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TRACK & WHEELSouthlandMachine HireScania G480Andy Tuffley of Southland Machine Hire has takendelivery of a new G480LA6X4MSZ tractor unit. Thisunit has the new G cab with a 480hp Euro 4 EGRengine. Upgrading from a 4-Series 420hp, they arequietly impressed with the additional power andtorque from the new 480hp engine. This is Andy’sfourth Scania. Operating now for 49 years Andy isa supporter of both the Scania and Hitachi brandsand has 10 products of the latter. This premiumlooking vehicle can be seen hauling productsthroughout the South Island.Andrews TransportScania R470The Balfour branch of Southland based AndrewsTransport has added another new ScaniaR470LB8X4MHA to their fleet. This particular unithas been designed to have a swap body tip deckfitted, making it a very versatile unit to have intheir fleet. Bevin Slack looks after the day-todayrunning of this new Scania, carting general livestockthroughout the lower South Island and general bulkwork around Otago/Southland.McKeown GroupScania P420Southland based McKeown Group has recentlyadded two new P420LB8X4MHA trucks for morefuel delivery work. A standard P cab with the Scaniaopticruise on air suspension and 420hp allows thesetrucks to deliver their fuel with ease. With a fleet of11 Scania’s, McKeown Group has been deliveringfuel for over 43 years. Their first Scaia was a LB81TussockScania R470Jason Stewart owner of Tussock Log Transport infront of his new business partner, the Scania R4708x4. Jason, who is contracted to Pan Pac, movedhis family up to Gisborne to take on the demandingterrain on the East Coast in August.Ken AngusScania R470This Scania R470CB8X4MHZ Log truck is based inMatatoki,approx 10km from Thames. Run under theAztec banner, this truck is owned and operated by KenAngus. Ken traded his 2003 Scania R164GB8X4NZ580 on this vehicle and is very impressed with his newpurchase and says the fuel economy is outstandingfor his operation. The truck has hub reduction, Scaniaretarder, manual gearbox , straight front axles (for betterground clearance) and the CR-16 extended day cab.McCrostie Trucking LtdScania R580McCrostie Trucking took delivery of their first Scania, anR580LB8X4MNA pulling a 4-axle trailer which hauls general freightbetween Auckland and Nelson for Toll/Translink. Loaded to its maximumthe V8 Scania exceeded all expectations on it's maiden trip. "The truckhas been getting great fuel economy and the Scania retarder and downhill speed control works awesome with the Opticruise transmission"commented the driver, Bruce. McCrostie Trucking have been so takenwith the truck they have just put a Scania R580LB8X4MNB on the roadwith scania's luxury Topline cab, pictured here.Mainland Groundspread ServicesScania P340Mainland Groundspread Services smart looking new Scania P340 spreader has recently been put to work byJohn and Nivonne Schultz. Low R&M was one of the main reasons for their purchase of this second unit. Thetruck is fitted with a Bucktons bin and spends it days sowing fertiliser around the Waitaki district. MainlandGroundspread Services are one of a growing number of companies turning to Scania for reliable and productivespreading solutions.57