Meeting Residential Development Deadlines
Western Sydney contractor Earthworm Excavations has selected the Takeuchi TL6R track loader to boost productivity on major residential development projects.
Sydney’s housing boom continues to put deadline pressure on contractors. To keep pace, Earthworm Excavations delivers full site preparation packages that cover excavation, landscaping, concreting, fencing, infrastructure, and more.
“Our seven machines and 16 operators stay very busy on projects for some of Australia’s largest residential developers,” said Dave Butfield of Earthworm Excavations. “We’ve already completed site works and landscaping for 200 homes, with many more underway.”
Why Earthworm Excavations Chose the TL6R
The company recently added the Takeuchi TL6R to its fleet after reviewing equipment options.
“We had been using skid steers for some time but wanted to see how a track loader would perform on our sites,” Dave explained. “We needed a compact loader with enough flexibility for residential site development. The TL6R is the right size to move down driveways and fit into garage spaces.”
With a 4-in-1 bucket and broom attachment, the machine handles a variety of tasks, including road cleaning at site exits. Its pickup load capacity of 835 kilograms offers stability and plenty of reach for loading bogie tippers.
Operator Comfort and Safety
“The track loader feels stable and safe, unlike some skid steers that can feel unsteady under a full load,” Dave said. “The cabin has heaps of room, efficient air conditioning, and low noise levels even during long shifts.”
Safety features include powerful LED work lights and a reversing camera. Comfort touches such as a suspension high-back seat, cup holders, phone charging port, and radio all reduce operator fatigue.
Power, Productivity, and Value
The TL6R has proven itself since day one. “It’s been solid on every task we’ve thrown at it,” Dave confirmed. “The machine has more pushing power than we’re used to, especially on muddy surfaces.”
Earthworm Excavations also values the TL6R’s extras, including a pressure release valve, two-speed travel, extra hydraulics, and easy-to-use pilot controls.
“The TL6R is great value for money and has fully met our expectations for power, comfort, and productivity,” Dave concluded.
