Bruce SmithLandscaping equipmentTips 7 & 8: Dos & Don’ts for Better Fuel EconomyDon’t add a winch or heavy duty bumper. Both add more weight and increase aero drag. Do add a cold-air intake and cat- or turbo-back exhaust. A better breathing engine is more efficient.December 4, 2013Landscaping equipmentTips 5 & 6: Dos & Don’ts for Better Fuel EconomyDon’t add taller/wider tires. Bigger tires add weight and increase aero drag. Do drive with a light right foot. Hard acceleration kills fuel economy.December 4, 2013Landscaping equipmentTips 3 & 4: Dos & Don’ts for Better Fuel EconomyDon’t add a lift kit. Lifting the truck increases the aerodynamic profile, creating more drag. Do add a tonneau cover. Covering the bed improves the aerodynamics.December 4, 2013Landscaping equipmentTips 1 & 2: Dos & Don’ts for Better Fuel EconomyDon’t add weight. Increased vehicle weight decreases MPG. The harsh truth is simply this: Most of the upgrades we make to our pickups to improve their efficiency and performance in the work place hurt fuel economy. Do keep tire pressures at vehicle recommended psi. Under-inflated tires hurt MPG. Under-inflated tires give fuel economy a hit; for every 1psi all four […]December 4, 2013Class 3-6Are 1/2-Ton Diesels Worth the Price?When Ram announced this past February they will be the first manufacturer to offer a diesel in post-2000 ½-ton pickups, I smiled with anticipation. The 2014 Ram 1500 Fiat V-6 diesel finally opens the door that all of the Big Three had planned on opening back in 2010. At that time, as we all know, the economy tanked and vehicle sales, as well as plans for 1/2-ton diesels, took the hit.May 1, 2013BusinessNew Cargo System for Vans, Box TrailersLandscapers, home builders, HVAC specialists and contractors who use commercial cargo vans and box trailers for their work will have a lighter cargo management system to use by this fall, according to Masterack, a division of Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products.March 7, 2013Previous PagePage 8 of 8Top StoriesHomeOTR debuts Prowler tireThe new tire delivers a unique blend of turf protection, quiet ride quality, and hard-surface durability, making it an ideal fit for commercial golf carts, municipal utility vehicles, and ATV/UTV applications on asphalt, concrete, and gravel.HomeCertification Center at Equip Exposition helps landscapers get aheadHomeQuick data: Top-selling mini excavators in 2024-2025HomeHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD offers hefty choiceHomeBlue Diamond Attachments launches line of hydraulic breakers for excavators and skid and track loaders
