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Contents NEWS Our round-up of the news and events from the truckbody and trailer scene NEW DELTA DIGS Delta Stock Crates finds a new home, after 20 years, in Feilding HALL’S A CORNERSTONE COMPANY WITH CARGOBULL Halls, Fruehauf and Schmitz Cargobull join forces to deliver frozens for Countdown FRUEHAUF JOINS HALL OF FAME The late Fruehauf founder finds his way into the USA Hall of Fame TRT TURNS 50 As Tidd Ross Todd reaches half a century, we track the evolution of its trailers A 50 RUN PARTNERSHIP Gleeson & Cox celebrates 50 years, with a history lesson on the bulk company CANVASSING IDEAS Pukekohe’s canvas company CairnsCorp turns 50, and gets new owners as a present WELL, BLOW ME DOWN Mulch Man updates its custom Transfleet mulch blower units LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT Isuzu and Service Bodies Australia combine for a neat, easy, compact package TRANS-TASMAN DEVIL TRT supplies an Aussie company with a multi-axle over-size widening platform LIGHT & LIVE Williams Livestock, Jackson and Delta combine to build a new HPMV livestock mover NEW BUILDS The latest builds and registrations from around the country.

NEW REGISTRATIONS Robin Yates compiles and analyses the latest round of NZTA sales and registration data TBT DIRECTORY Listing NZ’s truckbody and trailer manufacturers and suppliers Truckbody&Trailer | 1

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FROM THE EDITOR

2017-2018 December 2017

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FRUEHAUF INTO HALL OF FAME • 25 NEW BUILDS • TRUCKBODY & TRAILER BUILDER DIRECTORY ANNIVERSARIES: GLEESON & COX 50 YEARS • TIDD ROSS TODD 50 YEARS • CAIRNSCORP 100 YEARS hpmv stock crate jackson & delta help move more stock

mulch man and transfleet’s custom build

Cover: Isuzu SBA

WHAT A YEAR IT’S BEEN! WITH A STRENGTHENING

just available, but expected, from lights to ladder racks

truck market, we’ve seen a lot of activity ramp up over

and cranes. All proof that sometimes big things do come

the past few months, continuing the trend of the year,

in small packages.

and while HPMV, 50Max and VDAM revisions have

The latter half of 2017 has also seen a number of

given a focus on the larger end of the scale, it’s also good

significant milestones in the industry for some key

to see the other end continuing to offer innovation and

transport companies. Last issue we profiled Peterson LED

constant improvements.

importer CDL Autoparts’ 50th anniversary, itself a fantastic

The Isuzu N Series trucks and SBA combination featured

accomplishment for one of the smaller companies. In

this issue is a neat deal that benefits all the companies

somewhat of a contrast is Gleeson & Cox’s 50th anniversary

involved, and the end-user. As popular and successful as

- that grew from one truck to more than 110 - with massive

utes and trucks currently are, there are real limitations to

celebrations and a rock concert. There’s also Pukekohe’s

their payload and capacity for larger jobs, and these Isuzu/

CairnsCorp, a regional company recently reborn with

SBA kits are a great way to grow mechanically without the

new owners, but dates back more than 100 years. And of

hassle of truck licencing or even specialised parking, with

course TRT’s 50th anniversary is another key milestone,

the kitted-out trucks fitting into a normal home garage.

and shows the strength and size of a family business. All

It’s no secret that volume equates to being more cost-

these companies have done well to remain around all

effective, and with the bodies designed to be easily and

these years, and grow, and it’s reassuring to see that even

quickly bolted on to a range of Isuzu chassis sizes; in basic

50-100 years later, there’s still a strong market and case for

form the kits offer plenty, but of course for any job there

a business in the transport and trailer industry.

are specific requirements, and there are plenty of options

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– Dean Evans, Editor – dean@trucker.co.nz

and customisation not

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TREVOR TESTS… AN AWARD! TRUCKBODY

& TRAILER

PUBLISHER

Trevor Woolston was recently honoured with the VTNZ Supreme Contribution to Road Transport Award at the annual Road Transport Forum awards.

Publisher of five transport titles, RTF chief executive Ken Shirley said that NZ Truck & Driver magazine “is one of the industry’s most identifiable brands and is available extensively

throughout

the

country.”

However, he added, Woolston’s work for the

NZ Truck & Driver/TBT publisher Trevor Woolston receives the Road Transport Award from VTNZ’s General Manager of operations Greg O’Connor. school students and young people.”

He was also instrumental in launching

Woolston started as a driver for Mitchell

truck racing in NZ and promoting a highly-

“As many people recognise, Trevor’s

Transport in Ohaupo in 1974, and started

successful national race series for a number

passion for road transport has led to him

NZ Truck & Driver in 1999. Truckbody &

of years.

being one of the industry’s staunchest

Trailer magazine was launched in 2006.

The RTF said that his award reflects “the

advocates.

of

Trevor previously co-founded NZ Trucking

positive advancement of the industry’s

the industry’s events and is particularly

magazine in 1985 and organised the

values and a longterm personal commitment

passionate about promoting the sector to

Transport shows between 1989 and 2001.

to the industry.”

industry goes beyond the magazine.

Trevor

supports

many

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HELLA-

TRT FOUNDER IN HALL OF FAME TIDD ROSS TODD (TRT’S) FOUNDER

Richardson Group for their dedication to the

and

and director, Dave Carden (87) has been

history of the NZ Road Transport Industry,”

in

honoured by the transport industry in

said Carden.

modifying a Bedford truck to operate

transport New

engineering

Zealand

and

innovations

Australia,

from

New Zealand and inducted into the NZ

Kevin Chubb, TRT’s Managing Director

as a mobile crane to developing heavy

Road Transport Hall of Fame at a black tie

said: “TRT has always understood the

transport trailer technology that carries

function in Invercargill in September.

significant contribution Dave has made to

some of Australasia’s largest equipment and

Dave was humble in his acceptance,

the heavy transport and crane industries in

cranes. Other feats include the Putaruru

mirroring his approach to the significant

New Zealand. This has now been recognised

Rail Bridge, development of Tag Axles and

contribution he has made as a supplier and

by his peers and the industry. We are very

logging Jinkers, the Tidd Crane Carrier and

supporter of the NZ road transport industry,

proud.”

Hydrasteer, Hydraulic House Mover and

as TRT celebrates its 50th year in business.

At

28,

Carden

founded

Southside

Platform Trailers.

Engineering in Putaruru in 1958, followed

Up to eight individuals are inducted into

by Jack Tidd Ross Todd in 1967 to become

the NZ Road Transport Hall of Fame each

pride

Managing Director of TRT Ltd from 1987-

year from nominees. They are chosen from

to be accepted as a

“It is with great honour

and

1997. Now retired, Carden remains active in

owner operators, large operators with 50 or

this

the business as a Director. Sons Bruce and

more trucks, individuals that have made

impressive

Robert Carden are Executive Directors of the

significant

200 TRT team members in NZ and Australia.

Transport Association and suppliers and

industry talent.

Carden has led innovative contributions

supporters of the industry - the category

I thank the

to many large scale engineering projects

member

of

gathering

of

contribution

to

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conversion into a (very) light modular truck, and running the ‘big-

workhorse, nor as much more beyond being a tiny Japanese Kei car

block’ 847cc engine, featuring a removeable pick-up towing

powered by a 660cc turbo three-cylinder. While Daihatsu did make a

attachment, or a trailer with the option of storage boxes. Hands up

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manufacturer of customised alloy livestock crates, Delta Stock Crates

has moved into its new North Island home on Darragh Road, Feilding. The company and its 16 staff has relocated from its home for more than 20 years, into bigger, better and brighter premises just 2km away, allowing for growth and to modernise the manufacturing processes.

