A homegrown Australian manufacturing and services story

Delivering high-performance mining products and solutions that keep operations moving

Discover how Cougar is setting the standard in mining

We manufacture, hire, overhaul and operate industrial equipment, and employ over 400 people in New South Wales and Queensland.

Cougar has the tenacity and determination to be the best; it’s in our DNA. More than just a job, we live it. Every day is a journey of strength and passion.

We’re down to earth, we care, and we’re all in it for the same reason; to support our staff, their families and the communities where we do business.

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Personnel employed by Cougar

Founded in 1999. Focused on the Future.

Founded in Queensland in 1999, Cougar has grown into a leading privately held force in mining equipment and services, supported by a team of more than 400 skilled people driving innovation across the industry.

Together, our businesses deliver the innovation and expertise to move mining forward.

Cougar Group unites specialist business units under one vision – to engineer, support, and power the future of mining. From manufacturing and hire, to drilling and maintenance, each brings deep capability and focus. Together, they give us the scale and flexibility to solve complex challenges and keep our customers operating at their best.

Latest News

Discover the latest news, insights, and updates from Cougar Group.

Engineering Services Case Study: Converting Hard Rock Jumbos for Underground Coal

Cougar Capital: Delivering a Flexible Finance Solution for Mining Operations

Cougar Strengthens Hire Fleet With New Grader Investment

Cougar CEO Chad Dillinger Joins Dirt and All Podcast

Facility Tour Video: An Insight Into Cougar’s Operations

A Rare Look Underground: Cougar Equipment in Action at Dendrobium Mine