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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    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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    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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