Oversize Load Permits and Pilot Vehicles in NSW
Oversize load permits and pilot vehicles in NSW, in plain English: when a load is oversize, when you need a pilot, and how MWTM handles the permits and restraint for you.
How to Transport an Excavator in NSW
How to transport an excavator in NSW: match the trailer to the machine's tonnage, secure it to Chain of Responsibility standards, and know when permits apply. Bathurst hauler guide.
What Does It Cost to Move Heavy Machinery in NSW?
What does it cost to move heavy machinery in NSW? A plain-English guide to what drives the price - weight, distance, trailer, permits and site access - from a Bathurst hauler.
What Licence Do You Need to Drive a Truck in NSW?
NSW truck licence classes explained: LR, MR, HR, HC and MC, what each lets you drive and the hold periods. Plain-English guide from a Bathurst truck dealer.
Hours vs Kilometres: What They Really Tell You on a Used Truck or Machine
Hours vs kilometres on used trucks and machinery explained. One engine hour is roughly 40-60 km of wear, but service history matters more. Honest AU dealer guide.
Excavator Hours Explained: What Is High Hours and What Is Too Many?
High hours on a used excavator starts around 6,000-10,000, but service history and undercarriage matter more than the number. Honest AU guide from a 37-year dealer.
Trade-In vs Consignment: Getting Top Dollar for Your Truck or Machine
Trade-in or consignment? A trade is a wholesale price for speed and convenience, while consignment gets you closer to retail. How consignment works at MidWest, what sells well, and presentation tips to lift your price.
Equipment and Truck Finance: What Central West Operators Should Know
A plain-English guide to equipment and truck finance for Central West operators: chattel mortgage vs lease, what lenders look at, getting pre-approved, and letting a machine earn from day one. General information only.
How to Buy a Used Truck or Machine with Confidence
What to check before you buy a used truck or machine: hours, service history, compliance and inspections, and why buying from a licensed dealer beats a private sale.
How Equipment Consignment Works — and How to Get the Best Price
Heavy equipment consignment in Australia explained — how it works, fees, timeframes and how to get the best price for your truck or machine. Free valuation.