Meaner Mercs Launched

• Mercedes-Benz this week launches the 1726S tractive unit to replace its most popular 38-tonner, the 1625S. The new 197kW (265hp) tractor uses some of the engine developments......

Man Tests Bosch Technology

• German truck builder MAN is pushing ahead with its research into new technology. The company is testing F90 tractors fitted with the Bosch Electronic Diesel Control (EDC)......

First Quarryman

• Smith & Sons of Bletchington, the Oxfordshirebased quarry owner and aggregates distributor, has taken delivery of its first York Quarryman tipping semi-trailer. The 9.3m-long......

Steyr Twin-sleeper

• A Steyr 19S31 tractive unit with the optional ZE 16150 gearbox and twin sleeper cab has joined the eight-vehicle fleet of international haulier F J Wiesel & Son of Kenley,......

Last Scammell

• What is thought to be the last Watford-built Scammell Roadtrain to be registered has joined the fleet of Wimborne-based Don Bush. The Cumminspowered 6x 2 twin-steer Roadtrain......