Founded in 2004, Earthworm Attachments is proud to lead Australasia in the quest to make light work of heavy-duty jobs, using high-quality hydraulic attachments to ensure your machinery can meet its true earning potential.
Earthworm has grown over the years to where we are now the go-to source for the most trusted attachment brands in Australia and New Zealand.
It’s work that’s close to our heart. As a family we have always been into the nuts and bolts of heavy equipment. Company founder Steve McLean started as a mechanic working on Mercedes Benz trucks in the 1970s and later went into farm machinery before branching into the construction industry in the late 1990s.
Steve’s sons Ben, Rick, and Jerry were bought up around machinery. Ben and Rick started honing their skills on the water blaster at school. Jerry grew up to join them at the family business. The boys have come a long way since.
After moving into Australia, we quickly found our feet and are now ensuring the country can access the very best in hydraulic attachment technology. A big part of our success is due to our details-focused approach.
“…we don’t just tick the box and sell the attachment. Instead we look at the small details and big picture of our customers’ work”
Understanding all the ‘moving parts’…
…on both the equipment and our customer’s operation makes a huge difference when it comes to increasing machine utilisation and profitability.
Construction, civil, agriculture, and heavy industries rely us identifying the right equipment for their unique requirements. That’s why we don’t just tick the box and sell the attachment. Instead, we look at the small details and big picture of our customers’ work.
We assess their existing equipment, analyse their specific needs, and work together with them to ensure the optimal outcome. And every hydraulic attachment is backed with the type of technical support and expert knowledge that only comes from years of invaluable experience.
Meet the Team
Allanah White
Finance Manager
Ben McLean
Director
Our Mission
Unearth new machinery efficiencies.
Supply premium hydraulic attachments.
Build enduring customer relationships.
What we value
We’re down to earth
Straightforward
We don’t make a big song and dance about what we do. We simply say what we mean and do what we say. A practical, no-nonsense approach to getting things done means our customers and suppliers always know where they stand with us. Along with a decent sense of humour, it’s this grounded mindset that takes the stress out of success.
We make strong connections
Loyal
Being family-owned and operated we appreciate the bonds our team have forged at a personal, national, and global level over the years. We are loyal to our customers and our team and always take a big picture perspective in our work. It is vital that, in the years to come, we can look back with pride over our efforts here and now.
We’ll dig deeper
Determined
Sometimes the quest to deliver the best machinery solutions is neither fast or straightforward. Nor does everything always go exactly according to plan. This is when we must always act with resilience and perseverance. This is why we will start early and finish late. This is how we work harder and go further for our customers.
We keep an ear to the ground
Innovative
We stay at the forefront of attachment development so our customers can continue to receive the most effective return on investment. Be it testing gear close to home or travelling the globe to source new technology, we take R&D seriously. Innovation starts and finishes with our customers – only by working closely with them can we unearth what’s needed and deliver what’s required.
Our word is our bond
Trustworthy
We know that it can take years to build a good reputation and minutes to destroy one. Integrity is everything. This is why we place such importance in consistency of performance and reliability of service. If things ever go wrong, we step up, take responsibility, and set it right.