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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    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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