The National Diesel, Dirt and Turf Expo this May in Sydney, is Australia’s largest show for the construction sector with 1,000 brands and a live Pickles auction. With the date approaching, now is the time for operators to plan their visit, including arranging finance to order from suppliers and to bid at the auction.
This annual event for the construction and related industries has grown significantly in the relatively few years it has been running. Becoming a ‘must-attend’ for established and new operators to connect directly with suppliers of machinery and equipment for many applications. A highlight of the show is the live auction by Pickles with the opportunity to acquire late model machines on the day.
National Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo Details
The date for this annual event has been brought forward for 2025, so time to diarise and prepare. The show runs over three days, Friday 16 May through to Sunday 18 May at Sydney Dragway Eastern Creek in Sydney. Hours are 9.30am to 5pm on the first two days and 10am to 3pm on the final day.
Tickets can be pre-purchased via the link on the event website, or at the gate. Parking is available on site.
Exhibitors on Display
Operators keen to see the latest machinery and equipment will have plenty of opportunities at the event with around 1,000 brands and an impressive line-up of companies exhibiting their products. Hitachi Construction Equipment, WesTrac, Kobelco, Komatsu, Sany, CJD, CNH Industrial, Semco, Aussie Buckets, Mow Master, All Lift Equipment, Pipeboss, Allied Earthmovers, Apollo Engineering, Tool Range, Toyota Material Handling and Zoomlion are just some of the many companies displaying at the show.
To plan your visit, refer to the exhibitor listing for the stand number of the companies you want to see and then to the Site Map for their location at the show.
A demo area will be set-up to provide operators with the opportunity to test, operate and drive certain machines. These may include wheel loaders, skid steers, excavators, earthmoving attachments, dump trucks, turf and lawn machinery and many others. Head to the outdoor stands at the show to see the latest new releases in action.
Pickles Live Auction
A very popular inclusion in this show is the Pickles Live Auction. The sale is held at 1pm on the first day of the expo, Friday 16 May. The sale is conducted at the expo site and is live streamed through the Pickles website.
The machinery to be auctioned is available for viewing on Stand M1 and includes a range of items including earthmoving machines, construction machinery, machines for mining and quarrying, plant machinery, access and forklift equipment, farm vehicles, mowers and more. Further information can be sourced at the Pickles website. Those planning to bid should speak with us about their finance ahead of time to be ready to get involved. e
The auction will also include fundraising for the Clancy Ward at The Children’s Hospital, Westmead. The funds raised from specific items donated by Semco will be donated to the Hospital.
Pre-arranging Loans for Auction & Ordering
Operators planning to place equipment orders at the show or bid at the live auction can pre-arrange their finance through Jade before the show date. Finance arranged prior to purchase, pre-approved loans, are available with all commercial credit facilities – Chattel Mortgage, Rent-to-Own, Commercial Hire Purchase and Lease. We offer Low and No Doc opportunities for small and new business operators.
The same application processes and lender approval criteria apply, and operators receive the same interest rate and term offers that they would if applying for finance after they had essentially bought their equipment. To apply, you will need to provide us with an estimate of the finance amount required and an indication of the machinery being financed. Based on those details and your financials, we source the most competitive rate offer and arrange conditional approval. When the order is placed, signalling the purchase has been made, we finalise the loan details based on the specifics of the sale.
If requiring finance to bid at the Pickles auction, operators should be aware that auction purchases will be second-hand equipment which may attract different rates, terms and collateral requirements to new equipment finance. To get a pre-purchase loan quote, source as much information on the auction lot to brief our brokers.
Take on the Excavator Challenge
Consider yourself a star with the excavator? Take on the challenge for the title of the National Excavator Operator Champion at the challenge event at the show. To enter, put your name on the board at the show to compete. A daily prize of $1,000 is up for grabs, courtesy of sponsors Takeuchi and Semco.
To discuss financing to order new machinery and equipment at the National Diesel, Dirt and Turf Expo, contact Jade Equipment Finance on 1300 000 003.
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