In the middle of a buzzing construction site in Burleigh Heads, with workers weaving between machinery and the Queensland sun beating down, Ashley Seymour stands over the machine that’s quietly transforming the way his team works. It’s not sci-fi magic—though the headline might hint at it—but something far more grounded and powerful: a Maeda MC305C mini crawler crane.

For Seymour—owner and founder of Seymours Cranes, Rigging and Labour—this compact crane has become an essential tool. And he hasn’t just bought one. In the past year, he has purchased four Maeda cranes, all through long-time Australian distributor Pace Cranes.

So, what’s driving this growing fleet of Maedas?

Ashley’s belief in Maeda cranes isn’t accidental. With 30 years in the construction and rigging world—starting as a carpenter in 1992 and later working on major international projects including the Sydney Olympics and Middle East heavy-lift operations—he’s worked with nearly every type of crane in the industry.

Through all those years, one brand consistently impressed him.

For high-rise builds, shopping centres, underground civil works, or crawler crane assemblies, Maeda’s combination of precision, power, and compact design keeps proving its worth.

Seymours Cranes isn’t a small operation. With 15 staff—including riggers and crane specialists—they operate across the East Coast of Australia, taking on everything from:

For them, the Maeda units offer the exact capabilities modern construction sites demand.

With work booming, Seymour has already lined up his fourth machine, the MC285C, to expand their dry-hire capabilities.

And it’s not just the base machines—Seymours invests in every extension and attachment available, including:

This level of versatility lets the team tackle diverse, technically challenging environments with confidence.

Of course, machinery alone isn’t what builds loyalty. The ongoing relationship with Pace Cranes, Maeda’s Australian distributor for over 30 years, plays a huge part in why Seymour keeps returning.

Founded by Paul Heeks and now run by Anthony Heeks, Pace Cranes has built a reputation for service that goes far beyond equipment sales.

From product knowledge to delivery timelines and after-sales assistance, Seymour says Pace Cranes consistently makes him feel like a valued partner, not just a customer.

As Seymour’s business continues to grow along the East Coast—and as construction sites continue to shrink in size while increasing in complexity—compact, high-performing machinery like the Maeda mini crawlers will only become more essential.

With a fourth crane on the way and a trusted supplier behind him, Ashley Seymour is confidently positioning his company for bigger projects, tighter environments, and more efficient crane operations.

The force may not be literally with him—but the Maeda might just be the next best thing.

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