Bruce SmithClass 3-6Next-generation Tacoma arrives with 2016 modelsToyota has always taken their time when it comes to making generational changes to their pickups, the Tacoma being no exception. In fact, the last time the company’s best-selling midsize pickup saw any significant changes was in 2005, when the “second-generation” Tacoma – first introduced in 1995 – rolled out with a new powertrain and […]August 21, 2015BusinessEquipment positioning critical when towing with pickupOne 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 a piece of equipment, such as a 9,000-pound Bobcat compact loader, six inches forward or back on a tandem-axle […]July 24, 2015Class 3-6Kawasaki adds Mule PRO-FX to 2016 UTV modelsSingle-row-seat model brings with it a class-leading cargo bed for even greater utility, dependability and comfort. Utility side-by-side users in the construction, utility, municipalities, oil/gas and landscaping businesses now have a single bench-seat variant of the Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXT called the PRO-FX for the 2016 model year. The new single-row PRO-FX gains a larger steel […]July 15, 2015Class 3-62015 Buyer’s Guide: Service trucksWhat matters when spec’ing out service trucks Trucks equipped with a utility body bring the shop to the jobsite. Short and simple. What isn’t as simple for first-time buyers is putting that initial service or utility body package together. That aspect can be as complicated as one wants to make it depending on the specific […]June 26, 2015Class 3-6Chevrolet Colorado Z71’s power, economy, comfort outweigh lack of burstNot everyone who works in landscaping needs a one-ton dually, or even a 1/2-ton pickup. Many just need an efficient, reliable pickup as a mode of transportation that can be used once in a while to tow a trailer with enough payload to handle lighter duty work and recreational tasks. And there are also those who like to park […]June 12, 2015Class 3-6BAK’s Revolver X2 aluminum tonneau cover reduces wind dragProtect tools and improve fuel economy with BAK’s all-new aluminum hard rolling tonneau cover Keeping tools and other items secure in the pickup bed is made easy with the Revolver X2, an aluminum hard rolling tonneau cover from BAK. Featuring tough security, mechanical locking rails, a flush low-profile design and simple one-handed operation, the cover […]June 10, 2015BusinessHow-to: DIY quick-connect jumper cablesEasy do-it yourself setup saves money, adds convenience Having the ability to quickly grab a set of jumper cables from the tool box and hook them up to another vehicle, a piece of equipment or provide 12-volt power to some piece of equipment from your pickup’s battery system without lifting the hood is a great […]May 27, 2015Class 3-62015 half-ton shootout: Five light-duty haulers go hood-to-hoodWe take five of the newest and most popular 4×4 V-8 crew-cab pickups and put them to the test to see which one rises to the top on the track and on the road, loaded and unloaded, towing and non-towing Half-ton pickups are a cornerstone for many fleets across the country, large and small alike. […]May 19, 2015HomeREVIEW: 2015 Ram ProMaster City cargo van is surprisingly fun to driveIt’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 and how much fun it is to drive. A cargo van fun to drive? Taken in context that the bright […]April 2, 2015BusinessWestin’s new overhead truck rack fits Ford Supers from 1999 to nowFor those in the landscaping industry who own Ford Super Duties, there’s a new way to manage rooftop cargo: Westin Automotive’s Commercial Overhead Truck Rack. The new roof-top cargo rack is designed to fit 1999-newer F250/350/450 in both long- and short-bed models. Westin’s Overhead Truck Rack is made of 2” textured black round tube and features […]March 20, 2015Page 1 of 8Next PageTop StoriesEquipment11 Tips for safer generator usage for home and business ownersFollow manufacturer’s instructions and ensure proper ventilation, says OPEI.CompaniesMosquito Squad celebrates 20th anniversary with brand enhancementEquipmentThe latest mini excavators: 2024 product roundupEquipmentMecalac intros Revotruck Site Dumper with 225-degree rotating cabAlternative powerMilwaukee Tool’s new M18 Six Bay Daisy Chain Rapid Charger: Powering crews on a single circuit
