It’s our biggest issue ever with an extra 116 pages full of all the latest news, including the Mid America Truck Show. As well as some incredible rigs on display, PowerTorque investigates all the latest technology and reports on the trends that will shape the industry over the next 12 months.
For the Australian market we drive the PACCAR MX13-engined T409 and T409SAR models, Dave Whyte runs the new CAT CT630S from Brisbane to Melbourne and we profile Holbrook-based operator Churchill’s Refrigerated Transport.
For the technically minded that want to save on fuel costs we start our test with changing diff ratios and fitting lower rolling resistance tyres to see what difference that makes to overall fuel economy in the real world of the Hume Highway. We also test four different LED rear lamp assemblies and find a world of difference in performance.
TrailerTorque takes you into the world of new trailer technology with tyre inflation systems, dynamic load sharing air suspensions.