Trucks: Page 19

Pickup rolls over after flat tire causes skid steer to fall off trailer

Two vehicles were involved in a serious accident in Wyoming after a flat tire caused a skid steer to fall off a trailer. The two-vehicle accident resulted in a single vehicle rollover, according to Oil City.

December 17, 2014

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Tips & tricks for driving in adverse winter weather conditions

Winter can bring with it a variety of adverse weather conditions from snow and ice to rain and fog. All of these unpredictable elements can make driving in winter challenging for everyone.

December 16, 2014

Accelerating the tow vehicle while keeping its wheels pointed straight is the best way to bring a sliding trailer under control according to winter driving experts.

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Ford turns attention to working on hybrid F-150

Ford has done some pretty impressive engineering with its EcoBoost V6 engines. Though many shook their heads at the automaker’s decision to turn its focus from the V8 toward creating a more powerful V6 in the name of fuel economy, the risk has largely paid off. Even the 2.7-liter EcoBoost packs some very V8-like power all the while propelling the 2015 F-150 to the title of most fuel efficient gas-powered full-size truck on the market. (With some help from that lighter aluminum body, of course.)

December 12, 2014

Long-term financing on vehicles could cost landscapers thousands

Long-term financing your next truck may sound like a good way to keep monthly costs down. But in the long run it’s costing your company thousands of dollars just to get an extra year on a loan for a $30,000 truck.

December 12, 2014

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The latest on winches, hitches and couplers (PHOTOS)

Whether you need a new winch, hitch, or hitch accessories, there were plenty of new products to choose from at the2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this year.

December 11, 2014

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Hot service bodies: 2015’s newest offerings (PHOTOS)

Landscapers and mechanics share a commonality when it comes to the work trucks they depend upon at a jobsite: they must have the tools and parts onboard to do the tasks at hand.

December 10, 2014

Why fuel prices continue to drop

During the past couple months fuel prices across the country have been dropping at a significant rate, bringing smiles to business owners across the country.

December 9, 2014

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Westport Looks to Propane with Acquisition of Prins Autogassystemen

Westport WiNG Power system is a bi-fuel CNG system currently offered on Ford’s F-450 and F-550 trucks. The acquisition of Prins could bring a propane bi-fuel system soon.

December 5, 2014

Service Body Installation Tips

Choosing the right service body design for your particular landscaping company’s needs is the biggest hurdle when setting up a work truck.

December 5, 2014

Properly placed LED flood/work lights and warning strobes are essentials on a well-equipped service body.

Nissan Gives First Look at Next-Gen Titan Through ‘Truckumentary’ Teaser

Nissan has been generating quite a bit of buzz around its next-generation Titan pickup. Though the pickup has grown a bit stale over the years, Nissan’s refresh to the full-size pickup, with a 5.0-liter Cummins V8, will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January. And recently a certain gooseneck trailer at the Los Angeles Auto Show got a few folks excited about the new Titan’s towing capabilities.

December 3, 2014

Customers React to 2015 Ford F-150 Aluminum-Bodied Pickup

There was a whole lot of tire kicking (and panel tapping and tailgate popping) going on when Ford’s 2015 F-150 consumer test drive tour rolled into Little Rock recently.

December 2, 2014

Ford Recalling F-150 Over Brake Light, Seat Problems

Ford has issued two recalls for its F-150 over issues with brake lights and seats. The first affects 950 2014 F-150s in North America and deals with an issue with the brake pedal position switch. If this switch is incorrectly adjusted it could result in a delay in the brake lights lighting up or not lighting up at all when the brake pedal is depressed.

November 25, 2014

Chevrolet Intros Colorado ZR2 Concept Truck (Photos)

One of the more exciting announcements when GM unveiled the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado one year ago, was that the completely redesigned midsize pickup would be getting a diesel option for the 2016 model year. And now the automaker has taken the wraps off a concept truck that puts that 2.8-liter Duramax diesel to a surprising use.

November 24, 2014

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Hot Pickup Products for 2015

Every year for the past 40, manufacturers of automotive aftermarket accessories and performance equipment gather together to display their newest products coming to market.

November 19, 2014

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REVIEW: 2015 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4×4 (PHOTOS)

It’s one of the fastest half-ton pickups on the road in 2015 with one of, if not the biggest cabs. Toyota’s Tundra CrewMax is all about legroom, with nearly 8 inches more space between the front and rear seat than the standard Double Cab model.

November 17, 2014

2015 Colorado, Canyon Pickups Built by Lasers to Ensure ‘Perfect Bodies’

The men and women launching the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickup trucks at General Motors’ Wentzville Assembly Plant are proud of their “perfect bodies.”

November 14, 2014

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9 winter weather driving tips

Managers looking for a good winter topic for the weekly Monday morning safety meeting don’t have to look very far for subject matter: Checking the weather out the office window and looking at the trucks in the parking lot is enough.

November 7, 2014

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Hercules Tires’ Ironman All Country M/T Designed for Off-Road Use

Hercules Tire introduced the Ironman All Country M/T at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. With enhanced puncture-resistant features, the All Country M/T delivers off-road traction in adverse conditions and durability in extended off-road use.

November 6, 2014

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"Big on Power" – Case CE rolls out 4 new mini excavators in diesel and electric

Three diesel D Series models and one electric model bring more power in a wider range of sizes for light construction, utilities, landscaping.

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Signed, sealed, delivered: Facts and figures for the Fourth

For use with asphalt and gravel, the CP1000 features an 88 cubic foot hopper capacity for narrow paving, utility trenches and patch jobs.

ShoulderMaster unveils "world’s first" center paver attachment for compact track loaders

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OPPAA Scholarship Fund: Class of 2025 announced

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Bobcat social media campaign benefits local parks and recreation spaces

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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