Trucks: Page 19

How to better understand pickup truck weight ratings

If you haul or tow heavy loads as a part of your business (and who in the construction trades doesn’t?) there are various numbers that you need to pay attention to and realize that no suspension upgrades to your vehicle will change these numbers.

December 29, 2014

Vehicle body wraps can pay big dividends

While many landscaping company owners cringe at the thought of spending between $2,500 and $5,000 to have a vehicle wrapped with creative art advertising their business, it’s a good investment.

December 26, 2014

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How to buy the right battery for your pickup

It’s almost as cold in the shop as it is outside. A crew is waiting at the jobsite, and you have a million things to get done before quitting time.

December 26, 2014

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How to spec your next work truck

As a fleet manager, you probably spend a significant portion of your time looking for ways to control your operating costs.

December 22, 2014

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Review: Don’t judge a book by its cover; Ram’s 1500 Tradesman diesel proves true in driving test

Ram’s base-model Tradesman is a stripper for sure. Basic white body with steel wheels. Vinyl seat and floor mats. Crank widows and push-down door locks. Black steel bumpers.

December 19, 2014

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Husky Towing Products unveils weight distribution hitch system

Husky Towing Products launched the Center Line TS weight distribution hitch system. The Center TS combines weight distribution and sway control in a lightweight design.

December 18, 2014

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.

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

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The new 12,785-pound HD Hyundai HT38 gets 115 horsepower for high lifting capacity, big pushing performance and the ability to run a variety of attachments.

HD Hyundai debuts its largest compact track loader: The HT38

The new 12,785-pound CTL gets 115 horsepower for high lifting capacity, big pushing performance and the ability to run a variety of attachments.

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New Holland debuts new fully integrated telematics and fleet management platform

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

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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