TL Engineering
TL Engineering is a privately held Western Australian vehicle body builder founded in 1970, designing and fabricating custom mine-spec trucks, light vehicle trays, and crane-integrated builds at its Hazelmere facility for mining, transport, government, and fleet customers across Australia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersWa Keeney, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What TL Engineering does
TL Engineering is a Western Australian custom vehicle body builder and fabrication company founded in 1970 and headquartered at a single integrated facility in Hazelmere, WA. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures heavy-duty and light-vehicle body builds — including crane trucks, tippers, service trucks, mine-spec vehicles, lube trucks, manhaul trucks, beavertails, prime mover fit-ups, road maintenance trucks, ute trays, canopies, ROPS trays, and EnduroCo 4x4 Hiace conversions — primarily serving Western Australia's mining and resources sector along with transport & logistics, trades & construction, dealerships and fleet operators, government and defence, and tourism and emergency services. Its core technical capability spans in-house CNC laser cutting, press brake forming, sandblasting, industrial coating (AS1627, AS/NZS 2312), custom chassis and wheelbase modifications, and electrical fitouts for mine-site compliance, with all production performed at the Hazelmere facility.
The business operates across six wholly-owned divisions — TL Engineering (heavy builds), TLX4X4 (light vehicle trays and canopies), TL Spares (aftermarket parts with Australia-wide shipping), TL Trucks (sales and hire), Laser & Press (CNC services), and Adventure West 4x4 Rentals — supported by exclusive WA distributorship of HMF truck-mounted cranes and authorised service agency for Hammar sideloaders. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time custom build contracts (deposit on order, balance on delivery) plus hardware sales, professional workshop services, and parts; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct workshop engagement, website enquiry, and dealership partnerships (Ford, Toyota, Isuzu, RAM, Major Motors, Budget Rental Cars), and named enterprise customers include BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue. The company is privately held (TL Engineering Pty Ltd), family-controlled under Managing Director Dan Oldham with a refreshed executive team including a dedicated CFO.
TL Engineering firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TL Engineering
- Legal name
- TL Engineering Pty Ltd
- Website
- https://tleng.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- TL Engineering is a privately held Western Australian vehicle body builder founded in 1970, designing and fabricating custom mine-spec trucks, light vehicle trays, and crane-integrated builds at its Hazelmere facility for mining, transport, government, and fleet customers across Australia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TL Engineering industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Custom Vehicle Body Building and Fabrication
- NAICS
- Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (336120)
- SIC
- Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI)
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Where TL Engineering is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wa Keeney
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
TL Engineering business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Custom Vehicle Body Manufacturing: Design, engineering, and fabrication of custom truck bodies, ute trays, canopies, and specialised vehicle modifications. Includes heavy vehicles (beavertails, crane trucks, tippers, service trucks, lube trucks) and light vehicles (steel trays, alloy trays, ROPS trays). One-time purchase model with deposits required and balance on delivery.
- Truck Sales & Hire: Sale of pre-built and custom-configured work-ready trucks. Stock includes Isuzu, Hino, Ford Ranger, Fuso Fighter, and other brands with TL Engineering body builds. Also offers truck rental for short- or long-term projects.
- Workshop Services: Sandblasting and paint services, laser cutting and CNC bending, truck body repairs and fabrication, and crane servicing. Professional services billed per job with industry-standard surface preparation meeting AS1627 and AS/NZS 2312 standards.
- Spare Parts (TL Spares): Supply of genuine replacement parts and accessories for TL Engineering builds and general vehicle body building. Parts include hinges, latches, tailgates, hydraulic parts, lighting, and body panels. Available online, over phone, or at workshop.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Custom build pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
TL Engineering product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TL Engineering designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs custom heavy and light vehicle bodies—including truck trays, crane trucks, mine-spec service vehicles, tippers, lube trucks, ute trays, canopies, and ROPS structures—at its Hazelmere, Western Australia facility. The company also operates workshop services covering sandblasting and paint, CNC laser cutting and bending, truck body repairs, and crane servicing, and distributes HMF truck-mounted cranes as exclusive WA distributor.
