LW Hydraulics
LW Hydraulics is an Australian designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-pressure hydraulic systems, primarily longwall pump stations and dust suppression equipment for underground coal mining, with authorized distribution for Kamat, Dynaset, Dynajet, and SAER products, plus hire and overhaul services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersUnanderra, Australia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LW Hydraulics does
LW Hydraulics Pty Ltd (formerly Longwall Hydraulics) is a privately held Australian designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-pressure hydraulic system solutions, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Unanderra, NSW with a second workshop in Mackay, QLD. The company's core product set centers on longwall pump stations for underground coal mining (including high-voltage 3300V/415V power packages, emulsion and shearer water pumps, and integrated dust suppression systems), supported by authorized distribution of Kamat plunger pumps, Dynaset hydraulically powered equipment, Dynajet high-pressure water jetting units, SAER centrifugal pumps, and a range of filtration and cylinder brands. Technical differentiation is anchored in flameproof (FLP) equipment compliance for Australian underground coal mines, ISO 9001:2015 certification held continuously since 1996, and a documented track record of factory acceptance testing and rapid-turnaround overhauls for major operators.
The business operates a hybrid model spanning OEM equipment sales (custom pump station builds, dust suppression systems, custom mining equipment such as Parts Pods and Accumulator Cages), equipment hire (salvage pack pump units, high-pressure water jetting, mobile filtration pods, flameproof FLP units), and aftermarket services (pump station overhauls, hydraulic valve repairs, accumulator testing to AS3788, motor overhauls, and customer training). Revenue mechanics are quote-based with a published Schedule of Rates for standard items and bespoke quotes for repair or new-build work, 30-day payment terms, and a 3% merchant service fee on credit card transactions. Customer concentration is skewed to enterprise Australian coal miners (BMA, South 32, Anglo American, Peabody Energy, SIMEC Coal, Fitzroy Resources) supplemented by adjacent accounts in construction, government, agriculture, aquaculture, recycling, and oil and gas.
The go-to-market combines direct B2B enterprise sales from the two workshops and a small regional distributor network (e.g., Statewide Hydraulics in Melbourne, High Tech Generators in QLD for agriculture), with marketing presence at industry events (Diesel Dirt and Turf, Drill 22, IMARC, BEEF Australia) and membership in Ausjet. The company is leadership-stable under CEO Richard McNeill (appointed 2016), operates without external equity capital, and has invested in operational backbone (PRONTO Xi ERP, 2021) while continuing to add product lines and brand authorizations through 2025.
LW Hydraulics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LW Hydraulics
- Legal name
- LW Hydraulics Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://lwhydraulics.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LW Hydraulics is an Australian designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-pressure hydraulic systems, primarily longwall pump stations and dust suppression equipment for underground coal mining, with authorized distribution for Kamat, Dynaset, Dynajet, and SAER products, plus hire and overhaul services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LW Hydraulics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Hydraulic Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant) (IMAKANAI), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Hydraulic Components (Pumps, Motors, Cylinders) (IMAHAGAA), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)
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Where LW Hydraulics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Unanderra
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices2 records
Markets served
LW Hydraulics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of hydraulic equipment including pumps (Kamat, Dynaset, SAER), high-pressure water jetting units (Dynajet), filtration systems, hydraulic cylinders, and custom mining equipment.
- Equipment Hire: Rental of salvage pack pump units (including flameproof FLP units for underground coal mines), high-pressure water jetting equipment, dump pod units, transportation cages, mobile filter pods, A-frames and beams.
- Repair and Overhaul Services: Complete pump station overhauls, hydraulic valve repairs, pump rebuild and testing, accumulator repair/testing/regassing, motor overhauls, and electrical rewiring services.
- Product Support and Engineering: In-house design and engineering team providing customized mining products including Parts Pods, High Pressure Dump Pods, Duplex Bag Filter Pods, Accumulator Cages, Isolation Boards, and BSL Water Monitoring Systems.
- Training Services: Customer training programs for equipment operation and maintenance.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard equipment and service pricing based on published Schedule of Rates |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
LW Hydraulics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LW Hydraulics designs, manufactures, and services high-pressure hydraulic system solutions for the mining, industrial, agricultural, and aquaculture sectors in Australia. The company is an authorized Australian dealer for major international brands including Kamat, Dynaset, Dynajet, and SAER, while also manufacturing custom equipment such as longwall pump stations, dust suppression systems, and flameproof (FLP) pump units for underground coal mines. Their offering includes equipment sales, equipment hire, comprehensive repair and overhaul services, and field engineering support.
