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Dave and Chris Duncombe operate Dunks Excavations in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. A move from Cootamundra was precipitated by a desire to be closer to their family and grand-children.

"In Cootamundra, most of the work involved residential subdivisions, as well as water mains and sewer excavations for local government", Dave recalls.

"Today we specialise in site preparation for residential construction. This involves cuts, rock walls, footings, plumbing, earthworks, swimming pool excavations and installations and preparation and construction of landscaping works

"With our extensive 30 years' experience in the excavation and landscaping business, we service both commercial and residential works. Residential building is buoyant in the Wagga Wagga area and most of our work is carried out for local builders

"The commercial area is also thriving. For example, we recently completed work for a sewer line four kilometres long, which took 12 months to complete.  In Cootamundra, a commercial developer has recently sought our services.

"We have just taken delivery of our new Terex TSR-80 skid steer loader. While we have used other brands in the past, the time was right to acquire some high performance equipment  - as long as the pricing was competitive. This loader's prime attraction was high performance and superior value because of the features included in the price.

High Performance a Priority

"The TSR-80 was just what we were looking for. I'm totally comfortable with the machine because it lets me work all day, knowing it has the power to accomplish any task with ease. It will comfortably counter-rotate on idle. Overall it's a very robust and well engineered machine.

"All controls have been well designed, accessible and responsive. The loader is a genuine pleasure to use, with no task that challenges its capabilities. What was surprising were the features supplied as standard, most of which are extra on many other brands. For example, the hydraulic  quick-hitch is included.

"The TSR-80 doesn't make you work hard. The first thing you notice is its much smoother operations compared with most other major brand loaders. Although just clocking  30 hours to date, I'm already very pleased with its performance and surprising level of comfort. You want to stay in the cab and keep working, even in the most inhospitable weather.

"The air conditioned cab makes for a very comfortable work space. It's so comfortable here on a hot day, you just don't want to get out, particularly when it's late in the afternoon with temperatures around 38C. That's when you really appreciate the effortless way the TSR-80 performs!

Quality Build is Obvious

"We mainly use the 4 in1 flat floor bucket. It's the right choice for our business because the bucket (by Norm Engineering) is fabricated from heavy steel and doesn't distort when the work gets tough. Unlike  many buckets made from lighter material that often 'scallop' after around 100 hours' work, the heavy gauge bucket never shows a sign of distortion.

"The TSR-80 also handles our slasher, trencher, post hole borer, forks, scarifier and ripper attachments with ease.

The Right Equipment Necessary for Reputation

"At the end of the day we stand on our reputation across a wide variety of works. Success has created the need to expand our equipment fleet which now comprises the TSR-80 loader, excavators and attachments in 12, 8 and 2 tonne capacities, rock hammers, hydraulic grabs, rollers and borers. We also have a tip truck and dog trailer.

"The TSR-80 is a great performer and an asset to our business. We love to see happy customers, so that's why we always insist on the best gear". Dave said.

Chris Wolf of CEG Distributions, the Australian National distributor for Terex Compact Equipment, said there is a trend toward larger skid steer loaders.

" The TSR-80 is the latest in Terex’s impressive new line of skid steer loaders to hit Australian shores. These new 83hp machines have the power, operating capacity, performance and value for money that satisfies the needs of earthmoving contractors", Chris said.

"Designed and manufactured in the USA in the same factory as Terex’s successful line of Posi-Track loaders, the entire line of Terex skid steers is built from the ground-up with a unique chassis design that differs from its compact track loader siblings. But unlike them, these new skid steers are available in both vertical and radial lift.

“Building both lines of machines from the ground up has allowed Terex to optimise the balance and the performance of both products to suit their different operating needs.

“Through this design approach, when compared to the competition, they offer higher ground speed, greater fuel capacity, more wheel torque, and better ground clearance.”

Power and Control

"The TSR-80 is powered by a liquid cooled 3.3L Perkins turbo diesel rated at 83hp (62kw) and 195 ft-lb (265Nm) of torque. The loader comes standard with true pilot hydraulic joystick controls that allow incredible feel and feedback, along with quick and precise loader operation.

"Standard flow hydraulics with variable flow and an electrical adapter, allow feather control of attachments such as 4 in 1 buckets, as well as the versatility to directly control tilting attachments right out of the box.

"The operator station has been totally redesigned in Terex’s range of skid steers, with heated and air conditioned, sealed and pressurised cabs available across the range. If you opt for the deluxe cab model, this comes with a few extra standard inclusions, such as an AM/FM stereo system, a hydraulic quick attach, and fast 2-speed drive that allows travel speeds of 19.3km/h.

