Hauling heavy loads over muddy and undulating paddocks requires vehicles that have the traction, clearance, power and payload to get the job done – two new IVECO T-Way 6x6s are ticking these boxes for Tasmania’s Altrac Spreading. A family-run outfit that’s been operating since 2012, Altrac offers a wide range of spreading services to large…
DetailsIn 2024, Scania Australia achieved a remarkable feat in the heavy commercial vehicle market, surpassing its previous records and delivering an unprecedented number of new trucks, thereby solidifying its strong position. With 1459 new Scania heavy rigid and prime movers entering service in 2024, Scania’s market share of 8.5 per cent reflects the product’s continued…
DetailsMMW Highway-Bowl side tipper quad road train review. Mining company executives have little time for the finer details of truck and trailer specifications and even less for manufacturers marketing garrulity. Except, that is when your trailer combination promises to deliver a 10 per cent payload increase. Townsville based trailer builder; Mick Murray Welding knows this…
DetailsMinimising truck fuel consumption is essential for a fleet’s profitability, even in good times. The good news is that immediate techniques and training are available that can significantly improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. Roadtrains.com.au asked Karlie Shire, Scania’s Driver Trainer for Western Australia, to share these strategies to reduce fuel consumption. Karlie Shire, a seasoned…
DetailsQueensland are the first state to ditch the laborious heavy haulage permit system, making Smart OBM mandatory for Over Dimensional loads. “Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Revised Class 1 Heavy Vehicle Access Regime represents a critical step forward in improving the safety, efficiency, and compliance of heavy haulage operations in Australia,” Grant Elphinstone, Technical…
DetailsScania and Australian services provider Regroup are set to make history with the world’s first fleet of autonomous in-pit mining trucks in the Pilbara in 2025, with a rollout planned at Element 25’s Butcherbird Mine. This pioneering project is a testament to the innovative spirit of the industry. Building on the recent announcement of the…
DetailsScania unveiled their latest exemplification of the G-series transmission at the Elmia fair in Sweden. The hearty newcomer – the G38 – specifically developed to work with Scania’s most powerful V8, the 3,700 Nm, 16 litre 770 hp top-of-the-line legend engine. Together, they offer everything from fuel and weight savings to a smooth ride and…
DetailsIn the rugged and breathtaking terrain of Tasmania’s snow-capped Great Lakes, a revolution in logging transportation is quietly unfolding. At the heart of revolutionary transformation is Scania’s latest R 770 V8, an engineering powerhouse with unique features that are redefining efficiency and performance in the logging industry. With its unparalleled fuel economy, reduced trip times,…
DetailsMSM Mongolia demands Australian-made accuracy Elphinstone Weighing Systems loadcells to improve safety for a gruelling copper ore haulage operation. At the Oyu Tolgoi gold and copper project in the south Gobi Desert region in Umnugovi province of Mongolia, only 80 kilometres north of the Chinese-Mongolian border, the monotonous thump of the giant jaw crusher pounding…
DetailsAustralia’s Leading Transport Journalist, Howard Shanks, Releases Great Australian Road Trains Collector’s Issue Number 3 Australia’s trucking industry has long fascinated enthusiasts, and now they can enjoy a stunning new release from the country’s leading transport journalist, Howard Shanks. Great Australian Road Trains Collector’s Issue Number 3 is a must-have for all trucking enthusiasts, showcasing…
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