The National Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo will be held 17-19 April at Sydney Dragway with potential buyers able to get fast loan approval through Jade Truck Loans. This is a major showcase for the construction sector, attracting operators keen to see the latest from the impressive line-up of exhibitors.
Truck operators in both construction and many other sectors can take advantage of this opportunity to pick-up accessories, trailers and other machinery for their operation. A major drawcard each year at the event is the live auction conducted by Pickles. To be ready to bid at the auction or order new machinery, operators will want their finance locked it. With the event very close, quick loan approval can be sort on asset financing through Jade Truck Loans.
National Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo Details
The 2026 expo will be held a little earlier than its usual scheduling. Lock in to attend over 3 big days, Friday – Sunday, 17-19 April at Sydney Dragway at Eastern Creek in western Sydney. Gates open at 9.30am Friday and Saturday and 10am Sunday. Gates close 3pm Friday and Sunday and 5pm Saturday. No entry after 2pm Friday and Sunday and 4pm Saturday.
Tickets are only $16.50 per day and can be purchased online.
All other details about the show are available at the event website including the full list of exhibitors. Exhibitors cover many of the big names in construction, headed by event sponsor Komatsu as well as Dean Trailers, SPT Cranes, Zoomlion and many others.
Pickles Live Auction
The Pickles live auction is always popular with over 60 lots set to go under the hammer at the 2026 expo. The auction happens at 1pm Friday 17 April. Online bidding is available for buyers that are unavailable to attend in person.
The lots available include plant machinery ride-on mowers; farm utility vehicles; mining and quarrying equipment; earthmoving machines; construction machinery; forklifts and other access equipment. With operational costs a major issue for most businesses at the moment, this could be an ideal chance to pick-up quality used machinery at great prices. Check out further details on the auction page.
Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo – Pre-Approved Finance
To be in a position to bid at the auction or even place an order with one of the exhibitors, buyers will want to be assured that their financing is secured. Their loan confirmed and at an affordable interest rate. With recent rate increases, securing THE lowest possible rate is essential. That may mean no last minute, spur of the moment finance decisions, but applying for loan approval ahead of the event. This is facilitated through pre-approved finance.
If you’ve always arranged financing after confirming the purchase with a dealer or seller, pre-approval is just as easy a process. The loan application is completed based on estimate of the amount of financing required. Operators can usually find out the pricing of assets ahead of an expo by contacting the dealer or basing the estimates on other models in the range.
You will need the usual financial documentation on the business for the application. We then source the most competitive lender and rates and process the application through to the stage of conditional approval. The same interest rates apply with pre-approved loans as with finance arranged post-purchase.
The pre-approved offer is valid for a set period, from 7 to 30 days, depending on the lender. The operator is then ready to order assets up to the loan amount approved.
When the purchase is made and the final costs available, the loan offer is amended accordingly. If the purchase is not made and the offer is not utilised, the offer simply expires. Pre-approved loans can be approved within 24 hours so we can have you ready to attend the Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo in mid-April.
If you do attend the expo without confirmed finance, use our calculator with your phone to get quick loan estimates based on our current interest rates. We are highly competitive in the asset finance sector and will likely be able to secure better rates than you may be offered with dealer finance on the day.
Choice of Asset Finance Facilities
Equipment and machinery are financed with the same asset credit facilities as trucks. Operators select from Rent-to-Own, Lease, Commercial Hire Purchase and Chattel Mortgage. These facilities suit new and used assets so can be used to purchase at the live auction.
New businesses taking the opportunity to acquire the machinery necessary to start-up their operation at the expo can apply for Low Doc Asset Financing. Pre-approval can be highly beneficial for start-ups where special loan limits and conditions may apply to the finance. All those details can be known so the purchase can be planned to suit the financing.
Don’t miss out on buying opportunities at the Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo, contact Jade Truck Loans on 1300 000 003 to arrange pre-approved finance.
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