MarketBook Utes Blog Archive

    Ford Australia Introduces New Ranger Super Duty XLT & Pick-Up Body Coming Mid-2026
    Posted On: December 8, 2025
    Ford Australia has recently announced the new Pick-Up body for its Ranger Super Duty utes and the new Ranger Super Duty XLT series, offering more versatility to the lineup. ...
    Trial By Mud: The Story Of Ranger Super Duty’s Punishing Test
    Posted On: August 6, 2025
    Ford tests its Ranger Super Duty’s performance under extremely muddy conditions, allowing more than 600 kilograms of mud to build up in layers. ...
    Ford Reintroduces F-150 To Australia Following 30-Year Absence
    Posted On: February 27, 2023
    “The F-150 is perfect for those who want to explore our amazing country in luxury and comfort,” says Ford Australia President and CEO Andrew Birkic. ...
    Ram Trucks Australia Produces 20,000th Right-Hand Drive Truck
    Posted On: February 9, 2023
    The milestone truck, built at Ram Truck Australia’s Melbourne Manufacturing Facility, was a 1500 TRX with a 6.2-litre V8 Hemi engine. ...
    LDV Launches The eT60, Australia’s First Battery-Electric Ute
    Posted On: December 1, 2022
    The dual-cab eT60 has a range of 330 kilometres and offers a similar design to LDV’s diesel-powered T60 Max Pro. ...
    Isuzu UTE Nabs Second Consecutive Consumer Satisfaction Award
    Posted On: June 17, 2022
    "This back-to-back award is testament to the quality and consistency of service provided at each of our 155 dealership sites across the country,” says Isuzu UTE Australia Managing Director Hiroyasu Sato. ...
    Isuzu Introduces 2022 D-MAX SX Single Cab Chassis 4x2 Series With New Turbo-Diesel Engine
    Posted On: January 6, 2022
    The new engine puts out 110 kilowatts and 350 newton-metres of torque, and Isuzu UTE Australia says it’s the most efficient turbo-diesel engine the manufacturer has ever introduced locally. ...
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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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