Training group relies on
Toyota quality
A Melbourne training company has commissioned two Toyota Huski skid-steer
loaders as part of a Victorian Government-backed up-skilling initiative.
Construction Training Group based in Rowville
has been granted a 12-month contract to
provide government subsidised operator
training to 1000 eligible construction workers.
Its courses are already booked out for the next
two to three months.
The 430kg operating load Toyota 5SDK5 is
the most popular skid-steer loader in its class,
making it a loader that trainees are likely to use
in the workforce once they are qualified.
Construction Training Group director Darren
Heyne said the company chose Toyota Huskis
for its training program based on the quality
of the 5SDK-5 model and Toyota’s good
reputation.
“Toyota has a good name, one that’s
synonymous with quality and reliability, so
we knew the Huskis would serve us well,” he
said. “In fact, we carry out risk assessments on
skid steer loaders every day across a range of
brands as one of the services we offer within
our business.
“After performing risk assessments with the
Huski 5SDK5 we have found it to be one of the
best out there.
“Tom Machar (Toyota Material Handling
Australia Victoria area sales manager) met all
our needs and the service back-up has been
excellent,” Mr Heyne said.
“Tom was second to no one when it comes to
service, pricing and friendliness. Everything
was straightforward. It was a good experience
and the after-sales service has been just as
good.”
Construction Training Group was founded in
2002 by Jim Gascoigne as Gascoigne Training
and Jim’s son-in-law Darren Heyne joined the
company in 2008.
Today the company continues to support
the building and construction industry and is
recognised as a leading training provider for
both individuals and organisations.
Tom Machar said Jim Gascoigne has
extensive operating experience and “fell in
love” with the 5SDK5 as soon as he saw it.
“He instantly recognised the quality and saw
that it was the right size for their needs and
offered terrific value for money at the price.
“Construction Training Group already had
customers in their programs who work in
businesses with Toyota Huski skid-steer
loaders, and they have received a lot of good
feedback on the Huskis,” he said.
“TMHA services the loaders on site with
our mobile service vans. The 5SDK5 has a
250-hour service interval, which helps keep
servicing costs down.”
The Toyota Huski 5SDK5 skid-steer loader is a
quick, powerful machine capable of performing
all the tasks of the bigger skid-steer loaders,
yet compact enough to fit in confined spaces.
It has the Toyota Safety System and full ROPS
as standard equipment, and the option of four-
in-one or general-purpose bucket.
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Sepserve sets up for the
future withToyota Huski
A Victorian waste water management services contractor recently purchased a
versatile Toyota Huski skid-steer loader that is helping set future growth.
Sepserve took delivery of its Toyota Huski
5SDK5 skid-steer loader complete with a range
of accessories that include a 4-in-1 bucket,
digga trencher, pallet forks, spreader bar and
rippers.
Sepserve owner Peter Fowler said the new
Huski skid-steer loader has made light work
of its primary task of digging waste water
service trenches in a region of Victoria taking in
Bendigo, Ballarat and the Macedon Ranges.
“The Huski does the job effortlessly,” Mr Fowler
said. “It’s the best option for us by far. It’s bigger,
more powerful and does a much better job,
and does it much faster, than the stand-on mini
loader we had previously.”
Toyota’s Huski 5SDK5 skid-steer loader has a
430kg operating capacity and enough power
to do the job of a larger machine while being
small and agile enough to fit in confined spaces.
Its range of features include a self-levelling
system, suspension seat, comprehensive safety
measures and generous operator comfort.
While its new Huski excels at its main role, the
range of uses Sepserve can put it to was a key
attraction for Mr Fowler.
“When it came time to upgrade our previous
machine we knew we needed the replacement
to be able to do a number of things for us. For
example, we wanted to be able to use it as a
forklift to help move things around at our head
office.
“The range of accessories we were able to
purchase with the Huski were just what we
needed. Now, after digging a 300-400 metre
waste water trench we can disconnect the digga
and quickly put the bucket or the forks on to
carry out another task,” he said.
“There’s no comparison with what we used
to have. The comfort and ergonomics of the
Huski are great too. The fact you can sit down
comfortably and with good visibility while you
work is a huge thing for us - no more aching
knees and feet!
“The increased capacity and efficiency of the
Huski means we can complete jobs faster, more
efficiently and with less labour. This in turn will
enable us to take on bigger and better jobs: it
really sets us up for the future.”
Toyota Material Handling Australia Victoria area
sales manager - skid steer Thomas Machar said
Sepserve’s application is an ideal example of
the versatility of Toyota’s Huski skid-steer range.
“All the accessories for our Huskis are provided
by Australian manufacturers, and as with the
case of Sepserve they really make our range of
skid-steer loaders a versatile piece of equipment
that provides value for money and improves our
customers’ productivity.”
The high level of customer service and backup
provided by TMHA’s national factory-owned
network was made apparent to Mr Fowler from
the outset.
“The Huski and all the equipment arrived on
time. Thomas from the TMHA branch made the
time to come out to our site - about a 3.5 hour
drive - to deliver the ramps so we could get to
work that afternoon.
“Not everyone would have done that and it was
really appreciated given it was a hectic time
just before Christmas when we were really
busy. The service we’ve received from Thomas
and the TMHA team has been exceptional.
He answered all my questions and thoroughly
explained the features of the Huski range and
the options available to us.
Sepserve provides a wide range of waste water
management services, including supplying,
installing, servicing and maintaining septic
treatment systems and designing and installing
irrigation systems.
