STANDING tall

Machines designed for work in the mining and construction industries are typically sturdy and hard-wearing; able to work long hours without spending days in a maintenance workshop.

But when it comes to name-brand earthmoving equipment, the high cost means smaller players such as farmers and independent contractors are often locked out, Toowoombabased Equipment Specialists operations manager and heavy diesel mechanic Lawrence Perkins says.

“So they buy cheap rubbish or second-hand gear that is already worn out, because that is what they can afford – but that comes with the massive expense of calling