Bruce SmithLandscaping equipmentProduct Review: Optima Digital 400 battery chargerOptima’s Digital 400 proves to be a good investment for maintaining 12-volt batteries on equipment that’s only used on a seasonal basis.May 11, 2015BusinessCovercraft’s UVS100 custom sunscreens protect work trucks from UV raysCovercraft’s UVS100 Custom Sunscreens protect work trucks from the heat and UV rays that destroy interiors over time Nothing does more damage to the dash, door panels and seat coverings of work trucks than the sun’s UV light and the heat that builds up in the interior while the truck is sitting outside. The majority […]May 4, 2015BusinessHow-to: Upfitting an equipment trailer with back-up lights (PHOTOS)If your mowing and maintenance crews are pulling into the yard each day after dark, you may be looking for an upgrade with respect to your equipment trailer’s backup lights. We decided to install back-up lights on a Landoll LT1020 trailer, using a lighting kit from Rigid Industries. Although the kit, the SR-M LED Backup […]May 1, 2015Class 3-6King Ranch Super Duty: Ford’s premium work truck2015 F-350 Crew Cab is rich in both features and performance; a stately ride for business or pleasure Look around any jobsite where there’s dirt being moved, sod is being laid and shrubs and trees are being planted, and more often than not you’ll see at least one Ford Super Duty among the trucks parked […]April 15, 2015Class 3-6Pickup truck showdown: We compare the 2015 V-6 1/2-tonsHood-to-hood: How the 2015 Ford, GM and Ram 1500 V6s compare Bench racers are always talking numbers and comparing which of the various nameplate’s newest models is the “best.” So we teamed up with Cars.com/Pickuptrucks.com to see how six 2015 1/2-ton V-6 pickups compare when subjected to track testing. The acceleration and braking tests were conducted […]April 9, 2015Class 3-6Review: Landoll LT1220 trailerMoving a skid-steer, mini-excavator or numerous other pieces of equipment from shop to jobsite and back is just part of the daily routine for a lot of contractors. Having the right trailer for such tasks is just as important as the task itself because the safe transport of equipment, and the well-being of the person doing the […]April 6, 2015Design-BuildRoad Test: Chevy Colorado 4×4 Crew CabRoad Tested: 2015 Chevrolet Colorado A midsize pickup for landscapers and landscaping companies that need fuel economy, comfort and handling a step above the competitors’ Not everyone who works in the landscaping trade needs a one-ton dually, or even a ½-ton pickup. Many who work in the outdoor arena just need an efficient, reliable pickup […]March 27, 2015Design-Build1953 5-Window Chevy Pickup dazzles at 2015 Work Truck ShowIt’s the consummate work pickup: Chevrolet’s classic 5-window 1/2-ton, known as the “Advanced Design” era produced between 1947-1953. We spotted this one tucked away at the Silent Drive booth at the 2015 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. It’s the company owner’s work truck which has spent most of its life on a farm in Iowa. […]March 19, 2015BusinessNew Keen Tucson Work Boots designed for summer jobsThis new Tucson boot from Keen has a non-marking rubber outsole for slip resistance.  The Tucson meets ASTM Mark II non-slip testing standards for more secure footing on the job site. The shoe features KEEN.Dry, a waterproof, breathable membrane and a lining with hydrophobic/hydrophilic 2-zone comfort technology. It comes with steel toes and a large toe box. The Tucson is available […]March 17, 2015Design-BuildRoad Test: 2015 Ram ProMaster City Cargo VanWe take Ram’s nimble, efficient and comfortable cargo van for a 600-mile, week-long drive; power, load capacity and fuel economy stand tall It’s pretty sharp looking for a cargo van. The sleek nose, canted windshield and smooth body lines instantly belie its European heritage. What isn’t readily apparent is just how much room it has in the back […]March 17, 2015Previous PagePage 2 of 5Next PageTop StoriesBusinessSupport the GreenCare for Troops "You Move, We Mow Challenge"Get behind a cause that matters! Project EverGreen has announced a fundraiser in which you can support military families and promote a greener Earth while also getting some healthy exercise in.Equipment“Super Truck”: 2024 Chevy Silverado unveiled with 700 HP (Video)EquipmentBobcat electric ZT6000e zero-turn mower now commercially availableEquipmentToyota's first hybrid Tacomas ready to hit the streets – or trailsEquipmentCASE upsizes equipment for landscaping teams geared toward growth