Mobile plant inspections / WA
Independent. Documented. Defensible.
Inspections by a mechanic who's worked the gear, run the shutdowns, and knows what matters on-site.
What we do
Independent mobile plant inspections, by qualified mechanics. We inspect the machine, document what we find, and tell you what it actually means, so the call sits on evidence, not a hunch.
10+
years on WA mining plant
200+
evidence-tagged photos per report
5
evidence tags on every finding
48 hrs
report turnaround, on site to inbox
The decision
What are you trying to decide?
Start from the decision you're facing.
Buying
Owner-operator or civil outfit, sizing up a used machine, private sale or a dealer's yard, and you want to know what you're actually buying.
Inspection Bidding
Down south, over east, or overseas, and the machine's sitting in a Perth yard you can't get to.
Inspection On-hire, off-hire
Independent eyes at both ends of the hire, so you're not billed for damage that was there before you ever got the machine.
Inspection When the call is bigger
Each of these is an Asset Condition Report, a photo-backed inspection on a single machine. Scoping a rebuild, choosing between two machines, or getting a grip on a whole fleet's maintenance: that's Mechanical Intelligence, our consulting service for the calls a single report can't cover.
How we inspect
A systematic trade inspection, not a walk-around.
Every machine is worked group by group against a fixed structure, the same way every time. Nothing gets skipped, and every finding ties back to a system code.
Worked by system
SMCS is the standard equipment coding structure that organises the whole inspection. Each group is walked in order, so coverage is the same on every machine.
- 100
- General & ID
- 120
- Cab, controls & safety
- 130
- Electrical & charging
- 200
- Engine & cooling
- 300
- Powertrain & final drives
- 400
- Steering & articulation
- 500
- Braking
- 600
- Frame, chassis & hitch
- 700
- Hydraulics & cylinders
- 800
- Undercarriage
- 850
- Wheels & tyres
- 900+
- Attachments
- 950
- Fire suppression
- 960
- Access systems
- 970
- Guards & covers
Every item rated
Each check is rated against defined thresholds, not a gut call.
- Good
- Within OEM spec, no leaks or damage, over 75% life. Ready for use.
- Fair
- Operational, normal wear, Class 1 (weep) leaks. Monitor.
- Poor
- Non-functional, beyond wear limits, a safety-critical defect, or a Class 2 or 3 leak. Stand down.
Every defect tagged the same way
Category, SMCS code, leak class where it applies, a plain-English observation, and photo references. The same shape every time, so findings compare across machines and across jobs.
Functional checks, not only a look
Where access allows: torque converter stall test, service and park brake hold, emergency steering, hydraulic cycle and drift checks. We run it, not only look at it.
A worked example
One finding, start to finish.
Step 1 / 3
The observation
Fine metallic flakes on the LH final drive magnetic plug, with a Class 2 seep at the face seal. Logged against SMCS 300, final drives.
Step 2 / 3
The rating
Rated Fair and categorised Productivity: operational, but the seep and mag-plug debris are worth monitoring at the next service.
Step 3 / 3
The register row
Category, condition, leak class, SMCS code, and photo references. The row the buyer reads, and the one a call can stand on six months later.
Defect register · sample entry
Ref F-014 System 300 Final drives
Fine metallic flakes were observed on the LH final drive magnetic plug. A Class 2 leak was observed at the final drive face seal.
- Category
- Productivity
- Condition
- Fair
- Leak class
- Class 2 (seep)
Photos 042, 043
The report you get
A structured document, not a folder of photos.
The ACR is the same document every time, built to be used: by the buyer negotiating, the hire admin closing out a contract, the asset manager defending a call six months later.
- 01 Cover & asset identification
- 02 Inspection methodology & scope
- 03 Executive summary & defect profile by category
- 04 Defect register
- 05 6-plate general overview photos
- 06 Appended field worksheet
- 07 Photo archive, sorted by SMCS code
Photos, organised by system
200+ evidence-tagged photos a report, every shot tied to its SMCS code and each defect photo attached to its register entry. Delivered as an archive sorted by system, so the photo behind any finding is a few seconds away, not a scroll through a phone dump.
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Independence
No stake in what you decide.
There's no commercial line in RedSpec's pocket when the report lands in your inbox.
No machine sales
No parts or repairs
No commissions
No dealer or vendor ties
The report sits separate from any deal. The decision (repair, defer, dispose, proceed, walk away) is yours.
Photo slot C · Cowan, field portrait in PPE
Who you deal with
The mechanic who inspects the machine.
RedSpec was built and run by Cowan Roberts, a trade-qualified mobile plant mechanic with around ten years on WA mining equipment. You deal directly with the mechanic inspecting your machine, not a sales layer, and his methodology is on every report.
More about Cowan and RedSpecClient feedback
What the people who use it say
Since bringing Cowan and his team at RedSpec in, we have seen a significant improvement in making sure our on-hired plant meets site requirements. There has been a noticeable reduction in RTIO compliance rejections, along with earlier identification and resolution of any defects before equipment is mobilised to site. Cowan is reliable and consistently goes above and beyond to accommodate any schedules, making sure all deadlines are met. His inspections are extremely thorough, and make sure nothing is overlooked.
We have had a very positive experience working with RedSpec to date. One of the standout outcomes for us has been achieving zero RTIO compliance rejections since engaging your services, which has made a significant difference to our confidence in machine readiness and site compliance. Your inspections have also consistently identified defects that have been missed by OEM suppliers, which has helped us address issues early and avoid potential downtime or rework once equipment is on site. Overall, the service has been reliable, thorough, and well aligned with site requirements. It has added real value from both a compliance and operational perspective.
Get the machine looked at properly.
Tell us the machine, where it is, and the decision the report has to support. Quote usually within one business day.