Media Releases
Media Releases
Sailing Adventures Near & Far made easy with YANMAR/GORI propeller combination
15 September 2020
A new Grainger Raku 48 sailing catamaran on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is not only sitting pretty with its stylish, high-performance design, but its…
Adventurous Explore Group discovers no better alternative to the proven reliability of Yanmar
04 September 2020
The latest high-speed catamaran built for the Explore Group is set to raise the standard in vessels for quality dive trips and dining…
Luhrs 37 Yanmar repower helps man & machine in ultimate fishing battles
21 August 2020
The 6LY440 fully-electronic diesel superstar does better than standing on the shoulders of its successful Yanmar predecessors, it is proving that Yanmar repowering…
What do you get when you cross a golden retriever with a Power Equipment showroom? A Great Partnership!
28 July 2020
A chance meeting with a friendly Golden Retriever dog has set up an Australian Export partnership through the help of the Power Equipment…
Yanmar and Aluminium Marine prove sometimes smaller is better
28 July 2020
Experienced commercial ferry builder Aluminium Marine and Sea World Cruises have chosen a pair of 650mhp 6HYM-WET Yanmars to power a new whale…
Yanmar – Power Equipment 2019 National Marine Dealer of the Year
24 July 2020
Power Equipment would like to acknowledge the contribution of our dealer network in providing great support and product knowledge to the customer face…
“Nothing runs like a…” John Deere refit set to turn heads in the Australian market for vessel power
02 June 2020
The owner of a North Queensland-based Dyna 53 sought advice recently on the best option for repowering his 30-year-old vessel. The results in…
Halvorsen 48 refit brings 21st Century power to a 1970s Sydney classic
19 May 2020
The clean common-rail efficiency of new 6LY440 engines has given one of Sydney’s Halvorsen 1970s flybridge cruisers an engine room to be proud…
Oracle expedition vessel repowered for the serious job of retirement off Western Australia
06 May 2020
The MV Oracle was originally launched in 2000 to support one of the world’s highest-profile America’s Cup racing teams. Today she continues her testament…
Akuna shows “the way forward” in boat repowers
20 April 2020
Yanmar’s popular 4LHA turbo-diesels have ensured a yacht club start/rescue boat can give the durable support expected while using a fraction of the…
Indigo project a true game changer in cost-effective, long-range commercial boats
18 March 2020
The new OXE Diesel outboard has opened a whole new world of cost-effective commercial boating options thanks to its leading propulsion abilities and…
Catamaran set to become ‘torque’ of the town after repower installation
12 February 2020
An innovative approach to installing two new diesel Dtorque outboards into a 52 foot Hitchhiker sailing catamaran has given owner Ilan Sebban peace…
Yanmar 6HYM-WET powered vessel will help investigate sustainable fishery options for Mauritius
04 February 2020
Experienced Australian boat builder Steber International has powered its largest hull to date with Yanmar. Built for the Mauritius government, the Westcoaster-based hull…
Classic launch more spritely than ever with new John Deere engine
09 April 2019
The owners of the classic launch April are now enjoying its new amenities and additional power after a refurbishment by the Wooden Boat…
Trouble-free John Deere engine drives massive new grain conveyor
21 February 2019
The John Deere 6068T1 engine provides all the power this OZTech Grain auger needs An enormous new tube conveyor for shifting grain designed…
Remarkable versatile new Shoreline 86 powered by Yanmar
14 February 2019
A new multi-purpose fishing vessel paired with Yanmar 6AYEM-GT series engines is set to create waves in Western Australia’s marine industry. Shoreline Marine…
Farewell Noel Heritage
13 February 2019
Noel Heritage After a career in the Diesel engine business spanning over 40 years, the last 16 years of which were with Power…
Yanmar Racing readies for World Championships off Fremantle
18 December 2018
Yanmar Racing, the Dragon Class competition sailing team sponsored by Yanmar Co.,LTD, have been finalising race preparations off Fremantle for the upcoming Australian…