With an official opening in December 2017, the new state-of-the-art building has 1300sqm of factory floor space, with specialised

extending canopy at the front of the workshop

to customer order, and carries a two-year

fabrication bays, plus a full-length overhead

allows a truck to pull up under cover for a

manufacturing warranty plus delivery to

gantry crane, along with new paint booth, and

quick repair. This is already proving popular,

anywhere in NZ, with a focus on delivering

service bays.

especially on sale day, when a truck can ‘pop

a balance between tare weight, strength

in’ and get a small repair dealt with quickly.

and durability at a competitive price, with

Delta

has

invested

heavily

in

new

a number of standard options and optional

to

streamline

There’s plenty of off-street parking for

and

increase

clients and visitors, plus a new office, and a

manufacturing capacity, and the new layout

client viewing area, allowing customers to

Changes and more certainty in transport

allows the flexibility to attend to servicing,

follow the progress of their job in safety and

regulations meant Delta is seeing larger

repairs or new builds from six workshop bays.

comfort.

units being ordered to take advantage of

manufacturing production

equipment processes

Even if they’re all occupied, a large external

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Every Delta stock crate is manufactured

extras to customise a crate.

the higher gross weights allowed under

Above: Large paint booth allows Delta to finish its newly manufactured crates on site, and is large enough to allow it to be wheeled in on a chassis.

Above right: Overhead gantry crane and six workshop bays improve Delta’s new facilities substantially.

certain conditions, with the majority of trailer

farmers wanting to carry their own stock, or

build alloy stock loading ramps, as well as ute

crates being fitted to five-axle trailers to take

for transport operators to collect or deliver

canopies and dog boxes which always prove

advantage of the new rules. Operators have

smaller or remote loads, and also to ferry

to be a popular addition to a farm ute.

even lengthened existing gear to allow for

stock to/from transport hubs. Recent stock

higher payloads under the new rules. Delta’s

crate builds have ranged from 3.6m to 15m.

Delta Stock Crates’ South Island branch remains in Timaru, with manufacturing and

new overhead, twin-hook gantry crane allows

A new state-of-the-art paint booth is one of

servicing facilities in both locations, and with

them to lift old and new crates on and off

the largest in the region and can accommodate

the new Feilding facility offering more space

safely and easily.

these larger trailer crates, even on their trailer.

and greater efficiency, Delta is also looking to

While larger crates are currently popular

The booth features heated air flow and a full

expand its workforce for 2018 and beyond.

to meet the new higher capacity transport

bake cycle to ensure the best result possible.

rules, Delta is also building smaller crates for

And of course Delta continues to custom

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HALL’S A CORNERSTONE CUSTOMER WITH CARGOBULL Early build Halls Cargobulls were three-axle, though the majority of the order is for quads, with one of the first pictured

Halls Group signs five-year deal, for a fleet of Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers.

H

ALL’S GROUP HAS SIGNED A NEW DEAL WITH

The Schmitz refrigeration system incorporates the very latest

Countdown

electronic control technology which includes an entirely new ‘Variable

Supermarkets, leading to a new fleet of trucks and trailers.

Speed Control’ system which ensures very accurate temperature

“Hall’s has obtained a five-year contract with Progressive

control by way of managing the speed of the diesel engine across a

Enterprises for all its chilled, frozen and produce business,” informs

wide band of speeds. The result is very good management of load

Hall’s’ Executive GM Marketing and Growth, Jason Ogden, “which

temperatures with virtually no ‘setpoint overshoot’. The Schmitz

has resulted in us buying a lot of new equipment for delivery of

fridge also delivers exceptional fuel economy as the diesel engine

produce, chilled, frozen meat and seafood to the North Island

often runs under very low speed/low load conditions.

Progressive

Enterprises,

which

supplies

Progressive/Countdown Supermarkets.”

An innovative feature of the Schmitz trailer package is the factory

Hall’s Group has introduced the Schmitz Cargobull, an entirely new

fitted and monitored telematics system. The system monitors

brand of premium refrigerated trailer and high-spec refrigeration

all fridge and trailer data which is accessible by the customer via

system into the New Zealand market.

the Schmitz Cargobull web portal. All data is also sent back to the

As the New Zealand representative for Schmitz Cargobull, Fruehauf NZ has employed Terry Doran to the position of Refrigeration Technical Support Manager for the product.

factory with the 24/7 monitoring desk immediately reporting any issues directly to the customer.

There are additional safety considerations, adds Ogden: “On

New DAF CF85 and Kenworth K200 trucks and trailers will

the trucks and trailers, we used under-mount fridges to reduce the

service the contract, with a variety of combinations from semi-

need for the guys to use ladders to service the units - safety and

trailers to rigid trucks to truck and trailer units. Complete trailers will

environmental were very high on the radar.”

come from Schmitz Cargobull/Fruehauf, with Maxitrans supplying

The first Hall’s Schmitz Cargobull SKO trailers arrived in New

additional trailers and bodies for a number of truck and trailers and

Zealand mid-September and went into service early October with

rigid trucks.

Hall’s Direct.

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SPECIAL FEATURE ???

Above left: Ruth Fruehauf, grand daughter of the late August Fruehauf, guards the legacy of the Fruehauf Trailer Historical Society.

Top right: Fruehauf, invented the ‘motorised’ semi-trailer in Detroit, and his 1914 innovation became a world-renowned truck trailer manufacturing company, forever changing the freight transportation industry in America.

Bottom right: August Fruehauf of the Detroit-based Fruehauf Trailer company, circa 1914.

M

ORE THAN 100 YEARS AFTER

specific needs. In addition to partnerships

today in regional markets, including Mexico,

Michigan native August Fruehauf

with Pratt and Whitney, Lockheed Martin and

France, Turkey, Japan and New Zealand.

invented the ‘motorised’ semi-

Bell Communications, they also partnered

Ruth additionally created a book upon its

trailer in Detroit, he and his more than 2000

with Chrysler in the development of trailers

centennial, Singing Wheels, August Fruehauf

engineering

recently

for hauling and positioning radar units. These

& the History of the Fruehauf Trailer Company,

recognised for founding an industry that would

units were raised from inside the trailer to

educating readers on not just automotive

have a major impact on world commerce.

a support platform on the roof. The Allied

and transportation history, but innovation,

Fruehauf joined the nearly 800 men and

development of radar effectively changed the

progress, economics, family and politics –

women from around the world who have been

course of WWII.

while highlighting exactly how we have arrived

innovations

were

to meet industry and consumer needs today.

honoured for their outstanding automotive

In the USA, Fruehauf created an economic

achievements since 1939, during this year’s

platform to fulfill needs within all of America

Two more books are planned for 2018,

2017 Automotive Hall of Fame induction

including jobs, better roadways, efficient

Fruehauf & the Military, 1926-1960 and

ceremony in July, at Cobo Hall, Detroit.

transportation for every industry including dairy

Fruehauf, the First Name in Transportation, an

refrigeration trucks, both small and large scale

in-depth analysis of the company’s history.

August Charles Fruehauf’s (1868-1930) innovations

included

hydraulic

lift-gates,

refrigerated trailers, flatbed trailers, aluminum

commercial use.

Fruehauf’s invention of the tag-along

and stainless-steel trailers, drop-frame semi-

semi-trailer

trailers, container shipping and low-level

distribution of modern consumer goods,

carryalls, as well as 125 patented trailers and

becoming so well known that his company

products for the Defense Department. His

was often termed the “General Motors

forethought and diligence within transportation

of the business”, showcasing the depth

is still utilised today with manufacturing facilities

of his contribution’s size and services. In

throughout the world. But it’s his history within

the 1950s, President Eisenhower sought

the USA that keep these revolutionary tales

family member Roy Fruehauf to assist

relevant today, rising from a small factory with

in the development of the Interstate

one engineer, to ranking in 1997 as the 75th

Highway System.

largest company in the world.

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triggered

the

wide-scale

Ruth Fruehauf, grand-daughter of

With roles played in both World Wars, the

the founder of and innovator behind

logistical support that semi-trailers offered

Fruehauf Trailers, accepted the award

the military meant that they had go-anywhere

on behalf of the The Fruehauf Trailer

transport for military communications, mobile

Historical Society, guardian of the

hospitals, supplies, troops and equipment, all

USA’s company legacy since its

of which were custom designed to fill these

closure in 1989. The Fruehauf name continues Truckbody&Trailer | 11

Above: 1982 – Dale Freightways Tidd Hydrasteer, used for transporting plant and equipment for ‘Think Big’ project in the 1980s.

Bottom left: 1970 – Tidd logging jinker, one of TRT’s original innovations with hundreds manufactured for NZ, Australia and PNG during the ’70s.

Bottom centre: 1999 – Jinker trailer with castellated trailer beam operated by Jamie and Peter Thompson to transport the ceremonial Waka to Waitangi for millennium celebrations.

Bottom right: Jinker construction with rubber bushes and full air brakes.

Fifty years in transport for Tidd Ross Todd – and 45 of them in trailers!

