Australian Earthmoving – June 2018

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WHAT'S HOT

Indoor exhibitors were also outstanding with the
award for the Best Indoor Stand going the Penrith
Motorcycle Centre.

Auction is a big crowd-pleaser

The Pickles auction has become a popular part
of Diesel Dirt& Turf and this year there was a huge
range of gear on offer. Three hundred bidders made
the auction a great success, with a ninety percent
clearance rate delivering over two million dollars in
sales.

Equipment innovation recognised

A feature of the Expo is an annual award for the Best
New Product, with the 2018 winner being HMS for its
amazing remote-controlled fire-fighting robot.
Cash prizes for the ‘Operator’s Challenge”
Popular with contractors and visitors is the annual
“Operator’s Challenge” where the winners can prove
their skills by receiving a prestigious trophy and
lucrative cash prizes. The popular ASV Positrack
Challenge was won by Luke Burgmann of Romba
Turf. The excavator challenge was run by Takeuchi
and the overall winner was Gavin O’Reilly.

A key role from sponsors

Expo CEO Steve Zivkovich said the role played by

sponsors was a key factor in building the success of

the National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo.

“This year’s gold sponsor Moody Kiddell & Partners

and gold media sponsor Machines4U did a fantastic

job in promoting the Expo and reflects the wonderful

industry spirit in working as a team for the promotion

of the entire earthmoving industry.

“Sponsorship delivers mutual benefits and we

are particularly grateful for the contribution and

promotional effort by our other sponsors Pickles,

Auger Torque, Kinshofer, Epiroc, Hydraulic Steels

Australia, Norm Engineering, Toro, Australian

Earthmoving magazine and Earthmoving Equipment

magazine.” Steve said.

The dates for the 2019 National Diesel Dirt & Turf

Expo will be announced shortly. Stay in touch by

visiting http://www.dieseldirtandturf.com.au.