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08 Feb 2012 | BOC opens upgraded LNG plant in Victoria in a move it says will help provide low-emissions fuel for trucking...
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08 Feb 2012 | Fair Work Australia throws out application that would cut rates for truck drivers in the dairy industry...
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08 Feb 2012 | VTA says Port of Melbourne's competitiveness must be ensured when a new licence fee is introduced...
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28 Nov 2008 | Sub-contractor responsible for workplace death, despite incident happening at Star Track Express depot...
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12 Sep 2008 | Fletcher International Exports convicted and fined almost $50,000 over chain of responsibility breaches...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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| MORE TECHNICAL NEWS...
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08 Feb 2012 | Despite being a small player in Australia, Swedish manufacturer Scania is making its presence felt in Europe...
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06 Feb 2012 | Mercedes-Benz will boost its commercial van line-up in Australia with the newly released Citan light duty van...
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03 Feb 2012 | UD Trucks to focus on retaining market share in 2012 and exploiting opportunities provided by recently released Condor truck models...
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07 Apr 2009 | Caterpillar will re-emerge in Australian tied with International, with new trucks to hit showrooms this year...
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04 Aug 2008 | Iveco's Sydney Truck Show stand showcases product line-up and reflects commitment to ‘going the distance’....
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06 Aug 2008 | New truck sales drop dramatically as European manufacturers take advantage of emissions standards....
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| RELATED STORIES...
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02 Feb 2012 |
Hino recalls trucks from its 300 Series range after finding a casting defect could damage the horn wiring harness ...
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08 Dec 2011 |
Cause for optimism in latest truck sales figures, as Kenworth cements its place as king of the heavy duty market ...
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28 Nov 2011 |
Hino will use the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show as the launch pad for a number of hybrid and full electric powertrains ...
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19 Mar 2009 |
Isuzu and Hino back the $2.7 billion tax break, hoping it will boost declining new truck sales ...
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18 Mar 2010 |
Melbourne's big truck show has opened, with a stunning collection of new vehicles and technology. We were there for the March 18 opening - join us for the tour. ...
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16 Apr 2010 |
Isuzu leaves its rivals behind, with sales figures showing it outsold its closest rival by more than 200 vehicles ...
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| COMMENTED STORIES...
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08 Feb 2012 | Linfox founder accuses retailers of acting like dictators and "expecting everything for nothing"...
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06 Feb 2012 | Trucking group says governments should support GPS trackers for long-haul operators instead of supporting a safe rates tribunal...
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03 Feb 2012 | "Wake-up call" for industry as doubts raised again over whether governments can meet deadline for national heavy vehicle regulations...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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22 Jul 2010 | Greens want trucking industry to pay $23,000 registration fees as part of plan to shift freight from road to rail...
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28 Sep 2009 | E-DIARY DEBATE: "No drivers left" if electronic monitoring introduced, industry veteran warns...
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March 9, 2010
Hino has launched a fully automatic dump truck that can be driven on a regular car licence in what is an Australian first.
Available as either a 4495kg GVM (about 1.7 tonnes payload) or 5500kg GVM (about 2.7 tonnes payload), the dump truck uses the popular 300 Series light duty cab.
Only the latter requires a light rigd truck licence.
The Hino 614 Automatic Dump has a narrow cab with airconditioning, a 100kW engine and a six-speed automatic transmission, while the safety equipment includes a driver's SRS airbag and ABS brakes with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) as standard equipment.
The automatic transmission features include fuel-saving torque converter lock-up in five ratios - from second to sixth gear, while its learning characteristics can comfortably adapt to the driving style of the driver.
The automatic transmission also electronically switches the transmission to neutral when the truck is stationary and the brakes are applied, reducing engine and drivetrain load and cutting fuel consumption.
The new Hino 300 Series 614 Automatic Dump is suitable for landscapers, pool builders, rental companies, builders, plumbers and tradespersons.
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Thursday, February 09, 2012
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