Crusin’ the Corrugations! In the wet season the track is impassable. In the dry season it’s a long dusty corrugated track, 800 odd kilometres or so. Yet this is where one Kenworth T6 travels each week delivering much needed supplies to remote centres inhabitants. It is a little before 4am in Mareeba one Saturday morning…
From the late eighties through to the end of the last century, Eaton globally dominated the manual transmission market with their popular Roadranger gearboxes. So popular were Eaton Roadranger transmissions that many European manufacturers had to fit them merely to get a sale here in Australia. In fact, there was a time once, where if…
Australia’s freight industry is no stranger to tough terrain, long distances, and razor-thin margins. That’s why the release of Scania’s new Super 11 engine is sending waves of excitement through the transport sector. Touted as lighter, leaner and smarter, the Super 11 is a significant addition to Scania’s high-performance Super powertrain family—one that could be a…
If you’re thinking of hanging the old axe up and purchasing a new hydraulic wood splitter, one question you’ll be asking is what tonnage machine is right for you. Most folks believe they require more tonnage than they actually need. Consider this interesting fact; most hire companies around the country only stock machines up to…
V8 Thunder, Electric Promise & Real-World Emission Solutions It’s been six long years since Scania last rolled into the Brisbane Truck Show. But in 2025, they’re back – and they haven’t just returned with a whisper… they’ve thundered in with a full-throated V8 roar. Positioned proudly on Stand 50, three unmistakably bold 6×4 prime movers…
Komatsu WA500-6 Long Term Field Test Review A decade long test in a hot corrosive iron ore processing plant located right beside the sea in Northern Tasmania concluded last week with astonishing reliability results. An astounding 32,000 hours were clocked up on the Komatsu WA500-6 with no major component replacement as Howard Shanks discovered. Outside…
Revolutionising Load Management for Five Decades: Click the play button to listen to Why Elphinstone Weighing Systems’ Easyweigh is the Smart Choice for Heavy Haulage. Since 1976, Elphinstone Weighing Systems has pioneered onboard weighing technology, transforming the landscape of load management for the Australian transport industry. For five decades, our mission has been clear: to…
The Komastu 895 is one of the largest logging Forwarders in the market, boasting a 20-tonne payload capacity, industry leading stability with a wide-spread 725mm bogie and sporting the biggest onboard crane in its class. This high productivity machine is certainly the behemoth among the forestry giants and brings improved operator ergonomics, efficiency and economy…
Driving a Greener Future: How Mercedes-Benz Actros is Helping Eather Group Achieve Its Sustainability Goals In the heart of Sydney’s bustling construction and infrastructure landscape, the Eather Group is proving that heavy haulage and sustainability can go hand in hand. With the strategic addition of a new Euro 6-compliant Mercedes-Benz Actros 2658 to its growing…
John Deere’s tow behind 40-inch aerator-spreader is certainly a handy addition for serious lawn care professionals. Its ability to be quick hitched behind a variety of machines combined with adjustable soil depth penetration and spreading rate add to its versatility as Howard Shanks discovered. The 40-inch (102cm) tow behind aerator-spreader combination greatly increases productivity for…