Bruce SmithBusinessOregon lawmakers vying for ethanol-free gasoline statewideAccording to a Specialty Equipment Market Association, or SEMA, report this week, legislation was introduced in the Oregon House of Representatives to remove the requirement that all gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol. Currently, the state requires that, “a retail dealer, non-retail dealer or wholesale dealer may not sell […]February 16, 2015BusinessHow to replace electric trailer brakesEquipment trailers are a vital tool for landscapers, so having them working properly and being well-maintained is a critical part of business success. One area of trailers that dictates their usefulness and efficiency is brakes: Brakes are the biggest wear item by far, and if they aren’t maintained, some serious safety issues arise. Electric brakes […]February 10, 2015BusinessHow to pick the right axle ratio for your pickupAxle ratio. It’s one of those techy optional items buyers of new pickups ask questions about a lot. Probably more so than tow ratings and engine options. That’s because manufacturers don’t think informing buyers about axle ratio options helps sell their trucks or plays into a buyer’s ultimate decision-making process. So there’s very little, if […]February 4, 2015BusinessGas buyers beware: Select North Carolina Sheetz stations to offer E15 in 2015According to BoatUS, the Altoona, Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain Sheetz announced on Jan. 21 that it would offer E15 fuel – gas containing up to 15 percent ethanol – at 60 of their North Carolina locations beginning in early 2015. Boat Owners Association of The United States believes that could be a problem for recreational […]January 30, 2015BusinessStudy shows pickup owners want better fuel economy, MPG ratingsPickup buyers’ desire for better fuel economy significantly increased over the past five years. Even though the price of gas and diesel has dropped considerably over the past year, buyers looking at new pickups still use MPG as a major selling point. A study by TrueCar found that today’s full-sized pickup truck buyer has grown […]January 27, 2015BusinessHow to stay balanced while towing heavy equipmentPlacing equipment in the right location on the trailer is critical to keeping within factory towing guidelines for tongue-weight. One of the biggest mistakes pickup owners make in towing is exceeding the truck’s hitch tongue weight. This leads to overloading the truck’s rear suspension, creating significant handling, braking and potentially serious business liability issues. Moving […]January 26, 2015BusinessMaintenance 101: How to maintain UTVs through winter weatherUTV uptime all about reading owner’s manual and having a plan. Winter wreaks havoc on the rolling stock you use for work, whether it’s the truck that tows the trailer, the trailer that hauls the equipment or the equipment itself. Landscapers typically take time to care for their trucks and equipment when it comes to regular […]January 23, 2015Business4 common mistakes landscapers make when adding vinyl wraps to pickupsLandscaping companies are always trying to figure out the best way to gain more business in the competitive industry. One advertising avenue is using the company’s own vehicles as rolling billboards. Using vinyl vehicle wraps is one solution, but doing so effectively takes care and creativity to get the most out of the investment. JMR Graphics says owners thinking […]January 20, 2015Business10 winter maintenance tips to keep your UTVs in top shapeUTV/side-by-side manufacturer’s product experts tell owners the primary guide for all maintenance is served up in the machine’s owner’s manual. Regardless of the use or the season, all agree the owner’s manual is the go-to source for their mechanical care and feeding. However, those same experts say there are certain keys to keeping such machines […]January 20, 2015BusinessNissan unveils 2016 Titan XD with 310 horsepower Cummins V8 diesel engineNissan today debuted the Nissan Titan full-size pickup to a standing room-only crowd of international media at the 2015 North American International Auto Show.January 12, 2015Previous PagePage 4 of 5Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentYarbo's modular yard robot makes yard maintenance autonomousFrom snow blowing the driveway, mowing the lawn, to blowing leaves, Yarbo can handle a variety of yard maintenance tasks.TechnologyComplete monitoring and security solutionProductsNew boots for heavy-duty outdoor workEquipmentRam rolls out 5 new off-road 1500 and 2500 pickupsWorkforceFree safety apps you can put to work on jobsites