Underground loader developed

Development and sale of the first Elphinstone underground mining loaders, which were modified Caterpillar 980B and 925B wheel loaders.

Elphinstone Underground Scaler and Elevated Work Platform

Underground support vehicles developed

Development of the first Elphinstone underground support vehicles, the 920 Scaler and 925 Work Basket using a Caterpillar 920 wheel loader.

First Elphinstone Underground Dump Truck

First underground truck sold

Sale of the first Elphinstone 79C underground mining truck, which was a modified Caterpillar 769C truck.

Dale B Elphinstone Pty Ltd established

Dale Elphinstone began modifying Caterpillar equipment to suit underground hard rock mining  applications out of his Fathers shed on their Mooreville Road, Burnie (Tasmania) farm in 1975.  The Elphinstone name was destined to become synonymous with underground mining.

Railmax RMT15F Road Rail Excavator released

The Elphinstone RMT15F Railmax was released with significant control system upgrades to the previous RMT14D version, increasing the machines capability, safety and productivity.