The solution to transport requirements came in the form of a conversation
with Paul Dinicol, a member of the truck sales team at Melbourne International
Truck Centre at Dandenong.
Working in conjunction with Hiab Cranes, Paul was able to develop a
specification of an International Eagle 9900 bogie-drive, long wheelbase prime
mover that is fi tted with a 26 tonne capacity Hiab crane forward of the fifth
wheel coupling, nestling behind the truck cabin.
The specification is typical of a 9900 long wheelbase tipper in order to gain
the length in the chassis for mounting the crane. With its 20 series, 18-speed
Eaton Roadranger, 46 Meritors and Hendrickson Primaax air bag suspension
there’s an abundance of power thanks to the Caterpillar C15 rated at 475 hp.
The Eagle is the largest vehicle in the fl eet, joining other trucks which include
UD Nissans, Isuzu and Ford.
