® undercarriage systems are built to wear longer and cost less to operate. with caterpillars custom track service (cts) program hastings deering product support personnel can monitor performance and wear rates. armed with this data, informed decisions are made so you can schedule maintenance and repairs rather than deal with costly unscheduled downtime.

caterpillar builds value and durability into every undercarriage system, balancing critical factors like raw materials, heat treat processes, and the amount of wear material. because caterpillar has control over these processes, cat undercarriage components wear at a predictable rate and can be managed as a system. CTS will help you take full advantage of this built-in value with expert system management and planning assistance.

in making good undercarriage maintenance and repair decisions, there is need for accurate information in a timely manner. using the cts ultrasonic wear indicator accurately determines the condition of your undercarriage system quickly, so you can get your machines back to work. the electronically downloaded data that is accessed from a computerised cts program ensures quick, accurate transfer of information from which the results can be analysed and cost-per-hour projections can be prepared for a variety of service options.

the cts reports generated from the ultrasonic wear indicator are used to make service recommendations. with the assistance of hastings deering product support personnel, you can decide on a course of action that best meets your equipment planning needs. by scheduling maintenance and avoiding unscheduled downtime, owners can run their equipment more productively a greater percentage of the time.

Saves Time and Moneycustom track service helps you manage your undercarriage system and lower your costs by:

• Enhancing the built-in value of your undercarriage components.

• Reducing undercarriage inspection time.

• Providing quick, accurate analysis of undercarriage wear information.

• Allowing you to make informed decisions about maintenance.

• Scheduling service to meet your equipment planning needs.

Make your undercarriage Last

• use the narrowest shoe possible.

• Minimise high operating speeds in non-productive situations.

• Alternate turning direction.

• Adjust the track for correct tension in the working environment.

• Make daily visual inspections of the equipment.

• Regularly clean mud and debris from the undercarriage system.

EXpERT uNDERCARRIAgE management - to make yOuR SySTEM LAST

mCilwain CiVil CELEbRATINg THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARy the cat rental® store customer mcilwain civil retains the core values entrenched by the company founder arthur mcilwain. a third generation civil contracting family business celebrating their 50th anniversary, mcilwain civil offers civil construction services in the role of principal contractor or subcontractor to a wide client base including government bodies, private developers and building contractors.

since 1962, mcilwain civil has been delivering a diverse range of projects across south east Queensland and northern new south wales. collectively, their capability permits the work of roadworks and pavements, bridges and engineering structures, bulk earthworks, urban development, industrial and commercial developments and underground services.

the cat rental store has supplied a vast range of paving equipment over the years, including large and small cat single rollers, compactors and earthmoving equipment. it makes good sense for mcilwain civil to source the rental equipment as services and maintenance concerns are addressed by the cat rental store. This option also gives McIlwain Civil the ability to customize their fleet to suit current demands.

impressed with the cat rental store service and backup, McIlwain Civil concentrates on offering total project management solutions, including design and construction services and are also capable of partnering in alliance, collaborative and joint venture arrangements. Past and present projects illustrate their impressive track record and include current civil works on the new carrara stadium and the stockland shopping centre in townsville as well as the recently completed low level dam, bridge and spillway at Brisbane’s Springfield Lakes.

whilst innovation and technological advancements are key drivers for all businesses, ‘family values’ ingrained in the organisation have played a fundamental role in their ongoing success. the founding company was restructured in 1991 to form mcilwain civil engineering and under current management of Arthur’s sons Keith and Neil, and Arthur’s grandson Tim, mcilwain civl is energetically expanding its geographical spread to north and north west Queensland. A small plant fleet has been maintained however the business primarily outsources plant and equipment hire to a preferred list of suppliers and contractors whose support over the years has been critical to the continued success of the company. ●

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We’re at Solid Energy’s Stockton coal mine before 8am on an extraordinarily bright, clear morning. following a fall of 10 centimetres of snow overnight, everything’s mantled in white. some 800 metres above sea level, on the stockton plateau, a cat® 992k wheel loader is moving towards what looks like several white hillocks….but are in fact mounds of coal, exposed as the six-metre-wide blade takes its first bite at one of them. Its first customers this morning are three cat 773 dump trucks.

Waiting in line behind the 773’s is the primary reason we’re at stockton, a trio of the new haulmax 3900d extended haulage dump trucks being operated by Stockton Alliance – the partnership between solid energy and downer edi mining nZ.

the coal in the stockpiles has come straight off a nearby face and will be carted from here three kilometres to the processing/washing plant – the load out area for which is known as Station 2. From there it’s carted along the main haul road to Station 5, at the top end of the aerial ropeway which transfers it down the ridge to the rail loading facility on the banks of the ngakawau River. On site, the 7.5 km haul road journey is known as “the 2 to 5.”

with a bucket capacity of around 20 tonnes of coal, the cat 992k wheel loader needs little more than two and a half scoops to fill the 773 trucks to their 55-tonne payloads. The Haulmax 3900Ds swallow close to four scoops. as the next step up the mine pecking order, they boast a payload of close to 80 tonnes – their size fitting between the Cat 773 and the “big daddy” cat 777 ohts.

