kscarbel2 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Owner/Driver / August 10, 2015Scott Congram has been on the road for 25 years, and an owner-driver for 20 of those years. However, it’s only recently that Scott bought his first new truck — a Kenworth C509 (http://www.kenworth.com.au/trucks/C5SERIES/). It was worth the wait, especially as it is a stunning rig with years of experience put into its specification.The new C509 has a 6.4m wheelbase and 60-inch (152cm) sleeper. It’s a world away from the family farm truck that Scott inherited, an International T2670.Importantly, Scott wanted the new truck to look "old school", with the paint scheme based on a traditional Kenworth design."I chose the colours and they were altered with the help of some family members," he says."The painter, Barry Dixon Paint & Panel, and signwriter Dean Laws pulled it all together and made it into what you see today – the traditional old colour scheme."Under the skin, however, the Kenworth is ultra-modern with a Cummins Signature ISXe5 set at 600hp (447kW).The Cummins is bolted to an 18-speed Eaton Fuller gearbox that delivers power down to Meritor diffs, riding on Kenworth six-rod suspension.The cab’s 60-inch bunk design, modifications and air-conditioning were the work of CustomAir in Melbourne.Scott says he expects to get 10 years work out of the new Kenworth."It is quite a basic truck but that’s the best way to have it. For where we go and what we do, we were after a strong truck," Scott says.Along with his brother and business partner, Craig Congram, Scott specialises in livestock transport."I have always hung around stock; it’s all I know. Walk on, walk off freight…it’s pretty good," he says.The Congrams cart sheep and cattle and while they go anywhere in Australia, they mainly cart in and out of the Riverina in New South Wales.Based in Finley in southern NSW, they usually find themselves down in Melbourne weekly or, at some stages, twice a day."It is a great community here in Finley and the locals support us," Scott says."One family in particular in town here got me through for three or four months while I waited for my new truck."They supplied me with a truck and if it wasn’t for them, it would have been very hard."Photo gallery - http://www.ownerdriver.com.au/industry-news/1508/owner-driver-takes-the-plunge-with-new-kenworth/ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41309-owner-driver-takes-the-plunge-with-new-kenworth-c509/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Here's an example of the International T-Line T2670.Sleep cab versions used the Atkinson F4870 cab, which was a lengthened version (by 400mm/13") of the ever-versatile Acco C-Series cab.Of course, the best looking International ever sold down under was the Transtar 4670 - http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/30957-those-magnificent-aussie-international-transtar-4670s/. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41309-owner-driver-takes-the-plunge-with-new-kenworth-c509/#findComment-299606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 DO like the old school paint scheme 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41309-owner-driver-takes-the-plunge-with-new-kenworth-c509/#findComment-299608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustydog Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 W O W !!! What a looker!!! 6 count 'em 6 tanks.........EPA would wanna have a chat with you in these parts!! Beautiful Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41309-owner-driver-takes-the-plunge-with-new-kenworth-c509/#findComment-299610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRigOrNothing Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 DO like the old school paint scheme+1She's a beaut!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41309-owner-driver-takes-the-plunge-with-new-kenworth-c509/#findComment-299830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Really sharp looking truck Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41309-owner-driver-takes-the-plunge-with-new-kenworth-c509/#findComment-299835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 I apologize to all for not at first including this related reading:http://www.kenworth.com.au/trucks/C509/http://www.kenworth.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/C509_web.pdf Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41309-owner-driver-takes-the-plunge-with-new-kenworth-c509/#findComment-299866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 $? Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41309-owner-driver-takes-the-plunge-with-new-kenworth-c509/#findComment-299868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Depends how much fruit you spec on it. In Aussie dollars, $350 - $400,000+ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41309-owner-driver-takes-the-plunge-with-new-kenworth-c509/#findComment-299935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Depends how much fruit you spec on it. In Aussie dollars, $350 - $400,000+Boy 'o boy, they ain't kiddin' when they say things are more expensive down under. 1 Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41309-owner-driver-takes-the-plunge-with-new-kenworth-c509/#findComment-299987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 The paintwork is very nice!And the interesting story. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41309-owner-driver-takes-the-plunge-with-new-kenworth-c509/#findComment-300021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 hell its only money. thats what a kw should look like Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41309-owner-driver-takes-the-plunge-with-new-kenworth-c509/#findComment-300024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6368 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Six rod, man they get all the good stuff down under. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41309-owner-driver-takes-the-plunge-with-new-kenworth-c509/#findComment-300178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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