New John Deere 4.5L Marine Engine is Now Available to Order
12 December 2018
Following an announcement by John Deere Power Systems on October 2018 in Waterloo, Iowa the new PowerTech™ 4045SFM85 marine engine is now ready…
Catamaran ready for big adventures with new Yanmar common rail engines
23 November 2018
The upgrade of a stylish, custom-made catamaran has been a great success thanks to her powerful new Yanmar engines and the skill of…
Yanmar engine a ‘dream fit’ for new 14m Roger Hill catamaran
20 August 2018
Boutique Sunshine Coast boat builder Noosa Marine recently finished fitting a pair of 480hp Yanmar 6LY3-ETP engines to a new Roger Hill ‘planing…
New Gori propellers lift catamaran’s performance
18 July 2018
New Gori three-blade single pitch propellers retrofitted to its saildrive engines have given a 44ft Queensland catamaran more manoeuvrability, responsiveness and stopping…
Impressive new diesel outboards make their debut
26 June 2018
On June 26th marine and industrial engine distributor Power Equipment hosted a media day at its head office in Melbourne, inviting journalists from…
Yanmar Quality and Support Meets 7 Star Expectations
04 May 2018
In a big, competitive world and the even more rarified world of 7 Star resorts, superior levels of quality, reliability and service are…
John Deere Re-Power History Into A New Era of Sail – Duyfken
04 May 2018
Who would ever have linked a 400 year old Dutch ship with the discovery of the Australian continent and an iconic American farming…
Quiet, compact Yanmar engines give Peerless compressor an edge
04 April 2018
Yanmar LN Series compact diesel engines are meeting the need for small lightweight and quiet diesel engines for use in air compressors in…
Gori Propeller New Logo & 3 Blade Single Pitch Propeller
05 March 2018
Gori Propeller full speed ahead under new owners Gori Propeller – New Logo Gori Propeller has a lively new look and a new…
Wooden Boat Quality and Performance come Alive in Geelong
05 March 2018
Whether under power or under sail, the popularity of the wooden boat remains high. This unique major biennial event, run by the Royal…
Yanmar launches world’s smallest Common Rail inboard marine diesel engine, higher horsepower in mid-range series and expansion of joystick controls
19 February 2018
YANMAR Launches 3JH40 – world’s smallest CR Inboard Marine Diesel Engine YANMAR 3JH40 common rail inboard engine YANMAR MARINE INTERNATIONAL is launching the…
John Deere Reliability Key to Campaspe Irrigation Success
17 January 2018
Campaspe Irrigation Success thanks to John Deere The well-known adage that ‘Nothing Runs Like A Deere’ is being validated every day by a…
Power Equipment named exclusive Australian Distributor for Cox Powertrain
19 December 2017
Cox Powertrain makes a huge announcement for Australia British marine diesel innovator Cox Powertrain has announced Power Equipment as its exclusive distributor…
Yanmar Powers Deep Sea Divers Den Into The Future
15 October 2017
Deep Sea Divers Den powered by Power Equipment The dive boat business in Cairns is a volume, quick turnaround operation which relies upon…
Yanmar Provides Power & Confidence For Spoilsport
15 October 2017
Spoilsport repowered by Yanmar 6HYM-WET engines Mike Ball Dive Expeditions is known the world over as being a pioneer in the liveaboard dive…
Yanmar Powers Up The Reef Rocket
15 October 2017
Reef Rocket keeps up its busy schedule with a Yanmar Operating a commercial ferry out of Cairns demands the highest standards of performance….
Yanmar Powers ‘Spirit of Freedom’
15 October 2017
The dive business is booming worldwide and nowhere in Australia is it more pronounced than on the Great Barrier Reef. Back in May…
Yanmar 6CX Series Powers Entire Torres Pilots Fleet
15 October 2017
Torres Pilots decided to re-power their fleet with Yanmar After repowering one of their pilot vessels in 2013 with a Yanmar 6CX GTYE,…
JOHN DEERE POWER BENEFITS VAC DIG’S HYDRO VACUUMS
04 September 2017
In the field of major infrastructure construction and maintenance, timeliness is critical, especially with tight scheduling of operations and shortened project timelines….
