Road Report - Big Truck Version - More Macks chapter

There are scores of Macks at Simard Suspensions, ready for installation. The ever popular Granite model seems to be a favourite for transit mix use.

 The fenders and rims are yet to be installed on this one, which will likely be going to Beton Provinciale. Simard works closely with London, the transit mix builders.

This one looks road ready. Judging from the colour, and trim, I bet it is going to Quality Concrete in Halifax.

Lots of cab forwards on the lot too. They are ever popular for refuse packers and concrete pumpers.

Now called the TerraPro, this is essentially the same model that Mack has been producing for about 40 years. This one is heading for Alliance Concrete Pumps. (Chrome dog version.)

 

Long wheelbase on this one suggests it won't be a refuse packer either. (Gold dog version, gets black trim and large side windows.)

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New Macks

Dealers are displaying the new Macks, and MacKay's in Truro, NS is no exception, with several models on their lot.

A few of the new Anthem models were lined up ready for (I hope) company paint jobs to cover up the factory white.

Although most advertising for the new Anthem model shows the sleeper cab units, it was interesting to see a day cab. It is also the one with the chrome rad trim, whereas the sleeper unit has flat black only.

A Granite with drop axle was also in the line. It appears in red - a popular colour for several local owners.

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