Since the birth of road transport, trucking operators have strived to reduce fuel usage and increase payloads. Over the past decade, the industry’s push towards alloy wheels because they’re far lighter than steel wheels has seen many truck manufacturers make alloy rims a standard fitment on various models. For instance, almost half a tonne (476kg)…
DetailsJCB 3185 – Review for used buyers There are few tractors in production today that have stood the test of time quite like JCB’s Fastrac 3000-series, a model that was introduced two decades ago. During it’s long production run the Fastrac 3185 in particular has become an exceptionally popular model, we sent Howard Shanks…
DetailsPÖTTINGER Impress 155 V Pro: Review Austrian Precision, Paddock Proven: Road Testing the PÖTTINGER Impress 155 V Pro From the high-tech factories of Austria to the lush green rolling hills of northeast Tasmania, the PÖTTINGER Impress 155 V Pro was engineered for one mission – to redefine what a modern round baler can do in…
DetailsClaas Arion 620C Review Words and Photography by Howard Shanks. In the mid-size tractor market segment, the Claas Arion 620C leads the field in terms of a smooth and comfortable ride. But smooth ride aside, this tractor includes an extensive list of standard features that make it a sought-after machine by both new and used…
DetailsHaulmark Drop Deck Widener Review Haulmark trailers, built in Queensland, have long carried a reputation for doing things properly. Not just well, but properly. From their livestock trailers to the pioneering through loader system, Haulmark has always shown a knack for looking at a transport problem and calmly engineering a solution that makes everyone else…
DetailsVisy Powers Ahead with 30 New Mercedes-Benz Actros in National Fleet Upgrade Visy Logistics has taken a major step in modernising its Australian truck fleet, rolling out 30 brand new Mercedes-Benz Actros prime movers. The move marks the first stage of a significant renewal program that could see as many as 90 new trucks joining…
DetailsTrucking Through the Last Frontier in a Kenworth T950 Road Train. By Howard Shanks – First published in Truckin’ Life, Volume 19, No. 10, July 1996 with the title Peninsular Purrer! It’s been nearly three decades since this unforgettable yarn first rolled off the pages of Truckin’ Life magazine and into the hearts of readers across Australia…
DetailsIs It Time to Mandate CTI for PBS Vehicles? Weighing the Pros and Cons for Braking and Stability Compliance As Australia’s Performance-Based Standards (PBS) scheme matures, the spotlight has intensified on the systems and technologies that enable heavy vehicle combinations to meet its stringent performance thresholds – particularly in the domains of braking efficiency and dynamic stability. Among…
DetailsAPCO Fuels Growth with Scania Prime Movers Across Victoria Victorian-based independent fuel retailer APCO Service Stations has taken a decisive step forward in its transport operations, adding Scania prime movers to its fleet – a move that has quickly proven its worth in both driver satisfaction and operational performance. The Anderson family-run company, better known as the Anderson Petroleum Company, has…
DetailsThe Rockinger Drawbar Finder – How it works. Click the play button to listen to “Hooked First Time – Field Testing Rockinger’s Drawbar Finder with Graeme McKay Earthmoving”. Can a simple bit of hardware transform how tippers hook up? Howard Shanks hits the road to Ararat, Victoria, to road test Rockinger’s clever Drawbar Finder…
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