Listen "“Six-Foot Behind the Bull Bar: Breaking Ground with the 770hp Scania Beast”"
Episode Synopsis
Strap in as this week’s episode of Six‑Foot Behind the Bull Bar tears into the cutting-edge world of heavy haulage, showcasing the mighty Scania R770 V8 in action. We dive into the story behind D&P Solutions' R770 8×4 prime mover and its custom 5R8 Linkwing trailer — and why this duo is shaking up Australia’s megaproject logistics scene From its ferocious 770hp, 16.4‑litre V8 engine churning out 3,700 Nm of torque, to the slick 16‑speed Opticruise gearbox with multiple reverse gears — every spec is a testament to engineered might and clever design. We unpack how hub‑reduction tandem drive axles, diff locks and advanced traction systems let this rig haul road‑headers up steep grades and through mud without drama We also talk fuel economy, decoding how this monster averages between 1.2 km/L to 1.4 km/L on long hauls from Brisbane to Sydney — a big deal when you’re hauling 130‑tonne loads across remote terrainPlus, we’ll discuss why owner Deirdre Young describes the R770 as a “hamburger with the lot” — featuring built‑in shower, Starlink, fridge and generator — and why it took more than two years to perfect every detail before delivery.Tune in for:A technical deep dive into R770’s V8 power and emissions‑compliant Euro 6 setupHow diff‐lock, traction control, hill‑hold and retarder systems work together to keep this giant in controlTales of Australia’s tunnelling boom and what it’s doing for heavy haulage operatorsBehind‑the‑scenes of spec’ing one of the most capable Scania rigs in the Southern HemisphereReady for horsepower, engineering brilliance, and haulage stories like no other? Jump in six‑feet behind the bull bar and let’s roll.👉 Be sure to visit roadtrains.com.au to read the full stories and check out photos of the trucks featured in each episode.
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