the haulmax 3900d differs in more than name from its caterpillar counterparts. the 3900ds boast a 6x4 wheel configuration, with a more obvious truck-like chassis, tipper body

and cab layout. furthermore, despite having a huge commonality of drive train and wear components, they’re built not in the uSA by caterpillar, but in wynyard, tasmania by haulmax (aust) pty ltd.

a relatively new company, haulmax was originally established in Queensland in 2003 to fill a niche in the surface mining truck market – building units dedicated to extended haul cycles (upwards of 50 km cycles) on comparatively narrow roads. the shift to Tasmania was made just three years ago when the Company became part of the elphinstone group.

as an established oem, the synergy between haulmax and Caterpillar is immense. Some 95% of the wear-related parts of a 3900 are genuine cat components, ably sold and supported by authorised caterpillar dealers globally. this includes the c27

the following has been adapted from an article in the november 2010 edition of New Zealand Truck and Driver magazine titled “down in the dumpers”, where trevor woolston visited the stockton alliance site to put the new haulmax 3900d fleet through “the trevor test”. original story by brian cowan, photos by gerald shacklock. (all photos provided by NZ Truck and Driver Magazine).

SOLID ENERgy’S STOCkTON ALLIANCE COAL MINE, NORTH OF WESTpORT, NEW zEALAND, IS HOME TO A WHOLE FLEET OF SupER-SIzED bOyS’ TOyS... WITH FEW MORE IMpRESSIVE THAN THE HAuLMAX 3900 OFF HIgHWAy, EXTENDED Haulage dump truCkS.

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ACERT™ V12 engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, axles, wet disc brakes and general control systems. from the point of view of an operation like stockton alliance, the commonality of essential parts across the entire caterpillar / haulmax fleet is a real bonus.

at stockton, the haulmax 3900s are used primarily on “the 2 to 5” haul road. Though its length doesn’t fit the extended haulage profile of the Haulmax truck, its overall 1-in-20 downhill gradient fully loaded does, for the units are fitted with Caterpillar’s clever

arc (automatic retarder control) system. lockey mundy, the driver of one of the 3900ds, demonstrates: “compared with older dump trucks that had manual retarders, this system saves you so much strain during the course of a shift.”

the brakes on the front axle are dry, but those on the rear two are oil-cooled. A subsidiary radiator/cooler system fitted to the stockton alliance 3900ds ensures further reliability for the system, which is working hard for most of the length of “the 2 to 5”, with its 400-metre drop in elevation.

The round trip on “the 2 to 5” takes around 35-40 minutes for the three haulmax 3900ds on the run. at a maximum unit payload of 77 tonnes, this means they’re shifting 340 tonne per hour, neatly balancing the similar hourly capacity for the ropeway.

the haulmax 3900 series cab is surprisingly like a conventional on-highway truck, or even a light vehicle in its layout, with a near-vertical steering wheel in front of a simple instrument panel and the lever for the auto transmission looking like that on most cars – even down to the separate positions for first, second and drive.

taking off loaded, lockey comments on the spaciousness and comfort of the cab and points out the fully adjustable air-suspended seats. closer to the ground, the haulmax 3900ds independent front suspension and rear A-frame axle assemblies soak up most imperfections before they even reach the seats: “It jolts a bit more over the worst bumps when it’s empty, as you’d expect, but you can’t complain about how it feels with a load up, eh? This is luxury. the aircon works brilliantly, the seat is so comfy, the ride is great. There’s also a good stereo set, with a CD player and a uSB port.”

the dump body controls are on a similar quadrant to the gearshift and are common to the cat trucks. action of the Haulmax-developed twin front-of-body rams is very simple, very smooth and quick. There’s no need for a complex tailgate release, as Haulmax has settled for a simple pull-chain link through the chassis to the tailgate that opens it as the body lifts. there are no problems with locking claws getting knocked around and jamming – a risk particularly when rock is being carted. The tipping action is very smooth: “It’s quite a high body and comparatively narrow, but it goes up beautifully and the load slides out nicely,” says lockey.

at the dumping area on the second loop, the front tyres are beginning to sledge on the slushy snow at full lock. but lockey reckons the feedback from the tyres and the steering is good enough that it can easily be felt and the necessary correction made. He finds the brake and accelerator pedals to be very responsive, with good feel. the accelerator pedal is also set comparatively low to the floor so that strain on the ankle is minimised.

After a while in the cab of the Haulmax 3900, the truck’s comfort and comparative ease of operation can dull you to the fact this is a really big machine – and it’s only when you see somebody standing close to the two-metre diameter tyres that you realise these are very big toys indeed.

haulmax (aust) pty ltd is pleased to be associated with the hastings deering group, your authorised haulmax dealer in Queensland, the Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea,

the solomon islands and new caledonia (caltrac). ●

“It’s got a lighter tare and is cheaper to register and with a normal GCM of 50 tonne it’s a really handy bonus for us.”

As well as being familiar with the Cat engine’s performance, brims is very comfortable with the cat c13 fuel economy that they expect will stack up well over its expected million kilometre lifespan.

brims familiarity with the engine also transfers to the service department where company mechanics have a well-versed relationship with the requirements of one of road transport industry’s most dependable power plants.

