LiuGong machinery breathes New blood

LiuGong earthmoving equipment has advanced significantly in recent years, so much so that it has now become highly competitive on the global stage.

Out Temora way in NSW's Riverina, the New family has long been part and parcel of the local community, and pretty much the same can be said of their business, New Earthmoving.

Currently run by lan (Herbie) and his son Ryan, the company has been around for more than 60 years, playing a considerable part in shaping the town and surrounding areas by building roads, contour banks, dams and the like, including various farm works.

Indeed, the flood of projects continues unabated, a good problem to have. When Earthmoving Equipment Magazine caught up with the News, they were busy installing bunkers for grain handlers Altora Ag.

"My father was from a property in the district, a family farm," Herbie said.

"He had bulldozers and made his own dams.

After a while, he sold the farm, moved to Temora and set up the company.

"He started doing road works, house sites, shed sites, all sorts of earthworks and constructions.

"Then I took over probably about eight years ago. Sadly, dad passed away last year, but we're carrying on the business and tradition."

An interesting part of the New Earthmoving legacy has been its association with heavy equipment suppliers LiuGong.

Herbie's father was impressed by LiuGong's rollers, which feature an advanced vibration system that delivers superior compaction and smoother operation, backed by low fuel consumption.

"My dad's first LiuGong was a 614H roller. It's now just over 20 years old, and still performing well without any issues," Herbie said.

Over the years, the LiuGong stable grew with the addition of an 848H loader, another roller the 6615E- and the latest acquisition, a 4230D grader.

"I've had no problems with any of them," he said.

"LiuGong is an upper market Chinese brand and does exactly the same job as many other bigger brands, but much more affordable.