South Australian transport company, AG Farm & Co, has taken delivery of a new Performance-Based Standards (PBS) tipper combination from Bulk Transport Equipment (BTE).
Joining a fleet of five tippers, the drop deck five-axle dog and Kenworth T909 unit will be dedicated to the business’ interstate operations of transporting cut fertiliser and other bulk materials throughout SA, Victoria and New South Wales.
AG Farm & Co Managing Director, Andrew Gray, told Trailer the new PBS tipper combination will amplify this delivery network by taking on the role of an ‘all purpose carrier’ and integrating with the other trailers at the business.
“This combination will be deployed in all the areas we currently operate in,” he said.
“The trailer will seamlessly slip into our operations.”
The unit was chosen by AG Farm & Co for its enhanced haulage capabilities.
Featuring a Gross Combination Mass (GCM) of 63 tonnes and a payload of 43 tonnes, the trailer combination is perfect for the fleet’s transport of heavy organic material across interstate routes.
The all-aluminium build features a drop-deck floor which allows for extra stockpiling space in the body, submarine hatches which enable easier access to the inside for cleaning of residue and pneumatically controlled flip-over centre bars which provide a clear opening for loading material into the body.
Customised by AG Farm & Co, these specs were well-tailored for bulk material handling.
On top of its haulage abilities, the trailer combination represents AG Farm & Co’s own fleet growth and company development, making this delivery extremely significant for the crew involved.
“We’re all extremely excited about the delivery because it’s a very special moment for all of us,” Gray said.
“These trucks are our homes and our lives. We’re in them and the work we do is 110-per cent, because you can’t go into this industry half-committed.”
Gray also praised BTE for being diligent and considerate throughout the delivery process.
“This has been our first build with Bulk Transport Equipment and we’d love to continue the relationship,” he said.
“The quality of its products is second to none, the customer assistance is on-point, and both the Director, Alan Griffiths, and Area Sales Manager, Darren Jean, have been excellent to deal with in particular.
“We’re really looking forward to working together in the future and being a part of his own building journey.”
In other news, Silk Logistics Holdings General Manager – Port Logistics, Josh Boyd, has announced his departure from the business.
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