Jack's back
Earthmoving Equipment Magazine|October - November 2024
MotoGP identity Jack Miller puts the new Cat® 255 Compact Track Loader through its paces.
Jack's back

Followers of Australian Grand Prix motorcycle racing are familiar with Jack Miller, a highly popular and unique character in the sport.

Winning a maiden MotoGP event in 2016 at the age of just 20, Jack has made a name for himself on the global circuit, with several podium and top 10 finishes.

With such an illustrious pedigree, no-one can blame Jack for building his own dream motocross dirt track on his property in Townsville, Queensland, where he can practice and perform as he pleases.

And to help him move the dirt around and upgrade the existing bike tracks on the property, there was really only one brand on his mind.

From a farming background, Jack’s been around Cat® equipment since he was three years old.

Indeed, he’s as passionate about Cat machines as he is about motorcycle racing. Having grown up around his grandfather's D3 dozer from the 1940s, Jack always dreamed of having one of his own.

In 2021, that day finally came, when he took delivery of a new Cat D3 dozer followed by a 259D3 compact track loader, primarily for jobs on the home farm.

Last year, Jack needed more machinery to build his very own motocross track. A quick call to Cat dealer Hastings Deering and the Cat Rental Store in Townsville led to a procession of latest technology equipment making its way to the Miller homestead, including a Cat D6 dozer, a 330 excavator, a 730 articulated dump truck, and a 970F wheel loader, adding to Jack’s existing machines.

Test driving the new Cat 255 Compact Track Loader

Cat compact track loaders are renowned for their strength and versatility, featuring a steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components for maximum life in applications where maintenance, operator technique and underfoot conditions may not be ideally suited for a skid steer loader.

This story is from the October - November 2024 edition of Earthmoving Equipment Magazine.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the October - November 2024 edition of Earthmoving Equipment Magazine.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT MAGAZINEView All
Jumping through hoops
Earthmoving Equipment Magazine

Jumping through hoops

There was a push in the 1970s to \"do it once, do it well. Build a better Australia.\" Somebody must have stopped pushing.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 2024 - January 2025
Queensland infrastructure must be backed
Earthmoving Equipment Magazine

Queensland infrastructure must be backed

The Queensland State Election is over, and we have a new government.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 2024 - January 2025
The 'not-so-little things'
Earthmoving Equipment Magazine

The 'not-so-little things'

The not-so-little things NAWIC and TDC Global have collaborated in a research study into the microaggressions affecting women within the construction.

time-read
3 mins  |
December 2024 - January 2025
Improving the pathway for employment
Earthmoving Equipment Magazine

Improving the pathway for employment

CCF Victoria has invested in new training equipment to support the future of the state's workforce.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 2024 - January 2025
An industry under construction
Earthmoving Equipment Magazine

An industry under construction

At NexGen, we're on a mission to transform construction by daring the next generation - especially young women - to break the mould.

time-read
1 min  |
December 2024 - January 2025
Automated attachment changes for crushing plants
Earthmoving Equipment Magazine

Automated attachment changes for crushing plants

Total Rockbreaking Solutions TRS) has released a groundbreaking solution for attachment changeovers in crushing plants that minimises downtime, increases safety, and maximises productivity for mining operators.

time-read
1 min  |
December 2024 - January 2025
Central location for Kubota parts
Earthmoving Equipment Magazine

Central location for Kubota parts

Kubota Australia has officially opened the doors to its state-of-the-art parts warehouse in Victoria, marking a significant milestone in the company’s operational growth and commitment to dealer support nationwide.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 2024 - January 2025
Awards aplenty for Aptella
Earthmoving Equipment Magazine

Awards aplenty for Aptella

Technology solutions provider Aptella has recently been recognised for its leadership and training initiatives.

time-read
3 mins  |
December 2024 - January 2025
Australian footprint for Zoomlion
Earthmoving Equipment Magazine

Australian footprint for Zoomlion

Zoomlion has officially entered the Australian earthmoving equipment market, with a grand opening at its headquarters in Melbourne.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 2024 - January 2025
Heavy-duty power and precision
Earthmoving Equipment Magazine

Heavy-duty power and precision

The Volvo EC480DL excavator has become the preferred choice for contractors who handle demanding projects.

time-read
2 mins  |
December 2024 - January 2025