The purple Macks that worked for Alexandra Transport/Fulton Hogan Central were a much admired feature of the region spanning decades as the R and F models gave way to the Cs, Granites and Super Liners, and no better represented by this six-wheeler CH tipper and four-axle trailer.

Not so much seen anymore are the drop-sides on both units which allows the truck to cart bulk and then maybe wool or hay, and possibly put on a livestock crate when needed – sometimes all in one day! Rural transport operators had to be versatile and many of us will remember wrestling with the ungainly sides during the course of a day.