"The radial lift TSR-80 weighs in at 3515kg with a safe working load of 1052kg. A unique boom easily accommodates over-the-tyre tracks, and incorporates an “open front-end” design with the cross tube mounted behind the quick attach, improving front visibility as well as ingress/egress.

Easy Serviceability

"Like the entire range of Terex skid steer loaders, the TSR-80 incorporates an easy to lift cab for simple access to pumps and drive motors. In addition, they feature a unique swing out radiator and hinged bonnet, for unparalleled access to the engine bay.

The cooling system is designed to be able to keep the machine running even in high ambient temperatures, under demanding loads. The rear of the machine is well guarded, with a solid bumper that protects the rear steel door from damage when working in tight quarters.  Durability and versatility is also engineered into the wheel axles, with heavy duty adjustable axles and labyrinth seals that are designed to prevent damage to axle bearings, standard", Chris added.

The TSR-80 and TSV-80 are the latest in Terex’s impressive new line of skidsteers to hit Australian shores, and judging by the specs, they look like they mean business. With Terex’s new 83hp machines you certainly won’t need more power or operating capacity.Both new flagship models pack more than enough for the job and offer the best performance and value for money in the market.Designed and manufactured in the USA with Terex’s successful Posi-Track Loaders, the entire line of Terex skidsteers are complete with a unique chassis design that differs from its compact track loader siblings. But unlike them, these new skidsteers are available in both vertical and radial lift.

“Building both lines of machines from the ground up has allowed Terex to optimise the balance and performance of both products to suit their different operating needs,” says Chris Wolf of CEG Distributions, Terex’s Australian Compact equipment distributor.“Through this design approach, when compared to the competition, they offer higher ground speed, greater fuel capacity, more wheel torque, and better ground clearance.”

Specifications and Performance
Both models are powered by a liquid cooled 3.3 litre Perkins turbo diesel engine rated at 83hp (62kw) and 195 ft-lb (265Nm) of torque. They come standard with true pilot hydraulic joystick controls that allow incredible feel and feedback, along with quick and precise loader operation. They also come with standard flow hydraulics with variable flow and an electrical adapter, allowing feather control of attachments like four-in-one buckets and the versatility to directly control tilting attachments right out of the box.

The operator station has been totally redesigned in Terex’s range of skidsteers with heated and air conditioned, sealed and pressurised cabs available across the range. If you opt for the deluxe cab model, both machines also come with a few extra standard inclusions, such as an AM/FM stereo system, a hydraulic quick attach, and fast two-speed drive that allows travel speeds of 19.3km/h.

The radial lift TSR-80 weighs in at 3515kg with a safe working load of 1052kg, while the vertical lift TSV-80 has an operating weight of 3900kg and a massive 1361kg SWL. Both machines feature a unique boom that easily accommodates over-the-tyre tracks and incorporates an ‘open front-end’ design with the cross tube mounted behind the quick attach, improving front visibility as well as ingress/egress. Both booms deliver extremely high build quality without sacrificing side or rear visibility, and the TSV-80 boom incorporates a heavy duty vertical lift linkage that allows maximum reach without sacrificing durability. Unlike some vertical lift booms in the industry that often allow lateral sway, the TSV-80 boom feels rock solid and allows an incredible 762mm (30 inch) of reach at 3276mm (129 inch) of lift height-making it ideal for loading high-sided tippers.

Easy Serviceability
Like the entire range of Terex skidsteers, the TSR-80 and TSV-80 both incorporate an easy to lift cab for simple access to pumps and drive motors. In addition, they feature a unique swingout radiator and hinged bonnet for unparalleled access to the engine bay. The cooling system is designed to be able to keep the machine running even in high ambient temperatures and under demanding loads. The rear of the machine is well guarded with a solid bumper that protects the rear steel door from damage when working in tight quarters. Durability and versatility is also engineered into the wheel axles, with heavy duty adjustable axles and labyrinth seals that are designed to prevent damage to axle bearings. Whether you prefer a vertical lift or a radial lift skidsteer, Terex has you covered.

The hard work and waiting has finally paid off! While the weather didn’t cooperate with our original plans to have the new head office open by October, we have finally moved in and are now officially open for business! Actually, we moved in just before the New Year, but like any big move, we’ve taken a while to unpack, settle in, and get around to “dusting off” the website.

