Built to survive the notorious Tanami Track Words and Photography by Howard Shanks There’s not many trucks or trailers can handle the pounding of the corrugations along the notorious Tanami Track deep into Western Australia’s Kimberly country or the 400 odd km run from Cloncurry and the Century Zinc mine near the top of the…
Service maintenance contracts are maintenance agreements between an equipment owner and a service provider governed by a written agreement or contract. According to Kel Stanton, owner of Kel Stanton’s Mobile Diesel Service, in Brisbane. Service Maintenance Contracts define how the parties will interact and describe all the maintenance events covered, including scheduled preventive maintenance and…
Does anyone know the history or the original operator of this tough old logger? Every now and then, a relic from the bush turns up that stops you in your tracks. This old R-Model Mack and tandem-axle jinker is one of them — and we’re hoping one of our readers might recognise it. From the looks of…
Christmas Gifts for Truck Drivers Suppose you’re searching for the perfect Christmas gift or birthday present for a truck driver, truck lover or tiny trucking fan. In that case, the following trucker gifts will undoubtedly please any 18-wheeler driver or trucking enthusiast. Best of all, these gifts won’t break the budget. Number-1 Great Australian Road…
JCB 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…
Born in the horsepower wars of the 1980s, this Ford LTL 9000, aptly named “Krystal Dreams”, became a legend on the notorious East–West run across the Nullarbor, where fast trucking was king. Now, its restoration brings that golden era roaring back to life, thanks to Highland Haulage owner Mick Linger.
PÖTTINGER 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…
Claas 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…
Haulmark 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…
Elphinstone Unveils New Hydraulic Transducer; Australian-made Precision for Heavy Haulage When it comes to hauling big loads across rugged country, precise weighing isn’t just necessary – it’s essential. Elphinstone Weighing Systems has just raised the bar with the release of their new Hydraulic Transducer, engineered and manufactured in Melbourne to deliver industry-leading precision, even in the…