“we do our own service, our own rebuilds, everything. We’ve got a major workshop with five staff in it, which is what you need when we’ve got 50 odd trucks in all sorts of configurations.”

The drive train is also comfort food for Brims’ mechanics. featuring industry standard running gear such as meritor rear axles, eaton fuller 18 speed transmission and hendrickson suspension, the outfit is configured and built to deliver the durability and performance cat equipment users have come to know for decades.

while brims group will be doing all service itself, they have taken advantage of an extended warranty package and are further reassured knowing the cat dealer network would deliver the ultimate support, according to wayne.

“We’ll just look after it like we do the rest of our trucks and if it breaks down badly we’ll just take it back,” he said.

“We normally keep trucks for about 10 years – we don’t really know how long this will last but we’re confident it will go the distance.

“We’ll really know after 12 or 18 months how good this truck will be,” he said.

Having just taken delivery there’s just one thing on the mind of Wayne Brims at the moment. “We can’t wait to get rego plates on it and fill it up full of gravel,” he said. “We’re not looking to run out tomorrow to buy another one as a truck and dog just yet, but we will probably look at one for an interstate application.”

“if this new cat truck is a good thing we might buy more.” ●

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CleVer Cat truCk tareS in Queensland’s first Cat® truck has taken to the roads in tipper and dog configuration for well-known northern NSW haulage company, brims group.

speaking after taking delivery of the new ct610 in early march from Queensland Cat dealer Hastings Deering, Brims Group director wayne brims said it was the cat engine that proved the main attraction.

“It’s the Caterpillar engines,” he said. “Everything here is caterpillar and when cat stopped supplying engines to other brands we thought we’d try one of the Cat trucks next.

“We’ve been using Cat engines for years now and we love them. We’ve already got that many of them we know them inside out and know all the tricks – once you get one engine and master it, you know exactly what they can do and when they can do it – you know everything.”

Brims Group was established nearly 20 years ago by Wayne’s father Ross Brims and has developed to support a major fleet, running about 50 trucks throughout south east Queensland and northern NSW whilst the company has interests as diversified as sand quarries, hardware outlets and a truss company, “enough to entertain us everyday,” as wayne describes it.

“We’ve got a couple of our own sand pits so we do work for hanson and holcim and all the concrete plants around this region.”

the new cat also delivers a tare advantage with brims able to register it to carry 57 tonne gcm on the 16.5 tonne tare combination delivering a payload in excess of 40 tonne under Performance Based Standard (PBS) rules – a load Wayne describes as “brilliant”.

“We’ve got access to the PBS allowance because of the truck configuration and because most of our quarries are also on the allowed B-double routes – and this tipper will actually carry more weight than our 19 metre B-double on the fleet,” Wayne said.

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new pOWERFuL AND agile - 259b SERIES 3hastings deering is pleased to announce the release of the cat® 259b3 series compact track loader (ctl). the smallest of the ctl range, the 259b3 builds on the upstanding reputation of excellent quality and performance of cat compact construction equipment.

The 259B3 is a high-performance, highly maneuverable addition to the compact range. by combining its small frame ctl platform with the cat c3.4t dit engine, high breakout forces and strong auxiliary hydraulic performance, the 259b3 is a “power dense” machine capable of taking on the toughest jobs in confined spaces. with premium features such as an independent, fully suspended steel undercarriage, aggressive steel embedded rubber tracks, powerful hydraulics and refined operator’s station, this completes the ctl line by providing a durable, versatile machine that works productively in poor soils and harsh environments.

at 35% tipping load, rated operating capacity for the 259b3 is 937 kg, and 1,338 kg at 50 percent tipping load, increasing to 1,360 kg with the optional counterweight. Vertical-lift loader linkage gives the new ctl 120 inches (3,046 mm) of lift height, in combination with excellent reach, for easy truck loading and precise material placement.

rated at 71 net horsepower (53 kw) the 259b3 is powered by the c3.4t dit engine. this proven engine delivers ample speed and torque in difficult applications, and combined with the Cat anti-stall system, the 259B3 can operate at part-throttle, reducing fuel consumption and lowering sound levels.

Durable, easy-riding undercarriage

the 259b3 is the only machine in its class with a standard, independent, fully suspended undercarriage. designed and manufactured by caterpillar, the undercarriage uses four heavy duty torsion axles. these axles move independently to isolate the machine chassis from the undercarriage and absorb much of the shock from rough terrain operation. This benefits the suspension in the form of smooth travel, even at high speed, excellent load retention, increased productivity, as well as extended machine and undercarriage component life.

High-performance hydraulics

Hydraulic pumps for the 259B3’s implement system (boom and bucket) and auxiliary system (for powering work tools) are driven directly from the engine, eliminating intermediate drive belts to assure maximum efficiency, performance and reliability.

it is equipped with cat toughguard Xt™ hydraulic hoses, for additional abrasion resistance, and auxiliary lines (with heavy duty, flat face quick couplers) are attached to the lift arm.

A high-efficiency hydraulic-oil cooler, working with a hydraulically driven cooling fan, keeps the 259B3 working efficiently in high ambient temperatures, even with continuous work tool operation.

