Antarctic Research Vessel Trailer Triabunna-based Elphinstone Engineering delivers an application engineered multi-purpose boat trailer for the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD). The purpose-built trailer accommodates the AAD’s science tender, the ‘Mini Nuyina’. Key Design Features; Over the road, transportable Mobile dry dock Mobile storage Dual king-pin position Commissioned by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD), the Elphinstone…
Warrego Bullbar Tames the Backroads The good looks and robust construction of the 4 Post Warrego Bullbar from Kingbars is one investment that Hamilton Contracting admit really pays dividends; however, their Lusty-EMS Lead Slider and Tip Over Axle combination are reaping the rewards in terms of payload, as Howard Shanks recently discovered. A thin mist…
The Abby Transporter is revolutionising the transport of large bulk construction items bringing greater efficiencies and safety to the building industry. Most days, mid-morning traffic flows well along Woolcock Street, Townsville. However, This morning, there were laboriously long road works, and traffic had slowed to a crawl. In the rearview mirror, a brilliant red Freightliner…
The following article descibes how a Turbo Retarder Clutch works. The skilful art of getting a heavy load to start moving without damaging the truck’s driveline is a skill often developed only after many years behind the steering wheel. But thankfully, the Mercedes-Benz Turbo Retarder Clutch now takes the guesswork out of heavy haulage lift-offs,…
“I’ve just paid the registration on my old Dodge tipper for the 52nd year,” Rodney Linger smiled as he introduced himself.
For the better part of three decades, Hella Rallye 4000 driving lights have stood the test of time, turning night into day for trucking operators around the globe. The introduction of the LED insert certainly brightens up these trusted old lights; best of all, most folks will have the skills to retrofit them easily. I…
Commer was a British truck manufacturer founded in 1905 as Commercial Cars Limited. Their primary business was manufacturing commercial vehicles, including car-derived vans, through to medium and heavy trucks and buses. In addition, they made engines, including their most famous, the TS3 Diesel. If you’ve got a senior’s card, you’ll undoubtedly remember the distinct sound…
Tatra trucks disregard all conventions when it comes to truck design. But the applications they’re expected to operate usually defy most conventional trucking tasks. Yet, new or used, they are sort after pieces of equipment for specialised unconventional applications, as Howard Shanks discovered. 435HP V8 Engine 8×8 All Wheel-Drive Indepenndant Suspension ROPS & FOPS canopy…
Inevitably when you hear about logging controversy and the last stand of tall timber in the world, there’s a fair chance you’ll be hearing about the Southern Forests region of Tasmania. Howard Shanks joined Lester Townsend on his regular run into the Deep South. The chilling arctic winds that often pound the southern tip of…
How to drive an Eaton 18-Speed Roadranger Eaton’s 18-Speed Roadranger Driver’s Instruction manual available for download at end of article. Driving a constant mesh transmission like a 13-speed or 15-speed Roadranger transmission correctly used to be a fundamental part of truck driving, and old school truck drivers took great pride in the way they swapped…
