Expert guides on buying trucks, trailers and heavy machinery in Australia. Tips on comparing prices and getting finance sorted.
From 1-tonne mini diggers to 40-tonne production machines — a plain-English guide to excavator sizes, what each class is built for, dig depths, price ranges, and how to choose the right tonnage for your job.
Read the full guideBuying a truck is one of the biggest investments in your business. Here's how to compare prices across dealers, find the right type for your needs, and get equipment finance sorted fast.
Read articleFrom mini excavators to 50-tonne machines, this guide covers how to choose the right excavator for your job, what to look for in a used machine, and how to get the best deal.
Read articleFlat tops, drop decks, tippers, curtainsiders, reefers — there are dozens of trailer types and each one is built for a specific job. Here's how to pick the right one and get the best price.
Read articleWhether you're buying your first tractor or upgrading your harvesting setup, this guide covers what to look for, how to compare prices, and how to finance agricultural machinery in Australia.
Read articleWheel loaders, skid steers, backhoes, telehandlers — each machine has its sweet spot. Here's how to pick the right earthmoving equipment and get the best price in Australia.
Read articleShould you lease or buy your next truck, excavator, or trailer? This guide breaks down chattel mortgages, operating leases, and rent-to-own — with real numbers for Australian businesses.
Read articleWe rank Australia's biggest truck brands — Kenworth, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Isuzu, Hino and Freightliner — on reliability, resale value, dealer network and running costs. Updated Aug 2026 with latest sales + resale data.
Read articleEverything you need to know about financing a truck in Australia in 2026 — approval requirements, chattel mortgage vs lease, rates, ABN vs no-ABN, low-doc options, and how to speed up approval.
Read articleWhat to look for when buying a used forklift in Australia — capacity, fuel type, brand strengths, inspection points and current price bands.
Read articleA practical head-to-head between skid steer loaders and compact track loaders — which wins on cost, ground, brands and productivity.
Read articleWhich excavator weight band suits your work — micro, compact, midi, standard or heavy — with prices, applications and popular models.
Read articleEverything Australian tradies and business owners need to know about financing trucks, machinery and equipment — pre-approval, chattel mortgage vs lease, interest rates, tax implications and how to avoid the common mistakes.
Read articleEmerald Auction Centre's October 2026 Multi-Vendor Auction runs online from 9 to 12 October: CAT D10 dozers, a 16H grader, Kenworth T908 prime movers, a John Deere cotton picker and combine, road train gear, utes and site plant. Here is what is in the catalogue, how the staggered close works, and how to get finance sorted before bidding opens.
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