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BIG TEST Southern Comfort | FLEET FOCUS A Shared Mission | FEATURE: Just Magic
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A Shared
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Mission
FEATURE Just Mag
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Issue 258
Southern Comfort
The Official Magazine of
ISSN 2703-6278
BUILT FOR NEW ZEALAND.
This is Shogun – a family built for you, steeped in Kiwi tradition, and featuring the most powerful Japanese truck ever. Shogun has been built through tireless service to generations of Kiwi truckers. Tried and trusted over millions of kilometres, the Shogun family will deliver a commanding performance. Shogun’s transmission has been mapped by Kiwi drivers for Kiwi roads and seamlessly integrated with advanced Daimler technologies. Shogun brings you the next level in power and fuel efficiency with an unmatched commitment to keeping our people safer than ever. This is Shogun. Built for New Zealand.
Shogun Family Highlights: • • • • •
Exceptional fuel efficiency and payload 60,000km service intervals, 5 year / 500,000km warranty Class leading advanced safety features Euro 6 minimum emissions ratings From 360hp to 510hp
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Tumu Timbers has a new Volvo FH 16 8x4 on its timber and general cartage fleet. Developing 600hp and equipped with I-Shift transmission and Volvo RTS2370B rear axles, the FH is working North Island-wide from Hastings with a new 5-axle Domett curtainside trailer. Features includes the full Volvo safety package, custom fuel tank and a 33-litre under bunk fridge. Wrapped Auto Signs in Tauranga completed the cab livery and Tauranga Canvas did the stand-out curtain graphics.
Graham and Michelle Redington’s Northchill fleet has a new Kenworth T909 6x4 with a 36-inch Aerodyne sleeper. Scott McMurtrie is driving the truck which has a 600hp Cummins X15 and Eaton RTLO22918B 18-speed manual transmission, Meritor RT46-160GP full X-lock axles and Airglide 460 air suspension. The T909 is working with a Roadmaster 6-axle curtainsider. Features include a Kentweld polished front bumper with marker lights in lower strip, 7-inch chrome exhaust pipes, Durabright alloy wheels, under bunk fridge and TV fitted in sleeper. The extensive stainless and lighting work was completed by the Southpac in-house engineering department. Fleet Image painted the tanks, front guards and chassis covers. Cliff at Trucksigns Mt Maunganui took care of the signwriting.
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John and Robyn Clarke’s Wokatu Holdings at Scotts Gap, Southland are moving bulk feed and fertiliser with a new Trout River live bottom unit allowing discharge into low level sheds and no push up required. Mounted on a Scania R500 8x4 with Opticruise transmission and 5-axle trailer are Reid Engineering manufactured Trout River live bottom bodies which make moving bulk easy with no hoist operation required. Also fitted are SILodec scales, Razor remote tarps and auto grease. The trailer runs SAF Intradisc axles and suspension with Wabco EBS brakes. Paint work by Timaru Truck Refinishers.
A new Shacman L3000 vacuum truck has gone to work for Pipeline Care based at West Henderson. Kim Yu is driving the wastewater truck around the wider Auckland region which is equipped with a 1500-litre water tank, 4500-litre sludge tank and tipper for the waste tank. The 4x2 Shacman L300 has a 245hp Cummins engine, Allison eight-speed transmission with Hande rear axle and air suspension. Features include Lane Departure Warning and Tyre Pressure Monitoring.
Hardeep Singh’s PB48 general freight operation based in Hamilton has a new DAF XF Space Cab FAD 8x4 contracted to Mainfreight. The curtainsider unit has a Domett body and 5-axle trailer and the mechanicals combine a 530hp Paccar MX-13, automated 16-speed ZF TraXon 12TX2620 transmission, Paccar SR1360T rear axles with dual diff locks, air suspension with electronic hand control adjustment and DAFs full safety system. Details include a painted sun visor with extra marker lights, Durabright alloys, premium interior and chassis mounted toolbox. Fleet Image Hamilton painted the cab and chassis into Mainfreight colours with signwriting by Trucksigns Mt Maunganui.
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