Ned Gellie had a passion for earthmoving from a very young age playing in the sand pit. While completing his diesel mechanic apprenticeship, Ned gained employment on weekends with local earthmovers, and later worked all over Australia on some of the biggest projects at that time such as the Thomson Dam & Alcoa to gain experience.
In 1983 Ned & Wendy Gellie purchased their first piece of equipment, a Fiat Allis Bulldozer, and then a HITACHI EX200-1 Excavator. The relationship started with Hitachi distributor; Blackwood Hodge who became Marubeni Construction and Mining Equipment and then Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia in 1999. This was the beginning of Gellie’s Earthmoving and the continued Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia Pty Ltd (HCA) relationship.
Gellie’s Earthmoving is a family owned & operated business. In the early days Gellie’s main focus was on soil conservation & agriculture projects, also specialising in and supporting the construction and roads industry. Throughout the years they have also been extensively involved in windfarm construction and work all over Victoria on national railway infrastructure & maintenance projects.
Gellie’s have a wide range of equipment including Bulldozers, Excavators, Tractor & Scoop, Front End Loaders, Grader, Dump Truck, Tip Trucks, Side Tippers & Low Loaders. Gellie’s also have Hi Rail equipment, one of the machines being a Hitachi ZX170-3 rubber tyred excavator.
Gellie's is a leader in infrastructure & maintenance works
Today, Ned Gellie runs the business with his son Jake, together they lead a team of 12 full-time employees with some having worked for Gellie’s Earthmoving for more than 15 years.
From the very beginning, Ned has had a unique fondness and appreciation for Hitachi built excavators. “Hitachi is the only brand of excavators that we have purchased since starting the business, this is mainly due to their performance and reliability,” he says.
“The day-to-day running costs, fuel efficiency, cab layout and operator comfort are second to none. Our team of operators would refuse to operate with any other brand.”
The recent addition of 3 new Hitachi excavators including the ZX290LC-5, ZX85USB-5 and ZX55U-5A has taken the total number of machines to seven in their orange fleet.
Gellie’s Earthmoving has been a Hitachi customer for the last 40 years and credits HCA on their quality products, readily available parts and service coupled with a highly specialised support team working around the clock.
Ned credits his working relationship with HCA’s Victorian Sales Representative Greg Priestley and the local HCA branch, ‘due to their extensive understanding of the industry as well as the needs of Gellie’s Earthmoving business.’
HCA will continue to support Gellie’s Earthmoving and their business operations with reliable, world-class performing machinery and wish them the best with their upcoming railway projects.
For more information on Hitachi’s range of machinery products visit www.hcma.com.au/machinery or phone 1300 HITACHI to speak to our service team.
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Throwback to our 2025 Construction Equipment Sales Conference - where the team got hands-on with the machines they talk about every day. 👷♂️💥
From walkarounds to machine demos, it was a chance for our Construction Equipment Sales Representatives to get up close with the gear, share knowledge and sharpen their understanding of the products supporting customers across Australia.
Because selling equipment is one thing. Knowing it inside and out is another. 👊
Look after the big fella and the big fella looks after you.
This King`s Birthday, a reminder worth holding onto. The machines that lead your fleet for the longest are the ones backed by proper servicing, genuine parts, and a team that knows them down to the bolt.
Treat your equipment with that standard, and it rewards you with uptime, resale value, and years of reliable work.
What is the oldest Hitachi | LANDCROS machine still earning its keep on your site?
Drop its age below.
The name is changing.
The Japanese reliability operators count on is not.
From construction sites to quarries and mining operations, the machines trusted across Australia are stepping into a new era under the LANDCROS name.
Same proven performance.
Same dependable support.
Same commitment to getting the job done.
LANDCROS — Solutions Beyond Machinery.
Big bloke.
Compact machine.
Still plenty of room to get comfortable.
George from Sydney walks through the ZX17U-5 and shows why compact does not mean cramped. With a spacious operator area, easy access and the performance to match, this machine is built to work hard in tight spaces.
Small footprint. Serious capability.
Meet the machine. 👊
Bryce Gibson from Revesby takes you through the Hitachi ZX55U-5 - the compact excavator built to punch above its weight.
From HN bushings that help reduce pin wear, to easy-access servicing and radiator protection designed for harsh Australian conditions, the ZX55U-5 is packed with features that help keep crews moving and downtime low.
Tight access. Smooth operation. Proven Hitachi reliability.
Watch the walkthrough and see why the ZX55U-5 continues to earn its place on worksites across Australia.
FarmFest Queensland is almost here and Hitachi is bringing an impressive line up of machinery to the stand! 🚜
Come and check out the ZX33U-5, ZX55-5, ZX85USB-7, ZX135US-7H and ZX345USLC-7H excavators, the ZW140-7 wheel loader, ZX210LC-7 and ZX155W-7 wheeled excavators, plus a Bell B30E Water Cart.
While you’re there, make sure you enter our competition for your chance to WIN a Hitachi | Landcros 70L Bar Fridge! 🎉
Visit the Hitachi team at FarmFest Queensland on Stand S/7-9 to explore the range, chat with our experts and enjoy giveaways and activities across the event.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
🚧Hitachi is heading to FarmFest Queensland! 🚧
We’re excited to be exhibiting at this year’s event with an impressive line up of Hitachi and BELL machinery on display. Whether you’re looking to get up close with the latest equipment, chat with our team or see what’s new in the industry, make sure to visit the Hitachi stand.
