Aussie trucks from WA

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Here are a few pics of the 904 as promised, they were taken when brand new, it has a Cat C16 and 18 speed roadranger with rockwell diffs. the 3rd axle is lazy though but allows them to fill up the lead tanker with 5 tonne extra.









Here is one of the older trucks just after a wash/polish...



Next time they are in i'll get a few pics with em all hooked up.

[borntobetrucker]

Dam now thats awesome. Can't wait to see what more pics you got. Such amazing trucks.

[ciggy]

Yeah its pretty cool cos we get to drive em round the yard when we shift em. With 3 trailers on you have to swing pretty wide! Would love to se one of them in ALH!

[Mattzz77]

hey, my dad works for kalari but over here in melbourne towin' b-doubles to sydney most of the time...you can see him down the back there, lol

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I've never seen tankers that are tippers too!

[semntex]

wow i love these photos, you are so lucky to work on these beasts. is it possible to get some more photos of the 904, i would love to make one for American Long Haul

[ciggy]

Like my one? Let me know what angles and stuff you want and i'll see what i can do.

[semntex]

if possible i would like to do the truck with 3 rear axels, some pics of the back of the truck, maybe some detail shots of the tanks, filters, zorsts, lights etc.

[ciggy]

ok i'll see what i ca do

[McFadin]

the only thing i dont like about this truck is the short hood and the fule tanks i dont like them square but other waise its nice that and the tires are little

[borntobetrucker]

Square parts make them less fuel efficient but it makes them look even beastier lol.

[ciggy]

They all seem to be going with square tanks lately, not sure why. And i've never seen trucks with bigger rims, just super single steers. the short hood sucks because the last pot is under the cab so doing repairs/valve adjustment is a pain, and freightliners are worse!!!

[Mattzz77]

Jun 27, 2008 22:13:19 GMT -5 ciggy said:

They all seem to be going with square tanks lately, not sure why. And i've never seen trucks with bigger rims, just super single steers. the short hood sucks because the last pot is under the cab so doing repairs/valve adjustment is a pain, and freightliners are worse!!!

i reckon theres plenty of room under the 904's but if you think thats a pain try workin on an ausie 404's tranny!!

[digit]

Jun 29, 2008 23:53:25 GMT -5 Mattzz77 said:

Jun 27, 2008 22:13:19 GMT -5 ciggy said:

They all seem to be going with square tanks lately, not sure why. And i've never seen trucks with bigger rims, just super single steers. the short hood sucks because the last pot is under the cab so doing repairs/valve adjustment is a pain, and freightliners are worse!!!

i reckon theres plenty of room under the 904's but if you think thats a pain try workin on an ausie 404's tranny!!

lol 404's would have to be one of the worst!

[ciggy]

hey guys a few more pics here...

First up is a brand new Freightliner Century Class, it has the 70" double bunk, C15 ACERT cat engine, 18 speed Smart Shift Trans. Looks really good i reckon with the bonnet vents and the other chrome bits they are starting to put on. I'd have square tanks though.







Bit of a mess under here with the twin turbo setup...





Next up i have a few pics of a big Kenworth Aerodyne that's pulling a LNG tanker that did a bearing today. She's parked up for the night. The driver said it was $400,000 on the road. Awesome truck, really done up well, and has a huge double bunk! They dont make bunks like that anymore so she's the last o her kind. Oh and check out the bullbar too!