MarketBook Rigid Tipper Trucks Blog Archive

Mercedes-Benz Unimog U430 Tipper Is ‘Swiss Army Knife’ For UK's Lincolnshire Pig Company

Posted On: February 28, 2022

Replacing a tractor with the Unimog has paid dividends to the Scredington operation, thanks especially to on-road performance that far eclipses the tractor’s, saving time and money. ...

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Isuzu FYJ 300-350 8x4 Increases Efficiency & Diversifies Lifting Options For Craneworx

Posted On: February 21, 2022

“Before purchasing this truck, we were sending out much larger trucks in conjunction with a mobile crane for simple jobs, which wasn’t the most efficient solution,” says owner Joe Lockwood. ...

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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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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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Enhanced Hino 300 Series Range On Sale Now

Posted 2/06/2026

The next step in the evolution of the proven Hino 300 Series light-duty range is now on sale, with diesel Euro 6-compliant models joining the existing Euro 6 Hybrid Electric range. ...

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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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