New 540 hp engine delivers more torque and even better fuel efficiency for tipper and dog operators. Tipper and Dog operators seeking improved total operating economy need look no further than the Scania G 540 XT, now available across Australia. Armed with the acclaimed 540 hp six-cylinder SCR-only Euro 6-compliant engine delivering a mighty 2700…
A new ‘Good Practice Guide for Supply of Replacement Parts for use on Heavy Vehicles’ issued by ARTSA-institute aims to boost safety for heavy vehicle drivers and all road users. Released at the Brisbane Truck Show, the ARTSA Institute (ARTSA-i) says the Guide aims to raise awareness of suppliers, purchasers and installers of safety-critical replacement…
Understanding the importance of S-Cam brake balance in heavy-duty trucks is a fundamental part of truck safety and will go a long way to prevent brake failure. Many operators often see brake components as a costly profit eating commodity, consequently and, sadly, they opt for the lowest priced option when selecting replacement parts. However, regulators…
The sale of all 75 Limited Edition Legend 950 Kenworths, a model known for its tenacious appetite for hard work and unprecedented reliability in rugged Australian conditions, in a little under 48 hours clearly demonstrated how passionate Kenworth enthusiasts were about a model that played a significant role in the growth of many of their…
Based on legendary Kenworth models from the past and appropriately named “Son of Nugget” as tribute to the iconic W-Series limited edition “Gold Nugget” released in 1984, the third in the series of special edition Kenworths, the Legend SAR, is unveiled at the Brisbane Truck Show. Following the outstanding response to the Legend 950 in 2015…
Fuso Canter Story – a legend in the making Two years after man first stepped foot on the moon, another important landing was taking place. It was arrival of the first ever shipment of Canters in Australia, which drove off the wharf and straight to work in 1971. Now Fuso is celebrating the 50th anniversary…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has announced the extension of the Active Brake Assist 5 advanced safety package to cover its entire Australian and New Zealand rigid highway range at the Brisbane Truck Show. The full suite was not previously available with the 8×4 Arocs model given application-related packaging restrictions. These engineering challenges have been overcome and the…
Freightliner has revealed a new-look Digital Dashboard for its Cascadia conventional truck at the Brisbane Truck Show. Cascadia will be the first conventional truck to be available with the digital dash feature when it becomes an optional item in Australia and New Zealand from the fourth quarter of this year. The high definition Digital Dashboard…
In this technical tip article, we’ll look at when to check the locking mechanism adjustment of a Jost fifth wheel and, importantly, how to perform the adjustment to return the fifth wheel to the manufacturer’s recommended specification. As a rough rule of thumb, the perfect time to check the adjustment of the fifth wheel is…
Application flexibility, economy, reliability and proven back up service from CJD Equipment are reasons why Tasmanian based Gaspac Motors owner Andrew Arnold continues to specify DAF trucks. After five months and 100,000 kilometres of faultless running, he is convinced he made the right choice! It’s a typical autumn afternoon on the Northwest coast of Tasmania,…