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,…
Scania Australia has added an online truck configuration tool to its www.scania.com.au website, making this the first Australian truck OEM to offer this functionality. Information and images supplied The Product Configurator can also be viewed on a mobile device, allowing prospective customers to build their dream truck while taking a break anywhere they have reception.…
Daimler Trucks Shepparton has delivered five Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks to Deniliquin Freighters. Information and images supplied Deniliquin Freighters is a long-term Daimler Truck customer, operating both Freightliner Cascadia and Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks as part of its fleet. The company has been dealing with Daimler Trucks Albury, owned and operated by Tristar Group and its leader…
Martins Stock Haulage show their support for blue collar mental health group TIACS, with an entire Mack Super-Liner wrapped in the Razzle-Dazzle print. Information and images supplied Martins Stock Haulage have put their latest Super-Liner on the road, and it’s unlike any truck you’ve ever seen. Wrapped in an eye-catching print, the truck aims to…
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…
MSM Mongolia demands Australian-made accuracy Elphinstone Weighing Systems loadcells to improve safety for a gruelling copper ore haulage operation. At the Oyu Tolgoi gold and copper project in the south Gobi Desert region in Umnugovi province of Mongolia, only 80 kilometres north of the Chinese-Mongolian border, the monotonous thump of the giant jaw crusher pounding…
New Elphinstone steerable Dog-Logger improves road safety and lifts productivity standards for Queensland-based Suncoast Harvesting. “If you’re interested in a good story on something new, then give Greg Watson at Suncoast Harvesting a call up in Gympie,” Graeme Elphinstone suggested. “We’ve recently commissioned a new trailer fitted with our EasySteer suspension and a full loadcell…
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,…