ENGINE POWER HOUSE ADDS JOHN DEERE TO LINE-UP
04 September 2017
Power Equipment says its appointment to distribute John Deere Power System’s range of industrial and marine engines in Australia, New Zealand and…
John Deere Power Systems appoints Power Equipment as their new distributor
05 May 2017
Power Equipment announced as John Deere Power Systems Distributor Following an extensive review of the Power Systems business in Australia and New…
Yanmar Powered Hydro Vacuum manufacturer “small but mighty”
11 January 2017
The humble team at VAC DIG in Shepparton, country Victoria, is achieving big things in manufacturing hydro excavation equipment, and is contributing to…
Melbourne to Brisbane with out refuelling – Yanmar 6LPA Efficiency at work
11 January 2017
Recently launched by Pacific Power Cats is “Paradigm”, a Pathfinder West Coaster 49 and the first of the Pathfinder “M” range. Pacific Power Cats is a Brisbane based boatbuilding…
New Yanmar Engines power Aussie Built Tourist Ferries in Mexico
11 January 2017
The first two ship sets of the new Yanmar 6AYEM-GT common rail diesel engines have been installed by Aluminium Marine into a pair of passenger ferry destined…
It’s Yanmar Again to the Rescue
11 January 2017
The exceptional demand for Yanmar powered Steber built marine safety vessels has continued with the recent launch of a new boat for NSW Marine Rescue, Port Stephens 31 (PS31), the…
Yanmar Chosen for Trawler’s Two Repowers – 200,000 hours apart
11 January 2017
The Petuna Endeavour is a commercial deep sea fishing trawler, a vessel with a long and proud history. Repowered with a Yanmar just four years into her life,…
Yanmar Power Delivers again for Coral Coast Marine Constructions
11 January 2017
Custom built, high quality aluminium cruising catamarans don’t come any better than Elloura II which is powered by a pair of 700mhp Yanmar 6HYM-WET marine diesel…
Moonraker Benefits from Re-build & Yanmar Dieles Power
11 January 2017
When a skilled shipwright sets about restoring his own boat, chances are that the outcome is going to be stunning. In the case…
Yanmar Expands YH Series with new single phase model
21 October 2016
The renowned Yanmar YH series of diesel-powered commercial and industrial three phase generators has been expanded with five new single phase four pole…
Yanmar, The Perfect Match for High-Tech Cats
20 October 2016
Some of the most stunning, recent multi-hull launchings share two common elements. Both vessels are Yanmar powered, and both were built by the Noosa Marine shipyard. The…
Yanmar Logs 46,000 hours on Bass Straight Trawler and is as strong as ever
19 August 2016
Commercial fisherman Tony Guarnaccia repowered his deep sea fishing trawler, the Lady Miriam, with a Yanmar 6HYM-ETE in 2009 and has now clocked…
Yanmar Marine Diesel V8 makes revamped Matilda Bay 32 Sing
19 August 2016
A single Yanmar 8LV370 has been specifically selected to power the redesigned Matilda Bay 32. Following a comprehensive stem to stern makeover, this…
Yanmar Selected for Two World-Best-Practice Pilot Boats
19 June 2016
Following an exhaustive nationwide review of pilot boats, Flinders Ports has purchased and commissioned two new vessels. Both boats are powered by dual…
Power Equipment introduces Torqeedo – the world leader in electric propulsion
11 June 2016
Power Equipment unveiled the newest member of its high quality power brands – the world’s leading electric marine propulsion, Torqeedo. Jason Hodder, Torqeedo…
Yanmar at work in retirement
19 May 2016
Boaters rarely come more dedicated to the Yanmar brand than Geoff Tickle. Following a 23 year career selling Yanmar marine and industrial diesel…
Power Equipment Releases New Line of Engine Controllers
27 April 2016
Power Equipment has launched a completely new range of Engine Controllers to support Yanmar and JCB industrial diesel engines. The new line up…
Yanmar – Our First Choice in Marine Diesels
19 April 2016
The Queensland based Fodico Marine Group is a tightly held collection of associated companies, each falling under the ownership of the Toy family….
