Celebrating Australian Engineering Excellence:
Any Type Trucks’ WT30 Water Cart at the Kenworth Dealer Hall of Fame
1. A Partnership Forged in Passion for Transport Heritage
In 2019, Any Type Trucks collaborated with industry stalwart Jim Hurley of the Brown & Hurley Group to honour Australia’s trucking legacy. The result was a donated, full mine-spec WT30 Water Cart formally entered into the Kenworth Dealer Hall of Fame—an 11 000 ft² exhibition space dedicated to charting Kenworth’s journey and its dealer network within the National Road Transport Museum, Alice Springs. roadtransporthall.com
2. Why the Hall of Fame Matters
Situated in central Australia’s road-train heartland, the Hall of Fame documents milestones from the first locally built K125CR “Grey Ghost” to modern engineering achievements. The venue’s mission aligns with Any Type Trucks’ own values—Utility, Durability, Reliability, Class and Style—making it the ideal stage for showcasing contemporary water-cart technology. roadtransporthall.com
3. Build Overview: WT30 Water Cart Specifications
| Feature | Detail | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Kenworth rigid platform (pictured in iconic lime-green livery) | Proven Australian heavy-duty backbone |
| Tank | WT30 modular water tank (≈ 14 000 L) with internal baffles | Low centre of gravity & slosh control |
| Safety | QMW On-Road ROPS/FOPS canopy, ISO 3471 certified | Full mine compliance & occupant protection qmw.com.au |
| Pumping System | Hydraulic-driven Southern Cross end-suction pump (close coupled, 100 mm inlet) | High-flow, low-maintenance water delivery for dust suppression netcopumps.com.au |
| Spray Package | Rear magnum, batter sprays & dribble bar – cab-integrated controls | Versatile coverage for haul-road, sub-division & civil works |
| Ancillaries | Handrails, fall-arrest walkway, fire-extinguisher mounts, LED beacons | Meets “Safer Together” specification & visual compliance |
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“Lime-green Kenworth water cart with WT30 tank and QMW ROPS, donated by Any Type Trucks for the Kenworth Dealer Hall of Fame exhibit.”
4. Engineering Highlights
QMW ROPS Advantage – Lightweight, destructively tested structure keeps payloads high while satisfying stringent mine regulations. qmw.com.au
Southern Cross Reliability – A heritage Australian pump brand recognised across agricultural, municipal and mining sectors for robust, high-efficiency hydraulics, ensuring consistent spray performance in harsh conditions. netcopumps.com.au
Purpose-Built Utility – The WT30 is designed around ease of maintenance, modular upgrades (e.g., pressure-washer packs, digital tank-level monitoring) and rapid parts support through Brown & Hurley’s national network.
5. Community & Brand Impact
The 2019 donation delivered tangible value:
Preservation of Knowledge – Future operators and enthusiasts can study current-generation mine-spec equipment alongside historic Kenworth models.
Showcase of Australian Manufacturing – Demonstrates that local OEMs continue to innovate and support regional economies.
Strengthened Industry Relationships – Reinforces the long-standing ties between Any Type Trucks, Brown & Hurley, and the broader Kenworth community.
6. Visit the Exhibit
Planning a trip through Alice Springs? Schedule time at the Kenworth Dealer Hall of Fame to see the WT30 Water Cart up close and experience the evolution of Australian heavy-road transport. Details, opening hours and special events are available via the National Road Transport Museum. roadtransporthall.com
Ready to Specify Your Own WT-Series Water Cart?
Any Type Trucks continues to refine the WT platform for civil, mining and agricultural clients. Contact our engineering team to customise capacity, spray layouts or telemetry integrations and bring world-class Australian craftsmanship to your fleet.
—Prepared for publication by Any Type Trucks Marketing & IMS Team, 2025
