Why You Should Hire a Specialist Auto Electrician

Auto electricians  are heavy machinery experts, skilled in carrying out heavy vehicle repairs. Earthmoving machinery auto electrician specialists are vital contractors for the earthmoving, agricultural, and mining industries where machinery needs to be operating correctly at all times.


Serious delays and disruptions can be caused in these fields if heavy machinery isn’t working as needed. This can also pose a serious safety risk for machinery operators and others working on the site.

Earthmoving equipment is a type of machinery that commonly requires auto electrical services. Auto electricians are able to carry out a variety of repairs and services for earthmoving machinery and plant. 

This post looks in more detail at how you can repair your earthmoving equipment with auto electrical experts.

Types of Earthmoving Equipment

Auto electrical specialists have the skills to work on a wide variety of earthmoving machinery. From excavators and bulldozers to loaders and dump trucks, earthmoving equipment is specialist machinery that requires specialist repair services.



 Most vehicle mechanics don’t have the expertise required to face heavy vehicle repairs, but auto electricians like the team at Buckland Auto Electrical have the right knowledge and skills to tackle repairs and maintenance for heavy machinery and plant.

Auto electricians carry out a wide variety of services to suit different types of machinery.

General Auto Electrical Work

General auto electrical work is a large part of an auto electrician’s work. This can encompass a wide variety of tasks including radio installation, work to batteries, charging systems, and starting systems, complete fit-outs, installing monitoring systems, and advanced diagnostics followed by the right repair work.



All of these services help to improve safety for the operator, make the machinery as efficient as possible, and ensure top performance.

Air Conditioning

Operating heavy machinery can easily become hot and uncomfortable in the warm Australian weather. Having functional air conditioning in place is essential; productivity and efficiency can be affected if it isn’t working correctly.



Auto electrical specialists are equipped to tackle repairs and maintenance for air conditioning systems in earthmoving equipment. This helps to keep operators comfortable and stay safe, and therefore be able to work more effectively.

Safety System Repairs and Inspections

Safety is paramount, and heavy earthmoving equipment usually has in-built safety systems. It’s vital that these systems are working effectively. On-board safety equipment can include aides and sensors for reversing, emergency stop buttons, and fire suppression systems.



Auto electrical specialists are trained to accurately inspect safety systems, including emergency stop systems, and carry out repairs as required to ensure they are working correctly. This helps to keep operators and other contractors on the site safe, as well as protecting the machinery.

Talk to Buckland Auto Electrical

Based in Unanderra, we are local auto electric specialists, serving the  earthmoving industry  in locations in the Illawarra including Wollongong  , the Southern Highlands  and outer Sydney regions .

We also specialise in working with heavy equipment in the agricultural and mining industries. For professional and reliable services to ensure the safety and performance of your earthmoving equipment, call us on (02) 4271 1918 today.