Product overview
LW Hydraulics operates as both a manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic system solutions, founded in 1992 with workshops in Unanderra, NSW and Mackay, QLD. The product portfolio centers on high-pressure hydraulic equipment and systems, primarily featuring distributed brands including Kamat (German high-pressure plunger pumps), Dynaset (hydraulically powered equipment including water pumps, compressors, generators, magnets, and grinders), Dynajet (high-pressure water jetting equipment), SAER pumps, and Delta Xero filtration systems. The company also manufactures custom mining equipment including Longwall Pump Stations, Parts Pods, and Accumulator Cages. Services include pump station overhaul, hydraulic valve repairs, equipment hire (both standard and flameproof units for underground mining), field support, and training. The portfolio functions as a comprehensive hydraulic solutions ecosystem where the distributed brands provide core components (pumps, compressors, generators) that LW Hydraulics integrates into manufactured systems (pump stations, dust suppression) and supports through service offerings (repairs, testing, hire).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Kamat High-Pressure Plunger Pumps Distribution of Kamat German-manufactured high-pressure plunger pumps for mining, industrial, and commercial applications. LW Hydraulics is the authorized Australian supplier.
- Dynaset Hydraulically Powered Equipment Distribution of Dynaset Finnish-manufactured hydraulically powered products including high-pressure water pumps (HPW), submersible pumps (HSP), hydraulic compressors (HK), hydraulic generators (HG), hydraulic magnets (HMAG), and hydraulic grinders (HHK). LW Hydraulics is the authorized Australian supplier.
- Dynajet High-Pressure Water Jetting Equipment Distribution of Dynajet German-manufactured high-pressure water cleaning equipment ranging from 140 to 500 bar operating pressure. Available as mobile trolley, cold water, electric driven, and road registered trailer units.
- Longwall Pump Stations Custom-designed and manufactured complete hydraulic pump station systems for longwall mining operations, including design, manufacturing, overhaul, and factory acceptance testing. Systems include emulsion pumps, shearer water pumps, and high-pressure dust suppression capabilities.
- Dust Suppression Systems High-pressure water dust suppression systems using Dynaset HPW technology for mining, construction, and material handling applications. Used for environmental compliance and worker health.
- Hydraulic Valve Repairs Repair and testing services for hydraulic valves including 12V DC to 240V AC and hydraulic/pneumatic activation valves.
- Pump & Equipment Hire Equipment hire including flameproof (FLP) salvage pack pump units for underground coal mines, dump pod units, transportation cages, mobile filter pods, and A-frames/beams.
- High Pressure Water Jetting Hire High-pressure water cleaning units for hire ranging from 140 to 500 bar operating pressure, including hot water units up to 95 degC and diesel-driven trailer options producing 350 bar at 95 degC.
- Custom Mining Equipment Custom-designed mining products including Parts Pods, High Pressure Dump Pods, Duplex Bag Filter Pods, Accumulator Cages, Isolation Boards, and BSL Water Monitoring Systems. Utilizes in-house design and engineering team.
- Product Support & Engineering Technical support, engineering services, training programs, and spare parts supply for all products.
- Field Support On-site field service and support for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- SAER Pumps Pump products including centrifugal and multistage pumps for mining, agriculture, and industrial applications. SAER pumps are noted for driving electrification in mining and agriculture sectors.
- Dantal Hydraulic Cylinders Hydraulic cylinders for industrial and mining applications distributed in Australia.
- LW Hydraulics KAMAT Net Cleaning Unit Custom-designed net cleaning unit utilizing KAMAT high-pressure technology for aquaculture applications.
- Training Services Customer training programs for equipment operation and maintenance.
Quantifiable outcome
- Pump stations returned to production achieving weekly production record within 6 weeks of return to operation
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Companies that use LW Hydraulics
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
LW Hydraulics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
LW Hydraulics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional, minor and major.
- KamatcoreGerman manufacturer of high-pressure plunger pumps. LW Hydraulics is an authorized dealer and supplier of Kamat pumps for Australian mining and industrial applications, including the complete range of plunger pumps, pump stations, and specialized high-pressure equipment.
- DynasetcoreFinnish manufacturer of hydraulically powered products including HPW high-pressure water pumps, HSP submersible pumps, HK hydraulic compressors, HG hydraulic generators, and HWP water pumps. LW Hydraulics is the authorized Australian supplier with extensive stock and same-day shipment capability.
- DynajetcoreGerman manufacturer of high-pressure water cleaning equipment including cold water, hot water, and ultra-high-pressure units from 180 to 3,000 bar. LW Hydraulics is the authorized Australian supplier for the Dynajet range.
- SAERcoreItalian manufacturer of centrifugal and side-channel pumps. LW Hydraulics supplies SAER pumps for Australian mining and industrial applications.
- NeuhausercoreGerman manufacturer of mining and tunnelling equipment including monorail beams and parts. LW Hydraulics announced as official Australian distributor for the complete Neuhauser range of products in 2017.
- Statewide HydraulicsregionalAppointed as official Dynaset stockist and distributor for the Melbourne area. Robert and team provide sales, installation assistance, and repairs for Dynaset products in Victoria.
