GITI Tyres Big Test
      Scania P 460 B6x4NA   Story Colin Smith Photos Gerald Shacklock

GITI Tyres Big Test; Milking More Mileage

Distinctive white and green livery with the Scania name prominent in capitals below the windscreen is the standard visual for an Open Country Dairy milk tanker.

But take a closer look at this month’s New Zealand Truck & Driver feature truck and a few subtle differences become apparent. The roofline of this truck is a little lower than its fleet buddies and you might notice the door handles are slightly below shoulder height. And it’s only two steps to climb into the cab...

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