I

0 5 years

TS BRANDING IS ‘FOR THE LONG HAUL’, AND AS IF TO

Ross Todd was well known in the logging industry,” explains Bruce,

reinforce that, Tidd Ross Todd turned 50 in 2017.

son of founder and recent Transport Hall of Fame inductee, 87yo

Formed in 1967 as Jack Tidd Ross Todd, TRT is a privately

Dave Carden. “We built a Tidd Jinker, a two-axle logging trailer with

owned family business. Based at its head office in Maui St for

a pole between the jinker trailer and the truck. We built hundreds of

the past 20 years - a 7500sqm manufacturing facility in Hamilton

these, and as well as NZ, my father exported them as far as Papua

- there are branches in Auckland and Brisbane, Australia. TRT has

New Guinea.

around 200 employees working within four integrated businesses:

“The large payload was popular, as was the walking beam

manufacturing engineering; truck and trailer parts; heavy mechanical

suspension, which he developed in the mid-70s using rubber bush

service and repair; and crane sales and service.

technology - it didn’t have any grease points, and had a long life.

In the shadow of 50 year celebrations, with 45 staff members

There must have been 500 of those trailers sent down to Tasmania

racking up more than a decade and a staff increase of more than 30

for the logging industry. Even 20 years ago, we were selling that

percent in 2017, we spoke to Manufacturing Director Bruce Carden,

walking beam trailer into PNG and Malaysia.

to get his reflection and overview of the history of TRT’s trailers.

“In the early 1980s, my father came up with the idea of a

“The logging was the start of the trailer business for us, around

steering axle to go into the back of trailers, well before the self-

five years after the company started. Back in the 1970s, Jack Tidd

steer axles you see today. We called it the Tidd Hydrasteer, and

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just like a modern trailer it steers the back axle off the angle of the

local crane service company in Brisbane, Australia and starting the

prime mover as it sits at the king pin. It was pretty revolutionary at

Manitowoc crane agency, complementing TRT’s existing capability

the time, and now virtually every European manufacturer has the

and providing a base for the expanding trailer business.

TRT’s one-location manufacturing facility is also unique and offers

equivalent.

“Then the company moved out of logging and focussed on the low-loader business, for carting plant and industry equipment.

a number of advantages: “We offer turn-key manufacturing: with raw steel coming in at one end, we cut it here on high-definition

“In and around 2000 we got serious about exporting trailers

plasma cutters; we’ve got our own press breaks, our own CNC

and I moved my family to Brisbane for three years to get exports

machine shop, fabrication and line-boring machine, blast and paint

up and running. We created a niche for specialised low-loaders -

shop and assembly, so we do it all here at relatively low cost and

and we’ve been manufacturing for Australia ever since. Trailers

keep quality control in-house. That’s led us to doing some work

are manufactured in NZ and shipped over as wholegoods; our

for some other trailer manufacturers in NZ, where we cut steel,

advantage over Australian manufacturers is that we can ship to any

fold steel and fabricate it and they do the finishing. We’ve also

port, and the currency exchange works for us.”

expanded our business in the Australian Defence Force, and we’re

Though the Australian business is strong, the mining influences

currently supplying around 150 tippers, which runs until 2019.

Says Bruce: “Six years ago, 80

Surmises Bruce: “We have more enquiry coming out of Australia,

percent of what we manufactured here went to Australia, and now

such as the new Sydney Airport. The crane industry is going

it’s around 35 percent. We have consolidated and diversified, but

gangbusters. If you have a 300 tonne crane, for example, it’ll need

we have always supplied to Australia and it’s just starting to show

around four support trailers to carry all the counterweights and gear

growth in key markets - that’s where companies like TRT do well.”

for the job. We have a client in Sydney who’s bought 28 crane

and GFC have affected TRT.

In 2016, TRT expanded its presence with the purchase of a

support trailers off us over six years. It’s looking very positive.”

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Above right: 2016 – Richmond Heavy Haulage (Taupo), three-rows of eight for heavy equipment transport.

Above left: 2013 – Mactrans Heavy Haulage (Qld) widening eight-line platform trailer for transport of heavy machinery and plant.

Below left: 2017 – Tipper body at TRT Brisbane, atop a Rheinmetall Military Vehicle from RMMVA, the prime contractor.

Below right: 2010 – Kanabrook Cranes, Australia, B-train six-axle crane trailer for 130t crane ancillary equipment, shown during testing.

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GLEE-ING THE COUNTRY A tale of two halves, Gleeson & Cox turns 50.

The early days of Gleeson ‘transport’, with Irish immigrants Daniel and Geoffrey Gleeson, who arrived in NZ in the late 1800s, pictured with their Ford Model T in the early 1900s. The current Gleeson & Cox proper would not start for another 50+ years, with Daniel’s son Brian.

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Story: Dean Evans Photos: Gerald Shacklock

F

ROM

A

SMALL

SINGLE-TRUCK

Now

51,

James

explains:

“Prior

to

son had managed the company for an equal 25

the

the trucking, dad was doing agricultural

Auckland-based icon of New Zealand

contracting. He was spraying willows and

The current fleet all is bulk, says James:

transport,

operation

in

Waiuku,

to

years.

specialist

gorse for the council board… park swampland

“with a combination of steel bodied bins to do

Gleeson & Cox has racked up 50 years, and

around northland… they used to do a lot of

harder work, site trucks to load under diggers,

now boasts one of the largest fleets in the

the farmland to keep it under control… we

and the main fleet of truck and trailers to haul

country.

reckoned that’s what eventually killed him.

the volume. We build the light trailers with

road

bulk

transport

From his grand-father carting cream cans

This philosophy was somewhat of a turning

Transport Trailers and Transfleet gear, and it’s

in his Ford Model T, the transport side really

point not just in James’ life, but also Gleeson

my spec, as I do quite a lot of things different

kicked into gear in the early 1960s, when

& Cox, resulting in one of the worst things that

to everyone else - we’ve learnt what lasts and

Daniel’s son Brian Gleeson married Margaret,

could happen to the company becoming one

sells, so it’s a more simplistic approach.”

they met Don Cox and together, with an old

of the best.

Of course while the Gleeson & Cox business

“Don was driving the trucks and dispatching

name lives on, James Gleeson has been the

In late 1990, Brian’s son James was working

the drivers, I was on the road with the cell

sole director since 2007, following his mother’s

in the USA, and got a phone call that would

phone. Before long, I’d doubled the size of the

retirement and Don Cox’s departure in 2004.

change his life, recalls current Gleeson &

fleet, and won a major contract for the Quay St

After a few years working for J Swap, G&C

Cox Managing Director James Gleeson:

realignment. This was a turning point for the

company co-founder Don Cox passed away in

“Mum rings me and says you’ve got to

company. We bought six brand new Western

2014 from cancer.

Dodge, established Gleeson & Cox.

come home: dad’s been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma cancer… basically bone marrow cancer, and it was terminal. A few months later, I years

just

55,

later, Brian

Moving

into

If there’s one thing agreed upon by the

current

Margaret, along with a number of

building in Aerovista Place, Wiri

long-serving staffers, it’s that

was also a sound decision.

James has pushed the business

Starting withg 20 trucks, it

far greater than Brian ever would

aged

quickly grew to 25, then 50…

have.

‘Doc’

and now 110 trucks, including

was home.

Four

Stars at once!”

A new company motto was

Gleeson passed away

the latest Kenworth Legend

introduced in 2011: ‘We move

in November 1994, 25

(pictured).

mountains’. And after 50 years,

years after co-founding Gleeson & Cox.

As it transpired, in 2017 and the company’s 50th year, both father and

Gleeson & Cox is still ascending one, too.

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Right: Excerpt from ‘Fleet Focus’ story in Truck & Driver, December 2017.

Right: Third-generation James Gleeson owes a lot to father Brian and grand father Daniel, but it’s his own efforts over the past 25 years that have really progressed Gleeson & Cox. Truckbody&Trailer | 15

CANVASSING IDEAS Celebrating 100 years with a belated business reboot, Pukekoe’s CairnsCorp revives and restarts under new owners and a new attitude.

A

PUKEKOHE INSTITUTION, CAIRNSCORP IS A SPECIALIST

supplied the market needs at any time, from horse carriages and

canvas and vinyl manufacturer, but one that has recently

saddles and sail boats in the 1920s to shade sails in the 2000s. And the

emerged from a decade of tough times, with new owners

company has expanded significantly over the years.”

