Deere compact construction range arrives Down Under

John Deere construction equipment’s local dealer, RDO Equipment, has announced the launch of the G-Series skid steers and compact track loaders as well as E-Series mini excavators in Australia.

The G-series loaders are available now across RDO Equipment’s network across the country while the E-Series mini excavators should be available by mid-year.

The launch of the new range marks one year since RDO Equipment was appointed official dealer for John Deere’s construction range in Australia for all states except WA, in which AFGRI was the official dealer.

There are 10 models altogether in the G series – eight skid steer models and two compact track loader units. The E series has two models on offer.

Key features on the compact construction range, according to John Deere, include flexible control choices, programmable performance settings, rearview camera, hydraulic self-levelling and ride control.

“The G-Series skid steers and compact track loaders are packed with impressive specs and features to increase productivity, plus plenty of power and torque, and strong pushing power and breakout forces,” said RDO Equipment General Manager of Operations, Mark Kuhn.

“Whether you’re an owner operator using machinery across a variety of tradie jobs, or need a multipurpose machine on farm, these machines are versatile enough to be used across many applications.

“The John Deere compact range has a strong history of performance in the US market, so we’re excited to bring these to our Australian customers so they can experience the range for themselves.”

He added the new range will be backed by RDO Equipment’s strong service and support capabilities across its wide network.

“We have great strength in the ag sector and regional locations with the Vanderfield brand, and with the service and support provided by RDO Equipment and our expert John Deere technicians, customers will experience a full-sized support package across an even bigger range of sectors.”

Since taking over Deere’s construction range last May, RDO Equipment said it has made leaps and bounds in terms of product introduction, staff employment and facility expansion.

“When we launched in Australia in May last year, we set out to make a big mark on the Australian construction and forestry machinery markets,” he said.

“I’m proud to say we’ve achieved a lot in nearly 12 months since the launch, including the employment of over 100 support staff, setup of 12 branches and over 30 service vehicles have hit the road.

“In addition, the consolidation of RDO Equipment, Vanderfield and Vermeer Australia under the RDO Australia Group banner has put us in a great position to deliver this new range to a wider market, who will experience even stronger service and support across the three companies.”

RDO currently has branches in Adelaide, Albury, Brisbane, Darwin, Launceston, Melbourne, Sydney and Townsville while Vanderfield branches can be located across Queensland.

In addition to RDO, Vanderfield and AFGRI branches across Australia, John Deere’s compact construction range is now also offered at selected agriculture and turf dealerships around the country.

These include Hutcheon & Pearce and Land HQ in New South Wales, Cervus Equipment in Victoria and Emmetts in South Australia.

John Deere Marketing and Sales Manager, Steve Wright, said making the range available to farmers around the country made sense.

“We understand agribusinesses and that a wide variety of tools are used by farmers to perform the diverse range of functions required within their operations,” he said.

“Our line-up of Compact Construction Equipment provides practical technology to help those in the farm and turf sectors achieve those important on-farm gains, and perfectly complements the existing machinery they’re already using in their paddocks.”