MarketBook Fire Trucks Blog Archive

New Rapid-Response Scania Fire Appliances To Defend Mine Sites & Oil & Gas Plants

Posted On: February 24, 2025

Scania is powering a pair of highly advanced mobile firefighting solutions for the oil and gas industries, via Fire and Safety Australia. ...

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Scania’s New Battery-Electric CrewCab Coming To Australia

Posted On: September 27, 2024

Scania’s battery-electric CP31 CrewCab has improved visibility, low entry, and ample storage and seating, making it ideal for fire crews. ...

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Volvo Group Unveils Australia’s First E-Powered Emergency Services Vehicle

Posted On: September 6, 2023

Volvo Group has unveiled Australia’s first zero-emissions logistics vehicle, supplied to the ACT Emergency Services Agency, at the Australasian Fire and Authorities conference, the region’s largest emergency management conference and exhibition. ...

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Iveco To Exhibit At AFAC

Posted On: August 23, 2022

The manufacturer will display its emergency services capabilities by showcasing an eclectic mix of vehicles spanning three weight classes. ...

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Easy Parts Searches Start With MarketBook.co.nz

Posted 4/06/2026

The new Parts For Sale page on MarketBook.co.nz makes finding the parts you need fast and easy. ...

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Takeuchi Fields TB3150 & TB3150R 15-Tonne Tracked Excavators

Posted 3/06/2026

Takeuchi’s new 15-tonne-class, 3-Series tracked excavators are the TB3150 with a boom swing system for offset digging and the TB3150R with a reduced tail-swing radius and fixed boom. ...

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ESM Resources Expands Fleet With A Robust Iveco T-Way

Posted 14/05/2026

Mobile plant hire and maintenance specialist ESM Resources added a T-Way 6x6 AD380 to its fleet for its durability and its suitability for heavy-duty off-road work. ...

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2026 Renault Trafic Gains 9-Speed Automatic Transmission & Technical Upgrades

Posted 13/05/2026

The 2026 Renault Trafic is a midsize commercial van featuring a new 9-speed automatic transmission, enhanced fuel consumption, and an improved 2,500-kilogram towing capacity. ...

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Bucher Municipal Selects Iveco ML160 Eurocargo For New Sweeper Platform

Posted 11/05/2026

Bucher Municipal recently chose the Iveco Eurocargo ML160 as the truck platform for its new MaxPowa V65t truck-mounted sweeper, citing its manoeuvrability, safety, and emissions compliance. ...

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Volvo Trucks Announces Next-Generation Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks

Posted 8/05/2026

Volvo recently announced the next generation of its heavy-duty electric trucks, which have a new drivetrain to provide greater power and comfort. ...

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Komatsu Introduces Non-Tier 4 PC138US-11 Excavator Version

Posted 7/05/2026

The Komatsu PC138US-11 Non-Tier 4 is a new version of the standard PC138US-11 midsize excavator that eliminates the need for DEF components such as AdBlue while retaining the same digging, lifting, and hydraulic performance. ...

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Isuzu Truck Of The Year Competition Returns For 2026

Posted 6/05/2026

Isuzu Australia Limited is gearing up for another big year of its iconic Truck of the Year competition, with entries opening for 2026 and inviting Isuzu owners across the country to showcase their hard-working rigs. ...

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2026 Construction Industry Trade Shows In New Zealand & Australia

Posted 20/04/2026

To help you plan your year, we’ve compiled a schedule of construction trade shows and events taking place throughout 2026. ...

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2026 Farm Shows Across New Zealand & Australia

Posted 16/04/2026

To help plan your 2026 show schedule, we’ve compiled a list of agricultural events set to take place across New Zealand and Australia. ...

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