Trucks: Page 15

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

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

The LED Grille bar adds the extra lighting you need for dark, winding roads at night. Photo: Hard Working Trucks

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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

Trucks and trailers are a landscaper’s go-to couple, but the new trend is opting for customized truck beds. Photo: Hard Working Trucks

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

Swift Hitch’s hand-held monitor gives a clear view from the camera. Photo: Swift Hitch

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

The steel straight-blade plow in the Heavy-Duty Series is 31 inches tall. Photo: SnowEx

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

The Aluminum Landscape truck body is corrosion resistant and carries a five-year warranty. Photo: Crysteel Manufacturing

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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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New Holland debuts new fully integrated telematics and fleet management platform

This digital platform marks the next generation of telematics and fleet management technology to enhance operators’, fleet managers’ and owners’ abilities to conveniently and effectively track and manage their connected machines.

John Deere's new 2026 Gator GX Crew Electric has fold-down rear seats for additional cargo space.

Deere goes all-electric with new 2-seater and 4-seater GX Gator UTVs

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KIOTI strengthens equipment portfolio

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Bobcat to showcase full equipment lineup at Equip Expo

Attendees at Utility Expo 2025 try the new 26 P-Tier (foreground) and 17 P-Tier (background) compact excavators.

Deere redesigns 17 & 26 P-Tier mini excavators with more power, versatility

The Attachments Idea Book

Landscapers use a variety of attachments for doing everything from snow removal to jobsite cleanup, and regardless of how often they are used, every landscaper has a favorite attachment.

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