Ron Horner has never liked skid steers – it’s an old man thing he reckons, but the old dog has come away impressed after a
stint in a Mustang 2054 on a difficult job site west of Brisbane.
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JCB 3CX limited-edition backhoe loader review
The JCB 3CX 70th-anniversary limited-edition backhoe is a joy to behold in its 1970s-style retro livery.
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New Holland LB90B backhoe review
This grader-blade-equipped New Holland LB90B backhoe is perfectly suited to both construction and farm work.
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JCB 1CXT backhoe loader review
JCB’s 1CXT is a small tracked backhoe loader that combines all the attributes of a mini excavator and a skid steer.
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Practical test: Cat 311 excavator
After suffering for so long from drought, the flooding rains finally came. Having prepped the dams, storage capacity was in place but an unfortunate blow out required Ron Horner to undertake urgent repair works with his trusty Cat 311 excavator
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Review: Caterpillar D6T XL dozer
Displaying grace and precision, this D6T XL Caterpillar dozer was making short work of a macadamia plantation with its powerful engine and excellent view of the work area. Ron Horner headed to the north coast to see an interesting set of dozer blades in action
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Machinery in Focus: Kato’s industrial evolution
Since entering the Australian market in the 1960s, Kato has been a staple of the industry. With fond memories of the ‘good old days’ of earthmoving, Ron Horner goes back in time to his first Kato machine.
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Review: Caterpillar D5K2 XL Bulldozer
Whether it was carefully crafting a supercross track or working on the fire lines in the Blue Mountains, this Caterpillar D5K2 XL Bulldozer didn’t miss a beat. Ron Horner saw it in action in these two very different situations
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Industry spotlight: Cat D5K2 XL Dozer
As bushfires swept through the Blue Mountains, a Cat D5K2 XL Dozer went from building a Supercross track to firefighting duties. Ron Horner highlights the work undertaken by the earthmoving community during this trying time
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Caterpillar fleet lays down Supercross Championships track
Ron Horner shares the amazing story of the trials, tribulations and ultimate triumph in building the track for the Australian Supercross Championships, which took place inside the WIN Stadium in Wollongong
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