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With fuel prices on an upward trend and project budgets being tightened across the country, it’s a wise move to look at fuel efficiency as a deciding factor when choosing an excavator.

Fuel consumption in litres per hour is a great metric to compare machines. It gives you a quick way to make an informed choice by showing how much fuel you’re likely to go through over the course of a shift, or even over your entire project.

Whilst some manufacturers dismiss this metric as too simplistic, in reality, it is a strong indicator for most contractors to make a sound decision. With a lack of other real-world efficiency Read more

In the first of a series of interviews with our key team members, our Sydney branch manager, John Lewis, tells us what makes him tick.

You’ve just started with Orange Hire recently – what are your first priorities in your new role?

I’m getting stuck into meeting the team and getting to know each person individually. Building a solid relationship with everyone is key – if you have a strong team and everyone cares for each other and for the job, it’s easy to move forward together and get things done.

What does a typical day as branch manager look like for you?

Right from the start, I’m talking to Read more