Deals On Wheels Australia Issue 482

June saw new heavy vehicle sales reach higher and higher, falling just short of the 5,000 unit mark with 4,987. This is the highest June result on record, beating last year’s June by 246 units. This brings the first half of 2022 to a total of 20,887 heavy vehicles delivered – again setting a new record and smashing the previous record holder 2018 by an impressive 917 units. Heavy-duty A third record was topped by the heavy-duty segment, which saw 1,594 trucks delivered. This surpasses the previous record of 1,433 set in June 2018 and shows growth of 16 per cent compared to the same time last year to put heavy-duty sales at 6,916 units for the first six months of 2022. Kenworth remained in front in June with 298 vehicles sold, though…

our clients can be assured they receive exceptional quality service for their important job With a mission to provide world-class earthmoving equipment hire solutions, Eastern Plant Hire (EPH) supplies trucks and earthmoving equipment to major projects throughout QLD, NSW and VIC. On any day, EPH has over 1,000 independent subcontractors working across a variety of sites, from small domestic projects to large commercial developments and major infrastructure project, providing its clients with access to a one-stop shop of accredited and experienced operators. “EPH is an agency that works to find the right subcontractor for the right jobs on behalf of our clients,” says EPH director David Willson. “We do this by identifying qualified operators, assessing the quality of the operator, and providing support to the client, whilst the operator performs their assigned services. “All our…

If you like your trucks classic and in crisp white this Kenworth T909 might be 11 years old but has clearly been well cared for over the past decade. One of the most popular heavy-duty truck models in Australia, the T909 is known for being versatile – able to handle anything from logging to pulling a triple road train. Back in 2015 when we ranked our top five Kenworth models of the previous decade the T909 came out on top ahead of the K200, lauded for its luxurious ride and good fuel economy. This 26,500 GVM prime mover is powered along by a Cummins Signature ISX engine providing 600hp (447kW) and an Eaton Fuller transmission. It also has power take-off hydraulics, airbag suspension and alloy in all of the right places as…

Also built to be a workhorse for many occasions is the Western Star 4800 range, of which we have a 2012 day cab example here, kitted out with a 4.5m Hardox tipping body from CBB. However, for those who just want a truck with big attitude and bigger stacks, this truck has alloy to spare. A Detroit DD15 engine brings 500hp (373kW), with 718,000km under the belt, is mated with an 18-speed Roadranger transmission, along with a bogie drive on airbag suspension, diff and X locks, alloy wheels and plumbing for a dog in case you have different plans. The tipper, meanwhile, has a twoway air tailgate and windback tarp. On the inside there are touches to elevate this above an everyday tipper, with padded leather on the ceiling and back wall,…

If neither the Kenworth or Western Star are quite your speed, have a look at this gorgeous 2018 Mack Trident, which has barely been warmed up with just 407,863km on the clock. Rated to 70,000kg gross combined mass and with a 535hp (399kW) engine producing 2,630NM of torque this day cab prime mover brings the goods as well as looking as great as the day it rolled off the line. Mack says that the Trident is its biggestselling model, pointing out the quiet and comfortable cab, good fuel economy and rollover prevention technology. Talking about the cab, there is again some tasteful maroon leather padding on the interior, a wooden dash and a large window at the back of the cab. If you’re up on the Gold Coast, this is well worth a…

The VTA releases report as it aims to increase the standard of Victoria’s heavy vehicle driving workforce The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has announced the release of its Lifting the Standard review of heavy vehicle driver training and employment pathways. The VTA says the review outlines the issues with the current approach and proposes an improved system that would benefit all road users and the economy. “The road transport industry has, for many decades, struggled to attract and retain the heavy vehicle drivers of the future, and this will only continue in the absence of reform to heavy vehicle licensing and training,” the association says. “We simply cannot afford to continue under the current system until we reach breaking point. “This review, including all our recommendations, will be sent to the government and other key…