In Western Australia, the bull bar on a Scania often obscures the power badge on the bottom corner of the grille, prompting you to wonder whether it’s a 560 or 620. Once that iconic V8 badge has been identified, you give it the mental nod of approval, regardless of the 60hp power difference. However, when you discover that it reads 730, something strange happens your eyes widen, your heartbeat momentarily increases as your internal ECU logs the significance of that badge.
You are looking at a truck which boasts an extra 110hp over an R620, which in the not too distant past was the proverbial king of the road among Scania aficionados. Seven-hundred-and-thirty-horsepower; currently the most powerful road going truck available on the Australian market - surely that must feel amazing once you plant your right foot?
Well, according to the experience of one operator running a 2016 example, this is not necessarily the case. Kevin Isaksen along with his wife Karley owns Denmark Haulage, based at Denmark right down in the bottom of Western Australia (NOT the Scandinavian country attached to the top of Germany), specialising in the transport of produce and general freight to and from Perth.
Prior to their involvement in road transport, the couple have owned various horticulture businesses, at one time being the state’s largest producer of potted herbs and cottage perennials, employing between 12 and 20 staff.
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Well forked Daf
Remember, we like to cover all sorts of different trucks here at T&D – like this impressive new CF rigid complete with Moffett Mounty forklift
King of the hill
Moving heavy equipment off road calls for a truck with plenty of power and traction, which is why M&J Plant chose a mighty 6x4 FH16 750
Time Machine 2015-2019
It’s the final part of our series on the history of UK haulage. Let’s look back at those innocent times before that pesky virus turned up
Original and best
There are few trucks which have been customised to the level of the Scania 143, but let’s not forget that the standard product was pretty awesome just as it left the factory, like this rare 420
GOING ALL THE WAY
Simon Rogers got behind the wheel as soon as he was able to, and nearly 30 years later, his company is going from strength to strength, with a striking all-black, top-spec Iveco S-Way 570 the latest addition to the fleet
Abnormal loads
In the distant past, when dinosaurs roamed the planet, truck drivers were a very different breed, made from sterner stuff than us mere mortals
Range change
After a gap of 13 years, Renault trucks have reappeared in the unique colours of MacRitchie Highland Distribution. T&D takes the high road to Inverness to meet owners, Donald and Catriona MacRitchie
Cutting a dash
Freshly showered and munching a healthy egg and cress sarnie in Gloucester North services, Chris has a Foden update
Air we go!
On Saturday 29 May at 6pm, 240 drivers gathered with their trucks at South Mimms Services for a parade to raise vital money for Essex & Hertfordshire Air Ambulance
A Cutt Above
From coal to turf to fencing and loads more, there’s not much the Calcutt fleet hasn’t transported over the years