Hunter Region’s Daracon adds new Komatsu D65EXi dozer to fleet
Civil construction group Daracon has purchased its first Komatsu dozer, expanding its already 22-strong fleet of Komatsu machinery.
The D65EXi dozer will work on large civil construction projects in the Hunter Region, undertaking sub-division works, site remediations and infrastructure projects.
Daracon Group divisional manager plant & transport Cory Hay says the company had been looking to add a new dozer to the fleet for a while, and after doing the research, Komatsu came out on top.
“We already have a small Komatsu fleet that is made up of excavators, dump trucks, water carts and wheel loaders, but this is our first Komatsu dozer,” Hay says.
“We’d been looking at Komatsu dozers for a while, and ultimately the machine performance, their local Newcastle team and the aftersales support that comes with the machine got us over the line.
“We consulted with our machine operator group, as in the end, they are the ones using the gear every day, and it’s important they’re brought along on the journey. One of our dozer operators is a Komatsu fan and has been for a long time – he loves their ease of manoeuvrability and their overall comfort – and his final endorsement was important.
“We’ve built a good relationship with the local team. We know we’re in safe hands and that we can rely on their speedy aftersales support if any issues arise or we have any queries.”
Tech support
Daracon will take advantage of Komatsu’s iMC system ([ntelligent machine control] that comes standard with the D65EXi dozer. iMC allows operators to carry out final trim dozing, which delivers final grade performance and accuracy.
“Every machine we have on our sites has 3D GPS capability,” Hay says.
“We have a big focus on using technology to our advantage, and the fact that it is integrated in the machine in one system is really important to us.
“The integrated Komatsu iMC offering ensures the critical accuracy and efficiency we demand. It also means we’re getting all our levels right and minimising any wasteand rework.”
Komatsu regional general manager NSW Aaron Kumar says Komatsu’s partnership with Daracon reflects its commitment to providing industry-leading support and technology-driven solutions, through a local team of experts.
“Our iMC technology ensures we deliver fit-for-purpose solutions that drive precision, performance and long-term success for our customers,” Kumar says.
“Our relationship with Daracon is a testament to this, working with them to have the right technology to meet their project demands.”
The D65EXi has been painted in ‘Daracon Blue’ livery, to mark the end of Daracon’s yearlong celebration of 40 years in operation in late 2024.
“That was just a nice touch and it feels like a perfect fit with the rest of our earthmoving fleet,” Hay says.
For more information about the D65EXi dozer, visit: https://www.komatsu.com.au/equipment/dozers/153kw-335kw-(20t-52t)/d65exi-pxi-18
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