Operator comfort, convenience and safety

Designed for optimal comfort, convenience and safety, the 259B3’s spacious operator’s compartment features low effort, pilot control joysticks. The joystick provides precise proportional control of auxiliary-hydraulic functions, and provides the convenience of one-touch control of continuous or intermittent auxiliary flow.

An anti-stall system is designed to prevent engine stalling, even at part-throttle, by constantly balancing speed and torque demands. The redesigned dead-engine lower valve further promotes safe operation by providing an easier-to-use, more positive means of lowering the lift arms allowing safe exit for the operator if the machine should run out of fuel or the engine stall with the lift arms raised.

Easy to service

The 259B3’s rear door swings open to allow access to both sides of the engine and all routine maintenance points. an exclusive tilt-up cooling package permits the radiator and oil cooler to be quickly cleaned, and the tilt-up cab provides access to all major hydraulic components and lines. to further assist the service technician, all electrical wiring is color coded, and a cat s.o.s.tm sampling valve assures regular, accurate monitoring of hydraulic fluid. ●

eli is based on elc (extended life coolant) that has proven itself in both extreme high and low temperature environments as a premium coolant offering unsurpassed protection in cat engines since 1996. the main difference between the two products being elc is glycol based and eli being water based.

eli has a life expectancy of 12,000 hours with a one off dose of extender added typically at 6,000 hours. caterpillar and hastings deering recommend that all cooling systems have scheduled oil sampling samples taken regularly.

ELI provides unsurpassed protection of Aluminium Components

aluminium is commonly used in modern diesel engine components and cooling systems. when supplemental coolant additives (sca) mixed with water is used as a coolant, significant corrosion of aluminium components can result.

In testing, Cat ELI demonstrated that it provides significantly better aluminium protection than two commonly used conventional sca products. in fact, the cat eli showed nearly no aluminium corrosion at all.

Years of Caterpillar field experience with engines show similar results. cat eli is the best protection you can get for applications where glycol is not desired. ●

Caterpillar has released a new coolant that suits Hastings Deering’s Queensland and northern territory climate. eli is a concentrate that can be mixed with good quality water. this feature makes eli coolant the right choice for the environment. eli uses advanced formula active protection technology composed of organic additive corrosion inhibitors to help avoid the problems experienced with conventional coolant and other water-based products.

new eli (EXTENDED LIFE INHIbITER) Coolant

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established in 1999 and based out of toowoomba, matilda equipment is a budding earthmoving equipment hire company with a strong market presence in Australia’s mining and construction sectors.

currently operating a fleet of 58 machines including 52 cat® dozers, graders, excavators, loaders and compactors, matilda equipment continues to develop relationships with many of Australia’s leading miners and contractors operating in Queensland, Northern Territory, western australia, new south wales and victoria.

supplying late model, low hour heavy earthmoving equipment, managing director dan Jauncey has recently started to transform a number of his cat machines into attention grabbing units.

plenty of parents might only chuckle at the thought of their six-year-old daughter asking them to paint a large piece of their work machinery pink, but not dan. when daughter lucy suggested he paint one of his Cat dozers pink (her favourite colour), not only did he comply, but he named it after her and figured out a way it could raise money for charity.

with two of the three pink track type tractors hard at work in a port headland mine in western australia and a coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, the third and final dozer is now painted and ready for deployment.

dan said a donation per machine is being made to the pink ribbon foundation for breast cancer research. this foundation is close to the Jauncey family, having been touched by the disease; they are keen to raise as much money possible.

the pink machines have caused a stir among the mining companies that took employment of them. “they have been received really, really well and people are embracing them,” dan said. “staff have adopted the pink machines and they have even made appearances in local newspapers and corporate films.”

initially expressing somewhat of a hesitation, dan said “I don’t know what the boys on site at the mine will think,” but the good deed and graphic display is all in the name of a good cause and everybody is really rallying behind them. with demand for heavy earthmoving equipment again at an all time high, matilda equipment is well placed to deliver attention grabbing outcomes for the company’s valued clients and charity. ●

tHink pink

industry experience shows that one of the simplest and most inexpensive ways to minimise costly repairs and down time and maximise equipment life is to regularly sample and test the fluid that are the lifeblood of your equipment. our fluid analysis laboratory – offering peace of mind to around 10,000 customers – provides services in oil analysis, filtergram analysis, coolant analysis, diesel analysis, metallic alloy constituent analysis and grease analysis.

offering a predictive solution for machine health and safety, hastings deering is undertaking an holistic approach to conditioning monitoring. utilising a team of reliable service technicians with local knowledge and caterpillars vast resources gathered from the dealer network around the world means no matter what industry or equipment type you operate, we can scrutinise your equipment to new levels.

we combine inputs gathered from secheduled oil sampling (s∙o∙s) analysis, magnetic plug analysis, electronic health data from the onboard systems (received via satellite or downloaded and

e-mailed) and inspection reports from preventative maintenance servicing, non destructive testing such as ultrasonic testing, thermography, and vibration analysis, along with the machines component history in our evaluations.

providing a window into your machines health and with historical information correlated and analysed, hastings deering can comprehensively analyse data and provide the most meaningful recommendations concerning your cat machine. we work with you to achieve to best performance and cost per tonne so you can expect the most from your equipment.

gone are the days in which you would receive the s∙o∙s report either by post or fax, as the reports are available online around 24 hours after arriving at our laboratory with fuel and coolant analysis taking a little longer. the direct reporting, along with the depth of analysis means hastings deering has your needs covered almost instantly. ●

Currently operating as one of Queensland’s largest and most specialised oil sampling laboratory, hastings deering knows that maintaining your equipment is one of your top priorities.

