Tucked into the final remaining foreshore land at Mortlake Point, the Mortlake Corsa development is one of Sydney’s most exciting residential builds. Offering uninterrupted 180-degree water views, this boutique project is all about exclusivity, precision, and luxury, from its design to its delivery.
Behind the scenes, that same precision extends to the machinery on site.
For Made Property’s Construction Director Darren Power, choosing the right equipment was critical to meeting performance and safety benchmarks and Dieci telehandlers have stepped up in every way.
“We’re working in a very tight, high-expectation environment here,” Darren said.
“Every stage of this project has required machinery that can handle tough tasks without compromising on safety or agility. That’s where Dieci has consistently delivered.”
At Mortlake, the team is operating a fleet of Dieci equipment, including the Apollo 25.6 and the Runner 40.13, two machines specifically suited to the site’s physical constraints and variable tasks.
The Apollo 25.6, a compact yet powerful telehandler, is the workhorse for general lifting and material movement during the structure phase.
From manoeuvring formwork panels to offloading materials from trucks and relocating waste, it’s handling multiple roles across the site.
“With a site compound this size, you need machines that can get into tight areas and still lift significant weight,” Darren said. “The Apollo is perfect for that.”
Despite its smaller footprint at just 4.125m long, 1.85m wide, and under 2m high, the Apollo 25.6 can lift up to 2500kg and reach 5.78m high, with a horizontal extension of 3.35m.
Its 74hp Kubota engine provides more than enough grunt for daily duties, and its reliability is a major asset when site schedules are tight.
“The Apollo is incredibly nimble,” Darren said.
“Its turning radius and reach make load placement simple, even when we’re navigating around scaffold and temporary works.”
For heavier lifting, longer reach, and more demanding jobs, particularly around the waterfront marina area, Made Property brings in the Runner 40.13.
With a 4000kg max lift and a height capability of 12.4m, it’s a critical player in staging materials and positioning loads at height.
Equipped with a powerful 93kW (125hp) FPT engine and a forward reach of 8.85m, the Runner is designed for stability and strength, even when working on uneven or sloped terrain, which is a feature of the marina construction zone.
“We’re using the Runner with a range of attachments such as crane jibs, forks, buckets, and rotators,” Darren said.
“It gives us the flexibility we need to transition between different job types quickly. The machine’s ability to handle steep gradients has been particularly valuable during the marina works.”
Darren has used Dieci machines for over seven years across multiple sites and says the reasons are simple: safety, performance, versatility, and after-sales support.
“Diecis are incredibly dependable,” he said.
“We’ve rarely had mechanical issues, and when we do, the support network is excellent. Quick turnaround on service and parts keeps downtime to an absolute minimum.”
That support is coordinated nationally by AWD Australia, Dieci’s official service and parts provider.
With branches and Approved Parts and Service Agents (APSAs) across the country, AWD Australia offers planned maintenance, emergency call-outs, and technical support to keep Dieci machines operational and efficient.
Dieci National Sales Manager Bob Mules, who also visited the Mortlake site, said it was the aftermarket service that really set Dieci apart.
“We understand that these machines are vital to daily progress, so keeping them up and running is a top priority,” he said.
Bob highlighted the practical design features of both models.
“The Apollo has a low cab height, which makes it ideal for navigating basements, carparks, and areas with low overhead clearance.
“And the Runner, despite its size, is compact and fitted with outriggers to ensure maximum stability.”
Operator comfort is another factor contributing to Dieci’s success on site.
Both telehandlers feature ROPS-FOPS approved cabs with advanced air conditioning and air suspension seats which is ideal for long days in the cab.
“Operator fatigue is a real issue on builds like this,” Darren said.
“The Dieci cab design, with 360-degree visibility and fully proportional joystick controls, makes a long shift far more manageable. Comfort equals productivity.”
Bob said telehandlers were often underestimated in their importance.
“Often they’re the first machines on site and the last to leave. They lift, carry, manoeuvre, and adapt to whatever is needed,” he said.
“In that sense, they’re the Swiss army knife of the construction world.”
As Mortlake Corsa moves steadily toward its 2026 completion, the performance of Dieci machines continues to prove their value, not just as tools, but as partners in delivering complex, high-spec projects on time and to standard.
For Darren and the Made Property team, the decision to stick with Dieci has been a no-brainer.
“When you’ve got a machine that works this well, with backup you can trust, there’s no reason to change. They’ve earned their place on every one of our sites,” he said.
Diecis at work – Mortlake Corsa Site
Apollo 25.6 Telehandler
Maximum capacity: 2500 kg
Max lift height: 5.78 m
Horizontal reach: 3.35 m
Total weight: ~5100 kg
Maximum power: 55.4 kW (74 hp)
Engine brand: Kubota
Runner 40.13 Telehandler
Maximum capacity: 4000 kg
Max lift height: 12.4 m
Forward reach: 8.85 m
Total weight: ~10,420 kg
Maximum power: 93 kW (125 hp)
Engine brand: FPT