Yanmar Powers World’s Leading Ground-Probe Safety Technology
30 March 2016
Yanmar industrial diesel engines have been selected as the exclusive power source for the world leading Ground-Probe slope monitoring radar systems. Ground-Probe is…
JCB DieselMAX Pays for itself in Fuel Savings
30 March 2016
A fire which destroyed the pumping station at an avocado farm outside of Bundaberg, provided the timely reason for a completely new JCB…
Steve Harvey Joins Power Products Team
26 February 2016
Power Equipment has announced the appointment of industry veteran Steve Harvey to the position of Power Products Area Manager – Vic/Tas/SA. This position…
Yanmar & JCB – The Perfect Duo for Sunfarm
08 February 2016
Bundaberg irrigation specialist, Sunfam was one of the very first Dealers in Australia to use a JCB DieselMax in an irrigation application. As…
Yanmar Powers All Timber Cruising Smack
28 January 2016
In creating the beautiful timber cruising smack “Jane” as a tribute to his late wife, Christopher Sinn committed himself to achieve absolute quality…
Yanmar Repowers Rejuvenate Sydney Harbor Ferries
09 December 2015
Commercially rated Yanmar marine diesel engines have been selected and installed to re-power all four Supercat ferries, operating on Sydney Harbour. The vessels…
Power Equipment appoints New National Marine Manager
07 December 2015
The Managing Director of Melbourne based Power Equipment, Allan Foster, has announced a number of key changes to the company’s senior management positions….
Five Years Later & Yanmar 6AY is still like new
06 November 2015
Tasmanian fisherman John Hammond repowered his commercial fishing boat Shandara with a Yanmar 6AY-STE marine diesel engine in July 2010. Now, some five…
Yanmar Re-Power Saves Ferry operator Time and Fuel
21 October 2015
A Yanmar re-power has provided a welcome boost to the Maria Island Ferry business operated by John Cole-Cook. Thanks to the pair of…
Power Equipment Appoints National Parts Manager
21 October 2015
Power Equipment has announced the appointment of Jason Hodder to the position of National Parts Manager. This is a senior management position with…
Yanmar 4TNV98 Pumps Water for Crop Research
21 October 2015
The Hermitage Research Facility situated on the outskirts of Warwick (Qld) is the leading centre in breeding technologies for crops as diverse as…
Yanmar a Core Strength at The Lister Specialists
21 September 2015
The Lister Specialists was established in Perth in 1989 with the sole objective of servicing, supplying and installing diesel engines. Owner Peter Boam…
Yanmar Powers Boutique Snorkeling Vessel
21 August 2015
Yanmar commercial marine engines have been specified to power the most recent reef snorkelling vessel to arrive into Port Douglas. The new multi-million…
Yanmar – The best decision I ever made
20 August 2015
Hobart cray fisherman Rodney Clark is his own man. He’s a professional fisherman who by choice works alone at sea and co-designed his…
Yanmar – The Only Engine to last the Distance
28 July 2015
Commercial fishermen the world over are amongst the toughest critics of marine engines. Dick Cleall is a Yanmar man through and through having…
Yanmar Releases New 30MHP Engine and New SD25 Saildrive
07 July 2015
Two new Yanmar products specifically designed for the yachting fraternity have been released in Australia with immediate availability. The new Yanmar 3YM30AE marine…
Yanmar Powers ahead with Aluminium Marine
06 July 2015
Over recent years, Aluminium Marine has launched a string of Yanmar powered aluminium catamaran hulls. In fact 8 out of their last 9…
Yanmar engine driving Latest Rex creation
02 July 2015
As the temperature drops across Australia and cozying up to log fires becomes the winter pastime, production is hotting up at Whitlands Engineering…
Yanmar Powered Generator Drives Custom Irrigation System
02 July 2015
Irrigating a long and skinny paddock provided a challenge which has been successfully met by the Yanmar Dealer at Boonah, (Qld.) Dover…
Generator Manufacturer Sells Off the Shelf Yanmar YH Series Generators
02 July 2015
Andrew Smith established AJS Machinery in 2000, his core business activity being the design and manufacture of custom made generator sets. Today…
Yanmar Powers Rapid Response Vessel
01 July 2015
Auckland Airport is a busy intercontinental hub, located on the shore of Manukau Harbour. With a constant stream of aircraft approaching and…
“We could not have Chosen a Better Engine than Yanmar”
04 June 2015
Bill Coombe is a long standing, well respected commercial operator who powered his new whale watching vessel, Amaroo, with a pair of…
Yanmar Re-Power Reduces the Eco-Footprint
04 June 2015
The Black Cat Group in New Zealand is an award winning eco-tourism company that is progressively repowering their fleet with Yanmar marine…
