Hayseed Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 https://www.trucksales.com.au/editorial/details/bts-mack-anthem-draws-a-crowd-118537/ 1 Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41180 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Huh they can stuff a mp10 into a anthem ? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Probably a typo. And it's still just as ugly down under, LOL. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Any engineering team worth its salt could find a way to put big power in Anthem, Pinnacle or Granite. they just need the go ahead from dumb as Sweden. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 16 hours ago, 41180 said: Huh they can stuff a mp10 into a anthem ? If They haven't ?? they Will....!!! Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hayseed Posted May 19, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) I probably should've called this Thread the Brisbane Truck Show..Her's a pic (Not Mine) from there.. Edited May 19, 2019 by Hayseed 3 Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I noticed no poxy mirrors on the Anthems bonnet, thats a good move Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Looks sleek without the hood mirrors. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lmackattack Posted May 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2019 If they can stuff a MP10 under the hood of a anthem and keep it cool in the outback there is absolutely no reason they should not offer it here. I just wish they would consider a proper sized hood for a big engine. there is no reason to stuff a engine under the cab where you cant access them to work on. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 U jokers should contact Mack Australia n order a Left hand drive beast or order 6 or half a dozen N C wot they say or Contact your local wizz with trucks to convert a Au RHD to LHD your yanky dollar is in your favor compared to our $ cya 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 That might not be as silly as it sounds Swish man When I was fixing Mrs Macks cab I noticed the can still had the LHD holes for steering pedals etc So might be very doable But I think them Yanky jokers might have a heart attack at how much a new Mack costs down this side of the world Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 10 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: That might not be as silly as it sounds Swish man When I was fixing Mrs Macks cab I noticed the can still had the LHD holes for steering pedals etc So might be very doable But I think them Yanky jokers might have a heart attack at how much a new Mack costs down this side of the world Paul How much are they in Australia? A new Western Star 4900 dump truck like the one I run is $227,000 in Canada. That is (what they call tri-axle here.....steer, steering lift, tandem rear, 21 foot dump box.) And highway tractors with high rise sleepers are around $180,000 Canadian. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Probly cheaper to fill a container with Air snorkels, air rams, bull bars, fuel tanks, hi rise bunk n all the goodies to make youer local mack Auzzy friendly 4 or 5 years ago a big mack for float work plain Jane no sleeper no chrome on everything ....... twaz about $au 300,000.oo = us$ 207,521.67 today Go4It cya Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Here is all I could find with Prices.. They're last years Builds so new ones would More..... https://www.trucksales.com.au/items/details/2018-mack-granite/OAG-AD-17038994/?Cr=0&psq=(And.Service.Trucksales._.(Or.SaleStatus.For Sale._.SaleStatus.For Auction.)_.(Or.SiloType.Dealer Used._.SiloType.Dealer New._.SiloType.Private Used._.SiloType.Dealer Near New._.SiloType.For Auction.)_.(C.Category.Trucks._.SubCategory.Prime Mover.)_.Make.Mack._.Year.range(2018..).)&pso=0&pss=price https://www.trucksales.com.au/items/details/2018-mack-granite/OAG-AD-16952483/?Cr=6&psq=(And.Service.Trucksales._.(Or.SaleStatus.For Sale._.SaleStatus.For Auction.)_.(Or.SiloType.Dealer Used._.SiloType.Dealer New._.SiloType.Private Used._.SiloType.Dealer Near New._.SiloType.For Auction.)_.(C.Category.Trucks._.SubCategory.Prime Mover.)_.Make.Mack._.Year.range(2018..).)&pso=0&pss=price https://www.trucksales.com.au/items/details/2018-mack-superliner/OAG-AD-16991063/?Cr=1&psq=(And.Service.Trucksales._.(Or.SaleStatus.For Sale._.SaleStatus.For Auction.)_.(Or.SiloType.Dealer Used._.SiloType.Dealer New._.SiloType.Private Used._.SiloType.Dealer Near New._.SiloType.For Auction.)_.(C.Category.Trucks._.SubCategory.Prime Mover.)_.Make.Mack._.Year.range(2018..).)&pso=0&pss=price Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Wotz available https://www.trucksales.com.au/items/?q=(And.Service.Trucksales._.Category.Trucks._.Make.Mack._.IndustryAll.keyword(new).)&Sort=~Price Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 I tried to get a set of snorkel's for my Star Swishy, which we just sold, but the prices were crazy, especially with the shipping. My friend ended up making a set for his Titan when the stock filter intakes rotted off it. Any of you from Australia see these Western Star Road Star's? https://www.theherald.com.au/story/4705856/is-this-the-ferrari-of-the-trucking-world/#slide=2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Bullheaded said: Any of you from Australia see these Western Star Road Star's? https://www.theherald.com.au/story/4705856/is-this-the-ferrari-of-the-trucking-world/#slide=2 I've seen one..too big & heavy for my part of the World.. They were a limited edition for Star's 50th anniversary Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 They had some nice interior features, but the price looked scary, LOL. And hopefully Australia Star's are built better than mine was. Never been so happy to see a truck go away! LOL. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 18 hours ago, Bullheaded said: How much are they in Australia? A new Western Star 4900 dump truck like the one I run is $227,000 in Canada. That is (what they call tri-axle here.....steer, steering lift, tandem rear, 21 foot dump box.) And highway tractors with high rise sleepers are around $180,000 Canadian. I would think that a new prime mover in Australia would be over 400 grand with a bunk, bull bar, and long tange tanks etc Last new KW 90? something with all of what would be considered pretty standard gear in Australia was 450 grand around 550 HP A mate bought it and hasn't had a bad run and this was at a guess 10 years ago Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 You gotta be kidding me with those prices!!! You guys must have way better rates than we do here! It's hard enough to pay for a $220,000 truck here. We still got idiots that will work a 4 axle dump truck for $53.00/hour. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS7 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Big market for $450,000 Mack trucks here in the US and you wonder why Australian Macks are not sold here. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I just don't think most Americans realize how cheap things in the US really are Also gotta remember that when US trucks like Kenworth and Peterbilt came to Australia they were 4 times as dear as any other truck yet still sold like hot cakes When they model came onto the Australian market it halved trip times The US truck of 60's,70's and 80's was so well suited to Australian conditions that people were happy to paya premium Oh and $450,000 is Australian and google tells me that's about 310,000 US So considering all the mods and extra gear that Australian trucks have it probably isnt as bad as it seems I have been told a factory fitted bullbar that wont void your warranty on KW is $15000, the grease plate or 5th wheel is $5000 It doesn't take long to add up Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 10 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: I would think that a new prime mover in Australia would be over 400 grand with a bunk, bull bar, and long tange tanks etc Yeah Paul, a Kenworth T909 with bit of "Fruit" on It is over $400K. However there's a fair bit of KW tax in that Price. A T610 with indentical Driveline is significantly cheaper. as is a Western star with the same running gear. You can get a very Good B Double spec truck for around the $300 mark. all the way down to a Daycab Single trailer Spec around the $200K mark. Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Yeah I dont doubt that seed Im only relaying what blokes tell me they have paid for new jiggers in recent times They all tell me the base price isnt to bad but it doesn't take long to chew thru over a 100 grand once you start adding basic things most people want and need Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS7 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Paul you think trucks are cheap in the US or are you guys being ripped off? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57274-australian-anthem/#findComment-423261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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