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Is It Worth Installing Scales on a Tipper Truck? If you've ever loaded a tipper truck and wondered whether you're carrying 18 tonnes or 22 tonnes, you're not alone. Many owner-drivers rely on experience, suspension height, loader
What Should You Do With Employees on Rain Days in the Earthmoving Industry? One of the biggest challenges facing earthmoving business owners is managing employees during wet weather. Unlike office-based businesses, much of the
What Licence or Ticket Do I Need to Operate an Excavator in Australia? If you're considering a career in the earthmoving industry, one of the first questions you'll probably ask is: "What licence or ticket do I need to operate an
What Should You Charge for Excavator Hire in Australia? If you're running an earthmoving business, one of the most common questions is: "What should I charge for my excavator?" The answer depends on more than just machine size
Best Place to Sell Your Earthmoving Equipment in Australia If you've ever tried to sell an excavator, skid steer, loader, attachment or truck, you've probably asked yourself: "Where is the best place to sell my machine
EOFY Equipment Finance: The Smart Play Is Buying Capacity, Not Just Chasing Deductions As EOFY approaches, many operators start looking at machinery purchases, tax deductions and what can be bought before 30 June. But the smartest
The Ultimate Guide to Pre-Tax Planning and Budget Changes for Earthmoving Businesses in 2026 with Ricardo Aranda from RA Accounting Are you a construction or earthmoving contractor feeling overwhelmed by new tax laws and industry
The Earthmoving Industry Has a Training Problem — And It’s Holding The Industry Back Australia’s earthmoving and civil construction industry is facing a growing challenge that many contractors, operators and business owners already know
Big crowds visit 10th Anniversary Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo The crowds poured in as the Mayor of Blacktown, Councillor Brad Bunting and Komatsu National Sales Manager for Utility Carl Grundy opened the 2026 tenth anniversary Diesel
Mastering Financial Success in Earthmoving: Insights from Industry Expert Joel Akerlund Running an earthmoving business today takes more than just operating machinery and winning work. Behind every successful contractor is a business