HaStingS deering undertake an HoliStiC approaCH to Condition monitoring

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CAT DELIVERy FOR DIAMANTINA in the month of february, diamantina shire council took delivery of two cat 140m motor graders and one cat 966h wheel loader. operating as part of a larger fleet, the cat equipment incorporates the latest in machinery technology to carry out maintenance and construction works.

the shire is a massive 95,000 square kilometres in area and located in the far corner of Queensland. It borders the northern territory to the west and south australia to the south. the three towns within the shire are betoota, bedourie and Birdsville which is located just inside the South Australian border sitting atop the Birdsville Track – the all important link to adelaide city.

in constructing and maintaining gravel roads to a very high standard, council utilises triple side tippers with a capacity of 75 cubic metres, water trucks carrying up to 75,000 litres, loaders, graders, rollers and an rm500 stabiliser. increasing production and lowering costs of construction, with access to the right amounts of gravel and water, this plant combination can re-sheet 1.5 kilometres of road per day.

diamantina shire council maintains over 1,684 kilometres of roads, the majority of which are dirt or gravel with only 190 kilometres of bitumen road in the whole shire. operating in a fleet of six, the new graders will be put to task maintaining the road network, in which the council considers themselves as ‘specialist.’

Council’s overseer, Kevin Barr, reports productivity improvements in the field with the 140M graders, “I am pleased with the operator acceptance of the new technology and the fuel economy of the tractor.”

the graders and loader were delivered by hastings deering mount isa branch sales representative grant samson.

no stranger to the remote shire in the far western corner of Queensland, Grant has serviced the area for over 20 years and said “diamantina shire is the largest shire in the mount isa coverage area we service and it has the largest fleet of caterpillar equipment, ranging from graders, wheel loaders, skid steers and paving equipment.” over the years, grant has delivered approximately 40 machines to the shire.

The Council’s policy to trade plant in at set intervals keeps its maintenance costs down as it is able to obtain a maximum return on investment which is reflected in the trade in values. the sometimes stringent strategy means that the shire has a good reputation for turning over quality second-hand Cat equipment and they plan to maintain that reputation.

Diamantina Shire Council’s Mayor, Cr Robbie Dare, Deputy Mayor, Cr Barry Gaffney and Chief Executive Officer, Scott Mason said, “the back up after sales service including parts, service and product support has made it easy for council to continue to purchase caterpillar equipment.” on top of that, the council has a great working relationship with grant samson and the hastings deering mount isa branch as they continue to set new standards and utilise the cat legacy of high quality you can trust. ●

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tHe new Cat 938H bATCH pLANT SpECIALalthough we always listen to our customers, it’s not always that Hastings Deering gets to test for the perfect solution. batch plant operators have continually challenged the industry to help improve production by supplying a wheel loader that will reduce the number of passes required to perform a batch.

the simple solution for operators is to get a bigger loader, but

unfortunately this has two problems. firstly, it means increased

cost. And secondly, and equally important there are size restraints.

batch plant space is at a premium and a bigger loader becomes

too cumbersome to batch quickly. They may be bigger but a size

increase in the wheel loader causes the operator to slow down and

cycle time decrease, so no advantage is gained.

the cat 938h batch plant special (bps) has come about after two

years of consultation with Caterpillar and Hastings Deering Quarry

and industrial manager, paul soden. “we have previously achieved

success with the 928g bps about six years ago and it was a case

of convincing caterpillar of the potential in the 938h and the need

to increase its carrying capacity to 5.5 tonne,” paul said.

The predecessor of the 938H didn’t offer the opportunity for a

bps due to lower carrying capacity. the g series needed a second

pass to collect 200 - 300kg of materials when doing a batch for a

9.6cum agitator and this meant one too many.

standard now in the new h series is an increased carrying capacity

and equipped with the counterweight off the it38h, we were on

the road to success. the 938h needs to able to carry the 5.5 tonne.

This modification revolved around having Caterpillar involved

so the machine can be fully risk assessed from factory.

knowing that most material has a density of 1500kg/cum,

caterpillar designed an aggregate bucket with a 3.7 cum capacity.

They also incorporated some unique features beneficial to a batch

plant. these included a special deflector plate at the top of the

bucket so any material that spills over the top would be deflected

down the sides and away from the loader frame and the lift and tilt

cylinders, curved side to better retain loads and bolt-on heel plates.

