Heavy Diesel Workshop Welshpool, Perth

Fully equipped workshop for trucks, trailers, earthmoving equipment, engines & fabrication. Honest work. Qualified mechanics. Book your vehicle in today.

Welshpool's Most Trusted Heavy Diesel Repair Facility

Carter’s Heavy Diesel operates a fully equipped workshop in Welshpool, purpose-built for heavy diesel repairs, servicing and maintenance. With high-clearance bays, heavy-duty hoists, fabrication facilities and advanced diagnostic equipment, the workshop handles everything from routine servicing and inspections to major engine repairs and in-frame rebuilds.

Every job is overseen by Brad, ensuring consistent workmanship and accountability from start to finish. The team works on trucks, prime movers, trailers, B-doubles, earthmoving equipment, construction machinery, fleet vehicles, buses, caravans and 4WDs.

Heavy Diesel Workshop Services

Heavy Diesel Workshop Services

Professional heavy diesel repairs, servicing and maintenance for trucks, trailers, heavy equipment and fleet vehicles.

Workshop Repairs

Scheduled Servicing

Engine Rebuilds

Fabrication

Parts Sourcing

How to Book Your Workshop Job

Simple booking, qualified repairs and clear communication from start to finish.

Step 1

Call or Contact Brad Directly

Call Brad directly or submit an online enquiry with details about your vehicle, equipment and repair requirements.

Step 2

Book and Recieve an Enquiry

We review your repair requirements and schedule your vehicle into the workshop.

Step 3

Repair & Servicing

Our qualified mechanics inspect, diagnose and complete the required repairs or servicing at our Welshpool workshop.

Step 4

Ready For Collection

Collect your vehicle after repairs and servicing are completed with a detailed service report, and transparent invoicing.

Why Choose Our Welshpool Workshop?

Qualified workmanship and practical solutions for heavy diesel vehicles and equipment.

Equipped with heavy-duty hoists, advanced diagnostic equipment. CAT ET software and specialised tooling designed for trucks, machinery and heavy equipment.

All repairs and servicing are completed by qualified heavy diesel mechanics. With extensive experience across mining, transport and construction industries.

Centrally located in Welshpool. With easy access for trucks, fleet vehicles and heavy equipment from Perth and surrounding industrial areas.

Clear recommendations and open communication throughout the repair process, with approval obtained before any additional work proceeds.

Workshop & Fabrication FAQs

1. What services does a heavy diesel workshop in Perth provide?

A heavy diesel workshop handles servicing, diagnostics, repairs, rebuilds, and maintenance for trucks, trailers, earthmoving equipment, mining machinery, generators, fleet vehicles, buses, and fixed plant equipment.

Service heavy diesel equipment every 250 to 500 operating hours and/or 10,000kms Or as specified in the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule. High-use trucks, earthmoving equipment, and mining machinery require more frequent inspections. To prevent costly breakdowns and part failures. Delaying servicing increases wear on engines, hydraulics, driveline components, and cooling systems.

Yes. Our qualified heavy diesel workshop repair and service major brands. Including Caterpillar, Cummins, Kenworth, Volvo, Scania, Isuzu, Hino, Hitachi, Komatsu, Atlas Copco, FUSO, Detroit Diesel and many others. Workshop technicians use manufacturer specifications and diagnostic equipment to identify faults accurately. 

Because downtime costs more than maintenance. A scheduled workshop inspection identify worn bearings, leaking seals, failing injectors, brake issues, hydraulic faults, and cooling system problems before they become major failures. Preventative servicing keeps trucks and machinery operating safely, reliably, and profitably. While avoiding expensive emergency repairs and lost productivity.

Yes. Our heavy diesel workshop can perform in-frame rebuilds. Complete engine overhauls, cylinder head repairs, injector replacement, turbocharger replacement, and full engine reconditioning. A rebuild is more cost-effective than replacing the entire engine. Especially for trucks, earthmoving equipment, and mining machinery.

Delaying repairs. Most major failures begin as minor issues. Such as a small oil leak, injector fault, coolant leak, warning light, or unusual noise. Repairing a fault early may cost hundreds of dollars. Ignoring it can result in repairs costing thousands of dollars. Even tens of thousands of dollars, along with significant downtime.

Heavy diesel equipment is built to last 10,000 to 30,000 operating hours. Which equates to 10 to 20 years of service. With regular maintenance, many machines continue operating well beyond these figures.

Expected lifespan varies by equipment type:

  • Tractors: 4,000–10,000 hours
  • Large mining excavators: Up to 20,000–25,000+ hours
  • Skid steers and compact equipment: 5,000–10,000 hours
  • Excavators and dozers: 10,000–15,000 hours before major overhaul
  • Heavy-duty trucks: 750,000–1,000,000+ km before major engine work

 

The biggest factor affecting equipment life is maintenance. Regular oil changes, filter replacements, cooling system servicing, and inspections significantly extend engine and component life. Heavy diesel equipment is also designed to be rebuilt. Major components such as pistons, bearings, rings, seals, cylinder heads ,Turbos, fuel pumps, injectors, alternators and starter motors. can be replaced during an overhaul.