Andre and Karen Panszczyk.

Having recently purchased the business, Andre has set about reminding the customer what CairnsCorp does best.

“The transport side represents around 20 percent of our business,” explains Andre. “We do curtainsiders, power tarps, tarpaulins, general repair and maintenance, and we go to distribution depots within Auckland and repair.

“CairnsCorp started around 1914-1915,” he adds. “We’re the third or fourth owner. It was previously owned by the Brethren, who did a very good job, with a lot of products in the canvas world.

“The company has basically made canvasses and leather and

CairnsCorp however has been under different management for the past decade, and Andre understands it will take time to get this business moving forward and re-establishing the brand and company since their acquisition in September.

Andre says that the trucking side had slipped away over the past 10 years, but they are all here looking forward to the new challenge.

With around 14 staff, CairnsCorp is a long-standing Pukekohe business, and being located just off the golden triangle, is positioned to once again become a transport industry player.

Says Andre: “The trucking industry is the client we’re trying to talk to.

We can’t do large-volumes just yet, but we do provide a personalised

If it’s vinyl or something to do with curtainsiders or tarpaulins, CairnsCorp can manufacture or fix it, with a large range of colours and materials in stock, along with metal extrusions to cater for almost any build or repair. Right is just some of the customer files amassed by CairnsCorp over its 100 years.

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Above: Radio Frequency Heat Sealing is used, and with CairnsCorp specialists, does the perfect job at repairs, sealing and joining materials.

Though it’s not new technology, it’s highly effective.

Below: Showroom showcases a lot of what CairnsCorp does, from domestic umbrellas and home fittings, to transport and commercial equipment. Transport makes up around 20 percent of what CairnsCorp does.

Below-right: Large factory floor is just part of three buildings on site that cater for almost anything to do with canvas or vinyl.

service, along with emergency repairs. We understand truck drivers

“But there’s nothing we can’t make here from canvas or vinyl. We’ve

are under a lot of pressure, but if they have a rip, they need someone

even changed the motto from ‘The Canvas People’, to ‘We’re Stitching

to get them out of jail and move their rubber again.

and Welding Dreams Together.”

“We had a driver in a few weeks ago with his truck and trailer. He

Andre already has his long-term goals for the company: “We want

was in Takanini and said he’d just found us on Google, and his curtain

to employ more people in Pukekohe, to add value to the company and

side was split with a rip… he had to get to Hastings and it was three

to our staff, to give them the opportunities. And once we’ve paid our

hours before the long weekend and could we help? We told him to

debts, our aim is to sponsor a guide dog a year, because we’ve seen

head straight over, and when he arrived, told him to relax and go for a

the difference it makes to a person. I used to employ a guy who lost his

coffee or take a walk. We moved a few people around to accommodate

sight – he’s the brother I never had. There are 8000 visually impaired

him, and our guys did a great job welding the split better than it was

people in NZ, so if we can touch one person and give them hope we’ve

after its previous repair - and he was back on the road in 40 minutes.

done our job. And hopefully we’ll expand into another charity for the

“We want to provide fast, efficient service, and we’re here for the drivers. We have a new transport manager, Adam Wilson, who’s well known for welding and stitching and he understands curtainsiders.

“We do truck tarpaulins… a lot of people like the old style, and we also do our own Power Tarps, with a range of wire- and electric-driven

hearing-impaired.

“It’s going to take us time to rebuild confidence and the business, but that’s OK. Over the next few years we’ll be investing in new equipment. All we ask is that the truck and transport industry gives us a chance again.”

units. Our units are heavy duty, with quality componentry, wiring and

Contact: Adam on 0800 75 76 77

assured longevity, which all adds up to a great product.

www.cairnscorp.co.nz

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WELL, BLOW ME DOWN A Cargo Floor and Razor Power Tarp in a custom truck make working life a lot easier for NZ’s Mulch Man, and its eco-friendly mulch-spreading operations.

Right: A typical load of pallets and wood used to make mulch.

Far right: Blown mulch, the end product in place.

W

E CAN BLOW CERTAIN PRODUCTS UP TO 100

including Operations Manager Simon, a fleet of utes and seven

metres.” It’s an interesting bit of trivia, but to Mulch

trucks including a tipper, five blower trucks and the latest addition

Man’s Simon Green, it’s all part of the job of spreading

to its fleet, a custom-built 2017 Isuzu 530 mulch spreader, using a

mulch around the North Island of New Zealand.

Cargo Floor on the bottom and a Razor power tarp up top.

“It’s like a big supercharger,” he adds. “When we first started we

“Mulch is made from all sorts of things,” explains Simon. “But

had six-inch (150mm) hoses, which could get a bit nasty and throw

we use three different types: wood chip mulch, crushed up from

you on your back… so we’ve gone down to five-inches (125mm),

pallets and old wood; Treescape provides us with a lot of arbour

which gives the guys a bit more control spreading the mulch. That

mulch, and we’ve also got a straight fresh pine woodchip, which

way we can run the trucks a bit slower, so we don’t have to run full

doesn’t have a lot of nutrients, but is a good long-lasting coverall.

air, and it’s a lot less volume.”

We also blow soil blends.

This is just one evolution of a truck design that has seen Mulch

“The mulch holds the moisture content in the ground: a good

Man become one of the key providers of eco-friendly mulch around

layer of mulch - around 100mm thick over new planting - can last up

Auckland and New Zealand’s north and south islands.

to three years, and the plants really thrive on it with all the nutrients

Started by Mark Ross a decade ago, Mulch Man was a two-man,

in it.”

one old truck operation. Purchased by Gary Edwards of Mulch

Mulch Man’s mulch supply is processed and sourced from

Blowers in 2012, it has evolved into a company with 10 employees,

associate business partner Reharvest Timber Products, from the

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same yard in Papakura, Auckland, home for the three companies that form the operation: Reharvest, Mulch Blowers and Mulch Man. Loading the mulch is made substantially easier by a Razor Top Runner power tarp, which enables safe and easy access at the press of a button, a big advantage when it’s being loaded 3-4 times a day. There’s one switch on the body behind the cab, and the remote control.

The tarp rolls from side-to-side via the sliding motor mounted on the leading top edge of the trailer, and in less than 60 seconds, the entire load is either open or closed, the tarp even tensioning itself.

Doing such a unique style of work required a customised solution, so this new truck was Simon and Gary’s own design.

“We built it ourselves here in NZ,” says Simon. “We’ve been doing it for that long, we’ve got a lot of knowledge - we told Transfleet Trailers what we wanted: it’s a 40 cube aluminium body on it for longevity, as opposed to fibreglass bodies; it has a rotary valve on the back, lots of hydraulics and a split-shaft PTO, so everything’s driven off the 530hp motor.”

Top left: The Hyspecs control unit for all the mulching gear, blower and walking floor.

Top centre: The mulch flows into the blower motor, which throws it out into the rubber hose.

Top right: A key component is the Hyspecs Autec remote control which complements the truck mounted controls, and allows the operator to control the walking floor and blower up to 100m from the truck.

Below: Aptly named ‘Money’, on the hose. He’s also pictured on the truck.

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Above: On site, mulch operations are made relatively easy, with Rodney on the controls for the amount of mulch being passed through the blower and hose, while Money is on the end of the hose controlling distribution and coverage. Simon, far right, looks over another successful job.

Using a conveyor belt in the previous truck had its limitations of feeding the mulch, so this new Transfleet truck body uses a

the truckbody so all the moving parts are internal, making it safe to move around the truck while in operation.

BPW Cargo Floor, the moving floor system being ideal for even

We joined Mulch Man on site in Auckland to cover some areas

and consistent mulch distribution, as it continually feeds the

and large mounds of construction dirt, for an ecologically sound

blower without the need for a person to be up or around the truck

solution to prevent run-off, particularly important during NZ’s wet

monitoring or fixing blockages, also crucial for worker safety.

winters. On site, long hoses carried by the support ute hook up to

Explains Simon: “The Cargo Floor keeps the load flowing to

the blower’s outlet, and provide access to areas away from where

the back – with health and safety a big issue these days you can’t

the truck is parked, with the job effectively becoming a two-man

get in the truck or on the truck when you’re working, so the floor

operation.

moves the load to the back of the truck, where the levelling bars and

Hose man, Mulch Man’s aptly named ‘Money’ - whose image

augers drop the product into the blower.” All this happens within

also features on the side of the truck - hooks up the long hose to the

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The Razor Top Runner power tarp easily operates via the switch behind the cab, or a wireless remote, and takes less than 60 seconds.

output of the Roots rotary lobe blower, which feeds the mulch out

remote control, which allows complete and wireless control via the

of the back of the trailer at a speed asessed by controller, Rodney,

hip unit, up to 100 metres away from the truck.

who has the wireless remote on a belt.