The first trial was held by Caterpillar last November in Brisbane

and was a total success. the machine exceeded all of caterpillars

expectations. it was able to handle 5.5t and eliminated that extra

pass when loading 9.6cum agitators. the operators were also very

impressed with its performance. they commented that it had good

breakout force, handled big loads and was fast and easy to control.

the air conditioned cab provides superior comfort and the operators

agreed that the setup provides superior visibility. they also

appreciated that all servicing and refuelling could be done

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bOuNCINg bACk AFTER THE FLOODSthe brisbane floods brought much hardship and devastation to the people of south east Queensland in January, but what it showed was the true community spirit and resolve of people to chip in to help their neighbours recover from adversity.the earthmoving industry played a big role in the recovery with excavators, skid steers and loaders crawling the streets clearing debris. but there were also contractors affected by the floods, with a large number of machines inundated on the Origin Alliance job at goodna. one of which was shaun cunnane from bancross pty ltd.

as the waters subsided, shaun saw his cat 432e backhoe loader had taken a direct hit, and being an owner operator, his first priority was to get back to work. this task was easier said than done as he had to wait for the insurance assessors who were in high demand due to the scale of the devastation.

shaun approached hastings deering to see if there were any units available through the cat rental® store, but with every machine out working on various sites, it appeared he may lose his contract without a machine to operate.

having ultimately decided to purchase a new machine only to realise that it was stuck on the wharf, hastings deering sales rep Brett Lenz made a quick decision and approached used equipment. more than obliging, shaun borrowed a used 432e backhoe until his new machine could be delivered, allowing him to get through his obligations.

taking delivery of his new cat 432e it approximately one month after the Goodna job reopened, Shaun was relived to see his new machine. excited to get into the operators seat, he said the new machine is great and versatile.

the new 432e it machine equipped with a toolcarrier configuration has allowed Shaun to expand the range of work. knowing that hastings deering is available for around the clock care in the form of parts and service, shaun can push the limits and keep his equipment in peak condition. ●

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Caterpillar’s Vital Information Management system (vims®) is a powerful tool for machine management that provides operators, service personnel and managers information on a wide range of machine functions. the vims system helps manage your entire fleet by letting each machine provide you with up-to-the-minute information about its own health and the working conditions around it.

with numerous sensors integrated into vehicle design, vims detects an impeding or abnormal condition in any of the machine’s systems, and will alert the operator and instruct them to take appropriate action. this may consist of modifying machine operation, notification of needed maintenance, or performing a safe shutdown of the machine. such awareness improves availability, component life and production while reducing both repair cost and the risk of a catastrophic failure.

in 2010 at bma peak downs coal mine a condition monitoring project was initiated between Hastings Deering Technology Solutions Group and BMA Peak Downs. The project used trends and selected parameters off the 32 Cat off highway trucks on-site, which are monitored for signs leading to failure. by utilising vims and the hastings deering minestar vims reporting service (mvrs), engine, transmission and braking systems are all monitored to provide early detection of failure.

The project has successfully rectified two developing defects. left untouched, the two shortcomings would have lead to reduced power and shortened engine life.

The next stage of the project for BMA is to install two Health interface modules (him) on site and utilise wireless technology to download and reset the on-board VIMS data. This will allow for near real time event reporting and also daily critical trending reports by providing fast remote data downloads over a site-based radio system.

the electronic sensors and control system on your cat equipment can generate huge volumes of information that can help you monitor machine health and condition, track equipment hours and usage, optimise work flows and production cycles, maximise equipment uptime and reduce cost-per-ton. With all this data available, your cat equipment can tell you a lot about its own performance and health. ●

uSINg TECHNOLOgy AND A VimS aSSiSted maintenanCe StratEgy to improVe MACHINE pERFORMANCE.

caterpillar in the current fast paced world of social media has released the latest opportunity to keep in touch with customers. they have gone online and can be accessed via mobile phones as well as offering an online community in the form of an online forum. this interaction puts caterpillar customers in the know.

caterpillar.lithium.com

caterpillar has launched an internet forum for its industry groups. the corporate message board is a place where professionals who work with cat® equipment and engines can exchange information, find answers, and get expert advice from their peers.

the online forum is based on industry groups (construction, electrical, marine) with sub-categories under each industry (products, safety, problem solving). described as an interactive forum where engineers, operators and industry participants can exchange ideas and best practices, the site is used as a means of problem solving and does a wonderful job engaging customers, using the community to solve problems, and rewarding customer ideas.

the social media medium discusses many changes seen and opens up the conversation for other industry experts to comment on their own experiences and the changes they see coming.

past experience, purchasing or working with cat equipment is not required to participate in the blog, and there are no registration fees.

m.cat.com

caterpillar, with the increased use of mobile devices that support everyday activity, has recently released its latest customer interaction tool – a mobile website. This latest Caterpillar site provides useful information while on the go, letting you browse the latest equipment, specifications and locations.

the mobile website is still in its infancy stage, but for cat enthusiast the mobile website should be in your bookmarks if you want to get at useful information fast. the cat mobile website offers:

• Browse Caterpillar’s current line of machines and attachments • Find and download specifications for new machines • Find dealership locations using GPS or by entering an address • Request a quote for a machine, engine or power system

linked to this website is catused.com. the application for catused gives shoppers the capability to browse photos, inspection reports and other essential details about earthmoving, construction, paving, electric power and work tools available for sale from cat dealers around the globe.

customers with internet enabled mobile phones can visit http://cat.com to be redirected to a mobile version of cat.com or they can go directly to the mobile version at http://m.cat.com ●

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SANTOS gETS THE FuLL Caterpillar treatmenthastings deering has completed the start up and commissioning of five relocatable cat® g3406 and g3408 petroleum generator set packages for santos. an australian energy pioneer since 1954, santos is one of the country’s leading gas producers. these cat gen sets will be used at hermitage and Fairview to power the company’s relocatable water treatment plants. “operating out of its towoomba branch, hasting deering is the leading engine service provider for Santos in central Queensland,” explained scott harris of energy power systems australia (epsa).

