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| MAY 2012
EQUIPMENT SHOWCASE
A farm bulldozer has been given a
new lease on life, following services
carried out by Komatsu rebuild and
service facility in Mackay, Queensland.
Outback farmers Bill and Esther
Ferguson purchased the D65E-8
bulldozer in 1985, putting it to work
on their sheep and cattle farm near
Longreach.
Equipped with a scrub-canopy and
20ft stick-rake, the otherwise standard
machine has provided more than 25
years of faithful service clearing fencing
and water lines, digging water holes,
removing farm scrub and clearing trees.
Komatsu Australia service manager
Warren Armstrong said Bill Ferguson
made the decision to refurbish rather
than replace the trusted bulldozer after
Esther sadly passed away two years ago.
“Esther was actually the one who
purchased and used the machine, so it has
quite a lot of sentimental value as far as
Bill’s concerned,” he said. “Even though
Esther was in her early seventies, she
still took good care of it; it’s in excellent
condition and has worked 4000 odd hours.
Komatsu rebuild gives farm dozer a new life
A much-loved farm bulldozer has been given a new lease on life,
thanks to a range of services carried out by Komatsu
“Bill’s decision to refurbish was also
influenced by the machine’s mechanical
simplicity and lack of high-level electronic
componentry and the fact he is far more
comfortable operating an older style of
machine.”
Depending on a customer’s
preference, Komatsu Genuine rebuilds
involve the replacement of all major
and minor mechanical components
with new or re-manufactured Komatsu
genuine parts, and the repair of
structural frame or bodywork.
Where applicable, repaired frame
components on rebuilt machines are
subject to Non-Destructive Testing
(NDT) to ensure they comply with
factory standards of structural integrity.
In a display of outstanding reliability
and careful maintenance, Bill’s machine
is still fitted with its factory-wear parts,
including the Ground Engaging Tools
(GET) and undercarriage.
The machine’s cabin glass and
windows are all original, all the
lever knobs are still attached and
the factory air-conditioning is still
operational. James Gibson from Komatsu’s
Mackay workshop said the work carried out
included a complete engine rebuild and the
replacement of two front track idlers.
For more call 1300 566 287 or visit:
www.komatsu.com.au
HR
0450 399 992
0404 021 089
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