MACHINERY

New Hilux gets power boost

TOYOTA’S Hilux ute has been updated and will offer a significant power upgrade on current models.

Mark Saunders
 The latest Hilux ute has 150kW of power and 500Nm or torque. Image courtesy Toyota.

The latest Hilux ute has 150kW of power and 500Nm or torque. Image courtesy Toyota.

Available from August, the 2021 Hilux has a new look as well as punching out 150kW and 500Nm from its 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine (in automatic transmission specification). Along with a claimed 15.3...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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