Product overview
TL Engineering is a Perth-based manufacturer offering a broad portfolio of custom vehicle body builds, accessories, and workshop services. The offering spans two main product lines: Heavy Vehicle Products (beavertail bodies, boilermaker trucks, crane trucks, lube trucks, manhaul trucks, mine-spec builds, prime mover fit-ups, road maintenance trucks, service trucks, subframes, tippers, tipping trays, truck canopies, chassis modifications, wheelbase modifications, container and freight trays, explosives boxes, and custom heavy builds) and Light Vehicle Products (Heavy Duty Steel Series including galvanised ute trays, explorer steel trays, custom steel trays, ROPS trays, light vehicle explosives boxes; the EnduroCo Hiace 4x4 Conversions; 3 Door Work Mate Service Canopies; and the upcoming Heavy Duty Alloy Series). The accessory portfolio covers tray accessories (custom trays, tipper trays, steel heavy duty trays, tail lifts, towbars, gates and safety rails, access steps), electrical accessories (LED work lights, LED aerials, UHF radios, electrical fitouts), toolbox accessories (alloy service body tool boxes, custom alloy tool boxes, underbody tool boxes), and crane accessories (Heiniger Backease Cranes, Kevrek Crane Accessories). Services include Truck Sales & Hire, Sandblasting & Paint, Laser Cutting & Bending, and Truck Body Repairs & Fabrication. TL Engineering also distributes HMF truck-mounted cranes (exclusive in WA) and is the only authorised Hammar sideloader service agent in WA.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- TLX4X4: 4x4 vehicle trays and canopies for light vehicles including utes and 4WDs, engineered for WA conditions.
- TL Spares
- TL Trucks
- Heavy Division
Products and services
- Beaver Tails Beaver tail truck bodies for safely transporting plant and machinery, featuring low-angle ramps, solid flooring, and heavy-duty tie-down points for civil construction and equipment hire fleets.
- Boilermaker Trucks Mobile workshop trucks equipped with welder mounts, secure gas storage, tool compartments, and gear storage designed for field fabrication and welding in remote environments.
- Chassis Modifications Custom chassis modifications including wheelbase extensions or reductions and full structural upgrades, engineered to support longer trays, additional axle groups, or heavy-duty body installations.
- Container and Freight Trays Engineered freight trays with robust locks, reinforced floors, and tie-down points for transporting general freight, mining equipment, and site tools.
- Crane Trucks Custom-built crane trucks featuring reinforced subframes and smart load distribution, available with HMF and Kevrek cranes ranging from light utility to heavy-duty hydraulic setups.
- Custom Build Heavy custom truck builds tailored to unique operational demands, including mine-spec service trucks, tilt trays, and mobile workshops, with in-house design and fabrication team.
- Explosives Boxes (Heavy Vehicle) Purpose-built explosives storage boxes meeting Australian Standards (AS2187.1), offering secure, ventilated, and durable storage for detonators and explosives in the field.
- Lube Trucks Mobile service units that carry oils, coolants, grease, and waste recovery systems, customised with tank sizes, hose reels, pumps, and tool storage for mining, construction, and field service operations.
- Manhaul Trucks Remote mobile workshops carrying tools, gear, storage, and power for mining and heavy industry operations, fully customisable with generator mounts, workbenches, and secure storage.
- Mine Specification Build Mine Specification Builds ensuring vehicle safety and compliance in Australia's mining sector, featuring ROPS, fire suppression systems, safety lighting, and heavy-duty protection tailored to specific site needs.
- Prime Mover Fit-ups Custom prime mover fit-ups including hydraulic kits, toolboxes, safety lighting, fuel tanks, and custom guards for mining, freight, and heavy haulage applications.
- Road Maintenance Trucks Custom road maintenance trucks with two-way tipping bodies, tool storage, safety lights, traffic arrow boards, and hot mix chambers, designed for council and contractor patching, shoulder work, and roadside clean-up.