Today, Rodney’s near the truck, continually watching Money and

This Autec remote was also a special project, developed and fitted

how much product is being ejected, while carefully listening to the

by Hyspecs. Along with all the truck’s hydraulics and plumbing, and

product pass through the blower, and adjusting both the moving

of course the truck mounted controls, Hyspecs developed an Autec

floor pushing product into the blower, and sometimes backwards,

Inside the almost empty body, with the walking floor feeding the mulch into the levelling bars and rear augers and dropping into the blower motor.

and the speed of the blower ejecting it - a constant balancing act

Adds Simon: “We do a lot of motorway work, the big batters

easily managed by a few switches and dials and Rodney’s skilled

on motorways, new housing sites and sediment ponds around

ears.

construction sites. We just park the truck on the nearest, solid

Within minutes, the dirt’s quickly covered with a top layer of

surface.” Playgrounds and landscaping are also big business.

mulch, accompanied by the whirring of the blower and the tinks of

And with this new truck, making two rigid eight-wheelers on the

the mulch passing through the rubber hose. It’s all very quick and,

road, Mulch Man is better equipped than ever for spreading the

after stepping on the mulched ground, very effective.

word and work of mulch blowing.

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light heavyweight Story: Dean Evans

Isuzu teams up with Service Bodies Australia and Palfinger to create a quick-to-build lightweight urban workhorse – and all on a car licence.

I

T’S THE PERFECT TRUCK FOR THOSE WHO’VE OUTGROWN

Timaru for the South Island - there are two main models of truckbody,

a ute, but don’t want a big truck. When a one-tonne ute isn’t

the CityPro and UrbanPro, that offer 6-7 size derivatives and a range

enough, but a three-tonne one is overkill, that’s the appeal of this

of payloads from 1800-2500kg for car licence holders, with up to

Isuzu NLR 250S service truck – fitted with a Service Bodies Australia CityPro body.

4000kg for heavy duty service, for both car and truck licences.

“There are six basic models across the range,” says CAL Isuzu’s

The ultimate car-sized metro runabout, the Isuzu/SBA combination

Andrew Farrell, at the large Isuzu truck dealership in Te Rapa Park,

is an exclusive partnership between Isuzu Australia and Service

Hamilton. Having just finished its first unit, this NLR 250S fitted with

Bodies Australia (and Palfinger for the crane option), with both Kiwi

the CityPro body, the ease of which the units come together is a key

and Aussie companies working together to make a highly practical

aspect of their appeal. “The units come in fully fitted and ready to

and compact workhorse based around the N Series of Isuzu light

be put onto a chassis cab,” explains Andrew. “Fitment takes around

trucks.

three to four hours, depending on the level of accessories.

Imported into NZ and fitted by two companies - Hamilton’s CAL

“This is the smallest in the range, on the NLR narrow cab,

Isuzu for the North Island, and Smallbone Isuzu in Ashburton and

shortwheelbase.” Still wide enough to comfortably fit three across the cab, inside is a range of factory Isuzu equipment. Features

No shortage of speed with a 110kW/375Nm turbo diesel.

include remote central locking, adjustable suspension on the driver’s seat base, adjustable steering, good all-around view, and a Bluetoothenabled sound system that’s smarter than it first looks. Offering both USB and 3.5mm input, it’s able to operate satnav through an optional GPS SD card; the system also features an optional Isuzu reversing camera and audio unit, which is integrated into the body though a profile cut hole, and runs up to four camera/audio units that can be manually selected anytime individually, or as a combination for two, three or four split-screen displays.

There’s also a beacon button on the right side of the dash, which

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Twelve doors and seven key compartments are available in the standard (craneless) body, with a range of shelving height options.

A double-locking double gate adds safety and security to the bed storage. Anchor points are each rated to one-tonne.

operates the optional accessory roof light.

The clue that this cab is a little bit special is a DIN-sized panel to

from either side, and is ideal for long tools, shovels for example, or cylindrical objects that could roll around.

the left of the audio system that contains a solitary rocker switch

The doors themselves are double-skinned, thick and sturdy, with

for the Internal Body Light, positioned to allow for easy access from

slam-shut paddle handle locks that feature two-stage rotary latching:

either the left or right side of the parked vehicle. The simple switch

a quick flick for closing, or a harder shut for locking, though either

activates a number of LEDs that are cleverly incorporated throughout

stage is steadfastly secure. Inside each door is a number of pockets

the storage areas.

for aerosol cans and smalls, with three shelves on each of the mid

This also offers another clue about the integration of the body onto the chassis, with the plug-and-play system enabled effectively

doors and four shelves on the taller rearmost lockers. Each door also has a damper, adding another level of quality and operation.

by three small harnesses that integrate into the Isuzu loom for the

With the CityPro replicating the powdercoated body in a mirror

switch, LEDs and central locking, that unlocks not just the cab doors,

image cabinet design on both sides, the leading door on each side is

but every one of the 12 cabinet doors. It’s also a smart system too,

the sealing door, and each of the shelves can be tailored through a

as if any of those doors are ajar, the central locking will not activate,

range of nine heights in the mid bins, or 14 heights in the rearmost

signalling a safety or security risk.

lockers – or removed completely, for example in the rear cabinets, to

With the doors unlocked, the body reveals eight main storage areas, starting with the tall, narrow through-box, which is accessible

take an oxy-acetylene kit, with the provision for venting.

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Above: Cabin is well lit and practical thanks to overhead lighting and storage.

Above right: Isuzu cab is comfortable and equipped with many of the mod-cons such as adjustable steering, AMT option, reversing camera. DIN panel with switch for storage light is incorporated into the Isuzu dash. Driver’s seat base has adjustable suspension. Switch activates optional roof beacon.

Below: Access to the storage areas is via the Isuzu remote locking, which locks/unlocks both the cabin doors and the storage doors. If any door is ajar, it won’t lock.

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Above, from top-left: Cabin guard protects occupants. AMT sticker denotes the optional gearbox. Net is another option. Grippy steps and grabhandles make climbing up on the rear safe and easy.

BUILD A BODY Manufactured by Service Bodies Australia, the kit comes together relatively easily thanks to the partnership with Isuzu and Palfinger. The bodies are shipped to the local NZ Isuzu dealer, and using the supplied fittings and harnesses, brings it together with the Isuzu chassis, along with any accessories and options chosen by the customer. TB T &

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Palfinger crane option adds another level of usability to the Isuzu/SBA combination, sacrificing just the left-rear storage locker in exchange for a smaller locker. Crane is powered by the PTO, with the activation switch in the cab. The stabiliser legs, plus all crane movements are operated by the wireless remote.

to the spare wheel and fuel filler, and a small lower front door on the passenger side for access to the battery and jump-start terminals.

Of course a key feature of this model is not just the convenience factor – 2-3 days from start to finish, depending on the customisation

To the rear, anti-slip steps and dual grab-handles make it easy

– but the size. Able to be driven on a car licence, we head out for a

for three-point access, with grip-tape on the edge of chequerplate

quick drive and photography, and am immediately impressed by the

maximising foot traction, allowing safe and easy access to the bed’s

response of the unladen unit. With a manual gearbox, or the option

storage area. On the bed are six tie-down points, affixed to the

of an automated gearbox, there’s plenty of urgency from the three-

subframe, each rated at one-tonne.

litre 110kW/375Nm four-cylinder turbo diesel engine, and as we

Rear gates are also lockable in both the open and closed positions,

head down a dead-end road, the super

with a top safety collar, to aid safety in the event of something

tight 8.9m turning circle – better than

working loose in the rear. Additionally, there’s forward protection

not just any ute, but even a Toyota

integrated into the body, with the anti-crash safety mesh built in for

Corolla’s 10.8m! - is a reminder that

rear cab protection.

this is a small and agile combination.

