SDLG’s ER616F is working hard with Melbourne-based Sportscape Constructions.
In the dynamic landscape of construction and landscaping, success often hinges on making informed equipment choices. For Sportscape Constructions, a leading player in the industry, the recent acquisition of an SDLG ER616F excavator from CJD Equipment exemplified a strategic decision driven by performance, cost-effectiveness, and unwavering confidence in quality support.
Versatility meets affordability
Sportscape’s operations span two distinct entities: Sportscape Civil and Sportscape Constructions, catering to a diverse array of projects from commercial landscaping and sports-field installations to civil works like car parks and large-scale construction endeavours. With such a broad scope, its machinery needs to be equally versatile and resilient.
According to Luke Simpson, director of Sportscape, affordability was a pivotal factor in the choice of the SDLG ER616F.
“Being a smaller machine, SDLG’s ER616F gets used for everything, and they get absolutely hammered on the landscaping sites,” he shared candidly.
The demanding nature of the work necessitated a compact yet powerful excavator that could withstand the rigours of tough terrain and less-experienced operators.
Confidence in quality and support
Sportscape’s choice of SDLG machines was influenced by multiple factors, but primarily by the existing relationship with Volvo and CJD Equipment. With that brand confidence, SDLG was certainly a consideration, being owned by Volvo, along with its cost effectiveness..
“We were drawn to the SDLG brand over others we looked at,” Luke explained. “We knew we would have the service and support relationship with Volvo and SDLG that we have already.”
Confidence in the brand’s backing was patramount, as Luke emphasised. “We wouldn’t have gone with anything else that we didn’t have the confidence in the brand that it was attached to.”
Compact reliability in action
Currently, the SDLG ER616F excavator is showcasing its capabilities on a school landscaping project in Clifton Hill to the north of Melbourne. As the smallest excavator in CJD Equipment’s lineup of SDLG excavators, the ER616F packs a punch. Its 10kW/13hp Kubota engine and impressive excavation force of 15kN allow it to effortlessly handle a wide range of tasks.
Exceptional customer service and support
Beyond the machine’s performance, Luke’s emphasis on customer service and support is what truly sets the SDLG machinery apart. “Matt Kozole from CJD Equipment has been excellent,” he praised. “He’s quite patient and happy to support us as a business.
“Matt has the confidence of saying what he is going to do and then doing it well. He has always proven that’s the case. His after-sales support running through the machines when they have been delivered onsite has been really good.”
As Sportscape Constructions looks to expand its fleet and incorporate larger excavators, its experience with the SDLG ER616F and CJD Equipment’s exceptional service has solidified its trust in the brand, paving the way for continued success in the ever-evolving landscape of construction and landscaping projects.
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