Australian Earthmoving – June 2018

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TOYOTA HUSKI

OWNER-OPERATOR

TAKES HIS TENTH SKID STEER LOADER

A Victorian owner-operator is claiming records for
hours operating Toyota Huski skid-steer loaders and
the number of machines owned.

Frank Blasi of Balwyn-based FBI Excavations Pty Ltd
has clocked up more than 33,000 hours in his ten
Huski loaders over the past 32 years, and has enjoyed
each day's work.

"A sales guy once said to me that when you buy a
skid-steer loader you're buying a lifestyle and he was
right - that's what you have as an owner-operator,"
Frank Blasi said.

"These days I concentrate on plant hire and I'm happy
to tackle whatever tasks they give me. After 32 years,
I've done it all and I can level to within 10mm by eye
over a large area."

Frank Blasi said he was selling hi-fi equipment for
a living when a friend let him test-drive a skid-steer
loader and he realised he had a flair for the work.

He bought his first Toyota Huski (a 2SDK8) in 1986
and has used them exclusively ever since, including
his latest 650kg operating-load 5SDK8 machine
commissioned in December 2017.

"I've had a great run with them, so I would never go
anywhere else in terms of a brand, and the Toyota
Material Handling people make me feel like I'm part
of the furniture," he said.

"The Huskis are so durable and reliable, and they
seem to love hard work. I am so used to the machines
they're in my blood - I like everything about them."

Toyota Material Handling Melbourne branch area

sales manager for skid steers Thomas Machar has

been Frank Blasi's Toyota contact for the last three

years.

"People like Frank work their machines hard and

know them from back to front, Frank's ongoing

relationship with the Huski product is proof that it is a

great product." he said.

"Frank chooses the Huski because it is a good

machine to operate, coupled with its reliability, low

cost of ownership and high re-sale value," which is

part of the Toyota Advantage.

Toyota Material Handling offers a comprehensive

range of Huski skid-steer loaders, from the compact

4SDK4 to the powerful 5SDK11.

The popular Toyota 5SDK8 has a reliable and

powerful 2.5-litre Toyota diesel engine, delivering 52

horsepower (39kW) and 160Nm of torque, and a

rated operating capacity of 650kg.

Thomas Machar said the inbuilt quality, durability and

reliability of the Huski skid steers is an example of

the Toyota Advantage, along with a commitment to

safety, parts and service, total cost of ownership and

business solutions.

"Toyota Huskis are built to the same exceptional

quality, durability and reliability standards as Toyota

Motor Corporations' automotive products," he said.

For more information freecall 1800 425 438 or visit

http://www.toyotaskidsteerloader.com.au