Finishing off the rear is a tow bar rated to 2000kg, which has

Adds Andrew: “It’ll fit into a standard

racked up its share of Airpoints, being manufactured in NZ, sent

car parking spot, so you can pull up

to SBA Australia, and then shipped back again. That’s in addition to

and park as a car would.”

the 2500kg of rated payload in the body. All up, tare weight is just 2800kg.

With models available with or without a crane, the Isuzu/SBA combination

The key option is a Palfinger crane unit, which incorporates neatly

offers a lot for something that isn’t too

into the rear, with stabilisers, and the addition of the switch in the

large. Surmises Andrew: “It could be

cab that activates the PTO.

for mobile mechanics… councils like

There is a range of accessories, and this non-crane unit was

them as they can store a lot of tools…

fitted with ladder racks, which are bolted to the structural point of

local government bodies, plumbers,

the unit, with Andrew adding that some guys bolt on awnings. The

drain layers and electrical companies.

cab also features a sunvisor and stone guard, and daytime running

We have different sizes, such as 4x4

lights, though Andrew says these can either be factory optioned or

crew cab models of NPS 450, between

aftermarket retro-fitted.

crane and non-crane versions, and we

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Top row: Personalising the Isuzu/SBA combination is what adds to the appeal, with a range of options for almost any application, from ladder racks, to tube and pipe holders. Second row: Other options include power inverters, compressed air lines, wash stations. Bottom row: Tool box racks offer obvious appeal, while a flip-up vice and upper ladder racks tailor a solution for applications from mobile mechanic to council work.

are in the early development stages of a crew cab 4x2.”

Black, green and gold don’t always go together, but with this New Zealand and Aussie combination merging so well, it’s like Goldilocks has found the perfect range of light trucks, that are just the right size.

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Contacts: North Island: CAL Isuzu 0800 266 628, calisuzu.co.nz South Island: Smallbone Isuzu, 03 307 9268 (Ashburton); (03) 683 9073 (Timaru), smallbones.co.nz

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Queensland’s Mactrans Heavy Haulage has been moving big things for 17 years – and for its latest unique addition to its trailer fleet, looked to New Zealand’s TRT.

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OADS FROM 20 TO 250 TONNES IS WHAT MACTRANS

the east coast and the Northern Territory.”

Heavy Haulage (MHH) does. If that sounds like a rather large

Though MHH predominantly uses local builders Drake Trailers for

window, it is; but MHH’s real speciality relates to two magic

much of MHH’s fleet, Chris was looking for a specialist trailer design and

words: over size.

Established in 2000, MHH moves heavy and over-dimensional plant, earning a reputation for service, safety, reliability and expertise.

“We do anything, but we are specialist heavy transport operators, more focused on the biggest end of the scale,” says MHH Director Chris Deen. “We move over-dimensional mining equipment, generators, cranes, bulldozers or infrastructure, with the largest being anywhere from 70 to 120 tonne.”

And for that over-size gear, Chris has plenty of over-size equipment, including the latest addition to his existing fleet of 26 trucks and 30 trailers: a Widening 8 Line Platform Trailer, specifically designed and manufactured for MHH by Tidd Ross Todd Ltd (TRT).

Located 30 minutes south of Brisbane, MHH’s reach is across

specific function for a diverse range of over-size work, so contacted TRT in 2013 to design and manufacture a unique 8 Line Platform.

“We’re always open to try different things,” says Chris. “Bruce and Glen [from TRT] came to me a few years ago, looking at building a platform trailer and working together, and they built our first unit.”

“It’s still working and going good,” adds Chris. “And we hope to have an even better run out of the new one.”

Bruce Carden, TRT’s Manufacturing Director says: “We’ve been able to manufacture a unique trailer that works for Mactrans in all the conditions it operates.”

So four years after MHH’s first trailer, TRT delivered its second one.

Adds Chris: “TRT put whatever I wanted into the first one, but this new one has a few new updates.”

Australia. “We run east-west, to Perth, Darwin, all the north coast…

Two features of the TRT trailer are its widening and steering systems.

Central Queensland is our main run, but we do Far-North Queensland,

It uses a centre spine with two widening decks, which expand width

TRT built this 8 Line Platform Trailer for Queensland’s Mactrans Heavy Haulage. The platform can increase its width 45 percent, and each axle raised or lowered individually, up to 855mm ride height.

Truckbody&Trailer | 33

from 3350mm out to 4880mm, a 45 percent increase.

Running gear, like the first trailer, is BPW.

double-acting hydraulic suspension which

“We never had a trailer with the BPW gear

allows individual axles to be lifted easily using

There’s a long 18 metres of clear deck behind

before the first one from TRT,” recalls Chris.

a lock valve handle, without the need to pin or

the neck to inside the ramps, and 855mm ride

“But it’s a real good axle and set-up with

chain up.

height. The deck is manufactured with positive

minimal wear and tear over the years.

camber for load management, and it has the

The suspension can be lifted up by a full

The new trailer is fitted with eight lines

635mm, allowing full weight-carrying capacity

of 17.5 BPW axles, which were specifically

when on the road, combined with added agility

All the axles are steerable through command-

designed for this trailer configuration in

and accessibility when on site or off road and

steer, via the heavy duty slewing ring, hydraulic

collaboration between TRT and BPW. The

performs exceptionally well on uneven ground.

rams and linkage to each axle. This steering

axles are 10-stud grease-filled hubs designed

This trailer can go where the load needs to be

system provides the trailer with increased

with larger brake linings, factory fitted backing

delivered and for MHH that’s as varied as the

manoeuvrability with positive steering in both

plate and easy serviceability of the hub.

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Above: The axles can be configured in numerous ways, from individual height to steering, enabling easier traversing of rough ground and manoeuvring.

Note second row middle pic, with varying heights between axles to maintain a horizontal bed.

exclusive live hydraulic compensating ‘Gooseneck’, which not only allows the trailer to be lifted and lowered, but the ‘live’ component means it also moves with the load when travelling, providing constant traction over the drive axles. The neck has also been built long enough to allow dolly hook up with a multi-position skid plate, which also allows for varied prime mover set-ups.

Chris confirms: “This trailer is over 23 metres long, and with prime mover and dolly attached, there are 90 wheels on the road; it needs all those wheels to carry the weight, but we also need the steering capability so there isn’t one big block of rubber on the road fighting itself. We can also lift axles for better manoeuvring in really tight areas.”

The entire build was completed and painted onsite at TRT’s Hamilton manufacturing facility. TRT then fitted all the extras: atop the gooseneck sits a large 27hp three-cylinder watercooled Yanmar diesel powerpack. Other ancillary features include a fire extinguisher, compressor, water tanks, tool boxes, air connections for rattle guns and air tools, and, of course, remote control of all hydraulic systems for widening and steering.

With this TRT 8 Line Platform delivered to MHH in August, Chris also had to book in with the Department of Transport and Main Roads for an inspector site visit to approve registration.

Due to its size, the trailer can’t readily visit an inspection site, which is one of the smaller challenges regularly faced and overcome by MHH dealing with over-size loads.

Chris and the MHH team love working with the heavy machinery: “All our guys have experience, so we thought we’d provide a good service in a different field… our own field: extreme heavy haulage. It’s more of a challenge, but we love what we do.”

TB&T

Right, top to bottom: A myriad of hydraulic lines control each of the axles individually.

A large 27hp three-cylinder Yanmar diesel powerpack sits atop the gooseneck.

Over size: TRT and Mactrans’ speciality.

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Williams Transport’s new HPMV livestock unit uses tried and proven techniques, lightweight materials and a little ingenuity.

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VOLUTION IS BETTER THAN REVOLUTION, AND

new 50 tonne regulations, while adding a few modern construction

with tried and proven designs, often it’s more a case of small

materials and alternative techniques.

updates and changes being better than a full redesign. That

“We’re relatively new,” says owner Johnny Williams, from his

was the case with New Zealand’s William’s Transport and its new

Gisborne base. “We’ve been going just over two years – we’re

livestock truck and 10.6m trailer. Largely a solid, tested and reliable

basically farmers who have set up our own transport company.

design, the new truck and trailer have evolved to suit the country’s

We’ve had amazing support from our local community and we’re

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& LIV E

passionate about what we do.”

First stop for the Volvo was Jackson Enterprises, where its body

Williams Transport Limited has just added this new unit to its

and trailer were built specifically to meet NZ’s 50MAX regulations

fleet, explains Johnny: “We’ve got two drivers, and we run three

introduced in October 2013 that caters for High Productivity Motor

trucks: an XF DAF, a Foden Alpha and this new Volvo FH16 700

Vehicles (HPMV).

that’s towing a new trailer.

