High Reach Demolition

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Liberty Industrial’s high reach fleet, unmatched in and capability, offers exceptional reliability and versatility.  

Our owned and operated state-of-the-art plant and equipment ensures we can safely and efficiently deliver even the most technically challenging decommissioning, demolition and remediation projects, including multi-storey and high-rise buildings, chimney stacks, masts, and industrial structures such as power stations, oil refineries and heavy mining infrastructure. 

This extensive inventory allows us to rapidly deploy OEM and customised high reach machinery to an array of sites, adapting to the unique requirements of each project with maximum efficiency and flexibility.  

Our leading fleet is backed by our dedicated Somersby workshop housing over 20 mechanics and specialist operators, as well as on-site support and servicing. 

“By utilising the most advanced technology, plant and equipment, in combination with our ability to leverage the best minds in the business, has ensured we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that maximise value for our clients and project stakeholders – every time. Liberty industrial continues to invest in our High Reach fleet to service our client and project needs.” Simon Gill, Director, Liberty Industrial. 

About our world-leading high reach demolition fleet

Liberty Industrial’s high reach demolition excavators are fitted with a full range of demolition attachments including multiple shear options – providing versatility tailored to the requirements of the project such as concrete, steel and other heavy industrial structures. 

Delivering leading technology in safety and efficiency for our workforce: 

  • Dust suppression 
  • Tilting cabins for better line of sight and worker comfort 
  • Operator work view cameras 
  • State of the art warning systems 
  • Boom positioning sensors for safe range operations 

Risk Mitigation through High Reach Demolition

Leveraging our high-reach fleet to downsize structures plays a critical role in reducing the interaction between personnel and the workforce– a cornerstone of our risk mitigation strategy. By minimising the need for traditional demolition methods such as induced collapse and explosive demolition, we create a safer work environment for everyone involved by reducing the following hazards: 

  • Manual handling 
  • Working at heights 
  • Hot works 
  • Ergonomic hazards 

High Reach Demolition for the Oil and Gas industry

The Thevenard Island Decomissioning Project required the mechanical demolition of storage tanks and vessels of up to 58m in diameter, 24m in height, constructed using up to 32mm thick steel plates. Three large crude storage tanks were demolished and down-sized using a 120-tonne long-reach excavator with shear. Other structures demolished included a 38m high communications tower, utility pipework, jetty and barge landing infrastructure, and other facilities. The material was downsized and stockpiled in preparation for offsite recycling. 

High Reach Demolition for the Mining industry

For the Argyle Diamond Mine Closure Project, Liberty Industrial leveraged its innovative approach ethos and expertise to deploy its world-class fleet of custom-built demolition plant and equipment inclusive of our custom built Kocurek 200t High reach demolition excavator with heavy duty 4-piece boom.  Mechanical demolition techniques were used widely across the project, spearheaded by our 200t high reach and 100t Volvo 750 high reach excavators.  

The use of heavy-duty high reach excavators reduced the risk profile of the works and removed personnel from the work front.  This deployment ensured the safe pre-cutting of the overhead conveyor, and Storage facilities, reducing working from height requirements, or explosive demolition where it was not necessary. 

Kobelco High Reach SK1300

Kobelco High Reach SK1300

Kobelco High Reach SK1300

The largest OEM-made high reach demolition excavator in the world. Reaching up to 40m, this machine supports a variety of large demolition attachments for maximum power, whilst remaining stable and versatile.
Designed of ease of transportability.

Kocurek K200 High Reach Demolition Excavator

Kocurek K200

Kocurek K200 High Reach Demolition Excavator

Customised to be the highest demolition excavator in Australia. With up to 7 configurations, including a dedicated telescopic front, reaching an impressive 60 metres with a 3.5-tonne attachment. Capable of wielding the world’s most powerful shear, Fortress FS245 at a 20m pin height.

Volvo EC480

Volvo EC480

Volvo EC480

Our range of EC480 Excavators can be fitted with multiple configurations, including standard earthmoving rig through to a high reach demolition front reaching up to 26metres.

Volvo EC750EHR

Volvo EC750EHR

Volvo EC750EHR

A purpose-built demolition machine, with a high reach arm providing greater reach and height for the demolition of multi-storey structures, reaching up to 26m with a 5 tonne tool, it can also be configured to work to a depth of 9.5 metres.

Hitachi EX1200

Hitachi EX1200

Hitachi EX1200

A large and versatile machine which can be configured for earthworks or high reach demolition. Built to handle a 9.5t attachment at a maximum height of 20m.

Kobelco High Reach SK1300

Kobelco High Reach SK1300

The largest OEM-made high reach demolition excavator in the world. Reaching up to 40m, this machine supports a variety of large demolition attachments for maximum power, whilst remaining stable and versatile.
Designed of ease of transportability.

Kocurek K200

Kocurek K200 High Reach Demolition Excavator

Customised to be the highest demolition excavator in Australia. With up to 7 configurations, including a dedicated telescopic front, reaching an impressive 60 metres with a 3.5-tonne attachment. Capable of wielding the world’s most powerful shear, Fortress FS245 at a 20m pin height.

Volvo EC480

Volvo EC480

Our range of EC480 Excavators can be fitted with multiple configurations, including standard earthmoving rig through to a high reach demolition front reaching up to 26metres.

Volvo EC750EHR

Volvo EC750EHR

A purpose-built demolition machine, with a high reach arm providing greater reach and height for the demolition of multi-storey structures, reaching up to 26m with a 5 tonne tool, it can also be configured to work to a depth of 9.5 metres.

Hitachi EX1200

Hitachi EX1200

A large and versatile machine which can be configured for earthworks or high reach demolition. Built to handle a 9.5t attachment at a maximum height of 20m.

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