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Gisborne-based Hitchins Transport has a new International ProStar R8-HD at work as the third truck for its East Coast log haulage operation. The 8x4 ProStar has a 615hp Cummins X15 with Eaton MXP Ultra Shift transmission and Meritor 46,000lb rear axle. It tows a Mills Tui four-axle log trailer and the truck is fitted with an Ali Arc bumper, ECAS suspension and premium trim package.
Waiau Pa Bulk Haulage is carting earthmoving product, crushed rock and aggregate with a new Kenworth T610 SAR 6x4 tipper. Grant Reid’s Mangatawhiri operation works around the Auckland and Waikato regions with a T&G alloy bin and 5-axle alloy trailer. A 600hp Cummins X15, Eaton 18-speed manual and Meritor RT46-160GP axles with full X locks are among the hardware highlights along with Airglide 460 air suspension. Transvisual in Manukau did the graphics and extras include stainless finish for the bug deflector, front guard lips and air cleaner covers. 96 | Truck & Driver
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A new Hino 700 Series 6x4 has gone to work with the Allied Bulk fleet in Christchurch. The Euro 6 Hino FS2848 developing 480hp features a ZF Traxon 16-speed automated manual transmission, hydraulic retarder, full lock-up rear bogie and full autonomous braking safety package. The Hino is fitted with a Hardox tipper equipped with full tarps and pulls a new 5-axle TES trailer.
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