“We haven’t had a Jackson trailer before,” says Johnny, “but I’ve

“We’re really rapt with the Volvo, it’s a completely new unit to cope

really liked the finish of their gear. I approached Paul at Jackson

with the larger weight. We wanted more power; we wanted to stay

and found the right specs for the 50MAX/HPMV and nine-axles.

with the European comfort. It has a Voith retarder, as we needed

They’ve built a heap of 50 tonne vehicles, and they didn’t need to

good, solid retardation with the load we’re pulling – it’s a nice truck.”

change much, with the Volvo chassis and eight-wheel Volvo.”

Truckbody&Trailer | 39

Says Jackson’s Paul Hirst: “We basically fitted the deck to the Volvo and built the trailer. It was a fairly normal build with a few little extras.”

All up, the use of aluminium and alloy hangars helped keep tare weight down: “It was 4980kg before the crate went on it, and 10,120kg as a complete unit,” recalls Paul.

“We’re sheep and beef mainly,” adds Johnny. “It’s a rural carrying company, so we do wool, fertiliser too… anything a farmer wants carried, we do it. We cover Matawai, right down to Wanganui; our main work is in the Gisborne east-coast area, where it’s pretty challenging terrain.

“We wanted to create more space for the stock,” he explains.

“And this makes it so much easier. The pens are all exactly the same size: three on the truck and four on the trailer. We can easily fit four big oxen in the pen, and because we have the extra length, we don’t have to have so many decks on the fourth deck - it’s easier on the driver, easier on the stock and it’s given us more payload.”

Jackson Trailers put together an aluminium chassis and five-axle trailer, using BPW axles and suspension, using aluminium hangars

Above: Director and farmer-turned-transport operator, Gisborne’s Johnny Williams.

Right: A rear door at the top of the crate, via a ladder, aids practicality along with health and safety, eliminating the need to climb up and over the top of the crate.

40 | Truckbody&Trailer

Raising the ramp is made much easier with the Razor motor and winch. The lower ramp is flipped up, and the winch attaches to a tether point, and easily raises the ramp safely, while then drawing it into the body and out of the way.

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Top: The Razor battery and charger units are mounted in a black box under the chassis. Above: BPW axles are used, along with Knorr Bremse control gear, easily accessed under the side.

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to keep tare weight to a minimum. There’s also Knorr-Bremse EBS

a bracket, and push it sideways against the truck. It’s probably up

gear, and ABS.

around 20-30kg now, and it’s up above your head. So we used the

“It’s also got a manoeuvre-assist, which dumps air out of the back axle, and basically shortens the turning circle for getting into farmer’s loading races and gateways - it’s real handy!”

With the truck and chassis ready, Delta Stockcrates was called in to supply its speciality, a two-deck/four-deck ribbed stockcrate.

Razor gear to power the winch to raise and lower the ramp.”

Paul details the install: “We hooked the winch and Razor gear into the [Knorr-Bremse] ECU, so anytime it’s plugged in and running, it’s charging.”

There’s also a good operator on the new package, says Johnny:

There’s good use of a Razor battery and charger in the crate; says

“Tim Egan is the sole driver of this unit for me, and he’s a bit of a

Johnny: “We put electric winches in the crates for lifting the cattle

legend in trucking on the east coast. I used to work for him when I

ramps at the back, which has made it a lot easier for the driver.” The

was in my early 20s, and now he works for me. But he’s still better

winches use a Razor battery and charger to power it all, which are

than most.”

All that comes together to form a strong unit, surmises Johnny:

neatly tucked under the chassis.

He adds: “With the longer trailer and the longer ramps, the ramps are getting quite heavy now: you have to lift it manually, put it into

“It’s only been on the road for a few months now, but as the season starts to ramp up again, we’re definitely ready!” TB&T

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Company:

TMC Trailers

Specs: Curtainside truck body and five-axle curtainside trailer, with 19.5-inch TMC disc brake axles and air suspension, polished alloy wheels, with two-piece mezzanine floors in the trailer.

Customer: R&H Transport Ltd,

Rolleston, for Mainfreight

Company:

TMC Trailers

Specs: Lightweight 15.75m quad axle container semi-trailer, 1x40, 2x20ft close and 1x20ft heavy twistlocks, foursidelifter foot pads, two 1200mm alloy toolboxes and dunnage box across the chassis; 22.5-inch BPW disc brakes and air suspension, polished alloy wheels; tare weight of 6550kg.

Customer: Vuleta Haulage,

Rolelston, for NZ Express Transport

Company:

OTEL

Specs: Specialised underground crane truck, fitted to an Isuzu FTR750 with a PK11001 crane Customer:

Northpower Ltd

Company:

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Specs: 14 CHEP pallet truck and 24 CHEP pallet trailer, with SAF Intradisc axles, Wabco EBS, 3mm corten steel floor, in-deck chain boxes, Quirk tensioners and 19,180kg tare weight.

Customer: Robert Monk Transport, for Pure Pine

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Company:

OTEL

Specs: Crane tractor kit set up, fitted to a CW26-380 Nissan 6x4 with a PK17001 crane.

Customer: Roofing Industries

Company:

OTEL

Specs: Linesman service vehicle, customised deck and lockers fitted to an Isuzu NPR450 chassis.

Customer: Northpower

Company:

OTEL

Specs: Electrix crane line truck, customised body with a Palfinger crane PK1200E1, fitted to Hino FE1426 chassis.

Customer: Vector

Company:

TRT Ltd

Specs: Kenworth T609 fitted with 3x8 Swing wing widening low-loader. Widens with no locks required from 2.5m to 4.2m, with 11.4m deck length. Double-acting hydraulic suspension lifts any axle; plywood decking fitted with AR 450 deck plate; rows of 8 swivel axles, polished wheels, double-acting hydraulic ramps.

Two toolboxes and chain tray per side; large winch on gooseneck, weigh gauges, accumulators on suspension circuit.

Customer: Porter Haulage, Hamilton

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Nickel

Engineering Specs: Alloy tipping body set up on 6x4 Volvo FM 500.

Customer:

Company:

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Specs:

Two-axle curtain side trailer

Customer: Marcus Russ, Mainfreight

McMud Earthworks

Company:

Nickel

Engineering Specs: Appliance and equipment set-up.

Customer:

Company:

Rural Fire Taranaki

Nickel Engineering

Specs: Aircraft fertiliser loader set-up, on a Mitsubishi Fighter.

Customer: Ravensdown

Aeroworks Ltd

Company:

Nickel Engineering

Specs: Isuzu FTS800 4x4 crewcab, with a custom deck, mounted Hiab X-CL8 crane and auxiliary equipment. Has a diesel tank/pump for other vehicles, and a frame that contains the aviation fuel tank and pump gear, that is twistlocked to the deck. The crane, trailer and auxiliary hydraulics run a deck-mounted fertilizer mixer

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Customer:

Precision Helicopters, Taranaki

Company:

TL MacLean

Specs: Isuzu FSD 700 12-tonne car transporter: takes three cars on the truck and two cars on the trailer. Light weight and runs on a WOF; on airbags which drop it to the ground for easy loading.

Customer: Fast Track

Company:

TL MacLean

Specs:

Isuzu NQR 500 with 6m scaffold deck.

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Customer: Scaffold For Less, Dunedin

Company:

TL MacLean

Specs: Isuzu EXY 460 tractor, built alloy toolbox with built-in steps and gas struts, and lots of chequerplate covers and detail alloy fabrication.

Customer: Graeme Clark,

Company:

Mainfreight, Dunedin

TL MacLean

Specs: Isuzu NPS 450 4x4 service truck, gullwing toolboxes, under-deck toolbox, front long box and Hiab T-CLX 038 crane. deck.

Customer: AB Equipment, Nelson

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Specs: Three-axle live-bottom semi-trailer.

Customer: CV Compton,

Auckland

Company:

Trout River

Specs: Mercedes 8x4 with a Trout River Live Bottom tub with a 10 gate chip spreader.

