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…
In 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…
MMW 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…
Minimising 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…
DAF Trucks Australia is pleased to announce the release of two exciting and significant flagship models, the DAF XG and XG+, equipped with the powerful 15-litre PACCAR PX-15 engine delivering 660 horsepower. Information supplied by PACCAR Australia These models are the result of an Australian-led project, working with global PACCAR engineering teams and industry-leading supplier…
Queensland 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…
Scania 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…
Queensland-based Sunchip Group has had Mack trucks and Elphinstone trailers operating in one form or another for over 30 years. But thanks to the proven reliability of their existing Mack Super-Liner and Elphinstone Long Logger fleet, they placed an order for ten more. Roughly three hours’ drive north of Brisbane, hidden within the verdant embrace…
Scania 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…
In 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,…