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DuraClass touts Sidewinder Jr. for snow, ice removal
As landscaping companies begin planning for winter snow and ice removal, DuraClass is pushing hard to attract their attention to its “Sidewinder Jr.” dump body, which was specifically designed for both standard dump use and snow and ice control. The 3-4-yard Sidewinder Jr. is designed for medium-duty truck applications and complements the larger 5-14-yard capacity […]
August 10, 2015
The Sidewinder Jr. keeps clearance concerns to a minimum. Photo: TBEI
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Ford unveils the 2016 F-150 Limited; raises bar on luxe trucks with loads of tech
That truck manufacturers have been outfitting high-end trim models of their pickups with interiors you’d normally find in a Mercedes is nothing new. But in the last couple of years, the competition for Most Plush Truck Cab has certainly heated up (even to the point that earlier this year Mercedes announced plans to launch a […]
August 7, 2015
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Boss Snowplow launches HTX Straight-Blade Plow series
Boss Snowplow has introduced the HTX Straight-Blade Plow series for half-ton and light-duty trucks, SUVs and Jeeps. Available in mild steel, super-slick poly or stainless steel finishes, the HTX Straight-Blade Plow comes in widths of 7 and 7 ½ feet. Built-in mounting locations for plow shoes and snow deflectors make rigging for options easier and […]
August 5, 2015
The slick poly-finish model is shown here, equipped with optional Boss Smart LED 2 lights. Photo: Boss Snowplow
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GM unveils diesel 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon
Nearly two years after unveiling the redesigned Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon and announcing the midsize pickups would eventually gain a diesel option, General Motors has released all the details about the Duramax engine that will power the latest models. With these new 2016 models, Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon buyers will have the option of upgrading to […]
July 31, 2015
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Polaris adds more power to its new models of the Ranger
The No. 1 selling UTV, Polaris Ranger, comes in two-seat, full-size & crew-seating configurations, adding 2 new full-size and 2 new two-seat vehicles for 2016.
July 29, 2015
The new Ranger 570 Full-Size retails for $9,999. It has a 60-inch wide three-seat chassis and a rear-mounted 44 horsepower ProStar 570 engine. Photo: Polaris
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First 2016 Ram 3500 rolls off the line
The first 2016 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty, a Mega Cab Laramie Longhorn, has rolled off the line at FCA’s Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant. The truck features 900 lb.-ft. of torque. All 2016 Ram 3500 dually configurations with a 6.7-liter Cummins and Aisin transmission have the capability to tow 30,000 pounds or more. The 2016 Ram 3500 Reg Cab 2WD […]
July 27, 2015
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Equipment positioning critical when towing with pickup
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 a piece of equipment, such as a 9,000-pound Bobcat compact loader, six inches forward or back on a tandem-axle […]
July 24, 2015
Load placement key to keeping within factory towing guidelines for a safe tow.
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Kawasaki adds Mule PRO-FX to 2016 UTV models
Single-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, 2015
The 2016 Kawasaki Mule PRO-FX is the new single-row seating model with larger bed for increased hauling capacity. Photo: Kawasaki
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Here’s one way to grab landscaping clients’ attention
Related story here. Some folks don’t see the point in a small truck. They’ve got things to do, people and things to carry and can’t abide a four-foot bed thank you very much. But even the most utility-mindful truck fan couldn’t dislike the Bugtruck, or at least want to know what it’s like to cram […]
July 10, 2015
The Bugtruck took home some hardware from its first show.
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Manufacturer of off-road tires, tracks becomes Camso
Camoplast Solideal, the Canadian manufacturer of tires, tracks and track systems for off-road vehicles, has changed its name to Camso. The fast-growing company, which has seen sales rise from about $95 million to more than $1 billion in the past seven years, says it’s now the second-largest maker of specialty tires and tracks for off-road […]
July 9, 2015
The new brand logo is seen here in a nighttime photo of the sign outside a company plant. Camso calls itself the “Road Free Company.” Photo: Camso
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Patriotic kit sales help kids of deceased service members
Western Products, manufacturer of Western snow and ice-control equipment, released a limited edition lift-arm kit to help the children of deceased US service members.
July 8, 2015
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Rugby: New HD Rancher Body perfect for landscapers
Rugby Manufacturing says its new HD Rancher Body is ideal for professional landscapers, as well as heavy-duty construction and oil-field operations. A wholly owned subsidiary of Truck Bodies & Equipment, Rugby says the HD Rancher Body was designed for maximum durability and offers a number of enhancements from previous models, including an upgraded three-sixteenth inch […]
July 3, 2015
Photo: Rugby Manufacturing
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Ford’s turbo’d half-ton delivers what landscapers need
Twenty-two miles per gallon, zero to 60 in under seven seconds and 5 tons of towing capacity are nothing to sneeze at when you’re talking about a V6-powered, full-size pickup. When you consider that the body is aluminum, it’s easy to see why the 2015 Ford F-150 is the talk of Work Truck Town. The 13th […]
July 3, 2015
EcoBoost F-150 is a good towing vehicle, but remember to use a weight-distributing hitch for trailered weights above 5,000 pounds. Photo: Bruce W. Smith
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2015 Buyer’s Guide: Service trucks
What 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, 2015
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Wisconsin’s Douglas Dynamics stays high on top-workplace list
Douglas Dynamics, a manufacturer of vehicle attachments and equipment, has been named one of the top 100 workplaces in Southeastern Wisconsin by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Named for the sixth consecutive year, Douglas Dynamics is one of only 24 companies to be ranked on the list every year since it was first published. Ranked seventh […]
June 25, 2015
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Fuel economy: Real-world mpg vs. the EPA’s window sticker
AAA report shows 80 percent of new vehicle owners getting better MPG than expected; EPA making more testing changes About a third of the new trucks we’ve tested during the past couple years have delivered better real-world highway fuel numbers than the EPA window stickers showed. According to a fact sheet just released by AAA, we aren’t the […]
June 19, 2015
AAA testing indicates vehicles operate most efficiently between 30 and 50 mph.
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Chevrolet Colorado Z71’s power, economy, comfort outweigh lack of burst
Not 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, 2015
The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. See the complete gallery below.
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BAK’s Revolver X2 aluminum tonneau cover reduces wind drag
Protect 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, 2015
The Revolver X2 aluminum tonneau cover. See more photos in the gallery below. Photos: BAK Industries.
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