This build review covers a TT20 tilt tray delivered to Powermac Hire — one of Queensland's most active equipment hire companies — on a UD Quon CG 32 420 8x4 chassis with a Palfinger PK19 knuckle boom crane fitted to Safer Together mine site compliance standards.
Powermac runs hard assets in demanding environments. The brief for this build was clear: a high-capacity tilt tray with integrated crane capability, built to access mine sites and remote civil projects without modification or re-compliance after delivery.
Why the UD Quon CG 32 420
The UD Quon CG 32 420 8x4 was the right platform for this build. The 8x4 configuration provides the axle spread and load rating to carry a fully specified TT20 body and crane within compliance limits, while the Quon's cab and driveline are well regarded for reliability in Australian heavy duty applications.
For Powermac Hire, the UD platform also offered practical benefits: established parts availability through the UD dealer network, operator familiarity across their existing fleet, and a cabin that meets current safety standards for mine site access. These aren't minor considerations for a hire company deploying equipment across multiple sites and operators.
The TT20 Tilt Tray Body
The TT20 body on this build is specified for heavy plant recovery and transport:
- 7.5m usable deck length — accommodates a wide range of plant and equipment configurations
- Up to 12T payload capacity — within applicable compliance limits for the chassis and axle configuration
- Low approach angle ramp — suited to plant and equipment recovery where ground clearance is a consideration
- HARDOX wear-resistant deck material — specified for tracked plant and heavy repeated loading
Palfinger PK19 Knuckle Boom Crane
The PK19 adds a genuine self-loading and field lifting capability that significantly expands the operational range of this unit. Rather than requiring a second vehicle or ground crew with lifting equipment, the operator can recover, position, and load using the integrated crane system.
Key features of this configuration:
- Remote-controlled crane operation with hydraulic stabilisers
- Stabiliser outriggers positioned to suit the chassis and expected operating surfaces
- Integrated with the vehicle's hydraulic circuit via PTO
For hire fleet operators supporting civil and mining projects in Queensland's regions, the combination of tilt capability and integrated crane in a single unit reduces the number of vehicles needed on site — a genuine operational and cost advantage.
Mine Site Compliance — Safer Together Specification
This build was completed to Safer Together compliance standards, which are increasingly the baseline for site access across Queensland's resources sector. Compliance items built into the design from the outset included:
- ROPS — rollover protection system provision
- Access systems — anti-slip walkways, compliant handrails, fold-down access ladders
- Electrical fit-out — dual LED flashing beacons, high/low ADR LED lighting, reverse squawker, external E-stop, jump-start receptacle, lockable battery isolators
- Site-specific items — wheel chocks, fire extinguisher, signage mounts, full safety decal package
Compliance built in from the design stage is simpler and more cost-effective than retrofitting after delivery. For a hire company like Powermac whose equipment moves between sites with varying requirements, having a fully compliant unit from day one matters for mobilisation speed.
Operator Controls and Usability
Hire fleet equipment is operated by multiple people across different sites. Usability and intuitive control layout matter — not just for efficiency, but for safety when unfamiliar operators are on the vehicle.
This build includes in-cab controls for tray and crane integration, remote operation capability for crane movement and stabiliser positioning, lockable side toolboxes for onboard storage, and 3-point access points with grab handles and non-slip finishes throughout.
Build Outcome
The completed unit entered the Powermac Hire fleet as a high-utility asset capable of supporting plant delivery, breakdown response, and field logistics across remote and demanding project environments in Queensland and beyond. It's the kind of build that earns its keep across many cycles — versatile enough to be useful on a wide range of jobs, compliant enough to access the sites where the work actually is.
This is a build review for a completed project. Specifications vary by build. Compliance requirements for mine site access vary by site and operator — confirm your specific requirements directly with the site before finalising a specification.
Any Type Trucks builds TT20 tilt tray bodies and crane-integrated configurations for hire and civil fleet operators across Queensland and Australia. View the TT20 range or call 07 5476 8499.
