Trucks

The first Australian built Volvo FH16 780 XXL has rolled off Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol QLD production line

The 120-ton rated prime mover, fittingly showcases the advantages of local manufacturing and engineering with features such as a Crawler Gear equipped new generation I-Shift transmission, Volvo Dynamic Steering with Pilot Assist, and of course the most powerful truck engine currently available in Australia, the D17 780.
The new FH16 XXL delivery to SRH Milk Haulage

The new FH16 XXL will be delivered to SRH Milk Haulage and will be put to work pulling an A-Double tanker combination between sites on the NSW Central and Northern Coasts.

 

Scott, Regina and Mitchell Harvey, of SRH were present at Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol production facility to mark the historic occasion and see their new vehicle come to life. 

 

“Our company has had a long history with Volvo Trucks,” says Scott Harvey, “Knowing these trucks have been engineered and built locally for Australian conditions really makes a difference to us.”

 

“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.”

 

“The Scott and Regina are more than customers to us’” says Tom Chapman, Vice President Volvo Trucks Australia, “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. 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.” 

For further information, please contact: 

 

Matt Wood

Public Relations and Media Manager (Volvo Group Australia)

Mobile: +61 (0)436 681 117

Email: matthew.wood@volvo.com

About Volvo Group Australia

Volvo Group Australia is responsible for Mack, Volvo truck brands within Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and the South Pacific Islands. Mack and Volvo Trucks proudly carry the Australian Made certification for trucks built at the local Wacol factory in Brisbane. Volvo Group Australia is the sole authorised distributor for UD Trucks in Australia. 

 

We provide complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers, including complete solutions for financing and service. Over 1400 people are employed by Volvo Group Australia across the country, with over 80 suppliers also benefitting from local production. Volvo Group boasts the largest dealer network in Australia and New Zealand with service points across the country giving access to metropolitan and regional customers.

 

Volvo Group Australia is part of Swedish-based Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines.