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Welcome to TerraQUIP Talk, the go-to podcast for drilling, piling, and foundation professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.Hosted by Mike Dobrota, founder of TerraQUIP Drilling Equipment, this show cuts through the noise with real, on-the-ground conversations…
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Marini MRA 300: 35-Ton Excavator Drilling Hollow Bar Anchors on a Tight Job Site (opens the original)
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MARINI MRA 300 IN ACTION — A closer look at one of Marini’s specialised mast attachments for high-production ground anchoring.In this episode of TerraQuip Talk, we take you to a real Queensland job site to see the Marini MRA 300 mast attachment working in Top Hammer / drifter mode for hollow bar ground anchoring.The MRA 300 is configured with a Eurodrill RH10X setup, a rod carousel, 310 mm double clamp/breaker, and an external flushing swivel for grout injection.On this project, the MRA 300 is d
Marini MR-P 350: The 10-Ton Piling Rig That Drills Where Others Can’t (opens the original)
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In this episode of TerraQuip Talk, Mike takes an in-depth look at the Marini MR-P 350, a compact but powerful piling rig that has made a big impact on restricted-access and low-headroom foundation projects across Australia. From being the first major Marini machine brought into Australia by TerraQuip in 2021, to working on real-world projects across rail, basements, bridges and urban construction, Mike breaks down what makes the MR-P 350 so unique. At around 10 tonnes, the MR-P 350 can drill up
The Mindset Behind a Fast-Growing Business with Lloyd Kay (opens the original)
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Lloyd Kay, Director of Sydney Piling, joins Mike Dobrota on TerraQuip Talk to discuss what it really takes to build a successful piling business. From starting out digging piles by hand to leading one of Sydney's respected piling contractors, Lloyd shares the lessons he's learned about entrepreneurship, leadership, consistency, hiring the right people, customer relationships, and why chasing money is the wrong strategy for long-term success. Whether you're in the drilling, piling, construction,
Marini MR-2PN Skid Mounted Rig Explained | Features, Applications & Specifications (opens the original)
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The Marini MR-2PN Skid Mounted Rig has earned its reputation as one of the industry's most versatile and reliable drilling solutions—but what makes it stand out? In this episode of TerraQuip Talk, Mike Dobrota takes an in-depth look at the Marini MR-2PN, exploring its applications, pneumatic operating system, rotary and top hammer configurations, mast options, air requirements, maintenance tips, and the engineering behind its success in micropiling, ground anchoring, and slope stabilization proj
How to Commission a Piling Rig Properly (opens the original)
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The job isn't finished when a piling rig is delivered—in many ways, that's when it really begins. In this episode of TerraQuip Talk, Mike explains why proper commissioning is essential for getting a new piling rig ready for work. He walks through the delivery inspection, hydraulic setup, fluid checks, machine handover, operator familiarisation, and the importance of staying on site to observe the machine under real working conditions. Along the way, he shares practical lessons from commissioning
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