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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
Class 3-6
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
Business
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
Business
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
Business
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
Class 3-6
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
Class 3-6
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
Business
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
Business
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
Class 3-6
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
Class 3-6
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
Class 3-6
Graham targets small to midsize landscapers with 300-gallon sprayer
Graham Spray Equipment is putting the word out about a skid sprayer designed specifically for small to midsize lawn-care companies and sole proprietorships.
June 4, 2015
Business
Buyers Products XD Series underbody aluminum tool boxes keep tools secure and dry
Secure tools and other equipment with Buyers Products XD Series underbody aluminum tool boxes, which feature heavy-duty components for security and strength. The two-door barn style boxes are construction from 1/8-inch-thick aluminum, with an extruded aluminum front frame that boosts durability. The extrusion has a rain gutter that helps channel water away from the inside […]
June 3, 2015
Class 3-6
XL Specialized Trailers’ XL 80 HDG simplifies transporting lightweight equipment
Transport lighter equipment efficiently with XL Specialized Trailers’ lightweight XL 80 low-profile hydraulic detachable gooseneck trailer. Rated at 80,000 pounds overall and 80,000 pounds in 10 feet concentrated, the XL 80 has an 11-foot-long hydraulic gooseneck and a design that offers a front-loading advantage. A five-position ratchet style variable ride height enables adjusting the neck […]
June 3, 2015
Business
Line-X partners with Keystone Automotive Operations
All North American Line-X franchises will have dedicated customer support, following a mutually exclusive partnership with Keystone Automotive Operations. As the exclusive accessories distributor of Line-X, Keystone will supply the company’s aftermarket product line, Truck Gear by Line-X. The partnership will include a broad distribution network to more than 450 Line-X franchise, greater availability of […]
May 26, 2015
Class 3-6
2016 Ford F-150 “dials in” trailer backing
More divorces probably begin at the boat ramp than any other place in America. When the husband asks the wife to back the truck down the ramp to launch the boat, things can, and do, get ugly. Backing up a trailer can be tricky. The truck’s front wheels have to be turned the opposite direction […]
May 25, 2015
Business
GM recalls nearly 50,000 Chevrolet Colorados, GMC Canyon pickups due to seat defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a defect notification recall that affects 49,980 Chevy Colorados and GMC Canyons. The recalled trucks were manufactured between January 6, 2014, and April 1, 2015. Recall notice 15V267 says the hooks that secure the driver’s and/or front passenger’s seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body […]
May 21, 2015
Class 3-6
2015 half-ton shootout: Five light-duty haulers go hood-to-hood
We 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, 2015
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