Serving the underground mining industry since 1999

Our business is built on four key pillars:

Specializing in underground mining, our business is built on four key pillars: We’re an Original Equipment Manufacturer offering a range of underground support equipment Manufactured in Australia; we maintain a large hire fleet of coal support and Longwall relocation equipment, backed by experienced service; our nationally recognized service facility excels in both major and minor equipment overhauls; and we stock a comprehensive range of spare parts to support the underground coal industry.

Cougar Manufacturing – Manufactured in Australia product line of underground coal equipment
Cougar Hire – Longwall installation, relocation & run-of-mine underground coal equipment for hire
Cougar Maintenance – Our three strategically located branches provide major & minor overhaul services

Cougar Drilling – We provide in-seam drilling services and manufacture drill rigs for the underground coal industry.

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Our company has achieved ISO certification for our top-of-the-line Mining Equipment. This means our products meet the highest global standards for quality, performance, and reliability

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This prestigious recognition confirms our unwavering commitment to quality and precision. Get the edge with our NATA Accredited Mining Equipment today

Services

Cougar Mining Equipment Business Units

Foundations of Excellence in Underground Mining. Since 1999, our commitment to the underground mining sector is built upon four fundamental pillars

Cougar
Manufacturing

Cougar Hire

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Cougar Maintenance

Cougar Drilling

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Cougar Hire

Cougar Maintenance

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Overhauls

Spare Parts

About Us

We are an Australian family-owned and run business.

We manufacture, hire, overhaul, service and operate industrial equipment, and employ 600 people in NSW and Queensland.

Founded in Queensland by Craig Barnett in 1999, being owner-operated is what’s gotten us to where we are today.

Cougar has the tenacity and determination to be the best; it’s in our DNA. More than just a job, we live it. Every day is a journey of strength and passion.

We’re down to earth, we care, and we’re all in it for the same reason; to support our staff, their families, and the communities where we do business.

80+

Hire Fleet Machines

25

Years in Business

80+

New Builds
Since 2020

Chad Dillinger

CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Jonathan Priddle

DIRECTOR

Justin Tredinnick

MANAGING DIRECTOR (Drilling)

Chad Dillinger

CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Jonathan Priddle

DIRECTOR

Justin Tredinnick

MANAGING DIRECTOR
(Drilling)

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Explore our extensive range of spare parts for the underground coal industry. Get detailed information on pricing, availability, and lead times.

Our experienced team is ready to assist with machine troubleshooting for our OEM built product line and hire fleet machines.

Discover our comprehensive selection of high-quality underground support and Longwall relocation equipment available for purchase or hire. Alternatively, contact us here if you are looking to overhaul one of your existing assets.

Need one of our experienced field service personnel to visit your mine site or have a question about our personnel based at your site?

Have different inquiries or special requests related to our underground mining support services? Reach out to us for any other questions or needs you might have, and our team will be happy to assist you.

Mackay

32 Elvin Street, Paget QLD 4740

Phone :

(07) 4802 3520

Emerald

26794 Capricorn Highway, Emerald, QLD 4720

Phone :

(07) 4802 3520

Brisbane

Level 7, 200 Mary Street, Brisbane

Newcastle (Head Office)

12-14 Martin Drive Tomago, NSW 2322

Phone :

(02) 4028 0400