There are two major product groups under SAF-Holland’s axles and suspensions umbrella. INTRA: featuring a lightweight, fabricated trailing arm, rigidly connected or welded to the axle; and Modul: with its Z-shape design, 100mm-wide spring (single or twin) attached to the axle with U-bolts.
Equipment specialist, SAF-Holland, has announced an acquisition proposal with Haldex which includes plans to establish a new global champion for chassis-related commercial vehicle components.
Fleets across Australia are beginning to realise the advantages of utilising SAF-Holland’s electric axle technology to reduce emissions and become more sustainable and environmentally responsible businesses.
Electric axle trailers have been undergoing testing around the world and in an Australia-first move, SAF-Holland is currently testing the success of its new e-axle trailer in partnership with Woolworths’ logistics arm Primary Connect. The aim of the new trailer is to reduce fuel consumption by capitalising on the power created by the movement of the truck on the road.
There are two major product groups under SAF-Holland’s axles and suspensions umbrella. INTRA: featuring a lightweight, fabricated trailing arm, rigidly connected or welded to the axle; and Modul: with its Z-shape design, 100mm-wide spring (single or twin) attached to the axle with U-bolts.
The team at Chris’s Body Builders (CBB) is finalising a special bulk tipper order for a local transport business.
Heavy-duty transport vehicle and equipment manufacturer, Duraquip, has delivered a number of ultra quad combinations for David Campbell Transport (DCT) recently. The new lightweight long haul ultra quad side-tipper fleet is an addition to DCT’s existing fleet that is in use for its mining operations in the Pilbara region in northern WA.
The team at Hercules have recently delivered a brand new three-axle dog trailer combination fitted with SAF-Holland disc brakes to Melbourne-based firm, Risha. It’s the first time George Milonakos, who is the owner and founder of Risha, has used an SAF-Holland product in his fleet.
Adelaide Hills-based GE Hughes Construction has taken delivery of seven out of its 11 new trailers made specifically for heavy materials hauling. Built by Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE), the new quad dog trailers, five-axle dog trailers and semi tippers are designed to withstand the rigours of quarry applications, tough road conditions, and heavy-duty rock and materials transport.
Pocket road trains within 27.5m overall length have been the most efficient combination to cart product in Western Australia for nearly two decades. That was until the latest innovation from Tieman Tankers – the `Super Pocket` – entered the market.