Hino Australia will debut a new 300 Series hybrid electric tilt tray recovery vehicle at the Sydney SuperNight event, being held from 19-21 July.
The truck will be fitted with a unique Kyokuto single car carrier body with a tilt tray slide that allows loading work to be performed at almost any angle down to zero degrees.
“The Kyokuto body is unique and relatively new to Australia – it has been selected as it meets the exacting operational requirements of Supercar races and will ensure the safe and prompt removal of crashed Supercars and other race cars,” said Richard Emery, president and CEO of Hino Australia.
“One of the major benefits of the tilt slide is that, once the tray is on the ground, loading can be done at a near zero degree angle and from the ground eliminating the risk of falling from heights.”
The quick removal of crashed cars is possible thanks to a one-handed, single button remote operation.
“As part of our long-term partnership with Supercars, we have provided a 500 Series standard cab recovery vehicle for the last five years. The 300 Series hybrid electric is a natural progression that ties in with Supercars sustainability strategy,” added Emery.
Supercars chief operating officer Tim Watsford says the truck is a welcome addition to the Supercars recovery fleet.
“This marks a significant step forward in our commitment to sustainability and efficiency,” he said.
“This addition to our fleet confirms a significant milestone for Supercars and we look forward to utilising their advanced features to ensure seamless recovery operations at our events.”
The hybrid electric and 500 series standard cab recovery vehicles will be in action at the Sydney, Bathurst, Gold Coast and Adelaide rounds of the 2024 Supercars Championship.
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