The Explore Group Powers Ahead with Yanmar
02 June 2015
Brisbane based Aluminium Marine is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most respected shipyards, designing and manufacturing aluminium catamarans for the passenger…
Yanmar Saildrives – The ideal Match for the Multihull Kato
18 March 2015
Tony Longhurst is a man of action who has always led a fast life. A retired V8 Supercar driver, water ski champion…
Yanmar L Series Key Driver in Pumps Australia Expansion
12 March 2015
Pumps Australia is enjoying unprecedented growth with the Perth based company relocating to substantially larger premises. Much of the growth is attributed…
Yanmar Powers Australia’s Largest Water Taxi
23 February 2015
Fantasea 8 Seasons is touted as the largest water taxi in Australia. Offering a hop-on hop-off service on Sydney Harbour, Yanmar 6HY-WET…
Yanmar Efficiency Drives Briteforce LED Lighting Towers
23 December 2014
A massive swing to the latest technology LED lighting is the driving force behind the sustained growth of Western Australia based lighting…
Yanmar 6AYM-WGT Powers Reef Ranger
10 December 2014
There’s no tougher operating environment in Australia, than the commercial marine market in Far North Queensland. It’s a market where the Yanmar marine…
Yanmar 6LY2-STP Engine Drives Gold Coast Thrill Seekers
05 December 2014
The notion of a high speed thrill ride for tourists on the glitzy Gold Coast used to be the exclusive domain of high…
Motoring Around Australia (Almost) in a Yanmar Powered Wooden Boat
25 November 2014
“Thrifty” – that’s how Tim Phillips summed up the performance of the Yanmar 6BY2 engine after his voyage from Perth, across the top…
Oceantech Backs Yanmar in Commercial Vessels
31 October 2014
Operating in Adelaide’s commercial marine precinct of Largs North, specialist naval architects Oceantech Design is a passionate advocate of the Yanmar range of…
Yanmar Re-Powers Angles Day-Charter Boat’s
24 October 2014
Dependability is everything in the charter boat business. Mills Charters, (Perth’s leading Charter Company specialising in Deep Sea Fishing, Whale Watching and private…
Sailing Legend Backs Yanmar
06 October 2014
In sailing circles, Mooloolaba based yachtsman Bob “Robbo” Robertson, is revered in the sport of offshore sailing. Early on in his sailing career,…
JCB DieselMax Repowers Shiplift at FNQ Marina
06 October 2014
Repowering the Shiplift at Rosshaven Marine with a JCB DieselMax engine has given this busy shipyard complete confidence in the operation of their…
Yanmar 3TNV82 – An efficient Workhorse Day after Day
08 September 2014
Even though Steve Barbeler has owned and operated his Yanmar 3TNV82 diesel engine for four years, he remains impressed at how well this…
Yanmar Re-Powers Harbour Commuter Ferries
01 September 2014
Rarely does a single commercial vessel go through such a transformation as the “Harbour Cat”, operated by Fullers of Auckland. But to transform…
Powerful New Yanmar 12AY Diesel Series Launched
01 September 2014
A new Yanmar commercial marine engine has been launched in Australia, the mammoth 40 litre 12 cylinder Yanmar 12AY delivering a new level…
Power Equipment Expands Aftermarket Tech Support
01 September 2014
Power Equipment has announced the appointment of Nick Lee to the newly created position of “National Engineering and Customer Service Manager”. Power…
JCB Pump Buggy Delivers Portable Pumping
15 August 2014
There is a huge variety of ‘buggies’ in this world, but there’s only one JCB Pump Buggy. It is the brainchild of Mackay…
Yanmar Selected for Big Torque at Low Revs
15 August 2014
El Torito is a fitting name for this vessel; it’s Spanish and translates as ‘little bull’. Built in 1968 in the US, El…
Yanmar Joystick Control makes Boating Easier
31 July 2014
Brisbane surgeon Micheal Mastry is a recreational boater who appreciates the very finest in life. Not only does he own a stunning 43’…
Yanmar 3TNV88 CPG Pack over 2000 hours & 100% Problem Free
30 July 2014
In the middle of the cane field, the centre pivot irrigator circulates, ever so slowly. Behind the mist of water being dumped…
Luke Foster Joins Power Equipment
30 July 2014
The Managing Director of Power Equipment, Allan Foster, has announced that his son Luke Foster has joined the family business. Power Equipment is…
New Yanmar Diesels Pay for Themselves
29 July 2014
Lighter engines, more power and massive fuel savings, can a re-power be any better than this? Indeed it can, when the cost benefit…
Yanmar Confirms Marine Market Leadership
16 May 2014
In spite of challenging market conditions, Power Equipment, the distributor of Yanmar diesel engines continues to enjoy sustained growth in the Australian market.