“when these cat natural gas gen set packages were assembled into complete self contained enclosures and made ready for delivery, representatives from hasting deering participated in the factory acceptance testing in brisbane. they also conducted the sites’ inspections. After EPSA delivered the gen sets, hastings deering carried out the start up and commissioning, which included setting and adjusting these low emission engines for the site conditions,” scott added. “most importantly, they

earn customer loyalty by consistently delivering customer service to santos operations in remote areas that ensures the engines run reliably.”

these cat gen sets will be used as part of a water treatment process. This way, mineral-laden water that is captured from drilling can be safely returned to the environment. the cat gen set packages will not only power the transfer pumps on the surface that take this water to the holding dams, they will also power the treatment process.

natural gas is a clean, reliable and affordable energy source. Australia’s abundant natural gas resources offer immediate and long-term potential to meet baseload power needs while significantly reducing the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. as an additional environmental consideration, santos has also insisted that the engines in these gen set packages be low-emission. “This is quite unique for Cat engines of this size,” scott emphasised, “but we were able to deliver.”

as scott surmised: “for the life of our engines, caterpillar, hastings deering and epsa work as one to be easy to do business with and deliver the best overall value available to our customers”. ●

new CommerCial ClaSS aSpHalt paVerS Join DEALER TERRITORy

the dual swing out operator stations, tilting consoles and low profile designed cooling system provides good forward visibility that enables the operator to communicate effectively with the truck driver while monitoring mix in the hopper. other standard features include the generator system and electric screed heat.

from small parking lots to housing developments, commercial paving applications require frequent starts and stops, making quick adjustment a key component for efficient operations. Features such as upper and lower tow-point indicators, auger and conveyor overrides, power screed controls as well as remote-mounted switches on the screen extenders can all help optimise performance and increase production.

typical applications for the ap500e /555e include urban and rural streets, county roads, lane additions, industrial sites, overlays, parking lots and other commercial class paving jobs. The AP500E and AP555E accept the AS2252C Vers-A-Mat® front-mounted extension screed or the AS3251C Extend-A-Mat® rear-mounted extension screed and feature environmentally friendly electric heated screed plates.

the ap500e and ap555e are medium production asphalt pavers that produce high-quality results. Well suited to commercial paving applications, today’s commercial paving contractors require reliable equipment that gets them in and out quickly with results and the two new compact asphalt pavers offers this. ●

caterpillar and hastings deering is pleased to announce the availability of two new 8ft (2.5m) commercial class asphalt pavers. the ap500e rubber tired asphalt paver and the AP555E mobil-trac asphalt paver both include many new features as well as many that are found in our highly successful larger pavers.

the two new commercial class asphalt pavers embrace what you have come to expect from cat including a quiet and powerful cat c4.4 acert™ engine. the c4.4 with acert™ technology is a turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine that provides 142 hp (106 kw) of clean burning power and meets u.s. epa tier 3 and eu stage iiia emission regulations.

as mobility encompasses many facets of commercial paving, the compact, lighter weight design allows contractors to haul the paver along with other necessary job site equipment, maximising machine transport while minimising costs.

Good visibility promotes efficient operations and mobility around the job site. With excellent mobility and multi-position seating for superb visibility, a contoured engine compartment, and a dual-purpose exhaust stack allows for the operator to see and communicate effectively, promoting proper truck exchanges and smooth mix delivery to the screed.

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stocklick trading has taken delivery of a new cat 908h wheel loader. working in their roma depot, the 908h is used in a commodity shed to load a hopper in the production of custom stock feed. this unit replaces an earlier model 908H. Stocklick Trading also purchased 2 x 908H’s for their depots at charters towers and mt garnet.

Stocklick Trading’s 908H

loading a hopper.

Jim Halloran, mine superindent for Mungana Mine Site and Hastings Deering sales rep Doug Stallard.

Leigh Vohland with his new roller.

Moreton Bay Regional Council’s 963D waste handling machine.

Kagara took delivery of a two new underground loaders, the first a cat r1700g in Janurary, with the second, a cat r2900g being delivered in March. Operating in north Queensland, the R1700G loader will be working underground loading trucks in the suveyor mine site south of Mt Garnet and the R2900G will be used to mine zinc in Mungana mine site, via chillagoe.

Delivered to Oz Earthmoving is a new Cat CS56 roller with front blade. based in cooktown, leigh has four other cat machines in his fleet and will use the roller in building and maintaining dirt roads in the cook shire. the blade is used for spreading loose dirt when the trucks drop a load, which is then spread and compacted by the padfoot drum.

The first of the three new Cat 963D track loader with waste handling arrangement was delivered to moreton bay regional council. the machines were purchased to replace their cat 953C’s at the Bunya and Dakabin Landfill sites. The multi purpose machines feature increased guarding to help maintain uptime in a waste application.

