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When cutting-edge "Made in China" technology lands in the vast Australian heartland, how will a storm of transformation and innovation sweep across the ocean?

The largest and most influential construction machinery exhibition in Australia, the DDT Sydney, has arrived as scheduled.

At the forefront of global cutting-edge equipment, Shandong Heavy Industry's Shantui and China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC) are making their first joint appearance, showcasing new customized products, comprehensive solutions, and green and intelligent technologies. This highlights the group's advantages in product technology and customer service brought about by comprehensive collaboration, consistently creating greater value for global customers.

Customized for Australia, Empowered by AI

A diverse product matrix simplifies construction

Focusing on Australian construction needs, Shantui is showcasing a range of flagship models deeply adapted to the local market, covering various scenarios including roads, farms, earthmoving, and urban construction. The product matrix encompasses core categories such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, skid steer loaders, and road machinery.

As a representative model of intelligent construction machinery, the DH10+AI is equipped with AI intelligent assisted leveling technology, which can significantly improve construction accuracy and work efficiency, effectively ensuring the flatness and stability of the work area.

Meanwhile, the machine is equipped with a positive pressure cab and ROPS & FOPS certifications, achieving a higher level of safety protection and driving comfort in complex working conditions, meeting the core demands of the Australian market for "precision, efficiency, and comfort."

The SE12 mini excavator, with its ultra-mini size, is suitable for narrow scenarios such as indoor demolition; the SE58SR excavator, with its ultra-short tail swing and boom sway, has become a benchmark for flexible operation, forming a star matrix of mini excavators with the SE20, SE28U, and SE36SR, covering multiple tonnage needs and providing higher mobility efficiency in urban renewal and narrow space construction.

As a key new product showcased at this exhibition, the CTL75VM skid steer loader is built on a high-end configuration platform, supporting rapid switching between various attachments such as sweepers, breakers, and grapples, achieving multi-purpose functionality and significantly improving equipment utilization. Its compact structure and maneuverability allow it to easily adapt to diverse applications such as municipal maintenance, farm operations, and construction sites, maintaining high efficiency even in space-constrained environments.

The L56-B6 loader was exhibited alongside the Sinotruk SITRAK G7S 8x4 aluminum alloy dump truck, both featuring a mature and reliable powertrain system that maintains stable traction output and excellent fuel economy under heavy load conditions.

Heavy-duty king, top-tier engineering quality

Setting a world-class benchmark for high-end heavy trucks

Sinotruk was the only commercial vehicle exhibitor at this DDT exhibition, showcasing five products covering tractors, dump trucks, dump trucks, and rescue vehicles. All meet Euro VI emission standards and are specifically customized for the local market, precisely meeting the diverse needs of mining transportation, long-distance logistics, and urban delivery.

The SITRAK-C9H 6x4 tractor, a star product in the Australian market, is considered the king of power, specifically designed for long-haul logistics and heavy-duty traction in Australia. The vehicle is equipped with a top-tier powertrain consisting of a Weichai WP15H engine, a ZF 12-speed transmission, and Sinotruk's self-produced MAN technology MCY series axles.

This model is one of the few high-horsepower tractor trucks available in the Australian market, boasting high torque at low RPMs, excellent heavy-load starts, and superior performance in climbing and overtaking at high altitudes. Its fuel economy, power, safety, driving comfort, and level of intelligence far surpass those of its competitors.

The mining behemoth, the SITRAK G7S 8x4 aluminum alloy dump truck, was exhibited alongside a Shantui L56 loader. The vehicle is equipped with a Sinotruk self-produced MC13 engine, featuring a high-strength, durable chassis. The aluminum alloy cargo box is corrosion-resistant and lightweight. Weight reduction does not compromise strength, further enhancing fuel economy.

The G7S 6x4 dump truck, with its flexible body and excellent engineering adaptability, has become a mainstay in urban construction. The SITRAK G7S 6x4 tractor unit provides a perfect solution for users requiring long-distance, high-safety transportation. It boasts not only an extended range but also exceptional active safety features, including standard ACC adaptive cruise control, AEBS automatic emergency braking, and LDW lane departure warning system.

As a leading representative of China's commercial vehicle sector, since entering the Australian market in 2017, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC) has leveraged its advanced manufacturing technology and strong R&D capabilities. Thirteen of its models have obtained Australian Design Rules (ADR) certification. Through continuous innovation and flexible adaptation to diverse local market demands, CNHTC has steadily solidified its brand reputation and enhanced its market position in Australia.

This innovative encounter in the infrastructure sector is not only a vivid example of Shandong Heavy Industry's (SHI) deep cultivation of overseas markets and adaptation to local needs but also a powerful demonstration of Chinese equipment going global and empowering global infrastructure.

Next, SHITC will continue to deepen localization, accelerate digitalization, and promote green development, using its customer-centric Chinese wisdom and robust Chinese strength to win greater customer respect and recognition, continuously injecting strong momentum into global engineering construction.