Another Scania

I have spotted only a few Scanias over the years, and all of them from New Brunswick. The last two that I saw were in Nova Scotia, and today I added a third.

Today's rig appears to be owned by Kooiker Transport from Four Falls, NB and is running for Walmac Transportation of Quispamsis, N B. It was hauling a triple axle Lode King step deck trailer.

I would like to have heard from those straight pipes, but he get away very quietly moments after I took these pics.

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Classics on the Move

 There is a significant trade in used cars leaving Halifax by ship. They arrive from the used car lots and auctions each week by the dozens - most are just barely running. There are also a few trucks from time to time. Last week (August 16)  I spotted this interesting trio:

 

The R model Mack dumper was the first to catch my eye, as that particular model was discontinued in 2004. But of course Macks are rugged so there are still lots on the road. The newer model Mack highway tractor, with some damage, was loaded on the trailer incurring some more damage by the look of it.

I was not quick enough to get a clear shot of the hauler tractor,  a vintage GMC General day cab, which was likely not going overseas. It appeared to be in pristine condition. The General was produced from 1977 to 1987, so is a true classic.

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Mercedes Actros

 One of the best known truck brands and truck models in the world is the Mercedes Actros. Although not sold in North America (I think they are sold everywhere else) they do show up here from time to time as part of custom-built vehicles. I managed to catch one today.

The day cab unit is part of an airport runway sweeper rig that is bound west. The actual sweeping apparatus is mounted on a trailer, which unfortunately I missed.

I did get a shot of its hauling rig, a Peterbilt from Triple J Heavy Hauling from Innisfail, Alberta.

The Actros was not particularly heavy, so it did not need the third axle on its Aspen trailer.

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Bigger than Big and just big

 Another big load coming out of the port today was this giant transformer.

It took a tri-axle dolly/trailer/dolly rig built by Temisko to carry the unit.

Total Transport + Rigging used their big International HX to haul it out of the port area.

I expect it will be handed over to a Quebec truck at some point, since the trailer had Quebec plates.

Although it is difficult to see in the top photo, the lead escort truck had a clearance pole mounted on its front bumper. (There was a trailing escort too).

The transformer was not the only unusual load leaving the port. A pair of Swedish-built Dynapac vibratory rollers got a ride behind an interesting Peterbilt.

The Pete had a large low rise sleeper and was carrying a Day + Ross sticker. Day + Ross may be better  known for LTL, dry van and temperature controlled hauling but has a substantial flatbed business too.

And to round off the big truck show today was this day cab Kenworth hauling what I believe is scaffolding and deck components. The truck's owners, A.W.Leil operate large cranes, but also run crane equipped semi tractor / boom trucks.

And yes he did make it around that corner without spilling anything, but I hope he checked his straps before going too much farther.

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Machinery rolling in - and out

Numerous pieces of construction, agricultrual and mining machinery have arrived in Halifax by sea in the past few weeks. They soon rolled out again by truck - several pieces a day. In no particular order here are some examples:

An unusual looking piece of Schmidt equipment was hauled away by an orange colured Quebec truck (I will not name the company since I got into trouble when I mentioned them once before). I have always liked their trucks - including this able Western Star.

The load is a TJS -C630 jet sweeper for snow clearing at airports. It has a 6.3 meter sweep broom.

A lot of Sandvik mining equipment arrives through the Port of Halifax.

This straight pipe Peterbilt is working hard to haul a Sandvik Leopard "down the hole" drilling rig. The Pete could still be heard when it was well out of sight and "down the road".

 A much smaller Sandvik Commando was a much easier haul for this Western Star:

The rig came with some crates of parts and pieces.

There seems to be no end in demand for JCB backhoes and other diggers. These ones are outbound for a dealer in Quebec:

Bossé et Frère, from Montmagny, QC, run a low rise Freightliner and step deck to haul this pair of telescopic boom units.

This "through the fence" shot shows three crane trucks imported for Sarens crane rentals (believed to be Liebherrs). They are being lashed down on rail cars for the inland leg of their delivery trip. (The ship Oberon in the background is not the ship that brought them to Canada.)

 The big load of the week is an unidentified piece of equipment hidden from prying eyes by a blue tarp - but seemingly a Caterpillar due to the colour of one end sticking out of the tarp. (I may be in trouble again). New models arrive before they are officially announced and the company does not like people "scooping" them, so are known to threaten them, and their truckers, with legal action. The last time this occurred I suggested that tarps are cheper than lawyers (and reusable at no charge) so perhaps they got wise. 

The big multi-axle Aspen dolly/trailer/dolly was a good haul for the Western Star (I have not named the truckers - see above).

 Even the slight "lump" of the railway crossing resulted in a bit of bottoming, so some care will be needed on the rest of the journey. You can guess what is under the tarp - it is a tracked vehicle and it is painted yellow:

Local readers will know the name of the trucker from the company number on the trailer, and in fact the unit may be for their own quarrying or road construction operations. Their transportation and logistics arm runs nice equipment like the flat top Western Star.

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