Customer: Fulton Hogan,

Company:

Dunedin

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Specs: Four-Axle Bottom Dumper, with TATP componentry including Fuwa K Hitch K125 Disc Brake Integrated Axle & Suspension, Alux alloy wheels, Rothe Erde Ballrace and Fuwa K Hitch Tow Eye. Customer: Brian Morgan

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Freuhauf/Truck & Trailer Parts Company:

Specs: Two-axle semi-trailer, set up to haul containers and running TATP components including Fuwa K Hitch 1.95-inch Drum Brake Axle, Fuwa K Hitch KT Series modular suspension, Alux alloy wheels, Fuwa K Hitch King Pin and Fuwa K Hitch Twistlocks.

Customer: Colinxx

Kraft Engineering/Truck & Trailer Parts Company:

Specs: Five-axle tipper trailer, running TATP componentry including Fuwa K Hitch 19.5 inch Disc Brake Axle, Welweler Ultra-Lite modular air suspension, Alux alloy wheels and Fuwa K Hitch Tow Eye. Customer: GJ Sole

Company:

Bison Equipment, Whangarei

Specs: 6.1m three-axle tipping trailer, with SAF 19.5 inch intradrum axles, Wabco EBS brakes and alloy wheels.

Customer:

Whakatiki Concrete and Soil Supplies, Wellington

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ON THE UP AND UP Records galore in white-hot heavy vehicle and trailer market.

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VERY MONTH IT IS THEORETICALLY POSSIBLE TO SET SIX

the 2014 record by 3 percent and beating 2016 by a large 34 percent.

new records and an extra two each quarter. It’s never happened,

YTD 4352 easily passed the 2014 record of 3737 by 16 percent, and

but in August the heavy truck and trailer market set four new

last year’s 3396 by 28 percent.

marks - the most ever in a single month. Even better was to follow

While not quite as outstanding, October’s 144 heavy trailer

in September when official NZTA registration data took it to an even

registrations was second only to 167 in 2014, but exceeded 2016’s

higher plane with no less than five new marks set, another best ever.

efforts by a massive 55 percent. YTD 1284 was very close to the record

In the heavy truck market (4.5t to max GVM), 487 registrations beat

of 1293 set in 2014, and 16 percent up on last year’s 1103 making it a

the previous September best of 485 set in 2014, and were more than

close year-on-year race with just December still to record, at the time

a quarter (26 percent) up on 2016. YTD, 3913 beat last year by 28

of this issue being produced.

percent and the previous best of 3316 set in 2014. The third quarter

Comparing the brand performances since July, Patchell has further

figure of 1474 was 29 percent up on 2016 and 13 percent up on the

increased its lead over all others, with Fruehauf the perennial silver

previous best set in 2014.

Heavy trailer registrations set a new record for the month at 159, compared to the 140 units sold last year, and the previous best of 154 set in 2015.

YTD 1140 was 13 percent up on last year, but failed to match 1158 from 2015. Q3 set another new mark of 429, narrowly beating 423 from 2015.

Being an election month could this pace be sustained in October?

Yes. Yes, it could.

Heavy trucks set another new October record of 439 just eclipsing 52 | Truckbody&Trailer

Country of origin Australia UK China France Germany Italy South Africa USA Netherland New Zealand Total

Above: German-imported Schmitz Cargobull entered the NZ market placed in 17th, with the related deal with Halls Group.

2017

2016

vol 9 16 4 14 16

% 0.7 1.2 0.3 1.1 1.2

2 4

0.2 0.3

1 1218 1284

0.1 94.9

medallist, retaining second place. This also does not include the boost to Patchell numbers via the new fleet of Schmitz Cargobull

vol 6 8 5 10 2 1

% 0.5 0.7 0.5 0.9 0.2 0.1

1071 1103

97.1

October YTD

Brand

2017

trailers, however, interestingly, on its own, those 15 Cargobull trailers

PATCHELL

over the three months place the imported brand in 17th position.

FRUEHAUF

121

9.4

122

11.1

ROADMASTER

95

7.4

82

7.4

DOMETT

89

6.9

85

7.7

M.T.E.

88

6.9

61

5.5

TRANSPORT TRAILERS

84

6.5

63

5.7

MAXICUBE

81

6.3

83

7.5

TMC

81

6.3

45

4.1

JACKSON

50

3.9

50

4.5

TRANSFLEET

43

3.3

38

3.4

Hammar all lost one place, but Fairfax gained two, showing the kind

TES

27

2.1

31

2.8

of shuffling that takes place as the registration numbers fluctuate

CWS

25

1.9

23

2.1

KRAFT

23

1.8

18

1.6

EVANS

21

1.6

23

2.1

HAMMAR

18

1.4

13

1.2

FAIRFAX

17

1.3

22

2.0

SCHMITZ CARGOBULL

15

1.2

0

0.0

LOHR

14

1.1

10

0.9

CHIEFTAN

12

0.9

8

0.7

MILLS-TUI

12

0.9

19

1.7

unidentified ‘others’. To the end of October 2016, tankers are not

ADAMS & CURRIE

11

0.9

7

0.6

identified by manufacturers (as distinct from the products of Tanker

LUSK

11

0.9

16

1.5

Engineering and Lowes). Of the identified side-loaders, Hammar has

MAKARANUI

11

0.9

4

0.4

COWAN

8

0.6

5

0.5

MTT

8

0.6

6

0.5

example, the Auckland market is now over twice the size of Hamilton,

TRT

8

0.6

8

0.7

and Tauranga has slipped behind Rotorua and Palmerston North.

HTS

7

0.5

8

0.7

PTE

6

0.5

6

0.5

TANKER ENGINEERING

6

0.5

5

0.5

WHITE

6

0.5

0

0.0

BM

4

0.3

1

0.1

CLARKE

4

0.3

1

0.1

LOWES

4

0.3

2

0.2

SEC

4

0.3

4

0.4

CONVAIR

3

0.2

2

0.2

Roadmaster took over third spot from Domett, with MTE remaining in fifth. Back on spot, Transport Trailers has taken sixth from Maxicube, who has also been caught up by TMC. The ever-consistent Jackson remains ninth, while Transfleet lost one place.

TES retained 11th, while CWS rose from 15th. Kraft, Evans and

with the end of the year looming.

The Schmitz Cargobull entered the market in 17th displacing fellow import Lohr. Yet another import Chieftain lost five places, ending on 19th equal with Mills Tui, who rose from 25th.

The Brand charts show identifiable product above one unit per manufacturer. Those with only one unit are included with the

18 and Patchell nine. The Area graph shows a number of changes: for TB&T

Increase of share

Year to Date Sales End of October 2017

loss of share No change

GVM in kg YT October 2017

% 12.3

2016 Volume % 122 11.1

Volume 158

0ver 60,000

2017

%

2016

%

FOTHERINGHAME

3

0.2

1

0.1

MTE

10

0.8

10

0.9

NICKEL

3

0.2

1

0.1

1

0.1

WARREN

3

0.2

0

0.0

5

0.5

BISON

2

0.2

2

0.2

GLASGOW ENGINEERING

2

0.2

2

0.2

Patchell Tidds

2

0.2

50,001 to 60,000 Patchell

5

0.4

32

2.9

GUY NORRIS

2

0.2

0

0.0

MTE

7

0.5

4

0.4

IDEAL SERVICES

2

0.2

1

0.1

Tidd

1

0.1

3

0.3

JAMIESON

2

0.2

2

0.2

2

0.2

KOROMIKO

2

0.2

1

0.1

MF KINGS

2

0.2

3

0.3

Heavy Lift 0 to 50,000 40,001 to 50,000

121

9.4

97

8.8

MJ CUSTOM

2

0.2

0

0.0

30.001 to 40,000

638

49.7

545

49.4

MORBARK

2

0.2

2

0.2

20,001 to 30,000

439

34.2

333

30.2

TEN4

2

0.2

0

0.0

10,001 to 20,000

34

2.6

28

2.5

TEO

2

0.2

1

0.1

< 10,001

27

2.1

43

3.9

OTHER

78

6.1

94

8.5

Total all

1284

Total

1284

1103

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Modern Transport Engineers - modtrans.co.nz

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Modern Transport Trailers - moderntransporttrailers.co.nz

Cartwright Engineering - cartwrighteng.co.nz

Mills Tui - mills-tui.co.nz

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Cowan Trailers - cowantrailers.co.nz

MP Motorbodies - mpmotorbodies.co.nz

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Deakin Motors - deakinmotors.co.nz

Nickel Engineering - nickelengineering.co.nz

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Delta Stockcrates - deltacrates.co.nz

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