When advanced 'intelligent manufacturing in China' enters the vast heartland of Australia, what kind of wave of transformation in infrastructure development will it inspire?
From April 17 to 19, 2026, the Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo (DDT)—Australia's largest and most influential construction equipment exhibition—took place in Sydney.
At this leading global platform for construction equipment innovation, Shantui and Sinotruk—both subsidiaries of Shandong Heavy Industry Group—made their first joint appearance at the exhibition. Showcasing newly developed customized products, full-scenario solutions, and highlights in green and intelligent technologies, the Group demonstrated its integrated strengths in product development and customer service synergy, continuously enhancing value creation for global customers.
Australia-Tailored AI-Enabled Product Portfolio Simplifies Construction Operations
Focusing on Australia's construction market needs, Shantui showcased a range of flagship models tailored for local applications, covering multiple scenarios such as road construction, agriculture, earthmoving, and urban infrastructure. The product portfolio spans core equipment categories including bulldozers, excavators, wheel loaders, skid steer loaders, and road machinery.
As a flagship model for intelligent construction, the DH10+AI is equipped with AI-based grading assistance technology, significantly improving grading accuracy and operational efficiency, while ensuring superior surface flatness and operational stability.
At the same time, the machine is equipped with a pressurized cab and ROPS & FOPS-certified structure, delivering a higher level of safety protection and operator comfort under complex working conditions, and well aligned with the Australian market's core requirements for precision, efficiency, and comfort.
The SE12 mini excavator, with its ultra-compact size, is well suited for confined applications such as indoor demolition. The SE58SR excavator, featuring ultra-short tail swing and boom swing capability, delivers outstanding flexibility in operation. Together with the SE20, SE28U, and SE36SR, it forms a compact excavator portfolio covering multiple tonnage classes, offering higher maneuverability and efficiency for urban renewal projects and confined-space construction.
As a key new product showcased at the exhibition, the CTL75VM skid steer loader is built on a high-end configuration platform and supports quick change between multiple attachments, including sweepers, breakers, and grapples, enabling multi-purpose operations and significantly improving equipment utilization efficiency. With its compact design and agile maneuverability, the machine is well suited to a wide range of applications such as municipal maintenance, agricultural operations, and construction sites, delivering high productivity even in confined working environments.
The L56-B6 wheel loader was displayed together with the Sinotruk SITRAK G7S 8×4 aluminum alloy dump truck. Equipped with a mature and reliable powertrain system, the combination ensures stable traction performance and strong fuel efficiency under heavy-duty operating conditions.
Heavy-Duty King with World-Class Engineering Quality Sets Benchmark for Premium Heavy Trucks
At this year's DDT exhibition, Sinotruk was the only commercial vehicle exhibitor, showcasing five products covering tractor trucks, dump trucks, muck trucks, and recovery vehicles. All exhibited models comply with Euro VI emission standards and are specially customized for local market characteristics, precisely meeting diversified demands in mining transportation, long-haul logistics, and urban distribution.
As a star product in the Australian market, the SITRAK C9H 6×4 tractor truck can truly be described as a king of power, purpose-built for Australia's long-haul trunk logistics and heavy-duty transportation needs. The vehicle is equipped with a Weichai WP15H engine, a ZF 12-speed transmission, and Sinotruk's self-manufactured MAN-technology MCY series axle, forming a top-tier powertrain combination.
As one of the very few high-horsepower tractor trucks available in the Australian market, the model delivers low-speed high torque and outstanding performance in heavy-load starting, hill climbing, and overtaking on plateau terrain. Its fuel economy, power performance, safety, driving comfort, and intelligent features significantly outperform competing products in the industry.
The mining giant, the SITRAK G7S 8×4 aluminum alloy dump truck, was jointly displayed with the Shantui L56 wheel loader. Powered by Sinotruk's self-produced MC13 engine, the vehicle features a high-strength chassis with exceptional durability and robustness. Its aluminum alloy cargo box is corrosion-resistant and lightweight, reducing vehicle weight without compromising structural strength while further enhancing fuel economy.
With its flexible body structure and outstanding engineering adaptability, the G7S 6×4 dump truck has become a backbone model for urban construction. Meanwhile, the SITRAK G7S 6×4 tractor truck provides an ideal solution for customers demanding long-distance transportation and superior safety performance. In addition to ultra-long cruising range, the vehicle achieves industry-leading active safety performance with standard ACC adaptive cruise control, AEBS automatic emergency braking, and LDW lane departure warning systems.
As a leading representative of China's commercial vehicle industry, Sinotruk has been strengthening its brand reputation and expanding its market presence in Australia since entering the market in 2017, supported by advanced manufacturing technologies and strong R&D capabilities. To date, 13 Sinotruk models have obtained certification under the Australian Design Rules (ADR). Through continuous innovation and flexible adaptation to diversified local market demands, Sinotruk has steadily enhanced both its brand recognition and market position across Australia.
This innovative encounter in the infrastructure sector not only reflects Shandong Heavy Industry Group's continued commitment to developing overseas markets and addressing local demand, but also underscores the global expansion of Chinese equipment manufacturing and its growing role in enabling infrastructure development worldwide.
Looking ahead, Shandong Heavy Industry Group will continue to deepen localization, accelerate digital and intelligent transformation, and advance green development. With more customer-centric Chinese expertise and robust manufacturing capabilities, the Group will continue to earn greater trust and recognition from global customers, while contributing strong momentum to infrastructure development worldwide.
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