A business whose name is synonymous with quality construction work in Brisbane, D & M Plant Hire, relies on Develon equipment for most of its earthworks projects.
When it comes to plant and machinery hire in Brisbane, one name stands out from the crowd: D & M Plant Hire.
Indeed, it’s fair to say that the business’ services and equipment have helped shape the Queensland capital into the bustling metropolis it is today.
The large earthmoving family business was literally built from the ground up with one truck and a lot of determination after it was first established by Doug and Margaret Phillips in 1972. Over the decades D & M Plant Hire grew substantially, evolving into a robust plant hire business.
After Doug passed away, his son Ray took over the reins as Managing Director, having inherited his father’s prowess, hardworking attitude, remarkable business acumen and strong proactive focus on providing excellent customer service.
Ray said that D & M Plant Hire was a leader in wet and dry hire of late model civil construction equipment and trucks for bulk and detailed earthworks on oil, gas and mining sites, road and rail work.
“We are based at Cleveland in the bayside of Brisbane, providing excavation services to major construction groups, throughout the greater Brisbane metro areas including Ipswich, Logan, and Gold Coast areas,” Ray said.
Just a partial list of clients read like a Who’s Who of the earthmoving industry: for example Golding, Pensar, Boral, Brisbane City Council, BMD, CCA Winslow, Gold Coast City Council, HEH Civil and Shadforth Civil, Opalyn Constructions, Nulla Contracting, Redland Council, Seymour Whyte, and Sawtells Earthmoving.
“All our equipment is fitted with the latest safety and operating efficiency features, as standard items, including low emission motors and reversing cameras,” he said.
“Today we have over 40 pieces of equipment, with the latest GPS systems and hydraulic hitches and array of buckets and attachments from rock breakers to augers to compaction wheels.”
With such an impeccable pedigree, it is vital for Ray that the company only brings in the best equipment available.
“We look for value for money, and also look for good back-up service and a strong relationship with the salesperson involved,” Ray said.
One brand that definitely fits the bill is Develon, which Ray has been incorporating into his fleet since the turn of the century, when it was still named Doosan.
“We currently have 16 excavators, Doosans and Develons, ranging from 14 tonne to 34-tonners,” Ray said.
Ray finds that their capabilities and power are perfect for the various earthworks, major projects and domestic jobs that D & M Plant Hire are involved with.
“We get all our Develons from Clark Equipment. That’s where we got the first machines from and we have an ongoing and strong working relationship with them, built on trust and respect,” he said.
“In terms of maintenance, repairs, parts and the like, we have good service from Clark Equipment, and Sales Account Manager Andrew McLeod is easy to talk to on a daily basis if needed.
“There’s no doubt that we will be buying more machines from Clark Equipment, as the Develon product is good and reliable, and the pricing is great.”
More on the machines
- The DX140LCR
This excavator delivers excellent durability and trusted reliability. When it comes to performance and productivity, the engine and hydraulic system of the DX140LC are unbeatable.
Improved ergonomics increases comfort and excellent all round visibility ensuring a safe and pleasant working environment. Increased reliability is achieved through the use of high performance materials combined with new methods of structural stress analysis.
- The DX235LCR-7
This crawler excavator offers a reduced tail swing counterweight design and a tighter front minimum swing radius for working confidently in congested or confined roadway or transfer station jobsites.
This standard arm configuration machine is easy to manoeuvre and offers superior hydraulics for enhanced performance when digging, loading trucks and more. The one- touch power boost momentarily amplifies hydraulic power for difficult digging conditions that slow other machines down.
- The DX300LC-7
The hydraulic crawler excavator is available in standard arm, long arm or super-long reach configurations to help users take control of today’s complex work.
Count on exceptional productivity thanks to superior hydraulics that provide ample power to the arm and bucket.
Push the one-touch power boost button and get a momentary increase in hydraulic power for breaking into hard materials.
Find out more at Clark Equipment.