Jerilderie-based Hamilton Contracting says its Freightliner Cascadia has passed the harvest season test with flying colours. Owner Troy Hamilton added a 126 Cascadia with a spacious 60-inch sleeper to his fleet just before the harvest season last year. He says it is ‘working a treat.’ “It hasn’t missed a beat,” Mr Hamilton says. He was…
HELLA Australia is marking a major milestone, celebrating its 60th anniversary as a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality products and services to a wide range of customer groups including parts wholesalers and retailers, vehicle manufacturers and specialists across Australia. HELLA Australia Managing Director, Darren Robinson looks ahead and sees a bright future for the Australian…
First Diesel Truck hits the road in 1923 World’s first-ever diesel truck from Benz & Cie. in 1923 First air-injection diesel truck from Daimler also launched in 1923 Prechamber diesel prevails from 1927 at Daimler-Benz AG In 1923 Benz & Cie. presented the first diesel truck to the world. A four-cylinder diesel OB-2 engine with…
Scania’s new G33-CM Opticruise gearbox range explained: Eight reverse gears available Gearbox saves approximately 1% fuel Total V8 driveline fuel saving up to 6% Pneumatic shifting, economy gear ratio Lower noise, meeting all foreseeable regulations Improved maintenance intervals and better precision Designed for a perfect match with Scania’s low-rev engines Less internal friction, dry sump…
A Brief Overview of the new eActros Range of up to 400 kilometres[1], battery capacity of around 420 kWh[2] Electric axle with two powerful electric motors delivering a top output of 400 kW Impressive driving dynamics and high driving comfort thanks to a truly responsive two-speed transmission Tailor-made turnkey charging solutions thanks to comprehensive advice…
Eighty-three year-old Peter Masseroni has notched up one million kilometres in a Fuso Canter. Neither Peter, nor his truck, are likely to stop any time soon. “It’s too late for me to retire,” says a smiling Mr Masseroni, who delivers firewood, sand, loam and other landscaping materials to various Adelaide suburbs for Newtons Building and…
The advancements in digital camera technology are certainly making life easier in countless situations: Today, for instance, video calls are considered the norm for our kids, thanks to digital technology. In medicine, miniature digital cameras play a significant role in providing important information about the human body. Furthermore, the inspection scope I use to view…
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…