Practical advice to help you choose, finance and grow with trucks, trailers and machinery in Australia, from buying guides and price data to tips and ideas.
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Real asking prices for excavators in Australia by size, from 1.5 tonne minis to 40 tonne and over, from dealer listings sampled on 18 September 2026, with repayments.
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Real asking prices for trucks in Australia by type and by brand, from Isuzu N Series to Kenworth, from dealer listings sampled on 29 September 2026, with repayments.
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Everything 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.
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What to look for when buying a used forklift in Australia: capacity, fuel type, brand strengths, inspection points and current price bands.
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A practical head-to-head between skid steer loaders and compact track loaders: which wins on cost, ground, brands and productivity.
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Which excavator weight band suits your work: micro, compact, midi, standard or heavy, with prices, applications and popular models.
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From 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.
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Wheel 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.
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Should 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.
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We rank Australia's eight biggest truck brands, including Kenworth, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Isuzu, Hino and Freightliner, on reliability, resale value, dealer network and running costs.
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Everything 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.
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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.
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Flat 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.
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Whether 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.
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Buying 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.
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The newest listings on Asset Scanner, by type.
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Excavators in QLD
$79,500
Excavators in QLD
$115,000
Excavators in QLD
$69,500
Excavators in QLD
$32,000
Excavators in VIC
$174,900
Excavators in NSW
$20,350
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