Shandong Heavy Industry's customized engineering equipment solutions have won over fans in Austral

When cutting-edge “Made in China” technology lands in the vast Australian hinterland, how will a storm of transformation and innovation sweep through infrastructure development?

From April 17-19, 2026, the largest and most influential construction machinery exhibition in Australia, the DDT (Construction Technology Show Sydney), will be held as scheduled.

At the forefront of global cutting-edge equipment, Shandong Heavy Industry’s Shantui and China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC) will make their first joint appearance, showcasing new customized products, comprehensive solutions, and green 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.

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 needs of the Australian market for “precision, efficiency, and comfort.”

The SE12 mini excavator, with its ultra-compact size, is well-suited for confined spaces such as indoor demolition. The SE58SR excavator, with its ultra-short tail swing and boom sway, sets a benchmark for agile operation, forming a star matrix of mini excavators with the SE20, SE28U, and SE36SR, covering multiple tonnage requirements and offering higher mobility in urban renewal and confined 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 agile maneuverability easily adapt to diverse application scenarios such as municipal maintenance, farm operations, and construction sites, maintaining high-efficiency operation even in space-constrained environments.

The L56-B6 loader was exhibited alongside the Sinotruk SITRAKG7S 8×4 aluminum alloy dump truck, equipped with a mature and reliable powertrain system, maintaining 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-Duty Trucks

At this year’s DDT exhibition, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group (CNHTC) was the only commercial vehicle exhibitor, showcasing five products covering tractors, dump trucks, construction waste trucks, and rescue vehicles. All meet Euro VI emission standards and are custom-designed for the local market, precisely meeting diverse needs such as mining transportation, long-distance logistics, and urban delivery.

The SITRAK-C9H 6×4 tractor, a star product in the Australian market, is considered a power king, 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 CNHTC’s self-produced MAN technology MCY series axles.

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

The SITRAK G7S 8×4 aluminum alloy dump truck, a mining behemoth, was showcased alongside the Shantui L56 loader. The vehicle is equipped with a Sinotruk-produced MC13 engine, boasting 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 6×4 dump truck, with its flexible body and excellent engineering adaptability, has become a mainstay in urban construction. The SITRAK G7S 6×4 tractor provides a perfect solution for users requiring long-distance, high-safety transportation. It not only offers extended range but also excels in active safety, featuring standard ACC adaptive cruise control, AEBS automatic emergency braking, and LDW lane departure warning system.

As a leading representative of China’s commercial vehicle industry, since entering the Australian market in 2017, Sinotruk has achieved significant success. With advanced manufacturing technology and strong R&D capabilities, 13 of its models have obtained Australian Design Rules (ADR) certification. Through continuous innovation and flexible adaptation to the diverse needs of the local market, Sinotruk’s brand reputation in Australia has been steadily strengthened, and its market position has continuously improved. This innovative encounter in the infrastructure sector is not only a vivid example of Shandong Heavy Industry’s deep cultivation of overseas markets and its adaptation to local needs, but also a powerful demonstration of Chinese equipment going global and empowering global infrastructure development.

Moving forward, Shandong Heavy Industry will continue to deepen its localization efforts, accelerate digitalization, and promote green development, using its customer-centric Chinese wisdom and robust Chinese capabilities to earn greater respect and recognition from its clients, and continuously inject strong momentum into global engineering construction.