Tasmanian Polar Network Directory Fourth Edition - Presentation - Page 40
WILLIAM ADAMS
Tasmanian Caterpillar dealer, William Adams
Pty Ltd, specialises in the supply of Caterpillar
and AGCO Challenger machines modified to
cope with extreme Antarctic conditions.
With over 50 years’ experience,
William Adams has delivered over 100
specially modified Caterpillar machines
to many Antarctic stations for a range of
tasks that include cargo handling, road
making, snow clearing, excavation and
site preparation.
In 1990 William Adams introduced the
Caterpillar rubber-tracked Challenger tractor
to Antarctica and today many Antarctic
programs use the “Traverse Special”
Challenger for their scientific and cargo
traverse operations across the continent,
with more than 30 units delivered.
The company also manufactures rubber
tracked trailers and many specialised
machine attachments and is involved in
the supply of Caterpillar electric power
co-generation equipment to the sector.
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TASMANIAN PO LA R N ET W O R K | BU SIN ESS D I R E C TO RY
MARK WIGGINS
P. +61 (0) 3 6249 0566
E. markwiggins@wadams.com.au
W. www.williamadams.com.au