Based in WA’s picturesque Margaret River region, NCJ Adamson Earthmoving has built a reputation for reliable, high-quality landscaping and civil construction services.
With a fleet of modern excavators operating across a range of projects — from bulk earthworks to detailed trenching — the business understands the value of productivity, durability, and safety on the job, using only the best tools available.
So when a set of attachments didn’t prove up to scratch for its projects, NCJ had no hesitation in approaching a manufacturer whose products are second to none: Attach2 Equipment.
We caught up with NCJ principal Josh Adamson down among the dirt at a Margaret River project site, where his Hitachi excavators were effortlessly digging away, to chat about the impact of the Attach2 tilt hitches and buckets.
But first, a bit about the company.
NCJ had its genesis when Margaret River locals Neville and wife Christien established N&C Excavation Hire in 1983.
They had two children, one of whom was Josh. In February 2022, he partnered with his parents to form NCJ.
Having been born and raised among earthmoving machinery, Josh was no stranger to the local industry, and was able to use that knowledge to provide superior civil, earthworks, plant hire and quarry services in the South West of WA.
“Growing up as a kid, my dad was always into earthmoving. I used to ride along with him, I just live and breathe it, and am very passionate about the industry,” Josh said.
“NCJ Adamson Earthmoving are now the number one local contractors through this region.”
Neville and Christien were able to build on years of relationships with clients over their time. Josh has now taken over the reins with the day-to-day scheduling of works and managing a new sand pit for the company.
“We continue to provide expert service, along with reliability, for every customer. This includes all projects including earthworks, road construction, civil engineering, plant hire, quarry operations, screening and crushing services and such in Margaret River, Augusta, Witchcliffe, Cowaramup, Rosa Brook, Vasse and Busselton and all of the South West,” Josh said.
“We have a great team of operators and sub-contractors, who are highly experienced and reliable and regularly undergo safety inductions and team meetings, along with drug and police checks, which are necessary requirements for many of the projects undertaken.”
NCJ offers a full-service backup for the machines and equipment, thereby minimising or avoiding any downtime.
“We have a full-time specialised mechanic and experienced auto electrician, with our workshop located in the Margaret River Light Industrial Area,” Josh said.
“NCJ Adamson Earthmoving now has two of our own quarries operating out of Witchcliffe and Karridale, and with a recently-acquired crusher and screener, we can provide a high-quality rock, fill and fines for various projects. This also allows us to be more competitive with our pricing of large projects.”
Josh said he frequently submits tenders for any proposed earth, civil, road works or plant hire requirements that arise.
Attached to success
The NCJ fleet of excavators, consisting of 14 Hitachis from 1.7 tonnes up to 33t, are now all fitted with Attach2 products.
“We were using other brands in the past and we had issues with our buckets cracking and adapters breaking off,” Josh said.
“So we chose to go with Attach2: its reputation is second to none and the quality of the product is extremely good.”
In fact, Attach2 has long been the preferred supplier of attachments for Hitachi, so the move was practically a no-brainer.
As we speak, the arms of a 14t Hitachi ZX135 and a ZX290LC-5N are twisting and turning easily with their Attach2 Heli-Tilts and buckets on a water-soaked site.
“This project here involves de-silting and deepening of a dam,” Josh said.
“The challenge we faced was completing the job in wet weather conditions, while having to dig through solid laterite.
“The terrain is very hard on attachments, but there were no problems with the Attach2 products which proved up to the task.”
Josh said Attach2’s range of quick hitches, tilt buckets, and other high-performance attachments offer the versatility required to tackle a wide variety of site conditions without compromising on strength or speed.
These include the A2 Tilt Hitch, known for its robust construction, fast engagement, and enhanced safety features. The hitch allows operators to change buckets in seconds, reducing downtime and improving machine utilisation.
Combined with Attach2’s wide bucket range — including the GP Bucket and wide cleaning bucket — NCJ Adamson’s machines are equipped to handle both precision and volume.
Both the diggers have been fitted with Attach2’s Performance Package, which pairs up attachments to provide superior materials, advanced hydraulics, and innovative attachment control all in one.
“These are designed to increase versatility and performance of the digger, offering faster cycle times, greater breakout force due to the squat design, more fuel efficiency,” Josh said.
“We find the product extremely durable. We have 10 Attach2 buckets in our fleet and we wouldn’t use anything else.
“The Heli-Tilt couplers and buckets are extremely strong and well-engineered.”
Josh also said the backup service provided by Attach2 was exemplary. “I’m very happy with the support they provide, which keeps our equipment running all the time,” he said.
Attach2 Business Development Manager for WA, SA, NT and Tasmania, Andy Willetts, said it was a delight to continue a legacy of working with the Adamsons.
“I have been dealing with Josh and his father over the past few years because they buy Hitachi machines and we are Hitachi’s preferred supplier for quick hitches,” he said.
“They were already using some of our standard hitches and tilting hitches and wanted to try our Performance Package that enable the hitches and buckets to work together on their excavators.
“We also offer industry-leading three-year or 3000-hour warranty, and exceptional best back-up service.
“Our hitches require minimal maintenance. We also have spare parts stocked strategically in locations throughout Australia, including WA, so that delivery of parts is fast. Machine uptime is very important to us.”
Andy said Attach2 prided itself in working in partnership with top class earthmoving companies like NCJ.
“We don’t just sell them attachments, we enter a working partnership. Josh knows that he can call me any time for my honest opinion and advice on attachments,” he said.
