BALMORAL BURN 2019

Hitachi Group at Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn

July 2019

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) are committed to supporting the Humpty Dumpty foundation, even if that means spending a Sunday running up one of Sydney’s steepest streets. The Humpty Dumpty Foundation Balmoral Burn originated as a thank you to the Royal North Shore Hospital from former Wallaby captain Phil Kearns AM, after his son Finn received emergency care for suspected meningococcal. Now in its 19th year, the infamous annual community fun run up Awaba Street in Balmoral attracts thousands of individuals who partake or spectate each year. Participants conquer the 420m incline in various age category races, corporate, family and even pet races. This year the event has raised over two million dollars for The Humpty Dumpty Foundation.

HCA steep hill warriors.

Participants conquer the 420m incline in various age category races, corporate, family and even pet races.

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) are committed to supporting the Humpty Dumpty foundation, even if that means spending a Sunday running up one of Sydney’s steepest streets. The Humpty Dumpty Foundation Balmoral Burn originated as a thank you to the Royal North Shore Hospital from former Wallaby captain Phil Kearns AM, after his son Finn received emergency care for suspected meningococcal. Now in its 19th year, the infamous annual community fun run up Awaba Street in Balmoral attracts thousands of individuals who partake or spectate each year. Participants conquer the 420m incline in various age category races, corporate, family and even pet races. This year the event has raised over two million dollars for The Humpty Dumpty Foundation.

The event has raised over two million dollars

The Revesby team came in at 1:16 (a split second from 3rd) after leading for the start of the race

Post-race lunch for the Revesby and Sydney CSG team

Humpty Dumpty hosted a Sponsor’s Dinner on the Friday evening prior to the event, where HCA invited some suppliers to join in celebrating and experiencing the great work of the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. In attendance were a few esteemed guests including TV presenter and commonwealth medallist Johanna Griggs. At the event HCA purchased a Jaundice detector for the Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg Victoria, to be used in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The rivalry between Revesby and Sydney CSG branches continued this year with a team from each branch entering into the Corporate Relay: Humpy’s Dash. Other companies who took part included our friends at Hitachi Ltd., Coates Hire, Deloitte, LJ Hooker and more. There were some great results this time around, improving on last year’s 9th (1:23) and 15th (1:34) to grab the 4th and 11th positions. The Revesby team came in at 1:16 (a split second from 3rd) after leading for the start of the race and Sydney CSG came in soon after at 1:26. The race was followed by a lunch for Humpy’s corporate sponsors which was more than enough to compensate for the pain endured. A big thanks to all those who got involved and we look forward to participating next year’s event.

A big thanks to all those who got involved and we look forward to participating next year’s event.





#TheOrangeFamily

Experience the Scale of Mining at QME 2026! 

While we couldn't bring the mighty Hitachi EX8000-7BH mining excavator to Mackay, we're bringing something almost as impressive; its enormous 48m³ bucket!

The EX8000-7BH is the largest hydraulic mining excavator in the Hitachi fleet, engineered to deliver exceptional productivity, reliability and efficiency in large scale mining operations. Featuring powerful digging performance, advanced hydraulic systems, and a spacious operator environment designed for comfort and safety, the EX8000-7BH is built to move more material with every pass.

Visit the Hitachi stand at QME and stand beside the massive 48m³ bucket for a unique photo opportunity. It's the perfect way to appreciate the incredible scale of the machine that helps power mining operations across Australia.

📍 Visit Hitachi at QME 2026 | Stand OS338 | 21–23 July | Mackay Showgrounds
❄️ Saving the Aussie ski season. One bucket at a time.

Our machines don't stop when winter arrives.

Peter, from Peter Vagne Excavation is putting his Hitachi ZX225USLC-7 to work in the Perisher Valley, loading freshly made snow to keep the slopes topped up for skiers throughout the day.

A unique job for a machine that's built to perform in every season.

Thanks for the photo, Pete!
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia is heading to QME 2026!

Join us in Mackay from 21–23 July and experience some of the largest and most advanced mining equipment in the industry.

On display will be the impressive EX1200 mining excavator, along with an EX8000 excavator bucket, showcasing the scale, innovation and reliability that Hitachi brings to mining operations across Australia.

Whether you're looking to optimise productivity, improve efficiency, or simply get up close to world-class mining equipment, our team will be on hand to discuss the latest solutions for your operation.

📍 QME 2026 | Mackay
📅 21–23 July 2026

We look forward to seeing you there!

#QME2026 #HitachiConstructionMachinery #MiningEquipment #Hitachi #MiningIndustry #Mackay #Excavators
Experience the Scale of Mining at QME 2026! 

While we couldn't bring the mighty Hitachi EX8000-7BH mining excavator to Mackay, we're bringing something almost as impressive; its enormous 48m³ bucket!

The EX8000-7BH is the largest hydraulic mining excavator in the Hitachi fleet, engineered to deliver exceptional productivity, reliability and efficiency in large scale mining operations. Featuring powerful digging performance, advanced hydraulic systems, and a spacious operator environment designed for comfort and safety, the EX8000-7BH is built to move more material with every pass.

Visit the Hitachi stand at QME and stand beside the massive 48m³ bucket for a unique photo opportunity. It's the perfect way to appreciate the incredible scale of the machine that helps power mining operations across Australia.

📍 Visit Hitachi at QME 2026 | Stand OS338 | 21–23 July | Mackay Showgrounds
❄️ Saving the Aussie ski season. One bucket at a time.

Our machines don't stop when winter arrives.

Peter, from Peter Vagne Excavation is putting his Hitachi ZX225USLC-7 to work in the Perisher Valley, loading freshly made snow to keep the slopes topped up for skiers throughout the day.

A unique job for a machine that's built to perform in every season.

Thanks for the photo, Pete!
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia is heading to QME 2026!

Join us in Mackay from 21–23 July and experience some of the largest and most advanced mining equipment in the industry.

On display will be the impressive EX1200 mining excavator, along with an EX8000 excavator bucket, showcasing the scale, innovation and reliability that Hitachi brings to mining operations across Australia.

Whether you're looking to optimise productivity, improve efficiency, or simply get up close to world-class mining equipment, our team will be on hand to discuss the latest solutions for your operation.

📍 QME 2026 | Mackay
📅 21–23 July 2026

We look forward to seeing you there!

#QME2026 #HitachiConstructionMachinery #MiningEquipment #Hitachi #MiningIndustry #Mackay #Excavators

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