While most in the marine industry are consolidating and shoring up their position, Power Equipment has recently expanded their Melbourne facility with the construction and commissioning of their new 2,000 m• high stack warehouse adjacent to their Melbourne Head Office facility.
Yanmar 8LV Repower Leaves Owner With No Regrets
30 April 2014
In boating terms, this old girl of the sea has been around a bit. Reel Deep started life in Queensland as a commercial…
Designing Yanmar Repower Rejuvenates Sentimental Bertram 39
28 April 2014
A boatie with a keen eye will instantly recognise Outsider as a classic vessel. This fully imported and rare boat, the Bertram 39…
Designing a Passion for Yanmar
24 April 2014
Naval architect Stuart Ballantyne is a highly talented man of the sea. He frequently challenges conventional wisdom in ship design, but when it…
Torres Pilots Choose Yanmar….. Again and Again
03 April 2014
Torres Pilots is a the largest GBR pilotage provider in the three compulsory pilotage areas on the Great Barrier Reef being the Great…
Yanmar Drives Whitlands Rex 600 Wood Splitters
14 March 2014
As the cost of energy continues to soar, slow combustion wood burning heaters are steadily gaining in popularity. And just as the demand…
Yanmar Powers Aussie Couple in World Circumnavigation
14 March 2014
A single Yanmar marine diesel engine has powered a unique world voyage completed by Phillip and Margaret Heaney of Newcastle. They are the first Australians to have designed, built and crew their own motor yacht on a circumnavigation of the world.
Phillip Heaney is a professional boat builder who served his apprenticeship at the Halvorsen yard in Sydney during the 1960’s. The seed of thought for such a circumnavigation was formed in Phillip’s mind in 1989.
Fusion Cats Cruise the World with Yanmar Saildrive
12 February 2014
There’s a new wind blowing through the cruising cat market with manufacturers looking to new business models to bring quality products to market. …
Yanmar’s Swapped after 10,000 Hours But Still Running Strong
25 November 2013
Brian Dodds is the first to admit, that he probably didn’t really have to change his Yanmar 3GM30 Saildrive engines. But after logging…
Eniquest Specifies JCB For Higher Power Needs
19 November 2013
A long and successful association with Yanmar diesel engines has led Eniquest owner Don Pulver to specify JCB engines for his most recent…
ThoroughClean Chooses Yanmar
12 November 2013
In the pressure cleaning business, Ipswich based company ThoroughClean is a market leader in the heavy duty commercial sector. The company motto at…
Kirby Marine Produces Exotic Yanmar Powered RIB
11 November 2013
Fremantle based iconic boat builder Kirby Marine, has launched an exceptional new RIB, powered by dual Yanmar 6LY3 diesel engines driving Hamilton jet…
Fairway Brand Enters a New Era
06 November 2013
The Fairway brand of motor yachts has transitioned to enter a new era. Company founder Wally Schuba has built his last Fairway with…
Quality & Service Continue to delivery for Com-Pak
30 October 2013
Com-Pak commenced business in Orange (NSW) in 1956. Now, almost six decades later, this company continues to thrive because it has adapted to…
Yanmar Specified Where Raw Grunt is Needed
17 October 2013
As their name suggests, Perth based Niche Marine is a specialist boat builder who supplies vessels for very specific commercial applications. One of…
Pumps Australia Teams up with Yanmar on Quality Platform
27 September 2013
Like so many industry segments, the pressure cleaning market is as tough as ever. In addition to local manufacturers, competition from low cost…
Yanmar Powers Spirit of Queenstown
19 September 2013
A purpose built passenger ferry, the Spirit of Queenstown, is the newest tourist venture by Southern Discoveries for Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand. …
Mark Critchely Joins Power Equipment WA Team
07 August 2013
Highly respected industry specialist, Mark Critchley, has joined Power Equipment, the authorised Distributor of Yanmar and JCB diesel engines. Mark has been…
Commercial Cat Logs Big Hours in Double Quick time
07 July 2013
Commercial Cat Freedom Monarch logs massive hours with the Yanmar GTE engines. In just seven months of operation, Commercial Cat Freedom Monarch has…
New Yanmar Powered Ferry Operating in the Whitsundays
27 June 2013
The passenger ferry market continues to be a growing market segment for new boat projects and repowers alike, s range of commercial engines….
