The steady trajectory of slow growth is continuing in Australia’s heavy vehicle sales, as October’s truck sales continue to build on recent months.
The latest Truck Industry Council (TIC) T-Mark truck sales data for October has seen 3,921 new vehicle sales made. It’s a slight rise from the 3,878 sales made in September and up from the 3,538 trucks sold in October last year.
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Total trucks
In total, 3,921 truck sales were made across the major market segments in October, bringing the total for the year to date to 37,648 vehicles. The October figures saw Isuzu once again dominate in most markets, amassing 1,130 sales for the month. It was nearly triple ahead of Hino in second spot with 438 sales, while Kenworth (320) narrowly beat Fuso (307) to claim third. Volvo had the 218 sales while Mercedes-Benz had 136, with Scania (93) and IVECO (87) both closing in on triple figures.
Heavy duty
A total of 1,226 heavy duty sales were made in October, staying just ahead of the 1,221 recorded in September. Kenworth continued to lead the way in this space with 320 sales, with Volvo’s 217 sales proving enough to claim second ahead of Isuzu with 174. Scania neared the ton with 93 sales, while Mercedes-Benz (74) kept just in front of Fuso (69), DAF (63), Hino (62) and Mack (55).
Medium duty
The one market not experiencing similar increases is the medium duty sector, which recorded only the 487 sales in October compared to 508 in September. Isuzu still led the way with 241 sales, with Hino (137) the only other brand to reach triple figures. Fuso was a comfortable third with 79 sales, with Hyundai (10) leading a final pack that featured MAN (seven), Mercedes-Benz (five), IVECO (four), UD Trucks (three) and Volvo (one).
Light duty
A total of 1,353 light duty sales were made in October, up from the 1,283 made in September and the 1,190 in August. Isuzu’s 715 sales saw it sit well and truly atop the leaderboard after nearly tripling the next best Hino with 239. Fuso was in third with 159 sales while IVECO (68) stayed clear of Mercedes-Benz (57), Fiat (46) and Renault (33).
Vans
The van sector recorded 855 sales in October, narrowly behind September’s 866. Leading the way was Mercedes-Benz this time around with 237 sales, with LDV just scraping past Ford to claim second – 196 to 188. Renault was fourth with the 84 sales, while Fiat had the 68, Volkswagen 56 and IVECO 25, while Peugeot recorded the sole sale.
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