Plantman’s range of new and used water trucks and trailers are available for purchase or on a dry-hire basis, over short or longer-term periods around the greater Perth area and across Australia.
Our water carts come in a range of size capacities (between 1,500 Litres – 18,000 Litres) and are built to Australia’s high-quality regulations and mine specifications, making them suitable for a range of applications and rugged environments including:
The truck design can be tailored to your desired usage, with adjustments available to:
The entire Plantman service vehicle fleet is designed and manufactured by Plantman Equipment in its Perth based manufacturing facilities using locally sourced, high grade raw materials and parts.
Vehicles are designed to meet not only Australian standards and mine specification standards, but also the company’s own high quality requirements that has seen Plantman successfully provide to the international mining community for over 30 years.
When considering a water truck for sale in WA or even hiring one on a short-term basis, it’s essential to know what you’re looking for. Here are the three key parts of a water cart.
The tanks are filled with water (either bore or potable, depending on your needs). Capacity is important, with Plantman offering water tanks from 1,500 litres to 18,000 litres. Tank sizes are fully customisable.
The base chassis type and size are also customisable. This part of the truck is a significant consideration for difficult terrain, so ensure you ask about a high chassis if working on uneven surfaces.
This is how the water gets from your tanker to its desired location. Your choices here will depend on what you’re using the water cart for. Popular distribution methods include hoses, water cannons, sprayers and pressurised dribble bars.
When you choose Plantman, all of these components are completely customisable to suit your needs.
Plantman works with companies of all sizes, and we’ve got water tanker trucks suitable for all applications. From a smaller 1,500 litre tanker for less intensive operations to 18,000-litre tankers for large mining sites, we’ve got the trucks you need.
As fleet specialists, we can work closely with your team to understand your individual needs. That means analysing your requirements carefully and proposing a fleet of water trucks and other vehicles that genuinely improve your operation.
Whether you need one truck or a fleet of several, we’re the team you can count on. Increasing productivity, safety and reliability of fleet vehicles is our speciality, and we’d love to help you.
No matter how you use your water trucks, perhaps the biggest advantage is increasing productivity. Downtime in a mining or construction setting costs money. There’s no way around that because time is money. For example, if it takes twice as long as necessary to build a road for your mining operation, it can cost you thousands of dollars in lost productivity. Using a water cart can speed up this process, which ultimately means you’re up and running faster.
The same goes for dust suppression. If conditions are unworkable or unsafe, you could experience downtime until the dust is controlled and managed. Water carts simplify dust suppression, meaning you can keep working with no interruptions. Whether you’re in mining, construction, or even agriculture, a ready supply of easily disbursed water can save you money.
Whether your mining operation is large or small, you’ll need to manage multiple elements if operating in Australia. Firstly, keeping the mine site relatively dust-free and creating usable roads in and out of your operation. Here’s why water carts are invaluable for Australian mining.
Australia’s dry outback is known for heat and dust. With so much of Australia’s mining operations in dusty regions, particularly in Western Australia, dust suppression techniques are required.
Water is commonly used in mining operations to soak the earth and create a less dusty environment for workers. While nobody expects mining to be clean and easy work, the dust in Australia’s mines can become unbearable, making water trucks a valuable commodity.
Naturally, every mine site needs roads constructed in the area to allow vehicles to move seamlessly from place to place. Roads are crucial to a mining operation, from access for service vehicles to the delivery and removal of materials and equipment.
Water carts are used with compaction rollers and graders to turn rough terrain into usable roads. While there are other ways to do this, water reduces construction time and is a lot easier for all concerned.
If you require water trucks or any other mining and construction truck, call one of the numbers below or fill in the form. Alternatively, email us at [email protected] to discuss your needs.
All equipment supplied to the customer by Plantman will be on the following General Terms and Conditions, which form part of the Supply Agreement.
Steve Kuklinski Owner Operator
From the start working with Frank regarding setting up a different style of service body was more than helpful, and this enabled us to get a truck that meets our requirements. Pricing was good and there were no issues when we made changes when they were requested. The response was excellent, I have made multiple requests to have other things added and modified from learnings here on-site and these were done to a great standard. The delivery was good even due to the Covid restrictions. We were very happy with the result and will be recommending Plantman if requested and hopefully dealing with Plantman in the future when we upgrade trucks again. Thank you again for the work put into the truck and body.
Rob Mclean Mine Maintenance Foreman
The flatbed has been very well received across the MEM department. As expected it was delivered in a clean and ready-to-go condition as promised and all facets of the truck have been put to good use. Overall everyone is impressed with the truck and having it on-site has allowed for work to flow a lot smoother.
Steven Nixon Field Supervisor
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Eugenio Martinelli Mine Services Utility Superintendent
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Now that I’ve found Plantman and they’re local which is a bonus, I won’t need to look elsewhere. They also have an extensive range of equipment that suits our requirements for servicing the mining industry. I have no hesitation in recommending Plantman to any of our clients. Well Done!!!