Volvo FL 290 Beekeeping Truck & Ezyloader 200MH

Premium Beekeeping Truck – Low Kilometres – 100% Ready to Work
- Price: $129,000 (Will consider separating loader if required)
- Location: Munro, VIC
- Odometer: 260,480 km
- 2013 year Model/2015 purchased
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
- Configuration: 4x2 Single Axle (5,300mm Wheelbase)

Overview
A premium, turn-key commercial beekeeping truck. This Volvo FL 290 sleeper cab is meticulously maintained with low original kilometres. Equipped with a custom 6.67m STR steel tray and a rear-mounted Ezyloader 200MH boom crane with a hive cradle, this setup completely eliminates manual lifting. A single operator can manage an entire yard safely and efficiently. Available as a complete package, or owners will separate the loader.

Premium Ezyloader 200MH Crane Specs
- Origin: Proudly built in Ballina, NSW (100% Australian backed for parts/support).
- Condition: Excellent, well-maintained operational condition.
- Capacity & Reach: Lifts up to 200kg with a 16-foot (4.8m) reach in a full 360-degree arc. Split-joint boom reaches around obstacles effortlessly.
- Auto-Levelling: Automatic self-levelling at the push of a button keeps payloads balanced on uneven ground.
Cradle Control: Fluid hand-grip controls right at the lifting cradle.
- Power: Independent dual-battery system runs the loader without draining truck starter batteries.
Design: Compact base footprint maximizes tray space. No special crane license required.

Key Truck Specifications
- Engine: Volvo 7.2L 6-Cylinder Turbo Diesel (290 HP).
- Fuel Capacity: Large 300-litre tank for long-range.
- Suspension: Factory Volvo ECS (Electroniy Controlled Air Suspension) with wander-lead remote. Front/rear can be raised, lowered, or levelled independently—ideal for loading stability and a smooth ride for the bees.
- Tyres: High-tread front steers; rear duals fitted with premium Toyo M608Z traction tyres (285/70R19.5) offering superb grip in wet paddocks and unsealed tracks.
- Sleeper Cab: Extended Comfort cab with rear mattress for overnight shifting.
- Comfort & Tech: Premium ISRI air-suspension driver and passengers seats, climate A/C, cruise control, and integrated Volvo Bluetooth stereo.
- Comms: Overhead-mounted GME Electrophone TX4400 UHF CB Radio with hand-mic.
- Off-Road: Rear differential lock switch combined with high-clearance adjustable air suspension.
- Safety: Heavy-duty Whitlock aluminum bullbar, high-output dual driving lights, roof air horns, and cabin fire extinguisher.

Tray & Body Details
- 6.67m STR Steel Tray: Premium heavy-duty checker-plate flat deck engineered by STR Truck Bodies (Dandenong, VIC). Includes side rope rails and a mesh headboard.
- Under-Body Storage: Dual custom under-tray lockable steel toolboxes. Deep enough for heavy ratchet straps, transport ropes, and tools.

Financial Context & Value
- Original Cost (new in 2015): $152,752 (Truck) + $26,070 (Loader) = $178,822 on-road.
- Replacement Cost Today: $190,000+ (Truck) + $30,000+ (Loader) = $220,000+ to build new. Secure a highly specialized, low-km rig at a fraction of today's cost, bypassing long build wait times.

Condition & Sale Terms
Presents beautifully inside and out. Clean cab, and all electronics, dash clusters, and suspension selectors function flawlessly. Currently registered on Victorian Primary Producer plates until Dec 2026.