Green Technology on Construction Sites
As well as being at the forefront of 21st century passenger car concept and design, Volvo is also engineering a range of heavy haulage vehicles and equipment which is set to change the way we think...
View ArticleTechnology is Rebuilding the Construction Industry
Technology is breaking boundaries in numerous industries, disrupting traditional processes and impacting productivity in a positive way. The construction industry is no exception – hard hats and...
View ArticleVolvo ECR35D Test Drive
Carene Chong for Constructionsales.com.au got to chat with excavator operator, Kieran Towan from Victorian plumbing solutions provider, M Tucker & Sons. See what they had to say about the Volvo...
View ArticlePowering Up Waste Disposal
With the help of Volvo excavators, a waste-to-energy facility in Pennsylvania is undertaking significant site improvement efforts to lay the foundation for enhanced site safety and efficiency as well...
View ArticleCJD Delivers First DAF CF85 510HP in Australia
For more than a decade, the CF85 has earned an enviable reputation for versatile, reliable performance and excellent fuel efficiency through the PACCAR MX-13 engine at 460Hp. With the extra power and...
View ArticleOperator Review – New DAF CF85 510hp
Andrew Arnold, the owner of Arnold’s Transport, tackles Tasmania’s steep, remote west coast, daily. As a result, there are a few things that are needed in one of their trucks; power, reliability and...
View ArticleBlake Mulroe is New South Wales’ top apprentice
After sacrificing weekends, working two jobs, Ingleburn’s Blake Mulroe has been recognised as the region’s top apprentice. The heavy-vehicle mechanic at CJD Equipment said being named 2017 Apprentice...
View ArticleVolvo Makes a Splash in Colorado
Whinnery Construction, a Colorado-based contractor, is employing Volvo excavators to ensure safe passageway for whitewater enthusiasts in the Animas River. Durango, Colorado is nestled in the Animas...
View Article21st Century Farming: Where Heavy Machinery Matters
In today’s world of advanced technology, devices have become an integral part of our everyday lives. Few of us can live without our smartphones, for example, and the technology continues to become more...
View ArticleClever Tech Saves Farmers When Workers Can’t
The agricultural industry is the backbone of the Australian economy. From wool, to beef, to wheat, our farmers provide as much as 93% of our annual produce locally and contribute to our exporting...
View ArticleSouth West Car Carriers Double their Versatility with DAF
Simon Gill, an honest country bloke and owner-operator of South West Car Carriers, dissects the reasons for purchasing two DAF CF85s – and doubts there’s any better method to move his cargo. Growing up...
View ArticleCJD Equipment appointed National Distributer for Terex Trucks Rigid Haulers.
Signings took place this week to officially appoint CJD Equipment as the authorized distributor of Terex Trucks Rigid Haulers across Australia. With a strong and withstanding name in the construction...
View ArticleSDLG shows latest machines at Mining Indonesia
SDLG is participating in this year’s Mining Indonesia event. The company will be presenting its newest wheel loader, the L956F, and its most recent motor grader, the G9138, at the exhibition. Since...
View ArticleProduct Review: VOLVO ECR305C & ECR50D
After throwing a bit of dirt around and putting two brand new Volvo Excavators through their paces – Ian Edwards tells us his thoughts the Volvo ECR305C and ECR50D Excavators. Check out the full video...
View Article4 Future Construction Industry Trends
What does 2017 have in store for the construction industry and how to adapt? Being able to adapt to such a volatile industry has many benefits for a business. Adaptation allows for businesses to extend...
View ArticleCJD Equipment Marks Quarter of a Century with Volvo CE
October 2017 marks a quarter of a century since construction giant Volvo CE partnered with Australian company CJD Equipment. CJD has been supporting the construction and transport industries of...
View ArticleNew Volvo A60H cuts cost-per-ton by more than 15% on Australian debut
A pair of the range-topping A60H articulated haulers have been delivered to Adelaide-based Hallett Resources. The two units have taken on the work previously handled by three Volvo A40 units,...
View Article6 Tips for Keeping Demolition Safe
6 Tips for Keeping Demolition Safe While many myths about the demolition industry abound, the idea that the practice is inherently dangerous still holds true today. When heavy machinery and destruction...
View ArticleThe Future of Mining: How Trucks are Transforming the Industry
The world is steadily moving away from fossil fuels, and even China, arguably Australia’s most important mining export, is seeing a downturn in consumption of our exported product. The astronomical...
View ArticleTRUCK TIPS: How to Avoid Hydraulic Component Failure
There are a number of causes for hydraulic system faults, however, contaminated fluid is the cause 80% of the time. This is quite a substantial statistic (and one we understand you’d rather not be part...
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