In an industry where product development has historically moved at the speed of a somnolent snail, the creation of significantly safer, more stable concrete agitators by resources giant Boral could well be the prod for an industry-wide rethink on the design of a modern ‘mud truck’. Here’s the story behind the evolution of Boral’s award-winning 10x4 design.
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Mercedes-Benz and Volvo make a grab for ACCO’s crown
Built on an enduring platform of simplicity and strength, Iveco’s ACCO has for decades dominated the dual-control domestic waste collection business. And for good reason. But there are real threats on the horizon in the form of new contenders from Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. STEVE BROOKS takes a look at what they’re offering and more to the point, what they’re up against
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Iveco delivers ninth Acco to Ross Books
New 8x4 agitator will handle Boral contracts for long-serving Iveco customer
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Updated Iveco 8×4 Acco agitator tested
We take the Acco for a spin to see the latest tweaks made to the truck
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Isuzu FYJ 2000 8×4 agitator Truck Video Review
Isuzu’s decision to strip weight off its FY range of trucks has paid off, as Technical Editor Matt Wood found out.
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Union hounds Hanson over 457 visa plan
Queensland TWU accuses construction company of trying to import foreign labour at the expense of local workforce
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AgiKleen takes out WorkCover NSW safety award
Company that developed new system to reduce risk involved in cleaning concrete agitator bowls has won a workplace safety award
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Isuzu to parade new wares at truck show
Isuzu will unveil a new agitator spec 6x4 at the 2012 Melbourne International Truck, Trailer and Equipment Show
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Operator fined and convicted over driver death
Trucking operator fined and convicted after lack of training and lax safety standards led to crushing death of driver
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Hanson chooses Iveco for new trucks
Construction company Hanson orders another 76 agitator trucks to add to its fleet of 1500 vehicles
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