Valtra T-Series Tractor Review Words and Photography Howard Shanks The flourishing, rolling red-soil fields of North East Tasmania are the perfect place to see the big white Valtra T-Series tractor demonstrate its versatility. The Valtra T-Series is blessed with more than just stunning good looks. In fact, the model range has racked up an impressive…
Deutz-Fahr M600 Agrotron: Review Simplicity, reliability and ease of use along with local back service, is what swayed Northeast Victorian premium beef producer James McCormick to invest the new Deutz-Fahr M600 Agrotron. James and wife Emily run a Te Mania Angus recipient and donor cow head at Mansfield, Victoria, in the heart of the…
Mastering the Ice: The Elphinstone Antarctic Snow Grader’s Revolution in Traverse Operations In the vast, frozen expanse of Antarctica, where snow and ice dominate the landscape, creating and maintaining reliable roads is a monumental challenge. Harsh winds, shifting snow, and extreme cold make traditional road-building techniques futile. Enter the Elphinstone Antarctic Snow Grader, an innovative…
Volvo L90F Wheel Loader Review. CJD Equipment’s commitment to customer service, along with Volvo’s L90F proven economy, efficiency and reliability, delivers increased productivity to a Tasmanian sand quarry. TasMulch is Tasmania’s leading producer of high-quality mulching services, aggregates, decorative rock product, sand, soil, stone and specialty composed products for the landscaping industry. A statewide operation…
Treading Lightly – How MAN’s 18.340 4×4 with AIR-CTI is Revolutionising Spreading in Tasmania On a rain-soaked Tasmanian morning, the mist hangs low over Deloraine’s rolling hills, and the waterlogged paddocks glisten momentarily when the sun peeps through the clouds. Most trucks would be parked up, waiting for the ground to firm up. But not…
Mack introduced the world to their unique Camelback suspension shortly after World War Two. This robust suspension system has carried the Bulldog Breed for more than seven and half decades. In fact, at the time of writing, you can jump on Mack’s US website and order a new current model Granite with the famous Camelback…
The Evolution of the Elphinstone Helicopter Transport and Storage Container (HTSC). Capable of safely and economically transporting a helicopter across the perilous Southern Ocean to the Antarctic. This innovative container was born out of the extreme operational challenges faced by Antarctic aviation. The origin story of the HTSC is a testament to necessity breeding innovation.…
McHale 991 Hi-Speed Bale Wrapper: Review When it comes to slick, efficient round bale wrapping, the McHale 991 Hi-Speed bale wrapper is certainly worth adding to the pointy end of your list. The 991 Hi-Speed model boasts twin aluminium dispensers that maintain consistent film stretch while delivering 60 bales per hour. Thanks to generous rain…
Avant 745 Arbour Pro Operator Review Words and Photography by Howard Shanks Tasmanian-based arborist cites the addition of a new Avant 745 articulated loader as a real game changer for his operation, speeding up worksite clean-up time with improved material handling capabilities and lower ground footprint. Arborist John Douglass, the owner of iClimb Tree Solutions,…
Power Where It Counts – Elphinstone Engineering’s Antarctic Mobile Wind Turbine Stand. Out on the frozen fringes of Antarctica, where nature offers no second chances and logistics teams juggle every kilogram of payload like gold bullion, one Elphinstone Engineering has quietly delivered an ingenious and innovative solution that’s helping power the future of polar science…