- High Tech GeneratorsregionalDynaset regional partner for Queensland, particularly for agricultural applications. Partnered with LW Hydraulics at BEEF Australia 2021 event.
- AusjetminorAustralasian High Pressure Water Jetting Association. LW Hydraulics joined Ausjet in December 2016.
- Caterpillar (CAT)majorIn March 2018, LW Hydraulics signed an OEM supply contract with CAT to supply Peabody North Goonyella Mine a new pump station package as part of a new longwall system being supplied by CAT in 2019. This represents a significant OEM partnership for the company.
- Peabody EnergymajorMajor Australian coal mining company. LW Hydraulics awarded North Goonyella new pump station contract with CAT as the longwall system supplier. Peabody is a key customer for pump station OEM builds and overhauls.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
LW Hydraulics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Global OEM of underground mining equipment including longwall systems. Competes with LW Hydraulics indirectly as the broader longwall supplier whose pump station hydraulics LW Hydraulics services; relevant comparable for end-market exposure and customer overlap.
- Komatsu Mining: Global OEM of mining equipment including longwall systems and hydraulic shovels. Relevant comparable for the longwall/underground mining customer overlap and as a potential counterparty for hydraulic system integration work.
- Caterpillar (CAT): Global OEM of longwall systems and mining equipment. LW Hydraulics' major strategic partner (2018 OEM supply contract for Peabody North Goonyella), making Caterpillar both a customer and a reference comparable for the longwall systems market.
- Bosch Rexroth Australia: Major global supplier of hydraulic components, systems, and services to mining and heavy industry. Overlaps significantly on hydraulic power units and pump station integration, but at much larger scale and broader industrial scope than LW Hydraulics' coal-mining specialisation.
- HYDAC International (Australia): Global manufacturer of hydraulic accumulators, filtration, valves, and condition monitoring — overlapping directly with LW Hydraulics' accumulator repair/testing and Feature-Tec/Delta Xero filtration lines. Operates as a broad component incumbent rather than a mine-systems specialist.
- Parker Hannifin (Australia): Global motion and control technologies leader with deep Australian footprint. Competes broadly in hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, and filtration, but as part of a global portfolio rather than the niche underground-coal focus LW Hydraulics serves.
Direct peers
- Hanna Cylinders Australia: Australian manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and rams serving mining, earthmoving, and industrial customers. Directly comparable as a domestic hydraulic component manufacturer with similar customer profile and underground mining exposure.
- Hytec Fluid Power: Australian designer, manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic systems, cylinders, and components with national service network. Closest direct peer: same customer base in Australian mining and industry, similar integrated supply-distribute-service model, and overlapping product lines (pumps, cylinders, valves).
- Hydraquip Australia: Australian hydraulic hose, fittings, and service provider to mining and industry. Comparable as a domestic hydraulic service and component distributor serving similar NSW/QLD mining customers.
Others
- Fluke Process Instruments / NDT Australia Mining Services: Adjacent mining-condition-monitoring and instrumentation provider; relevant comparable as part of the Australian mining MRO ecosystem where LW Hydraulics' pump/accumulator testing and BSL water monitoring compete or co-sell.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
LW Hydraulics social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
LW Hydraulics financial estimates
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LW Hydraulics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
LW Hydraulics funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about LW Hydraulics
What does LW Hydraulics do?
LW Hydraulics designs, manufactures, and services high-pressure hydraulic system solutions for the mining, industrial, agricultural, and aquaculture sectors in Australia. The company is an authorized Australian dealer for major international brands including Kamat, Dynaset, Dynajet, and SAER, while also manufacturing custom equipment such as longwall pump stations, dust suppression systems, and flameproof (FLP) pump units for underground coal mines. Their offering includes equipment sales, equipment hire, comprehensive repair and overhaul services, and field engineering support.
Is LW Hydraulics a public or private company?
LW Hydraulics is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was LW Hydraulics founded?
LW Hydraulics was founded in 1992. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LW Hydraulics based?
LW Hydraulics is headquartered in Unanderra, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does LW Hydraulics make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Hire, repair and Overhaul Services, product Support and Engineering and training Services.
Who are LW Hydraulics's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, Komatsu Mining, Caterpillar (CAT), Bosch Rexroth Australia, HYDAC International (Australia) and Parker Hannifin (Australia). Direct peers are Hanna Cylinders Australia, Hytec Fluid Power and Hydraquip Australia. Fluke Process Instruments / NDT Australia Mining Services is listed as an others.
Does LW Hydraulics have an API?
No public API is recorded for LW Hydraulics.
What industry is LW Hydraulics in?
LW Hydraulics's product category is Industrial Hydraulic Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAB, Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits), with a secondary code of IMAKANAI, Slurry, Dewatering & Process Pumps (Pumps, Valves, Piping for Mine/Plant). Its NAICS code is 33391 and its SIC code is 3530.