The 60,000th Australian-built Volvo truck has been handed over to Borg Group representatives as a part of celebrations commemorating 60 years of Volvo in Australia.
The Diamond Edition FH16 780 GlobetrotterXL was recently handed over to Michael and Darren Borg at Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol headquarters.
“It’s a proud moment in Australian manufacturing to see this truck delivered to another proud Australian manufacturer,” said Tom Chapman, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Volvo Trucks Australia.
“Borg’s drive and innovation over the past 35 years have been inspiring, and it’s been a real privilege to see them grow from strength to strength.”
The milestone truck will be put to work hauling machinery and equipment to support the varying Borg businesses.
“It’s a great privilege to receive Volvo’s 60,000th locally made truck — a milestone that speaks to more than 30 years of partnership built on trust, quality and shared values,” said Michael Borg, Co-Founder of Borg Group.
“We’ve grown together, and this moment is a testament to what long-term collaboration can achieve.”
The 780hp, 17-litre, 3800Nm prime mover is rated to 130 tonnes and features a 13-speed I-Shift automated transmission, Volvo Dynamic Steering and Pilot Plus automated cruise control.
The Diamond Edition livery pays homage to six decades of Volvo in Australia while the interior boasts limited edition dark leather upholstery and a 400-watt sound system with sub-woofer.
A full suite of passive and active safety systems protect both the driver and other road users.
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