The event took place in Cessnock and was used to present the new hybrid excavator range as well as the launch of the Komatsu hybrid in Australia.
Customers from Australia and New Zeeland had the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the Komatsu equipment as well as experience the hybrid in actual digging conditions.
David Small, Komatsu Australia?s general manager, construction and utility said, ?Customers are able to try out and see our equipment operating in actual earthmoving applications, and see for themselves the productivity and performance advantages.
?Overall, BOOTS-ON is a very worthwhile event for us, allowing us to talk directly to a large number of customers in real operating environments,? he added.
The highlight of the week was the launch of the hybrid at a gala evening. The keys to the first two hybrids sold in Australia were handed over to their owners, including Divall?s Earthmoving & Bulk Haulage, based in Goulburn, NSW.
During the event Komatsu Australia also invited other suppliers to promote their wares, including Topcon distributor Position Partners, which was able to demonstrate the productivity advantages of fitting the latest machine control systems to Komatsu dozers, graders and excavators.
Source: Komatsu Australia