MarketBook Rigid Trucks Blog Archive

    Mercedes-Benz Unimog U430 With Automated Steering System Offers Centimetre Precision
    Posted On: December 22, 2022
    Home Farm (Charlton) Estates’ newest Unimog is one of the first UK models to be equipped with Mercedes-Benz’s Comfort Steering feature that reduces steering force and intelligently adapts to speed and driving conditions. ...
    Daf Presents New Generation XDC & XFC Construction Trucks At Bauma
    Posted On: October 28, 2022
    Built tough to withstand the harshest working conditions, Daf’s newest construction trucks are also flexible enough to get the job done in a variety of industries. ...
    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. ...
    Hino SmartSafe Driver Assistance Package Now Standard Equipment On All 700 Series Hino Trucks
    Posted On: May 9, 2022
    SmartSafe brings important driver assistance technologies to the lineup of 16- to 32-tonne GVM trucks. ...
    Event Studios Australia Adds IVECO Stralis X-Way To Fleet
    Posted On: April 13, 2022
    The event infrastructure provider’s new X-Way 8x4 rigid took over for an old Stralis 6x2 that has logged more than 1 million kilometres hauling semi-permanent structures back and forth across the country. ...
    Van Fleet World Selects IVECO Daily 7-Tonne Range As 2022 Light Truck Of The Year
    Posted On: April 1, 2022
    This is the second consecutive year the Daily has won the award, and the third time in the last four years. ...
    Volvo FL Electric Delivery Truck ‘Doing The Job Of A Diesel Truck’ In Melbourne
    Posted On: March 24, 2022
    Longtime Linfox delivery driver Rob Smith has been driving one for more than seven months, covering some 6,000 kilometres and more than 5,200 kilowatt-hours in that span of time. ...
    Volvo Says Testing Proves FL Electric Truck Is Viable Option For Harsh Climates & Urban Distribution Tasks
    Posted On: March 24, 2022
    “For our industry to go electric, our customers need to know we've tried and tested our technology in adverse conditions,” says Australia Vice President of Technology Business Development, Paul Illmer. ...
    UK Transport Firm Acquires Third FUSO Canter In Less Than A Year
    Posted On: March 11, 2022
    “Reliability is important too, of course, and our first Canter hasn’t missed a beat, which is why we’ve had no hesitation returning for more,” says Hilltop Transport Director Darren Paine. ...
    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. ...
    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. ...
    Isuzu NNR 45-150 Trucks Are A Staple For Australian Moving Service-Turned Truck Rental Business
    Posted On: February 10, 2022
    Move In Removals & Truck Rentals stocks a variety of trucks with GVMs at or under 4,500 kilograms, as freight and logistics operators often need a truck that can be operated by multiple drivers or those with only a standard driver’s license. ...
    Bucher Municipal Celebrates Anniversary With Limited-Edition Compactor Units Built On IVECO Euro 6 8x4 ACCO Chassis
    Posted On: December 21, 2021
    “As a company, we value our long-term suppliers and partnerships, and we’ve enjoyed a relationship with the ACCO model that spans approximately 50 years,” says Daniel Sampson, Bucher Municipal customer support manager. ...
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    Manheim Holding Large Agricultural & Civil Auctions On The South Island
    Posted 3/11/2026
    Manheim Industrial New Zealand has a load of quality agricultural and civil equipment up for grabs via two timed auctions scheduled during November, with gear located in Invercargill. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 2/11/2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new VIP+ Dashboard inventory overview, the Sandhills System business system, and My Consignments. ...
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    New Caterpillar D11 XE Electric Drive Dozer Boosts Productivity & Reduces Operating Costs
    Posted 13/10/2026
    Caterpillar’s new D11 XE, its first large dozer with an electric drive, can apply up to 10% more power to the ground, move 5% to 10% more material per hour, and reduce fuel burn by up to 25% per unit of material moved. ...
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    DAF Launches New Generation Range In Australia
    Posted 5/10/2026
    Far more than a styling update, the New Generation DAF has been designed from the ground up with all-new cab architecture, advanced safety tech, and much more. ...
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    EcoFlow On A Charge With Iveco
    Posted 30/09/2026
    As one of the world's leading providers of portable power station and home battery solutions, EcoFlow is promoting solar power benefits in a new Iveco Daily. ...
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    From Day 1 To 40,000 Hours: Atlas Copco’s Electric E-Air H250 VSD Compressor’s Reliable Performance In Australian Assembly Operations
    Posted 28/09/2026
    To power pneumatic tools used throughout the assembly process, WesTrac relies on an Atlas Copco electric E-Air H250 VSD compressor. ...
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    Volvo Trucks Heavy-Duty Electric Range Wins ‘International Truck Of The Year 2027’ Award
    Posted 16/09/2026
    This is the company's eighth win, and the second time Volvo FH Electric has won the International Truck of the Year, recognising electric transport as a viable option for more applications than ever before. ...
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    Scania G-Series & R-Series Achieve 5-Star Euro NCAP Results
    Posted 15/09/2026
    This reflects Scania’s continued focus on visibility, driver support, and advanced driver assistance systems in long-haulage and regional transport operations. ...
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    Volvo CE Upgrades L30 & L35 Compact Wheel Loaders For Greater Versatility & Uptime
    Posted 15/09/2026
    Volvo’s updates give customers more flexibility to adapt the machines for different jobs, while improving service access and everyday operation. ...
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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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