The first Australian built Volvo FH16 780 XXL has rolled out of the Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol Queensland production line.
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The 120-ton rated prime mover showcases the advantages of local manufacturing and engineering with features including Volvo dynamic steering with pilot assist, crawler gear equipped new generation I-Shift transmission and the most powerful truck engine currently available in Australia, the D17 780.
The new FH16 XXL will be delivered to SRH Milk Haulage and work between sites on the NSW central and northern coasts, pulling an A-Double tanker.
SRH’s Scott, Regina and Mitchell Harvey attended Wacol’s production facility to mark the historic occasion and see their new vehicle come to life.
Scott Harvey says SRH has had a long, proud history with Volvo Trucks.
“Knowing these trucks have been engineered and built locally for Australian conditions really makes a difference to us,” he says.
“We operate across three states 24 hours a day 7 days a week, so uptime and productivity are vital for us, milk isn’t something you can leave sitting on the side of the road!
“And of course we’re really excited to see this truck join our fleet, and I’m pretty sure our drivers will be as well.”
Volvo Trucks Australia vice president Tom Chapman says the Harvey’s are more than customers to the company.
“They’re family, and it’s been a privilege to see SRH go from strength to strength. I’m delighted to see this very special truck joins the SRH fleet,” he says.
“With an impressive 3800Nm of torque on tap I’m sure this truck will make short work of hauling an 85-ton combination up and down the Pacific Highway.”
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