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The Importance Of Proper Maintenance For Water Trucks
Water trucks are used in a number of industries for various purposes, making them a crucial asset to many businesses. In the construction industry, water trucks are used to keep dust levels down on job sites and to provide water for mixing concrete. In agriculture, water trucks are used for irrigation and watering crops. In […]
Guide On Choosing The Right Service Truck For Your Business
With today’s ever-evolving industry standards, selecting the most suitable vehicle for your business can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created this guide to help you make an informed decision that will benefit your operations and budget in the long run. Here we’ll dive deeply into the benefits of the right truck and important factors to […]
Plantman Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
THE EVOLUTION OF PLANTMAN Plantman celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Founded by Michael Elliot in 1991, Plantman has become a staple provider to the Western Australian resource sector, serving mining, earthmoving, construction and civil. During this time, Plantman established itself as a leader in offering customised, high specification mobile earthmoving and mining equipment for […]
Customising Your Service Truck For Maximum Productivity
Service trucks are essential mining equipment that provide refuelling and maintenance support in even the most remote locations. They feature tanks, pumps, water hoses, and other accessories to keep machinery and other equipment running efficiently—from fuel delivery to providing oil changes on-site and more. With these powerful vehicles, you can be sure that your machinery […]
5 Important Tips for Daily Wheel Loader Maintenance
A wheel loader or front-end loader is the backbone of any construction project, providing essential mobility and stability. Thanks to their large wheels, this heavy equipment excels at handling damp surfaces while carrying significantly larger loads than an excavator due in part to their front-and-rear axle structure. Wheel loaders are indeed valuable assets for any […]
Plantman Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
THE EVOLUTION OF PLANTMAN Plantman celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Founded by Michael Elliot in 1991, Plantman has become a staple provider to the Western Australian resource sector, serving mining, earthmoving, construction and civil. During this time, Plantman established itself as a leader in offering customised, high specification mobile earthmoving and mining equipment for […]
Top 8 Tips to Reduce Operating Costs in Mining Operations
Like all industries, mining operations are always looking for ways to reduce costs and generate more profits. There are wrong ways and right ways to go about reducing mining operating costs, so let’s look at the best methods we’ve found for cost control in the mining industry. Table of Contents 1. Ensure mine vehicles are […]
10 Quick Tips For Loader Safety
Safety is paramount on any site where you use heavy vehicles and large machinery. Most companies working in the construction industry, civil works or mining understand the importance of safety. It’s why there are so many workplace health and safety regulations in place to protect all workers. However, when people get busy and are pushing […]
Everything You Need to Know About Renting a Wheel Loader
The ever-changing dynamics of the mining and construction sector call for versatile and high-spec wheel loaders. Also known as front-end loaders, wheel loaders are large four-wheel drive machines with mighty strength and durability to carry out heavy earthmoving tasks. Its purpose is to lift, hold and transport materials on a mining or construction job site […]
10 Maintenance Tips To Extend The Life Of Machinery And Equipment
As any business owner knows, maintaining a fleet of heavy machinery and equipment can be costly if not taken care of regularly, yet vital in order to extend the life of a machine. Daily usage takes its toll on machinery, resulting in frequent repairs and downtime. However, there are ways to minimise these costs and […]
Essential Crane Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents
There are many different industries where cranes are standard operating equipment. The most obvious is the construction industry. However, there’s no shortage of other occupations where you find crane operators plying their trade. You’ll discover cranes in automotive, manufacturing, energy, transport and many other industries. It’s also apparent that most cranes are substantial pieces of […]
10 Types of Heavy Equipment Used in Mining
Miners have always used many tools, but we’re not talking about the old days of a pickaxe or gold pan. Today, mining is a huge business and, as such, requires heavy-duty equipment. From service trucks to excavation equipment, the typical Australian mining operation requires all types of mining machines. This isn’t just because the scale […]
The Ultimate Guide to Reduce Fuel for Heavy Equipment
Fuel is one of the biggest expenses for construction and mining projects. However, there are many ways to reduce fuel consumption and save your project a fortune. Here’s everything you need to know about reducing fuel costs on the work site. Table of Contents What is fuel efficiency?Benefits of focusing on the fuel efficiencyReduce driving […]
How to Use a Mini Excavator
Mini excavators are extremely popular across multiple industries. From landscaping on residential properties to digging holes on construction sites, they have a wide range of uses. In this article, we will explore exactly what a mini excavator is, where you can use it, and even give you some advice on how to operate a mini […]
Reasons why you need an Excavator or Wheel Loader on your Construction Site
Excavators and wheel loaders are two of the most important pieces of earthmoving equipment on any construction site. They both have distinct use cases on-site, but they both have plenty of tricks up their sleeve! Both of these machines are pivotal to making operations run smoother, and more efficiently as well improve productivity with their […]
3 Significant Benefits of getting your Service Truck Financed
Picture this – you’ve just won a mining contract and are now looking to assemble an additional fleet of heavy-duty service trucks. Your current fleet is deployed on another project, but you need them for this new opportunity. What’s the best way to finance the additional equipment required? When acquiring new capital equipment, you should […]
11 Tips for Reducing Diesel Contamination
As the workhorse of today’s construction equipment, diesel engines are often used to power earthmoving machines. But this powerful fuel can quickly become contaminated with substances like water, dust, grease, and dirt, which cause critical parts to wear prematurely or even erode This leads to reduced engine power and increased fuel consumption and can also […]
What our customers are saying
Cundaline Resources
Giuseppe Tassone Plant Manager
Cundaline Resources
It was a pleasure working with the Plantman team overall very smooth and accurate transaction. Very efficient delivery time. Well priced for the current market rates. Very attentive to our requests, meeting all our target requirements. The unit was in impeccable condition and delivered the required works with great satisfaction. Plantman team went out of their way to assist us with all our enquiries, happy to deal with them again in the near future.
CPB Contractors
Said Omar Leading Hand
CPB Contractors
Legends, thank you so much for everything! You guys are all class.
Millard Machinery
Tony Millard Owner
Millard Machinery
Really appreciate your response and responsibilities in regard to these issues and your professionalism within the Plantman business is truly a credit to you and look forward to maintaining our business relationship in the future.
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Kevan Reed Maintenance Superintendent
My dealings with Plantman on Hiring/Repairing the equipment has been great over the short time I’ve been in this role with Cundaline. Specifically dealing with Frank and Marc found their professionalism outstanding when getting the plant organised on time and in good condition.