Construction & Heavy Machinery Feature Articles for Australian Industry

Manitou Telehandler MT 730 H working on construction site at Deicorp - customer testimonial 8/5/2026

"It makes my job a lot easier." - Garry Pearce Manitou Operator for Deicorp MT 730 telehandler is performing jobs like unloading trucks of scaffolding equipment to moving sand

All Terrain Forklift Prices in Australia (2026): What You’ll Pay by Capacity and Site Type 7/17/2026

All terrain forklifts typically list from $30,000 to $80,000, averaging around $55,000. A 2.5 tonne 2WD unit starts near $28,000, while a 5 tonne 4WD runs $60,000 to $80,000.

Large excavator prices in Australia: what you pay and why 7/16/2026

Large excavators on IndustrySearch list between $150,000 and $500,000, averaging around $325,000, with mining-class machines running past $1 million

Access Platform Prices in Australia: 2026 Cost Guide for Height Access Buyers 7/8/2026

Access platform prices depend mainly on type, height, size and custom fabrication, so match the platform to the task and site while prioritising safer, faster repeatable access over ...

Track Loader Price Guide Australia 2026: Costs, Specs and Buyer Fit 7/8/2026

Track loader prices depend mainly on frame size, operating capacity and ground conditions, so choose tracks where grip, flotation and surface protection justify the higher undercarriage ...

Vertical Mast Lift Costs in Australia: 2026 Buyer's Guide 7/7/2026

Vertical mast lifts on IndustrySearch typically range from around $15,000 to $30,000, averaging near $22,500

Diesel Generator Price Guide Australia 2026: 20 to 2,000 kVA 7/7/2026

Industrial 20 to 2,000 kVA diesel generators on IndustrySearch range from around $15,000 to $300,000, averaging near $157,500 across the band.

Crane Cage Buying Guide Australia: Prices, Load Rating and Site Use 7/7/2026

Crane cages on IndustrySearch are mostly quote-based, with goods and brick cages commonly around $1,500 to $6,000 and compliant personnel man cages roughly $4,000 to $12,000+ depending ...

How to Improve Safety and Precision When Lifting Modular Building Components 6/30/2026

Discover how Ganterud technology improves safety, precision, and productivity in modular construction by reducing manual adjustments and enabling accurate positioning of heavy building ...

Dieci’s Most Compact Telehandler | Apollo Smart 20.4 6/25/2026

Able to handle heavy loads in tight spaces, Dieci’s new Apollo 20.4 ‘Smart Telehandler’ provides both strength and savings together in one small but powerful machine.

Dieci Pegasus | Leading Rotational Telehandler Technology 6/25/2026

Dieci has invested in delivering a range of rotational telehandlers that match the evolving requests of customers.

Zeus 33.11 | 3.3t Telehandler – Compact Power for Demanding Mining Operations 6/25/2026

Manufactured in Italy, the Zeus 33.11 telehandler reflects Dieci’s long-standing commitment to reliability, operator usability and engineering precision.

Telehandler Buying Guide Australia 2026: How to Choose the Right Telescopic Handler for Construction, Agriculture and Industry 4/9/2026

Telehandlers cost $80,000-$300,000+ in Australia (2026). Compare compact, mid-range and heavy-duty configurations, load chart specs, attachment options and licensing requirements to ...

Telehandler vs All Terrain Forklift Australia (2026): Capacity, Reach, Running Costs and the Right Machine for Rough-Terrain Lifting 4/9/2026

Telehandlers ($80,000-$300,000+) extend a boom to 35 m with attachment versatility. All terrain forklifts ($25,000-$80,000) lift to 6 m at half the running cost. Compare specs, 5-year ...

Jib Crane Buying Guide Australia 2026: Types, Capacities, Installation and Supplier Evaluation for Workshop and Factory Lifting 4/9/2026

Jib cranes cost $3,000-$50,000+ in Australia (2026), with installed costs reaching $14,000-$65,000+. Compare free-standing, wall-mounted and articulating types, SWL specs and foundation ...

Jib Crane vs Overhead Crane Australia (2026): Coverage, Capacity, Installed Cost and Choosing the Right Lifting System for Your Facility 4/9/2026

Jib cranes ($5,000-$65,000 installed) serve a single station. Overhead cranes ($15,000-$500,000+ installed) cover an entire bay. Compare coverage, capacity, installation scope and ...

Jib Crane Prices in Australia (2026): Crane Cost, Installation, Running Expenses and Payback for Workshop and Factory Lifting 4/9/2026

Jib cranes cost $3,000-$50,000 crane-only in 2026. Installed cost: $5,000-$65,000+ with foundation. Annual running: $500-$1,500. One prevented manual handling injury typically exceeds ...

Medium Excavator Running Costs Australia (2026): Fuel, Maintenance, Undercarriage and 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership 4/9/2026

A 20 tonne excavator costs $370,000-$535,000 over 5 years at 1,500 hours/year. Fuel is 50-60% of annual spend. See the full TCO breakdown by tonnage class, undercarriage replacement ...

Knuckle Boom Lift Buying Guide Australia (2026): Types, Specs, Costs and Supplier Checklist 4/8/2026

Knuckle boom lifts in Australia cost $30,000-$150,000 in 2026. Compare electric vs diesel configurations, key specs, 5-year TCO and supplier evaluation criteria to choose the right ...

Why more builders are doing their own logistics 3/30/2026