Hastings Deering Darwin’s Service department is riding high on a job well done after they completed an overhaul on an r2900 underground bogger. the bogger is used in Newmont’s Tanami gold mining operations, located on aboriginal freehold land in the remote tanami desert, 550 kilometres west of alice springs.

with a site visit last year to view the machine and to grasp the scope of the project, the R2900 rebuild for Newmont was won by hastings deering darwin through a tender process. from the initial phase of quickly preparing a competitive quote, the team was thrust into preparation with organising and preparing for the somewhat modified rebuild agenda in the background of the day to day running of the service department.

working around the clock, two shifts were assembled to ensure a quality product was delivered on time and on budget. with an estimated time frame of four weeks, the rebuild team had a deadline fast approaching with the christmas heavy haulage road restrictions coming into effect. leading hands grant bevington and Darryl Tuckett led a dayshift crew of five and a nightshift crew of four for the duration of the rebuild through what was a well managed and organised rebuild.

leading the way for future machine rebuilds, newmont had decided they would like several modifications carried out on this r2900 compared to a factory assembled machine. in achieving such result, the team called on the expertise of Hasting Deering’s Steve Lorimar for advice. With nine years experience of on-site labour support at the Granites gold mine under his belt, Steve’s knowledge and passion for underground equipment has been recognised and is unsurpassed, having implemented several modifications to one of Newmont’s earlier R2900’s with success.

Cooling pack mod’s, axle cooling mod’s, auto lubrication and air conditioner improvements, along with other various modifications will help to ensure machine availability and less downtime during scheduled maintenance periods. this will be advantageous to Newmont’s mining operation, allowing the 430hp underground loader, with its nine cubic metre bucket to be in full production.

under close observation from newmont representatives and hastings deering management, the team focused on safety and quality throughout the rebuild. Communication, job hazard analysis reports and “stop checks” saw the necessary attention to detail delivered.

This major task was an achievement for Hastings Deering and a sense of fulfilment was felt upon completion. With mining for gold more recently in the area beginning in the late-1980s, and upon finding larger and richer ore bodies, the rebuilt R2900 bogger is positioned to continue contributing to underground operations. ●

bOggER OVERHAuL leading THE WAy FOR THE FuTuRE

a new cat 345dl me was recently delivered to the alex fraser group. used in sorting and pulverising recycled material at their nudgee operations, the customised machine is a stand out, showing increased levels of production in its area of work.

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Numil Downs recently took delivery of the first Cat TH414 telehandler in the mount isa area. located to the north of Julia creek, the machine will be used on the family owned cattle property. equipped with not only a bucket, the telehandler also has both a bail fork and standard forks attachment for feeding cattle and the unloading of trucks.

Numil Downs’s Chris Colston.

Steve Scholz from Cooktown Civil Group and Hastings Deering sales rep Doug Stallard.

doug stallard delivered a new 305.5d mini hydraulic excavator to northern civil earthworks in march. it was equipped with an air conditioned cab and a range of attachments, including buckets, a ripper and a thumb. the excavator will be involved in general construction, as well as sub division and sewerage work around northern Queensland.

cooktown civil group has taken delivery of two new cat mini hydraulic excavators. the 305.5d cr and 308d cr are only two of four cat machines that Steve Scholz, Cooktown Civil proprietor, has taken delivery of over the last year. cooktown civil group are involved in work for main roads, Councils, housing construction, land fill, rock seawalls, driveways and also grader work for main roads and local properties in the cooktown, Lakeland Downs, Wujal Wujal and the Penninsula, and Hopevale area.

carpentaria shire through a tender process, awarded hastings deering with the contract to supply both a cat 226b skid steer and 432e backhoe loader. located 500km north of mount isa in the gulf of carpentaria, the machines will be used in street and road maintenance. the backhoe loader is equipped with an auger, and tilting bucket and the air-conditioned skid steer has a profiler attached but also came with a trencher.

Work supervisor Jack Parry with workshop staff and operators.

Production manager Benn Rowley (left), Hastings Deering sales rep Brett Lenz, and site foreman Anthony Mcinnes among others.

Leonie and Trevor Pickering with

their new machine.

Queensland Gas Company’s new 950H unloading a truck.

Monty Blomfield and his son Timothy.

After 40 years of being in business, Monty Blomfield from Blomfield Constructions has decided to purchase his last Cat excavator to see him through to retirement. the 336dl will be used in construction throughout south east Queensland.

Queensland Gas Company has taken delivery of a new Cat 950H wheel loader. this machine is the second 950h they have purchased for operations in their pipeyard / warehouse. located at windibri near condamine, the machine is used to load and unload drilling pipes and casing for use by the drilling contractors on the coal seam gas wells.

pickering earthmoving recently took delivery of a new cat 966h wheel loader. contracted out to the croyden council, the new machine will be used in the construction and maintenance of roads throughout the region. with a range of trucks also in his fleet of equipment, owner trevor pickering will use the wheel loader to load the materials in various applications.

Hastings Deering sales rep

Doug Stallard and Northern Civil

Earthworks director Wayne Davis.

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