Tickets have gone on sale for the 2025 Heavy Equipment and Machinery Show to be held alongside next year’s Brisbane Truck Show from May 15-17 at the nearby Brisbane Showgrounds.
Available for purchase here, ticketing options range from single-day entry ($25 for adults, $20 for concession card holders) to multi-day passes valid for all three days ($60 for adults, $50 for concession card holders).
To he held for the fourth time, organiser Civil Contractors Federation Queensland (CCF QLD) expects the 2025 event will be bigger than ever before after drawing a record crowd in 2023.
The show has become one of the nation’s largest displays of all-things earthmoving, running alongside Brisbane Truck Show (BTS) from May 15-17 at the nearby Brisbane (Ekka) Showgrounds, offering something for everyone – from diggers to dozers, and of course plenty of giveaways.
“We have been holding this event, originally called the Civil Construction Field Days, since 2019 and we are thrilled with the growth of this event in such a short time,” CCF QLD CEO Damian Long says.
“It is fantastic to be able to provide the heavy equipment element of the show in conjunction with Brisbane Truck Show, allowing attendees to see the latest and greatest machinery across the week!”
HEMS has become one of the nation’s largest displays of all-things earthmoving, running alongside Brisbane Truck Show
The Queensland Truck, Trailer and Equipment Show – which was renamed the Brisbane Truck Show in 2011 – was always closely intertwined with the earthmoving and construction sectors, featuring a popular machinery show that ran from the early ‘80s until 2009.
When HEMS was born in 2019, it marked a return for the popular machinery show, and it has grown in popularity ever since with no signs of slowing down.
“The 2023 event really cemented the show’s popularity with a massive 5,500 coming to check out the latest and greatest from the heavy equipment and machinery world,” Damian says.
“It’s phenomenal to see how far it has come, considering that we had just 900 people join us for HEMS in 2019! This year we anticipate we will get more than 7,000 people based on past growth.”
In 2025, HEMS will have 101 exhibitor sites across the expansive showground, with a range of displays and experiences for operators, families and of course the little ones.
“The show is tailored to the business-to-business (B2B) market, with many of the latest innovations on display, but we know how much families love visiting so there will be plenty for everyone to see and experience,” Damian says.
In 2025, HEMS will have 101 exhibitor sites across the expansive showground, with a range of displays and experiences for everyone
“Last year the technology and simulators from exhibitors like Hastings Deering and SITECH Construction Systems were a huge hit, as was the live on-site Pickles Industrial auction. We are excited to build on that in 2025!”
Damian’s advice is to dedicate a few hours to come and check out the HEMS, urging visitors to catch the free shuttle bus from BTS with parking on-site also available.
“Make sure you allow a good amount of time to come and check out the incredible array of exhibitors because there is just so much to see and do,” he says.
“Of course, there will also be delicious food, drinks and entertainment across the day, including a chance to enter the draw for the HEMS25 giveaway that we’ll be announcing soon!”
Damian urges students and those wanting to join the industry to also come along to the show to find out about the various employment pathways for the Queensland civil construction industry
Alongside the many exhibitor attractions, CCF QLD will host its annual State Conference on Thursday, May 15, and there will also be a new Members’ Marquee with happy-hour drinks, networking and entertainment each afternoon.
HEMS offers industry an opportunity to come together and see the latest equipment and technologies
“Members can come and enjoy happy hour at the marquee, but we also encourage non-members to come and find out more about what we do at CCF QLD,” Damian says.
If you work in the civil construction industry, or simply like big machinery and want to see what the future of construction looks like – come on down to HEMS in 2025.
“Ultimately the show offers industry an opportunity to come together and see the latest equipment and technologies to help make the construction of Australia’s infrastructure more productive, affordable and effective,” he says.
“Catching up with industry colleagues is a major perk, too! Many truck operators also own machinery, so it’s an incredible opportunity to host HEMS alongside the BTS – the two shows go hand in hand.”
To find out more about the 2025 Heavy Equipment and Machinery Show, visit here.