Without Yanmar Power, Tacos Will Not Be Served
05 June 2013
Many commercial operations depend on reliable electrical power, but none more so than the amazing new Sydney food truck, Al Carbón. The super…
Dual Yanmar V8s Sterndrives Gives New Spirit to Sports Cruiser
29 May 2013
The joy of buying a 2002 model Riviera M430 sports cruiser was short lived for Gold Coast boater Brad Hay when one of…
Mase Voyager Gen Set Transforms New Motor Home
29 May 2013
When the gen set on board your new state of the art motorhome struggles to crank out enough power to boil the kettle…
Yanmar 2 TNV70 Pumps Air To Clean Parks
27 May 2013
As far as vacuum machines go, this one is about as impressive as they come. Peter Shead of Vacuum Loaders in Sydney has…
Yanmar & Aussie Pump Forge Stronger Links
28 February 2013
Australian pump manufacturing icon, Aussie Pumps, has announced an enhanced association with Australia’s leading diesel brand, Yanmar. While Aussie Pumps has been a…
Yanmar Signs On With Oracle Team USA
25 February 2013
Yanmar has become the official technical partner of Oracle Team USA in their s Cup in 2013. Yanmar is providing engines and drive ystems…
Mase Launches Diesel Gen Set Range for RV and Truck Market
12 February 2013
In recognition of the very specific needs for power generation in the motorhome and RV market, Mase has developed a complete range of…
Gori – Fastest Propeller Around the World?
31 January 2013
Why did 17 of the 20 skippers starting the Vendee Globe solo round the world race in Les Sables-d’Olonne, choose Gori propeller for their Open 60 racing…
Yanmar Launches New eG55 Portable Gen Set
25 January 2013
Yanmar has announced the launch of their latest and smallest silenced portable power generator, the Yanmar eG55. With over 100 years experience in…
Yanmar Repower Delivers Better Handeling at Sea, with Big Fuel Savings
25 January 2013
Based out of the deep water port of Portland (South Western Victoria) pro fisherman Tom Bibby knew that an engine re-power was ahead…
Total Refurb by Original Manufacturer pays Dividends for NSW Marine Rescue
25 January 2013
To replace or to refurbish, that’s the dilemma that not only confronts recreational boaters, but also marine rescue authorities. Marine Rescue NSW faced…
Yanamr Powers Buizen Superyacht
25 January 2013
Described by the manufacturer with terms such as artisanal craftsmanship, European style and luxury, timeless design and cutting edge technology, the Sydney built…
Whisper Quiet Yanmar Power For Aussie Cruising Yacht
04 November 2012
Good things often evolve to meet a very specific need. That is certainly the case with the new Osborn Chapman OC50 cruising yacht. …
JCB Power Selected for Envirofix Hydro Seeder
25 October 2012
When the manufacturers of the Envirofix hydro seeding equipment received a commission for their biggest machine developed yet, they turned to a single…
Yanmar Re-Powers this Princess
22 October 2012
Operating a 35-metre passenger ship through some of the most environmentally pristine waters on the planet brings with it massive responsibility. So when…
Chris Guppy Joins Power Equipment
16 October 2012
Chris Guppy appointed as Power Products Area Manager for Queensland. Long-serving and highly respected marine industry identity Chris Guppy has signed on with…
Yanamr Powers Advanced Technology Vacuum Excavator
06 September 2012
The Goulburn based company Vacvator, manufactures a range of vacuum hydro excavation equipment. Vacvator has put their faith completely in the hands of…
Yanmar 3TNV Provides the Power to Water Blast
22 August 2012
