Mack R-Series

Mack R-Series in Walkabout, Movie, 1971

Class: Trucks, Simple truck — Model origin:

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Author	Message
owlman ◊ 2010-04-27 15:22	Mack R-600? or other r-series
cl82 ◊ 2010-04-27 16:30	Something different: Does anyone know why it is equipped with LHD although this is in Australia?
Sunbar ◊ 2010-04-27 16:44	I guess its common for imported 'road-train'/heavy trucks where the cost of a RHD conversion is probably considered too high? Mostly working over long distances over highways where they meet little traffic, so LHD should not be a problem.
Ddey65 ◊ 2010-04-27 17:28	I don't know if it's an R-600, but it is an R-Series.
cl82 ◊ 2011-01-23 10:55	Thanks, Sunbar!
Trainman ◊ 2014-05-19 10:59	@ Sunbar. The use of Left Hand Drive vehicles in Australia is highly regulated. The most likely explanation for this unit being LHD, is it's application. It appears to have no registration, so it would most likely be used on a private haul road. The trailers appear to be belly dump, but may be a side tipping trailer. In which case you want the driver on the side the trailers tip to. Otherwise it's actually cheaper to purchase a unit set up from your local dealer.