Deals On Wheels Australia - Issue 399 2016_

NEWS&REVIEWS

252 TradeTrucks.com.au AUSTRALIA’S #1 TRUCK MARKETPLACE

T

he world’s first dual control Mercedes-Benz

Econic has been introduced in Australia.

According to Mercedes-Benz, the addition

of a dual control version of the intelligently

designed truck, with an additional steering wheel

and column fitted to the left-hand side of the

cabin, means more choice for Australian waste

collection operators.

The new dual control Econic has a Euro VI rated

engine, electronic stability program and a special

low-entry cab design.

Mercedes-Benz trucks in Worth, Germany,

says it developed the unique Econic model in

response to interest from Australian operators

who required a dual control system.

The Econic uses a 7.7-litre diesel engine with

299hp that meets Euro VI emission standards and

delivers a reduction of emissions and particulate

matter by up to 90 per cent compared to the

Euro V engine. It is linked up to a six-speed

Allison fully automatic transmission.

Its cabin complies with the European ECE-R29

crash test regulations, and features large

panoramic windows.

The Econic also features electronic braking and

anti-lock braking systems, with air suspension for

all axles and a suspended driver’s seat on both

sides of the cabin.

B

illed as being ‘run by industry for industry’,

the Diesel, Dirt and Turf Expo is a new

event that aims to help contractors keep up to

date with the latest technology in earthmoving,

construction, trucking, agricultural and public

space maintenance equipment.

Managed by representatives of the Australian

heavy equipment industry, it’s a free, family-

friendly show that will be held this year from

Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 17 at the Penrith

Panthers Club, in Sydney’s outer west.

“Many years ago the best of the earthmoving

shows were held at the Panthers at Penrith

and were the talk of the industry,” the Expo’s

organisers say.

“Diesel, Dirt and Turf will be the most exciting

show in decades.”

According to the organisers, attendees can

expect to see “the biggest range of earthmoving

machinery dealers, attachments, agricultural

machinery, mowing equipment, trucks, boats,

bikes, and more”.

There’s a live demo area, an operators’

challenge for those who think that they have

what it takes to be a champion, vintage

equipment, trials bike stunt shows and kids’

entertainment.

On hand will be earthmoving machinery dealers

such as Komatsu, JCB, Takeuchi, Kubota, Hyundai,

Toro, Terex, Case, Dieci, Yanmar, Mustang, Kanga,

Ditchwitch, Toyota, Dynapac, Luigong, Yuchai,

Airman, Hitachi, Vermeer and Liebherr.

On the earthmoving attachments side there will

be AugerTorque, Kinshofer Norm Engineering,

Auswide Trailers and Ramps, Digga, Boss, Atlas

Copco, Hogan Buckets, Salmon Buckets , Flip

screen, Atom Lasers, Peter Gardner Engineering,

EI Engineering, Xcentric Rippers, Atlas

Engineering, Doherty and Millers, among others.

“We are also giving away a prize that we believe

has never been given away before at a trade

show like this,” they add.

“To enter you simply have to attend the show

and you could be the lucky winner.” For more

information visit http://www.dieseldirtandturf.com.au

Diesel, Dirt and Turf

Dynamic dual control

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