- Service Trucks Service vehicles equipped with tool storage, fluid systems, and lighting, customised for mining, construction, and field service applications, built as rugged mobile workshops.
- Tippers Strong and reliable tipper truck bodies for heavy-duty use in construction, civil, and mining work, featuring robust hydraulic systems, high-quality steel, and precision fabrication.
- Galvanised Ute Trays Hot-dip galvanised ute trays offering maximum corrosion resistance for coastal, off-road, and harsh site environments, with strong steel construction, welded joints, and practical features.
- Explorer Steel Trays Heavy-duty Explorer Steel Trays with RHS cab-rack cage, 3mm chequer plate floor, and steel dropsides for severe structural rigidity across harsh environments.
- Custom Steel Trays Custom steel trays built from the ground up to suit individual work requirements, carrying needs, and vehicle specifications, made from high-grade steel and fully welded for strength.
- ROPS Trays Roll-over protection structure trays designed to meet rigorous mine and site safety standards, combining certified rollover protection with heavy-duty tray functionality without compromising storage or access.
- EnduroCo Hiace 4x4 Conversions Federally compliant 4x4 conversions for Toyota Hiace vans, incorporating EnduroCo's independent front suspension, full-time 4WD with high/low range, GVM increase to 4200kg, and secondary stage manufacture approval for mining, emergency, and fleet applications.
- 3 Door Work Mate Service Canopies Tough, affordable service canopies in fully welded heavy-duty alloy construction with 3 full-size lift-up doors, lockable storage, and multiple dimension options for common utes and LandCruiser 79.
- Heavy Duty Alloy Series Precision-fabricated alloy bodies and trays for light vehicles, engineered and manufactured at the Hazelmere facility for Australian commercial fleets and heavy vehicle operators.
- Truck Sales & Hire Truck sales and hire services offering work-ready vehicles including crane trucks, service bodies, and fleet fit-outs, with custom builds tailored to trade, load, and daily demands.
- Sandblasting & Paint Heavy-duty surface preparation and protective coating services using industrial sandblasting and epoxy/polyurethane paint systems for corrosion resistance and durability in harsh environments.
- Laser Cutting & Bending CNC laser cutting and press brake services for mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and alloy plate, using Tempus Tools quoting software for instant cost estimates from DXF/CAD file uploads.
- Truck Body Repairs & Fabrication
Quantifiable outcome
- Low warranty return rate due to quality and durability of builds
Companies that use TL Engineering
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
TL Engineering technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
TL Engineering partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- HMF Cranes AustraliacoreExclusive distributor for HMF truck-mounted cranes (3-95 tm range) in Perth and WA. TL Engineering provides custom truck body integration, expert installation, and after-sales support for HMF cranes built in Denmark.
- HammarcoreOnly authorised Hammar service agent in Western Australia. Provides scheduled servicing (First, A, B & C Services), diagnostics, repairs, software updates, and genuine spare parts for Hammar sideloaders.
- EnduroCocoreExclusive WA distributor for EnduroCo 4x4 bus conversions (Toyota Hiace 4x4 conversions). Founded in 2012, EnduroCo delivers innovative automotive upgrades converting on-road vehicles into off-road 4WD machines. TL Engineering provides fit-out and installation.
- BHPminorClient partner - major Australian mining corporation
- Rio TintominorClient partner - major Australian mining corporation
- FortescueminorClient partner - major Australian mining corporation
- HinominorSupplier partner - Japanese heavy-duty truck manufacturer
- Isuzu TrucksminorSupplier partner - Japanese truck manufacturer
- FordminorDealer and fleet partnership - Ford Australia vehicles
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
TL Engineering competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Fassi Group: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of truck-mounted articulated cranes with a broad product range across small and large lifting capacities. Fassi directly competes with HMF (TL Engineering's distributed brand) in crane-truck specifications and competes with TL Engineering for end-customer crane integration work in mining and construction.
- Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI): TBEI is an Australian custom truck body and trailer manufacturer with mining, transport, and infrastructure customers. It is one of TL Engineering's closest head-to-head competitors for heavy commercial vehicle builds in Western Australia and nationally.
