Two new Takeuchi track loaders from Toyota Material Handling Australia have boosted St Croix’s capability and performance across projects in Sydney
Sydney-based construction and earthworks company St Croix has recently switched to the performance, reliability and aftersales support of Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA), with its Takeuchi track loader equipment.
Takeuchi construction machinery was added to TMHA’s range of products earlier in 2025, offering greater choice for earthworks and construction customers with a comprehensive lineup of excavators, track loaders and crawler dumpers.
St Croix founder and owner Mitch Lozina started the company as a single-purpose project in 1999, working across the commercial and residential construction sectors on a range of projects, big and small.
Also a licensed practicing barrister – specialising in building and construction law – Lozina has built up his business over the years and recently purchased two Takeuchi track loaders, a TL8R-2 and the heavy-duty TL12R-2; with the latter offering an impressive rated operating load of 5,710kg.
Lozina says he bought his new Takeuchi machines to replace existing competitor products, which represent a step up in quality and performance.
“This is a bit of an upgrade for me – a lot of an upgrade, to be honest,” Lozina says.
“It’s just a better machine all round compared to what I’ve previously used. It’s got the swing-up door, which is the biggest attraction, we like that aspect of it.
“For me it was just a question of whether I wanted to upgrade the machines, and this seemed to be the perfect opportunity.”
He adds the decision to choose Takeuchi was based on its quality of products and feedback from friends.
“I looked at either the Takeuchi or a competitor,” Lozina says.
“Out of the two, I know that the Takeuchi is a better machine.
“I’ve got a friend that runs a ‘Tak’, and he raves about it, so I was quite convinced. The TLR-2 is pretty much the biggest in its class, it’s the pick of the bunch for me.”
Lozina uses his Takeuchi machines for a wide range of purposes – except for digging post holes.
St Croix purchased its two Takeuchi track loaders to work multiple job sites at the same time, giving the company the flexibility to minimise machine transport while ensuring a unit is on site if a delivery arrives or work is needed.
by TMHA construction area sales manager David Taliana. Image: TMHA
Aftersales support
The Takeuchi machines have been purchased with long-term usage in mind, with TMHA chosen in part for its reliability, durability and strong aftersales support with a network of 400-plus experienced and knowledgeable service technicians nationwide.
St Croix’s purchase was facilitated by TMHA construction area sales manager David Taliana, who helped provide a hassle-free and competitive sale and handover.
“At the end of the day, Toyota was really competitive, price-wise it was a good deal, and a good time cashflow-wise,” Lozina says.
Taliana commended Lozina and St Croix for its professionalism, politeness and straightforward communication through the whole sales process.
“Mr Lozina is very polite and professional, he is a great customer to deal with,” he says.
“Just his nature, business ethics and morals, he was great to deal with and very easy to communicate with.”
Since taking delivery of the new Takeuchi track loaders, Lozina has been impressed by their performance and build quality, providing St Croix with high-quality performance day in, day out.
“The Takeuchi machines are phenomenal – you can tell they are top-notch,” he says.
“To me, Takeuchi is the top-of-the-line machine.
I think they’re just the ant’s pants and are the reason why I got them.
“The machines speak for themselves. You can go read all the reviews and all that sort of stuff, but in terms of performance, Takeuchi’s machines are fantastic.
“Everyone that’s had one in the past seems to have no problems in the long-term.
“Overall, they’re a well-built machine and most people wouldn’t be too hesitant taking the Takeuchi, that’s for sure.”
For more information freecall Toyota Takeuchi on 1800 425 438 or visit toyotatakeuchi.com.au
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