Local governments spend a significant portion of their resources on road maintenance.
With costs continuing to rise across the sector, councils need to make sure their crews are utilising equipment that is built to last and gets the job done quickly and effectively.
Quality Fabrication & Engineering (QFEAUS) has emerged as a leader in innovative, durable equipment that keeps road and roadside construction sites running smoothly.
With over three decades of engineering expertise, the company has perfected the towable self-powered road sweepers and water carts that have set the industry standard for performance and reliability.
In for the long haul
QFEAUS General Manager, Glenn Hardiman, said that QFEAUS’s sweepers are far more than basic cleaning tools – they’re precision-engineered maintenance solutions that have been trusted by major road construction companies for over 22 years.
“We built them to last,” Hardiman said.
“Our first two sweepers – which we sold in December 2003 – are still operating today, which speaks volumes about their durability.”
A standout feature of these sweepers is their unique side-shift capability.
The design allows the broom core to move left or right from the centre, enabling operators to clean close to road shoulders, rails and difficult-to-reach areas without risking damage to the towing vehicle.
This innovation ensures comprehensive road cleaning while maintaining maximum safety.
The sweepers play a critical role in road maintenance, removing debris, mud, and dirt from highways and construction sites.
“They’re essential for keeping roads clean and safe, especially in new development areas where construction and heavy truck traffic can quickly create hazardous conditions,” Hardiman said.
Making a splash
QFEAUS’s water carts represent another breakthrough in road maintenance technology. Having built over 200 chassis-mounted water carts since 2005, the company has refined its approach to meet the most demanding industry requirements through a distribution partnership with the TTi Storm™ watertank.
These sophisticated dust suppression systems are critical to worker safety and equipment longevity.
“Dust suppression is a very big issue,” Hardiman said.
“It helps on site with visibility, it protects workers’ health, and it also prevents dust from getting into other machinery and cause long-term damage, so it has a knock-on effect with the lifespan of equipment.”
Councils, Hardiman said, have an obligation to ensure their sites deploy proper dust suppression, particularly those near high pedestrian traffic areas.
“Most road construction sites and building sites actually stipulate that you must have dust suppression on site.”
QFEAUS’ TTi Storm™ water carts come with impressive flexibility, offering tank sizes ranging from 8000 to 18,000 litres and multiple spray options. Customers can choose from gravity bars, pressure bars, high-pressure sprays, and remotely operated water cannons that can suppress dust in a 360-degree radius.
Standards-driven performance
QFEAUS doesn’t just build equipment – they create products that meet the highest national standards. All their products comply with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) requirements, undergoing rigorous engineering certification and stress evaluations.
“You can’t just build something in your garage and expect to get it registered,” Hardiman said.
“Our units are engineered to meet all current regulations across Australian territories.”
One of QFEAUS’ most significant advantages is its rapid turnaround time. Recently, they supplied two fully optioned water carts to a Queensland company within just six weeks.
“They couldn’t find water carts anywhere else in Australia,” Hardiman said.
“We not only met their urgent needs but exceeded their expectations.”
Understanding the specific needs of local governments, QFEAUS offers fleet discounts and designs products specifically for council requirements. Its water carts and sweepers are ideal for road maintenance, dust suppression, and ensuring public safety.
A commitment to quality
With a manufacturing lead time of 10-12 weeks and everything fabricated in-house, QFEAUS demonstrates a commitment to quality, with products are built to withstand Australia’s toughest conditions.
“Although building equipment that lasts too long might seem counter-intuitive for sales, our reputation is what truly drives our business,” Hardiman said.
For teams seeking gear that’s tough, compliant and council-ready, QFEAUS offers solutions that go above and beyond standard expectations – a testament to Australian engineering excellence.
