Availability is not the same as readiness.
A machine is project-ready only when specification, operator, transport, attachments, paperwork and support all align.
Confirm the exact unit
Model, operating weight, configuration and attachments affect transport and performance. Avoid planning around a generic class alone.
Name the fallback
Ask how breakdown support works, where technicians are based and whether a replacement pathway exists for critical activities.
Close the documentation gap
Inductions, SWMS, licences, inspection records and site-specific requirements should be checked before the mobilisation clock starts.