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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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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
Graham Spray Equipment says its GSE-300 is designed specifically for small lawn-care companies that want to get bigger.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Photos: Bruce W. Smith and Evan Sears/Cars.Com. See the full photo gallery below.
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Covercraft’s UVS100 custom sunscreens protect work trucks from UV rays
Covercraft’s UVS100 Custom Sunscreens protect work trucks from the heat and UV rays that destroy interiors over time Nothing does more damage to the dash, door panels and seat coverings of work trucks than the sun’s UV light and the heat that builds up in the interior while the truck is sitting outside. The majority […]
May 4, 2015
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How-to: Upfitting an equipment trailer with back-up lights (PHOTOS)
If your mowing and maintenance crews are pulling into the yard each day after dark, you may be looking for an upgrade with respect to your equipment trailer’s backup lights. We decided to install back-up lights on a Landoll LT1020 trailer, using a lighting kit from Rigid Industries. Although the kit, the SR-M LED Backup […]
May 1, 2015
The finished install. See the rest of the photos in the gallery at the bottom of this page. Photos: Bruce W. Smith.
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King Ranch Super Duty: Ford’s premium work truck
2015 F-350 Crew Cab is rich in both features and performance; a stately ride for business or pleasure Look around any jobsite where there’s dirt being moved, sod is being laid and shrubs and trees are being planted, and more often than not you’ll see at least one Ford Super Duty among the trucks parked […]
April 15, 2015
The 2015 Ford F-350 Crew Cab King Ranch Super Duty. See more photos in the gallery at the bottom of this page.
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Pickup truck showdown: We compare the 2015 V-6 1/2-tons
Hood-to-hood: How the 2015 Ford, GM and Ram 1500 V6s compare Bench racers are always talking numbers and comparing which of the various nameplate’s newest models is the “best.” So we teamed up with Cars.com/Pickuptrucks.com to see how six 2015 1/2-ton V-6 pickups compare when subjected to track testing. The acceleration and braking tests were conducted […]
April 9, 2015
Photo: Cars.com/Evan Sears
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Review: Landoll LT1220 trailer
Moving a skid-steer, mini-excavator or numerous other pieces of equipment from shop to jobsite and back is just part of the daily routine for a lot of contractors. Having the right trailer for such tasks is just as important as the task itself because the safe transport of equipment, and the well-being of the person doing the […]
April 6, 2015
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