It was fitting the tenth anniversary Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo held in 2026 catered for a record breaking attendance
The crowd poured in as the Mayor of Blacktown, Councillor Brad Bunting and Komatsu National Sales Manager for Utility Carl Grundy opened the 2026 tenth anniversary Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo at Sydney’s Eastern Creek.
Emphasising how important Diesel Dirt & Turf had become for the Komatsu Australia promotional calendar, Carl Grundy said that they were proud to be the Gold Sponsor for its sixth consecutive year.
He said their Gold Sponsorship was tangible evidence of their support and heavy involvement within the Australian earthmoving industry.
Over the three days of Australia’s largest earthmoving, construction and public space expo, more than 41,000 visitors were captivated and amazed by the huge number of exhibits and equipment demonstrations.
Expo management said the event’s ongoing growth and success was due to the industry’s recognition of Diesel Dirt & Turf as a key strategy in exhibitors’ annual promotional activity.
The National Diesel Dirt & Turf has grown exponentially since it was established ten years ago and has become a popular destination for a growing number of overseas companies, widely appearing on global industrial expo calendars.
Komatsu Australia was again the Gold Sponsor of the Expo, supported by Pickles, Machines4U, Gensure, Soda Capital, Penrite Oil Company and Louise Azzopardi Coaching.
Pickles Auction always a highlight
The Pickles auction held on the Friday at the Expo was well attended as usual, giving industry visitors a great opportunity to secure some excellent deals.
Matt Blanch, Pickles Industrial’s NSW Sales Manager said their sixth year of featuring at the Expo more than lived up to expectations for sales from its on-site and online annual auction.
Eager buyers came in big numbers and quickly snapped up the sixty lots of quality civil construction assets on offer.
Many exhibitors time the Expo to release products for the first time, provide special offers, or celebrate corporate milestones for. One example is the Penrite Oil Company, a privately owned Australian lubricants company established in 1926.
Penrite chose the Expo to celebrate its centenary by focusing on its oils and fluids for heavy equipment for the construction and agricultural sectors.
As in many previous years, a large number of return exhibitors commented on the scope and diverse interests and needs of Expo visitors.
Many exhibitors return year after year, attracted by the event’s ability to deliver strong returns, showcasing equipment, technology and solutions. It also creates important opportunities building relationships and driving growth.
Diesel Dirt & Turf is family friendly, full of excitement and a great day out. It’s also an opportunity for information sharing with people who are looking for a career, perhaps looking for jobs within the earthmoving industry, or who may simply enjoy being around large machinery.
The 2026 Expo attracted all levels of the industry from owner-operators, equipment suppliers and manufacturers to training, recruitment, financial and insurance providers.
With so many diverse industry participants and professional in the one place, visitors found it easy to connect with new suppliers or service partners.
The highly competitive earthmoving contracting market again ensured a high attendance, with visitors appreciating the face-to-face experience of talking to the experts. Many agreed there is no substitute for quality time with people who understand the business challenges being faced.
Networking at this top industry event can pay off handsomely by leading to increased business opportunities. Major earthmoving contractors, local council representatives, owner operators dominated the visitor numbers, recognizing Diesel Dirt & Turf is a great place to connect with industry professionals, potential clients, and other businesses.
Latest releases most popular
Expo visitors flocked to see all the latest industry trends in technology, attachments, trailers, mowers and specialised vehicles, as well as seeing what the competitors are doing.
Since it was established in 2015, the Expo has proven to be a highly effective annual event for small and large businesses to keep up to date with the latest in machinery, tools, finance and much more.
Visitors benefit because many exhibitors choose this event as a springboard for releasing and demonstrating their latest products and technologies, helping to establish themselves as leaders in innovation within the industry.
The Expo was established as a result of members of the earthmoving industry who collaborated in creating Diesel Dirt & Turf to share and inform its members about the latest equipment, technology and services.
Time to plan for the 2027 Expo
It’s never too early to plan for the next Expo. Make a note in your calendar, the event will run from Friday to Sunday on the 16 to 18 April 2027 at the Sydney Dragway, Ferrers Road Eastern Creek
To enquire or book an exhibitor site, contact the Expo manager, Marti on 0411 648 465 or complete the online form on this link.