There’ll also be competitions, giveaways and plenty happening across the event, so don’t miss out!
📍 Farm Fest- 11465 Warrego Highway, Kingsthorpe, QLD 4400
📍2-4 June 2026
📍Stand number S/07-09
We look forward to seeing you there!
A different look for a working machine.
This custom Hitachi ZX85USB-7 stands apart with a striking blue finish completed through Revesby, combined with detailed bespoke scroll work completed in-house to create a true blue unit.
Backed by a full engcon setup and complete attachment package, this machine is not only built to stand out, it is built to perform across a wide range of applications.
Delivered out of Hitachi Canberra for Specialized Digging Services (SDS) (@gb_diggs), with more custom builds still to come.
Built for demanding environments and trusted where performance matters.
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Focused on efficiency, reliability and operator comfort, the ZW180-7 is designed to keep material moving safely and productively across tough site conditions.
Congratulations to Andy and the Bellevue Gold team - we appreciate the opportunity to support your operation.
Throwback to our 2025 Construction Equipment Sales Conference - where the team got hands-on with the machines they talk about every day. 👷♂️💥
From walkarounds to machine demos, it was a chance for our Construction Equipment Sales Representatives to get up close with the gear, share knowledge and sharpen their understanding of the products supporting customers across Australia.
Because selling equipment is one thing. Knowing it inside and out is another. 👊
Look after the big fella and the big fella looks after you.
This King`s Birthday, a reminder worth holding onto. The machines that lead your fleet for the longest are the ones backed by proper servicing, genuine parts, and a team that knows them down to the bolt.
Treat your equipment with that standard, and it rewards you with uptime, resale value, and years of reliable work.
What is the oldest Hitachi | LANDCROS machine still earning its keep on your site?
Drop its age below.
The name is changing.
The Japanese reliability operators count on is not.
From construction sites to quarries and mining operations, the machines trusted across Australia are stepping into a new era under the LANDCROS name.
Same proven performance.
Same dependable support.
Same commitment to getting the job done.
LANDCROS — Solutions Beyond Machinery.
Big bloke.
Compact machine.
Still plenty of room to get comfortable.
George from Sydney walks through the ZX17U-5 and shows why compact does not mean cramped. With a spacious operator area, easy access and the performance to match, this machine is built to work hard in tight spaces.
Small footprint. Serious capability.
Meet the machine. 👊
Bryce Gibson from Revesby takes you through the Hitachi ZX55U-5 - the compact excavator built to punch above its weight.
From HN bushings that help reduce pin wear, to easy-access servicing and radiator protection designed for harsh Australian conditions, the ZX55U-5 is packed with features that help keep crews moving and downtime low.
Tight access. Smooth operation. Proven Hitachi reliability.
Watch the walkthrough and see why the ZX55U-5 continues to earn its place on worksites across Australia.
FarmFest Queensland is almost here and Hitachi is bringing an impressive line up of machinery to the stand! 🚜
Come and check out the ZX33U-5, ZX55-5, ZX85USB-7, ZX135US-7H and ZX345USLC-7H excavators, the ZW140-7 wheel loader, ZX210LC-7 and ZX155W-7 wheeled excavators, plus a Bell B30E Water Cart.
While you’re there, make sure you enter our competition for your chance to WIN a Hitachi | Landcros 70L Bar Fridge! 🎉
Visit the Hitachi team at FarmFest Queensland on Stand S/7-9 to explore the range, chat with our experts and enjoy giveaways and activities across the event.
We look forward to seeing you there!!
🚧Hitachi is heading to FarmFest Queensland! 🚧
We’re excited to be exhibiting at this year’s event with an impressive line up of Hitachi and BELL machinery on display. Whether you’re looking to get up close with the latest equipment, chat with our team or see what’s new in the industry, make sure to visit the Hitachi stand.
There’ll also be competitions, giveaways and plenty happening across the event, so don’t miss out!
📍 Farm Fest- 11465 Warrego Highway, Kingsthorpe, QLD 4400
📍2-4 June 2026
📍Stand number S/07-09
We look forward to seeing you there!
A different look for a working machine.
This custom Hitachi ZX85USB-7 stands apart with a striking blue finish completed through Revesby, combined with detailed bespoke scroll work completed in-house to create a true blue unit.
Backed by a full engcon setup and complete attachment package, this machine is not only built to stand out, it is built to perform across a wide range of applications.
Delivered out of Hitachi Canberra for Specialized Digging Services (SDS) (@gb_diggs), with more custom builds still to come.
Built for demanding environments and trusted where performance matters.
Andy from Bellevue Gold has taken delivery of a Hitachi ZW180-7 wheel loader, supporting operations at one of Australia’s emerging gold producers.
Focused on efficiency, reliability and operator comfort, the ZW180-7 is designed to keep material moving safely and productively across tough site conditions.
Congratulations to Andy and the Bellevue Gold team - we appreciate the opportunity to support your operation.
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