2011 was a record year for ASV Sales & Service and our sister company CEG Distributions, with more customers than ever opting to purchase one of our industry leading pieces of Terex Compact Equipment! Our customers who bought Terex Posi-Track Loaders helped make it the number one selling compact track loader in Australia once again in 2011. With the launch of Terex’s new line of Terex skid steer loaders, many customers who prefer the lower cost option of a wheeled skidsteer over a compact track loader discovered the incredible value and performance of the Terex skidsteer line. While they didn’t pioneer the market, Terex clearly did its homework before launching this line, and the result was a complete line of skid steer loaders that are “built from the ground up”, with class leading specs and durability engineered in.

Our new head office was planned to accommodate our rapid growth in sales and the expanded products which have come available, while allowing for additional forthcoming equipment lines. The new facility is conveniently located at the end of the F3 Sydney to Newcastle Freeway, just a short 20 minute drive from the Newcastle CBD. The physical address is 13 Babilla Cl Beresfield, with access to the front entrance off of John Renshaw Dr. Our Central Coast dealership will remain open in Wyong in order to continue to serve our customers on the Central Coast and Sydney. Our administrative call centre for all of NSW will be run from the new headquarters, so please dial 1300 TEREX1 (1300 837 391), or (02) 4014 8000 for any parts, service or machine sales enquiries in the future.

The new facility is also home to CEG Distributions, the National Distributor for Terex Compact Equipment, and with expanded warehousing and distribution capabilities, our capacity to provide customers with the best support in the compact equipment business has never been better. With additional space under roof, more service bays, and easier access with direct highway frontage, we are even more committed to having the equipment you want, and the parts you need to keep your gear running at peak performance.

We look forward to continuing to provide the best equipment and the highest levels of service to our existing and future customers, because at ASV Sales & Service, Compact Equipment is our business. If you are in the area, please feel free to stop in for a coffee, or to see the latest Terex Compact Equipment!

These are very exciting times for ASV Sales & Service! We are proud to be moving to a new and larger location, open to the public on 16th December.

ASV Sales & Service was founded in 2008, with its owners having been involved in the distribution of ASV Posi-Track loaders since the product’s introduction in Australia almost 15 years ago. In a short 3 years, ASV Sales & Service has grown from a single location on the Central Coast of NSW, to three branches around the country, serving customers across most of NSW, all of WA, and part of QLD.

The popularity of the Terex Posi-Track loader continues to grow as people experience its clear advantages over other compact track loaders in the market. In addition, Terex has introduced a complete line of skidsteer loaders to compliment its well established line of Posi-Tracks in the last year, so our product line is rapidly expanding.  ASV Sales & Service is proud to continue to offer the most innovative products and the best service in the compact construction equipment industry, and we will be introducing additional product lines in the future.

With this rapid expansion, we have begun to outgrow the capacity of our head office on the Central Coast. In order to better meet the needs of our current and future customer base, we are excited to announce the addition of a new location in Newcastle! This new facility is being built to specifically meet our business needs, and will serve as our new corporate head office and our largest sales and service facility!

The new site is located in Beresfield, at 13 Babilla Cl, with easy access from Weakleys Drive and John Renshaw Drive, just off the end of the F3 Sydney-Newcastle Freeway. This location will allow us to better serve our customers in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley, and will serve as the national parts distribution facility. The new building is roughly twice the size of our current head office, with 6 service bays, expanded parts warehousing capabilities, and under cover storage for machines. The attached office building features an “automotive style” showroom, a training facility, and two levels of offices. Our Wyong facility will remain open to serve our Central Coast and Sydney customers.

With our full line of machines in stock in Newcastle, feel free to stop by to have a look at the latest Terex Compact Equipment!

One of the most substantial changes to the new PT Series 3, all machines (with the exception of the PT-30 and PT-70) have adopted a unique open drive sprocket design. Terex has eliminated the outboard bearing and sprocket housing found on previous undercarriages, and replaced it with a planetary gear powered drive motor. The result is an undercarriage with a much more open design, allowing material to easily shed from the sprocket area for better sprocket and roller longevity, along with easier access for routine cleaning and maintenance.  In addition, the new drive system provides higher torque and better tractive effort, for greater pushing power.On top of the undercarriage upgrades, all PT Series 3 machines feature redesigned dashes with improved cab gauges, as well as a new headlight design. They also feature locking steel hoods, battery isolator switches, and improved serviceability. Series 3 Posi-Track loaders are only available from your factory authorised Terex-ASV dealer in Australia, and each one comes standard with a 12 month full machine warranty, and a 3 year/6,000 hour extended powertrain warranty.

