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Investing in an articulated hauler is a significant decision. Choosing the right truck can lead to increased productivity, more uptime and a safer working environment, as Rokbak explains.

Purchase a Hyundai R17Z-9A Mini Excavator 'Tow & Go' package from Porter Equipment today. This deal includes a Tandem Trailer, Standard Rock Bucket, Wide Bucket, Spade Bucket and Draw Pin Hitch for only $38,950+GST.

While most Formula 1 drivers are enjoying a holiday over their off-season, Kiwi star Liam Lawson has been busy transforming an aging Subaru Forester into a very unique car that he's donated for a charity auction.

When it comes to the 14-tonne class of machine, Hyundai is all ‘The Digger Girl’ Amy Underwood has ever known. Having worked as an excavator operator for 11 years and as an ambassador for the brand, she recently got the opportunity to put the new Hyundai HX140AL to the test.

We would like to extend a huge Porter Group thank you to all of our customers and business partners for their continued support in 2023; we wish you all a safe and relaxing festive season. View our holiday contacts here.

A specialised service requires specialised gear to achieve an expected high level of results and, to this end, paving specialists Tarmac NZ recently purchased a Bomag cold planer from the Porter Group to provide efficient and accurate pavement milling.

During the month of October, hire one of our pink machines and Porter Hire will donate 10% of the proceeds to the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

Liam Lawson's incredible Formula 1 debut reached another high in Singapore overnight when he claimed his first world championship points to become just the sixth New Zealand driver in history to do so. 

LOADRITE® products can help you increase profitability by helping you maximise productivity, improve operational efficiency and safety, and give you control of your inventory.

At Porter Group it is our policy to ensure customers are equipped with the tools required to grow their business. That’s why we now offer custom rent, rent-to-buy, and lease options for the crushing and screening market.

Articulated hauler specialist Terex Trucks rebrands as Rokbak and announces its vision for an exciting new future. The Scottish manufacturer unveiled the new brand at a digital launch event on September 1, attended by dealers, customers, media, and Volvo Group colleagues from around the world.

Porter Hire is pleased to announce further investment in our rental equipment fleet for 2022. The latest acquisition comprises over 300 heavy machines, set to meet increased demand in the New Zealand and Australian civil industries.

Porter Group is pleased to announce the arrival of the all-new Hyundai HL900 Series of wheel loaders to New Zealand shores. This new fleet of wheel loaders, which will join the existing Hyundai -9 Series, is set to be a game-changer.

Tasked with one of New Zealand’s key roading projects, the Peka Peka north of Otaki Expressway (PP20), Higgins Group require smart heavy equipment solutions to maintain their project schedule.

Porter Group is pleased to announce their recent support of the ongoing Waikato Regional Theatre build project. Company Directors Murray and Robin Porter have made a significant donation to the project which aims to reinvigorate the Hamilton CBD.

The BOMAG Ion Dust Shield was specially developed for cold milling machines. In addition to visible dust, a considerable amount of particulate matter is also produced when removing an asphalt surface. The Ion Dust Shield binds the fine particulate matter by electrically charging the particles.

The Robur Hygrab is a lighter-weight, hydraulic grab that is ideal for picking up rocks, timber, and other large times. The skeleton design means that soil and other debris will fall through and you can easily pick up only the items you want.

Get traction when you need it. The TrackGrip range of patented products will significantly improve traction, stability, and safety for excavators and tracked equipment with its exceptional sideways protection.

BOMAG Magmalife is an innovative screed heating system designed for faster heat up times, longer service life and smoother results.

Take a tour of the Bomag BF600P Paver. Porter Group Product Specialist Johan and Road Equip Diesel Services Managing Director Jason Allen showcase the BOMAG BF600P Paver.

Flipscreen is a patented innovation like no other screening solution on the market. Flipscreen’s award-winning design allows for thorough screening of any material in a single pass, saving you time and money.

The BOMAG Service App for your smartphone provides you with help on the go, through numerous practical functions – regardless of whether you are looking for a spare part or the next BOMAG service partner.

For added levels of accuracy in your Plant Designer mapping, the Porter Group and Sandvik offer a specialised rock sampling process to ensure optimum efficiency and output.

BOMAG’s FLEXMIX system makes it possible to optimally adjust the milling performance and mixing level of the different soils on site. Thanks to continuous improvements in the quick-change tool holders and their arrangement on the rotors, the working speed, and service life have also further increased.

Sandvik My Fleet offers you a fleet management tool to help optimize your machine operation. The introduction of My Fleet, Sandvik has added powerful monitoring, control, and data collection tool for its range of mobile crushing and screening equipment.

Topcon’s industry-leading GPS systems work hand-in-glove with advanced site and project management solutions to provide unparalleled productivity gains across any construction site. Topcon helps you accomplish more and finish on time, under budget.

The driver only needs to choose the layer thickness to be compacted – the rest is done by BOMAG Asphalt Manager (AM). The amplitude continuously adjusts to the level of compaction already achieved.

With BOMAP you can document the work results of your soil and asphalt compaction on the construction site in real-time. Intuitively operable, it documents the passes on all makes of rollers. This leads to optimum results with maximum efficiency and substantial savings.

BOMAG have revolutionised soil compaction with VARIOCONTROL. The drum vibrates purely linearly instead of on a circular path. Amplitude can be adjusted manually or automatically.

The Hyundai-exclusive AAVM video camera system provides the operator a 360-degree field of view on the monitor. With just the touch of a button one can look at all the different working angles of a machine.

When it comes to machine diagnostics and uptime, more is more. That’s why we have Hi-MATE, our remote management system that gives you access, no matter your location, to vital service and diagnostic information for all Hyundai mid to large excavators and wheel loaders.

The starting point to understanding how cone crushers work – and how they can make your mine or quarry more productive. The following article covers the basics of cone crushing, including chamber structure, open-side, and closed-side settings, eccentric throw, and more.

What makes Sandvik impact crushers market-leading? With patented chamber design, flexible configurations, and high-quality wear parts, Sandvik impactors are an excellent choice for high-impact production.

Porter Group’s apprenticeship program started in 2018. We now currently have approx. 18-20 apprentices spread between our larger yards in Auckland, Hamilton, and Christchurch.

In the market for a mobile screen and need guidance about which models are best suited to your operation? Take a look at the different screen solutions on offer from Sandvik to help guide your purchasing decision.

Porter Group are pleased to announce a new partnership with German brand Bergmann, producers of expertly engineered site vehicles/dumpers. Porter Group will be stocking wheeled and tracked dumpers ranging from 1-25T.

Quality products require quality support. Porter Group continues to commit to New Zealand’s growing crushing and screening industry by supplying the latest mobile crushers and screens and the backup to match.

Porter Group have joined forces with the Gallagher Chiefs as a major sponsor for the 2023 season. As long-time supporters of the team, we have tremendous respect for the brand and we’re delighted to be aligned with the Gallagher Chiefs.

UK brand Portafill have just announced Porter Group as their exclusive distributor for the New Zealand market. Portafill is recognized for its high-quality range of compact crushers and screens which have been in production since 1993.