- Joss Group / V1200 Group: Joss Group (now part of V1200 Group) is an Australian heavy vehicle body, trailer, and chassis manufacturer focused on mining, transport, and logistics customers. It directly overlaps TL Engineering in mine-spec bodies, prime mover fit-ups, and trailer builds across Australia.
- Hiab (Cargotec): Hiab is a global leader in truck-mounted cranes and load-handling equipment, integrating cranes onto commercial chassis for logistics, mining, and construction. While TL Engineering is a distributor/integrator of HMF rather than Hiab, Hiab directly competes in the same crane-truck specification and mining-fleet deployment space.
Broad incumbents
- Reading Truck Body: Reading Truck Body is one of North America's largest commercial vehicle body and upfit manufacturers, producing service bodies, utility bodies, and custom truck builds. Its product mix and customer use cases (mining-adjacent, utilities, vocational fleets) closely parallel TL Engineering's heavy vehicle portfolio.
- Knapheide: Knapheide is a US-based manufacturer of truck bodies, equipment platforms, and upfit solutions serving commercial, construction, and utility customers. Its scale and product breadth represent the larger multi-national upfitter profile that TL Engineering could grow toward.
- Palfinger: Austrian-headquartered global manufacturer of truck-mounted cranes, lifting solutions, and access platforms, with broad coverage of crane truck and vocational body markets. Palfinger competes with Hiab and HMF in TL Engineering's crane-truck segment and serves many of the same mining and construction customers worldwide.
Others
- MacLean Engineering: MacLean Engineering manufactures mining support equipment and specialised mining vehicles. While it operates in different mining equipment categories than TL Engineering's body building, it serves a similar buyer base of tier-1 miners with durable, compliance-critical equipment in demanding operating conditions.
Emerging players
- Ironman 4x4: Ironman 4x4 designs and distributes 4x4 accessories including ute trays, canopies, and suspension systems with Australian distribution. It is an emerging light-vehicle upfit competitor whose product range overlaps TL Engineering's TLX4X4 and incoming Alloy Series offerings.
- ARB (ARB 4x4 Accessories): ARB is Australia's largest 4x4 accessory brand, with national distribution of ute trays, canopies, bull bars, and off-road equipment. ARB is the primary incumbent in the light-vehicle tray and canopy segment that TL Engineering's Heavy Duty Alloy Series is targeting.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
TL Engineering social profiles
Digital presenceTL Engineering compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
TL Engineering financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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TL Engineering leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
TL Engineering subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
TL Engineering funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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TL Engineering M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about TL Engineering
What does TL Engineering do?
TL Engineering designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs custom heavy and light vehicle bodies—including truck trays, crane trucks, mine-spec service vehicles, tippers, lube trucks, ute trays, canopies, and ROPS structures—at its Hazelmere, Western Australia facility. The company also operates workshop services covering sandblasting and paint, CNC laser cutting and bending, truck body repairs, and crane servicing, and distributes HMF truck-mounted cranes as exclusive WA distributor.
Is TL Engineering a public or private company?
TL Engineering is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was TL Engineering founded?
TL Engineering was founded in 1970. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is TL Engineering based?
TL Engineering is headquartered in Wa Keeney, United States, in the North America region.
How does TL Engineering make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Custom Vehicle Body Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are truck Sales & Hire, workshop Services and spare Parts (TL Spares).
Who are TL Engineering's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Fassi Group, Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI), Joss Group / V1200 Group and Hiab (Cargotec). Broad incumbents are Reading Truck Body, Knapheide and Palfinger. MacLean Engineering is listed as an others. Emerging players are Ironman 4x4 and ARB (ARB 4x4 Accessories).
Does TL Engineering have an API?
No public API is recorded for TL Engineering.
What industry is TL Engineering in?
TL Engineering's product category is Custom Vehicle Body Building and Fabrication. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAGAC, Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse), with a secondary code of IMACABAI, Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates). Its NAICS code is 336120 and its SIC code is 3713.