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Towing trailer safely requires equipment, know-how
Towing a trailer can be touch and go if you don’t understand how the added weight and length can cause a dangerous situation, both for you and others on the road, according to Equal-i-zer, a division of Progress Manufacturing. Progress Manufacturing is a Utah company that makes sway-control hitches, high-end aluminum ball mounts and trailer […]
September 11, 2015
Class 3-6
En route: Chevy’s 2016 Z71 Colorado Trail Boss
With the Colorado a full-blown comeback success story, Chevrolet is not slowing down on development of the much-praised midsize pickup. The latest update to the truck is the new 2016 Z71 Trail Boss, a special edition model coming this fall. Although many of the Trail Boss’ features carry over from last year’s model, Chevy has […]
September 4, 2015
Business
Is Ford about to resurrect Bronco & Ranger?
Like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, rumors of the return of Ford’s long-shuttered Bronco and Ranger pickup surface at least once a year. Citing “a person familiar with the company’s plans,” Bloomberg reported earlier this week that Ford has plans for the North American return of the Ranger midsize pickup and the rebirth of […]
August 28, 2015
Business
Leitner launches new cargo system for light-duty trucks
Leitner Designs, a company based in Mission Viejo, California, has introduced a patent-pending rack system for light-duty trucks that may catch landscapers’ attention. Called the “Active Cargo System,” or ACS, the product makes it possible to carry large items above the roof line, while its center load bar can be adjusted to make room for […]
August 28, 2015
Business
Hauling mini skid steer a one-person job with Airtow trailer
Transport a mini skid steer plus attachments with the MS10-55 trailer from Airtow. Designed especially for transporting mini skid steers, the ultra compact trailer offers ground level loading from a non-tilting deck that raises and lowers to the ground hydraulically in less than 20 seconds, so a single person can perform safe loading and unloading. […]
August 27, 2015
Class 3-6
Next-generation Tacoma arrives with 2016 models
Toyota 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, 2015
Class 3-6
Among truck accessories, lights give boost to safety
If you drive your new GMC Canyon a lot at night over back roads that are dark and twisty, or in off-road conditions, supplementing headlights with an additional light source can be a big safety upgrade. LED Grilles by Rigid Industries provides just that. Rigid’s new 2015 GMC Canyon Grille features an RDS-Series 30’’ – Hybrid Spot […]
August 19, 2015
Business
Landscapers opting to change trucks, shed trailers
The lawn-care business isn’t the same without its trucks. Just like a farmer needs his tractor, a landscaper needs his truck. As your business grows, chances are your fleet will need to grow with it. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’ve decided it’s time to invest in a new company […]
August 18, 2015
Class 3-6
Swift Hitch’s rear-view camera makes trailer hitching a breeze
I don’t know if I’ve ever tested a towing product and said, “these guys thought of everything,” but the Swift Hitch is darn close. Designed as a rear-view camera system specifically for putting a hitch ball under a trailer coupler, this $259 kit really gets the job done. The Swift Hitch camera, housed in a metal case, […]
August 14, 2015
Class 3-6
Touting technology, SnowEx unveils snowplow line
SnowEx Snow and Ice Control Equipment says years of research and development led to its recent introduction of a comprehensive line of snowplows. The launch includes a total of 20 new snow-control products designed to accommodate a variety of customers, from light-duty users to professionals tackling the most demanding snow and ice management jobs. The […]
August 12, 2015
Business
Crysteel targets landscapers with aluminum truck body
Crysteel says its “Aluminum Landscape” truck body is a perfect fit for landscaping work. The body “combines the strength and durability of the Crysteel Landscape body with the lightweight efficiency of aluminum construction,” the company says, including increased payload capacity, corrosion resistance and lower maintenance costs. The 12-foot Aluminum Landscape body features a ¼-inch floor, […]
August 11, 2015
Business
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
Class 3-6
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
Class 3-6
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
Class 3-6
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
Class 3-6
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
Class 3-6
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
Business
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
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