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Guides, news and expert advice from the STM Trucks & Machinery team.

  • Cost and Maintenance Guide for Mini Excavators: What to Expect

    STM Team5 May 2026
    Mini excavator digging a trench across a backyard lawn beside a house at sunset

  • Mini Excavator vs Skid Steer: A Complete Comparison

    STM Team30 April 2026
    Tracked skid steer and mini excavator parked either side of blue pipe on a pipeline job

  • How to Transport a Mini Excavator Safely in NSW: Legal Requirements and Best Practice

    STM Team26 January 2026
    Trencher and mini excavator strapped down on a flatbed trailer behind a prime mover

  • Mini Excavators vs Larger Models: A Detailed Guide for NSW Tradies and Landscapers

    STM Team26 January 2026
    Two people standing between a mini excavator and a full size excavator to compare their size

  • Mini Excavator Uses and Benefits: The Complete Australian Guide to Maximize Efficiency

    STM Team26 January 2026
    Yellow micro excavator digging a narrow trench along a fence line in a suburban yard

  • Mini Excavator Buying Guide Australia: How to Choose the Right Size and Spec

    STM Team26 January 2026
    Blue compact excavator with a dozer blade working on an excavated building site

  • Commercial Truck Maintenance Sydney: The Complete NSW Operator's Guide to Compliance, Cost Control & Reliability

    STM Team22 December 2025
    Mechanic working on a truck with the cab tilted forward inside a workshop

  • Construction Trucks Australia: How to Choose the Right Truck for Your Building Project

    STM Team22 December 2025
    Wheel loader tipping gravel into two tipper trucks parked side by side at a quarry

  • Heavy-Duty vs Medium-Duty Trucks: The Australian Small Business Guide

    STM Team22 December 2025
    Two white prime movers parked nose on beside each other in a transport yard

  • Best Trucks for Australian Farms: The Complete 2026 Buying Guide

    STM Team22 December 2025
    Aerial view of a harvester unloading grain into a tipper truck in a paddock at sunset

  • What Makes Iveco Truck Cabs Stand Out for Australian Operators

    STM Team19 November 2025
    Iveco Daily vans and Eurocargo trucks parked together in a dealership yard

  • How to Choose Between the Iveco Daily and Eurocargo for Your Australian Business

    STM Team14 November 2025
    Iveco cab chassis parked outside the STM dealership with a row of Fuso trucks behind it

  • IVECO Truck Models Explained, Full Specs and Licensing for Australia

    STM Team10 November 2025
    Four white Iveco prime movers lined up outside the STM dealership with a staff member between them

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