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New to Australia for 2011, the PT-100G Forestry builds upon the success of its predecessor, the Terex/ASV PT-100, and features a complete machine and undercarriage redesign. It is powered by a class leading 100hp Perkins diesel engine, driving a powerful high-flow system capable of an incredible 170lpm hydraulic flow at 3800psi. The PT-100G Forestry also delivers greater tractive effort, improved operator comfort and lower operating costs when compared to previous models.

The PT-100G Forestry, along with the Terex mulcher and Davco “Terminator” slasher, is the ideal machine for selective land clearing, vegetation management, right-of-way mowing and firebreak cutting for bushfire prevention. It was designed and built with these applications in mind and as such, it is right at home in the tough bushland environment of Australia. The cab of the PT-100G Forestry is fully sealed and pressurised, allowing the operating environment to stay clean and dust free, even when working in harsh, dry climates. A standard reversible fan assists its state-of-the art cooling package and reduces the need for frequent oil cooler cleaning, allowing the PT-100G Forestry to reliably work in extreme ambient temperatures forextended intervals.

The rugged new PT-100G Forestry was built with operator safety in mind, offering an impressive set of standard integrated protection features, including the only ROPS cabin in the skid steer industry that meets level two FOPS as well as forestry machine FOPS standards (ISO 3449 and ISO 8083). It also includes a complete forestry guarding package that consists of a heavy-duty polycarbonate door, a full rear brush guard, fuel tank and air con guards, rear limb risers and a screened engine air pre-cleaner. Reinforced steel belly-pans have a convenient hinged design, allowing the operator to periodically clean out the belly of the machine and remove any material build-up. The forestry guarding package and rear door can be folded entirely open in seconds, giving complete access to the engine bay and cooling package for unsurpassed accessibility.

The Terex mulcher was designed specifically to suit the PT-100G Forestry and its incredible hydraulic performance. It is capable of tackling a wide range of brush and free standing trees, with a recommended working based diameter of up to 150mm-200mm hardwood (and intermittently larger), producing a fine finished mulch that can be left on site. With a spiral toothed design and fixed carbide hammers, the Terex mulcher is designed to put a single tooth in contact with the material at a time, delivering greater force per impact and a smoother cut with less vibration. A dual displacement drive motor powers a precision balanced heavy-duty drum, allowing faster recovery speed when the going gets tough.

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No they are not black and white photos; thismonth EERM tested the all new Terex TSR-60, the 60hp radial lift variant of Terex’s new line of rubber tyred skid steer loaders. Released in Australia this year, they complement Terex’s already wellestablished range of rubber track machines. The rubber tyred product line features eight models, ranging from 50hp to 83hp with or without optional vertical lift, ranging in weight from just under 3 ton, to just under four. The “Terex” brand may not have a long association with skid steer loaders, but then again, when they bought the controlling share of ASV Posi-Track in 2008, they bought with it a wealth of knowledge and depth of experience
difficult to put a price on. The full Terex skid steer product line, including the ever evolving “Posi-Track” is built in the USA, and distributed in Australia by ASV Sales & Service in conjunction with a comprehensive dealer network.

On a recent rainy autumn day, we were hosted by Bris-Vegas Machinery and Crystal Waters Nursery when we put the TSR-60 through its paces. Tipping the scales at 2939kg and producing 44.7kW (or 60hp in the old money) via an interim tier 4 compliant, 2.2 litre turbo-charged four cylinder Perkins diesel, Terex/ASV are quietly confident that the TSR-60 has all the makings of a best seller. The TSR-60 has an operating capacity of 680kg, and a tipping clearance of 2921mm to the bucket pivot pin, making it well suited to load most 10m tippers quickly and efficiently. There is also an optional two-speed hydrostatic drive system enabling the machine to propel itself at speeds of up to 19.3km/hr, or marginally under 12km/hr without. Although I am told the two-speed system is capable of being engaged “on the fly”, it comes in just a little bit harsh at high rpm for my liking and could pose a problem with driveline reliability down the track. That said, Terex provides peace of mind with standard 36-month extended powertrain coverage, and claims to be one of the only manufacturers that authorises over-the-tyre track usage without warranty limitations.

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• Powerful drum-style mulcher can quickly and efficiently clear and mulch a 60 inch (1524 mm) wide path including trees up to 8 inches (203 mm) in diameter.
• Planes stumps up to 12 inches (305 mm) diameter to ground level.
• Two-speed drive system uses a poly chain cog belt for efficient and reliable transfer of power to the rotating drum.
• Drum uses 45 double carbide-tipped tools for fast, efficient processing.
• Attaches quickly and easily to the loader’s quick attach interface. All hydraulic hoses and connectors are included.