Can They Fix This Colossal 550-Tonne Excavator?

On today's episode: at the world's largest coal export terminal, leading tradesperson, Darren, has a massive 23-tonne gearbox to be serviced. When a 550-tonne excavator calls in sick, maintenance supervisor Kenny and his team of experts must diagnose the problem. And, an underground roof support needs a lift, but theres a major hitch for mechanical fitter, Sean, the lifting point is missing.

Across Australia, the wheels of industry turn 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These machines are tough and the teams of people running them are even tougher. From deep underground, to high in the sky, these heavy metal marvels are essential to our daily lives. But, what happens when these massive machines break down? Teams of mechanics, engineers, fitters, and boilermakers step up to battle against tight deadlines, in some of the harshest working environments on the planet.

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