Yanmar 3TNV88 is a rugged, durable diesel engine that is ideally suited to the unforgiving mining environment. The Sydney based company Jetblaster was…
JCB Powers Big Capacity Mobile Tree Chipper
14 August 2012
When it comes to feeding trees into a chipper, there is absolutely no substitute for raw power. JCB diesel power has been selected…
Yanmar Gen Set Powers Radical Mobile Ozone Generator
21 June 2012
Yanmar’s advanced eG100i generator set has been selected to power a radical new Ozone generator. The mobile unit is to be used by…
Power Equipment Appointed PSS Shaft Seals Distributor
10 April 2012
Power Equipment has been appointed the official distributor of PSS Seals in the Australian, New Zealand and South Pacific markets. Packless Sealing System…
Generator Power Unleashed – The New YH Series from Yanmar
04 April 2012
The Yanmar range of diesel-powered generator sets has been expanded further with the launch of the new YH Series of 4 Pole, Three-Phase…
Jetwave’s Twin Yanmar Power Custom 500psi Pressure Cleaner
13 February 2012
The Adelaide based industrial pressure cleaning specialist Jetwave has completed a custom made high-pressure cleaning unit based around dual Yanmar TNV series diesel…
Mase Delivers Reliable Generators for Power
07 February 2012
When you are at sea aboard your luxury blue water cruiser, often 100 nautical miles or more offshore for weeks on end, it’s…
Yanmar Powers Opulent Cat – Stefan Ackerie
14 December 2011
In Queensland, boaters don’t come with a much bigger profile than flamboyant hairdressing entrepreneur, Steve “Stefan” Ackerie. Well known for his string of…
Yanmar Yet Again Based on Experience
04 December 2011
Commercial boat owner and operator, Peter Lynch of Blue Dolphin Tours in Harvey Bay has been operating his own charter boat business for…
Aussie Compressor Manufacturer Confirms Yanmar Diesel Engine of Choice
14 November 2011
As far as competitive industry sectors go, compressors are about as tough as it gets. While many have been content to merely survive…
John Mason Joins Power Equipment NSW
07 November 2011
Power Equipment has announced the appointment of John Mason to the position of Power Products NSW Area Manager. In this role, John is…
The Yanmar Maestro of Bermagui
18 October 2011
Amongst both recreational and professional boaters, Craigh Hurst is revered for his work in re-powering boats. In short Craigh Hurst enjoys the highest…
Yanmar Power of Choice for New Steber Twin Cab
12 October 2011
Upon the north coast of NSW, tucked away in the idyllic riverside town of Taree, the Steber family is already gearing up for…
First Yanmar 6HY-ETE Owner is Australia has No Regrets
11 October 2011
Rarely do you see an engine that has clocked up 6000 hours in a commercial fishing boat, and the engine looks just as…
Yanmar Unleashes New V8 Diesel Pleasure Craft Power
27 June 2011
Yanmar has announced the arrival of the all new Yanmar 8LV series in Australia – this is a V8, 4.46 litre diesel engine…
Yanmar Powers Carrot Colossus
24 May 2011
By any yardstick, Rocky Lamattina & Sons is an impressive carrot producing organisation. The family company grows carrots at two separate Victorian locations…
Yanmar Gives Fisherman His Mojo Back
19 May 2011
By any measure Mark Parkes is a fishing tragic. Mark openly acknowledges that he is obsessed by the lure of heading offshore to…
Power Equipment Wins Platinum “Best of the Best” Business Award
04 May 2011
Power Equipment has won a prestigious business award, being declared the ‘best small business over the past 20 years’ at the Premier Regional…
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