“Hawkins Road Transport”, the Argosy with 2 trailers is called a B-Double, its 25.5 meters long, and holds 12 pallets in the “A” trailer or the “lead” and 22 pallets in the rear trailer. The vehicle is powers by a Detroit series 60 or a Cummins Signature, and has a 18 Speed Eaton Road Ranger Gearbox. The fridge van on the lead is moved back over the turntable via an air pin release and an electric motor driven track, which slides the box back so access to the rear doors can be achieved. This combination can be used over most parts of Australia however there are certain routes that need to be followed. |