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The article reports on the JCB hydraulic powerpack acquired by Carnegie Hire in Victoria. Carnegie has acquired the powerpack with 25-kilogram beaker because of its user-friendly design and petrol Honda GX 240 engine. The equipment also has lower fuel consumption, less engine wear and reduced noise levels.

The article reports on the usage of an Atlas Copco HB 3000 hydraulic breaker in the Mountain View Quarry at Port Wilson near Melbourne, Victoria. The HB 3000 is being attached to a CAT 350 excavator and has been operation for 18 months in a basalt quarry. Aside from the time saving effect contributed by the HB 3000, the quarry is also saving on maintenance costs. In addition, the breaker is set on AutoShop to automatically turned off and prevent any damaging idle blows.