Clarke Diesel Repairs

Name

Clarke Diesel Repairs

Legal name

Clarke Diesel

Website

https://clarkediesel.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diesel Engine Repair and Auto-Electrical Services

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (8113), Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111), General Automotive Repair (811111), Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance (81111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Diesel Engine Repair, Overhaul & Remanufacturing (TLAKABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive Maintenance & Inspections (Oil, Fluids, Tune-Ups) (TLAKAAAB), Body, Frame & Structural Repair (Cab/Chassis, Welding, Straightening) (TLAKABAK), Vehicle Maintenance & Light Workshop Services (Battery, Fluids, Minor Repairs) (TLAHACAG)

Keywords

• Diesel engine repair
• Auto electrical services
• Fleet maintenance
• Field servicing
• Hitachi machinery service

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairns

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Mechanical repair and servicing: One-time service revenue from repairs, diagnostics, overhauls, and maintenance for vehicles, machines, and vessels
2. Auto electrical services: Specialised auto electrical work including rewiring, lighting installation, sensor repairs, and entertainment system updates
3. Field servicing: On-site maintenance and emergency repair services with remote diagnostics capability
4. Parts and attachments sales: Sale of Hitachi and other brand machine parts, attachments, and components
5. Air conditioning services: Maintenance and repair of vehicle air-conditioning systems
6. Automatic lubrication systems: Installation and sales of Groeneveld Beka automatic lubrication systems for trucks and machinery

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Clarke Diesel Repairs is a Cairns-based mechanical and auto-electrical workshop that diagnoses, services and repairs diesel vehicles, machines and vessels. The business combines in-workshop repairs with mobile field servicing across Far North Queensland, operates as an authorised Hitachi sub-dealer, and provides specialised servicing to the defence sector alongside retail and commercial/fleet customers.

Product overview

Clarke Diesel operates as a multi-trade mechanical service provider offering a unified suite of automotive and heavy equipment services across retail, commercial/fleet, and defence sectors in Far North Queensland. The core offering centers on integrated mechanical services combining diesel fitting and auto electrical expertise, supported by specialized dealership operations. Key service pillars include Diagnostics, Repairs, Overhauls, Air-Conditioning, Auto Electrics, Field Servicing, and Warranty Servicing. The company holds a unique position as Cairns' first Hitachi authorized sub-dealer, providing dedicated Hitachi machinery maintenance, repairs, genuine parts, and attachments. Supplementary offerings include Groeneveld Beka automatic lubrication system installation, machine attachments for Hitachi and other brands, and auto electrical accessories including lighting, safety systems, and fit-outs. The service architecture is built on multi-trade qualified technicians capable of addressing diverse mechanical challenges across vehicles, machines, and vessels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mechanical Repair and Servicing Diesel mechanical diagnostics, servicing and repair of vehicles, machines and vessels, including engine and component overhauls, for retail, commercial/fleet, Hitachi and defence customers in Far North Queensland.
• Auto Electrical Services Auto-electrical fault finding, repair and rewiring across vehicles, machines and vessels for retail, commercial/fleet, Hitachi and defence customers.
• Air-Conditioning Services Supply, servicing and repair of vehicle, machine and vessel air-conditioning systems, relevant in the tropical Far North Queensland climate.
• Field Servicing Mobile on-site breakdown and routine servicing across Far North Queensland for vehicles, machines and vessels that cannot be brought to the workshop.
• Warranty Servicing Warranty and post-warranty servicing performed under the business's authorised Hitachi sub-dealer status and other applicable manufacturer warranty frameworks.
• Hitachi Machinery Servicing Authorised sub-dealer servicing of Hitachi excavators and related machinery for construction and plant-hire customers in the region.
• Defence Sector Servicing Mechanical, auto-electrical and field servicing of defence vehicles, machines and vessels for Australian Defence Force and defence-aligned customers, delivered by personnel with appropriate clearances under defence-compliant processes.
• Automatic Lubrication Systems Supply and installation of automatic lubrication systems for vehicles, machines and equipment to reduce wear and manual maintenance burden.
• Machine Attachments Supply Supply of machine attachments suitable for use with the diesel vehicles, machines and Hitachi machinery the business services.
• Accessories Fit-Out Supply and fitment of vehicle and machine accessories (including lighting solutions and safety/electrical systems) tailored to customer and OEM requirements.
• Lighting Solutions Supply, installation and electrical integration of lighting upgrades and solutions for vehicles, machines and vessels.
• Safety Systems Installation Installation and integration of electrical and safety systems on vehicles, machines and vessels, complementing the business's auto-electrical capability.
• Overhauls Full engine and component overhauls performed in-house on diesel engines and drivetrains for retail, fleet, Hitachi and defence customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Queensland Training Award winner recognition for staff development

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HitachicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorised Hitachi dealer and Cairns first Hitachi sub-dealer. Provides exceptional service and support for Hitachi machinery and equipment including excavators, loaders, and dozers. Team receives specialised training directly from Hitachi factory in Japan.
• Groeneveld BekacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for automatic lubrication systems installation on all trucks and machinery. Systems minimise downtime and improve productivity as well as overall vehicle/machine health.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Brown & Hurley: Truck and commercial vehicle dealer with service operations across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Comparable as a regional heavy vehicle service provider competing for fleet maintenance contracts in the same Queensland geography Clarke Diesel serves.
• Tony Ireland Group: Queensland automotive retail and service group with multiple dealerships and service centres. Comparable as a regional Queensland automotive services operator with multi-brand capability, although its scale and brand mix differ from Clarke Diesel's specialist diesel/heavy-equipment focus.

Broad incumbents

• CJD Equipment: Authorized Volvo Construction Equipment dealer with national service branches offering diesel and auto electrical work on excavators, loaders, and haul trucks. Comparable OEM dealer service model with multi-trade mechanical capability serving commercial fleets and contractors.
• Komatsu Australia: Australian subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd providing factory-direct sales, servicing, parts, and rebuilds for construction and mining machinery. Comparable as an OEM with national dealer-style service capability competing against sub-dealers like Clarke Diesel for fleet customers in regional Australia.
• Ultra Tune: National automotive servicing franchise offering preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs across Australia. Comparable only on the light-duty retail automotive side of Clarke Diesel's business; less relevant to heavy-duty diesel and OEM dealership work.
• Hastings Deering: Authorized Caterpillar dealer across Australia and Papua New Guinea with extensive diesel service, field maintenance, and parts operations for heavy equipment. Highly comparable business model to Clarke Diesel's Hitachi sub-dealership, but operating at much larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Repco Authorised Service: National franchise network of automotive repair workshops offering mechanical and auto electrical services across Australia. Comparable as a multi-trade repair channel serving retail customers and light-duty fleets, though not focused on heavy-duty diesel or OEM machinery.
• Westrac: Caterpillar dealer in Western Australia, New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory, with comprehensive diesel service, field technicians, and rebuild capabilities. Comparable as a competing OEM-aligned heavy equipment service network with multi-trade coverage.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia: Australian arm of the global construction equipment OEM whose sub-dealership Clarke Diesel holds. Highly comparable because Clarke Diesel delivers the OEM's warranty servicing, parts, and customer support in Far North Queensland, mirroring Hitachi's own service operations elsewhere in Australia.
• Cavpower: Caterpillar dealer in South Australia and the Northern Territory delivering diesel engine, powertrain, and field service for heavy equipment. Comparable regional OEM-aligned service model to Clarke Diesel, though operating at a larger scale and broader territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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