For the fourth year running, local Service Technician Karl Moschella from Honeycombes Sales and Service in Ayr has been named as Regional Finalist in the prestigious John Deere Technician Awards. As one of 5 nationally recognised finalists in the Agricultural Service Technician of the Year category, Karl’s 23 years of dedication has made his name synonymous with John Deere expertise in the North Queensland region.
Karl’s path to becoming one of Australia’s top agricultural John Deere technicians started early, well before his apprenticeship began at Honeycombes in 2002. Growing up in Home Hill, he was often found in his father’s automotive workshop, developing hands-on skills and a strong work ethic. By high school, his mechanical aptitude was so well known that teachers would require his help to repair the school’s ride-on mower. “I’ve always had a genuine interest in all things mechanical,” Karl recalls. “I would stay back after school and assist as needed.”
Since completing his apprenticeship, Karl has successfully become a John Deere Master Technician, backup Technical Communicator and Field Service Technician based in Honeycombes Ayr. Karl also co-ordinates the pre-season maintenance program for sugar cane harvesters for all Honeycombes branches, across North Queensland.
Karl’s contributions extend beyond the local area. In 2018, he was invited to the John Deere factory in Thibodaux, Louisiana to support quality control improvements in the sugar cane harvester assembly line, a rare honour that speaks to his expertise. “There are so many highlights in my career working with John Deere machinery.” He said. It’s the culmination of a career built on dedication, passion, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
As part of the final judging process, Karl will travel to Brisbane on 15 September to undertake on-site testing alongside other national finalists. The winners of each category will be revealed at the John Deere Technician Awards Gala event on 18 September, where Karl hopes this year will be the one he’s crowned victorious.
Honeycombes Sales and Service is the authorised John Deere dealer in the Burdekin region and broader North Queensland region, with seven full-service branches supporting the Agricultural, Industrial and Construction industries with premium equipment and expert service.
The John Deere Awards celebrates the vital role technicians play in supporting Australia and New Zealand’s Agriculture, Construction, and Forestry industries. In 2025, over 80 nominations were received from 42 dealerships across Australia and New Zealand, with 29 finalists selected.
Honeycombes Sales and Service’s Karl Moschella has once again been named a Regional Finalist in the John Deere Technician Awards. Photo supplied
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