Machinery that's built to last

As it approaches its 50th anniversary, Youngs Earthmoving continues to grow its already 147-strong fleet of Cat® equipment, thanks to a long-standing relationship with dealer WesTrac.

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Youngs Earthmoving founder and managing director Rodney Young is no stranger to heavy machinery.

He's had a veritable lifetime involvement with earthmoving equipment, having grown up in the remote Kimberley Region of Western Australia, where his father owned various pieces of equipment.

And in the red sands of the north, Rodney was always intrigued by the yellow machines.

It's this interest that planted the seeds from a young age to establish his own business.

"I remember standing there as a kid, watching a brand-new dozer working," Rodney said.

"That was probably the moment I knew I'd spend my life around earthmoving machinery."

In 1978 he launched Youngs Earthmoving, backed by his uncompromising work ethic and a single machine delivering contracting services.

Foundational projects included works for the Shire of Carnarvon - a coastal town around 900km north of Perth - the Main Roads Department, and various mining companies, including CRA Exploration.

One brand was chosen to be the backbone of the fleet, Caterpillar, and as the Cat fleet grew, so did a reputation for reliability, strong client partnerships and a willingness to take on the toughest jobs.

"We didn't just want to move dirt, we wanted to build something lasting," Rodney said.

"That meant investing heavily in our people and our equipment, even when it wasn't easy."

Forged in the dirt

For nearly five decades now, Youngs Earthmoving has not only undertaken some of the most remote projects in Australia - it has thrived, carving out a reputation as one of WA's most trusted names in civil construction and mining support.

While it is today headquartered in Perth, the family-owned and operated contractor is true to its northern roots, with a large presence in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions, including Tom Price, Port Hedland and Derby.