MarketBook Prime Movers Blog Archive

    Volvo FH Globetrotter Helps Foodbank NSW & ACT Double Fresh Produce Deliveries
    Posted On: September 12, 2025
    Foodbank NSW & ACT’s fuel-efficient Volvo FH Globetrotter equipped with a refrigerated trailer is helping the organisation double the volume of fresh produce it can deliver to communities in need. ...
    New South Wales Rural Fire Service Tests Volvo FM Electric
    Posted On: November 5, 2024
    The New South Wales Rural Fire Service recently tested a Volvo FM Electric as a potential addition to its fleet in the future. ...
    Volvo’s Newest FH16 To Be Australia’s Most Powerful On-Highway Truck At 780 Horsepower
    Posted On: May 1, 2024
    Volvo’s heavy-duty FH16 will be Australia’s most powerful on-highway truck, powered by a new 780-horsepower D17 diesel engine. ...
    Scania G- & R-Series Super Prime Movers Deliver Big Fuel Savings For SCT Logistics
    Posted On: April 11, 2024
    Victoria-based SCT Logistics has added 14 Scania 560 R Super and 460 G Super prime movers to its fleet, achieving double-digit fuel consumption savings. ...
    Josie’s Transport’s Newest Iveco S-Way Prime Mover Won’t Be Its Last
    Posted On: March 1, 2024
    Josie’s Transport added versatility to its growing fleet with the addition of two Iveco S-Way prime movers, a 550 AT and a 530 AT, which run daily between Geelong and Melbourne. ...
    Scania Truck’s Spacious Cab & Bigger Bunk Win Over Boyle’s Livestock Transport
    Posted On: February 20, 2024
    Following a Scania R Series prime mover demonstrator loan, Boyle’s Livestock Transport driver Stewart McKane was sold on the truck and convinced the company to purchase an R 660 V8 cabover with a CR23 extended cab. ...
    Revolution Haulage Queensland Treats Drivers To New Iveco S-Way AS 550 6x4 Prime Movers
    Posted On: January 25, 2024
    Revolution Haulage Queensland’s drivers are enjoying the two new 500-horsepower Iveco S-Way AS 550 6x4 prime movers the company recently acquired to transport refrigerated goods from Brisbane to Adelaide. ...
    Alvaro Transport Acquires 21 New Iveco S-Way 460 4x2 Prime Movers As Part Of Fleet Renewal Initiative
    Posted On: January 16, 2024
    Transport service provider Alvaro Transport of Sydney recently purchased 21 new Iveco S-Way 460 4x2 prime movers with 460-horsepower engines and 12-speed Hi-Tronix Automated Manual Transmissions as part of an ongoing fleet-renewal initiative. ...
    Daf CF450 & CF530 Prime Movers Go To Work For Nyanda Excavations
    Posted On: January 4, 2024
    Queensland contractor Nyanda Excavations replaces Japanese trucks in its fleet with Daf CF450 and CF530 prime movers with comfortable day cabs and sleeper cabs as well as advanced safety and driver assistance systems. ...
    Scania Wins Hearts With Efficient 500 G Super Prime Movers
    Posted On: November 14, 2023
    Lilydale Instant Lawn’s fleet is now almost 100% Scania trucks following the acquisition of two new Scania 500 G Super prime movers, which were chosen based on fuel efficiency and driver enthusiasm. ...
    Scania Launches 13% Longer Cabin Option For R-Series Sleeper Trucks In Response To Customer Feedback
    Posted On: June 20, 2023
    “Since we announced the creation of the CR23 to the Australian market in 2021, we have received many serious enquiries from existing customers, such that we are undoubtedly the biggest global market for this variant,” says Scania’s Benjamin Nye. ...
    Farlow Transport Expands Service With Iveco X-Way AS Highway B-Double
    Posted On: January 16, 2023
    The Brisbane firm got its start delivering newspapers in bulk, but has expanded in volume—and in scope, and now includes general freight haulage. ...
    Volvo Trucks Australia Celebrates 50 Years Of Australian Manufacturing
    Posted On: October 18, 2022
    The truckmaker marked the event with the handover of keys to a 50-year branded Volvo FH700XXL to Scott and Regina Harvey from SRH Milk Haulage of Rutherford, NSW. ...
    Fuso Shogun 510 Offers Power & Fuel Efficiency For Sydney Contractor
    Posted On: July 13, 2022
    JMT Civil opted for the Shogun’s cabover design and enhanced manoeuvrability over another conventional truck in order to better navigate cramped urban jobsites. ...
    IVECO S-Way Impresses In Pre-Launch Testing
    Posted On: June 17, 2022
    “Testing undertaken to date has seen the S-Way evaluation vehicles perform extremely well,” said IVECO Australia Senior Engineer David Dunlop. ...
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    High-Performance XPower Wheel Loaders From Liebherr At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted 2/09/2026
    At this year’s steinexpo, the international demonstration trade fair for the raw materials and construction materials industry, Liebherr will showcase two high-performance XPower wheel loaders. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 26/08/2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new inventory Quick Add tool, a 120-day no-payment financing offer from Currency, and more. ...
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    Explore Aviation Trader, Oceania’s Trusted Platform For Buying & Selling Aircraft
    Posted 21/08/2026
    Aviation Trader reaches buyers in Australia and beyond through the Aviation Trader print magazine, AviationTrader.com.au website, and Aviation Trader mobile app. ...
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    Scania At AFAC 2026
    Posted 16/08/2026
    Scania will return to AFAC in August 2026, Australasia’s largest emergency management and first responder conference and exhibition, showcasing its latest solutions for firefighting and emergency services. ...
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    Smooth Operators: Isuzu Trucks On How Driver Behaviour Shapes Fleet Costs
    Posted 27/07/2026
    The way a truck is driven has a measurable (and sizable) impact on fuel consumption, component life, vehicle downtime and, most importantly, safety. ...
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    More Options & Value For Hino Hybrid Customers
    Posted 7/07/2026
    Following the success of its 300 Series Built to Go Tipper Pro diesel model, Hino Australia has announced the launch of a Hybrid Electric equivalent model. ...
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    Caterpillar Battery-Electric Haul Truck Trial With BHP & Rio Tinto Kicks Off In The Pilbara
    Posted 1/07/2026
    BHP, Rio Tinto, and Caterpillar are collaborating on a trial of the Cat 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul truck at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara. ...
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    Next-Gen John Deere 8 Series Tractors Offer Upgrades To Power, Manoeuvrability & Technology
    Posted 10/06/2026
    John Deere recently launched six new 8R and 8RX tractor models offering higher-horsepower options at 440, 490, and 540 HP, as well as enhanced manoeuvrability and precision ag technology. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 8/06/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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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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