The first Australian built Volvo FH16 780 XXL will soon be put to work pulling an A-double tanker combination between NSW’s central and northern Coasts.
This 120-ton rated prime mover is the first Volvo FH16 780 XXL to be manufactured at Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol headquarters in Queensland.
The truck has been purchased by SRH Milk Haulage.
Scott, Regina and Mitchell Harvey of SRH were present at the Wacol production facility to see their new vehicle.
The truck includes features such as a Crawler Gear equipped new generation I-Shift transmission, Volvo Dynamic Steering with Pilot Assist, and the most powerful truck engine currently available in Australia, the D17 780.
“Our company has had a long history with Volvo Trucks,” said Scott. “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.”
Vice President at Volvo Trucks Australia, Tom Chapman, added, “Scott and Regina are more than customers to us. 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.”