Bruce SmithConstruction EquipmentFall is a good time to check the tread of your truck tires. Here’s an easy way to do itA friend of mine is one of those businessmen who pinches every nickel so hard it turns into a dime. But he’s also smart—and safety minded. Every fall he has his employees pull out a quarter to check their vehicles’ tires. If a quarter is placed upside down in the center tread and the top […]October 17, 2014Construction EquipmentFIRST DRIVE: 2015 Ford F-150’s lighter aluminum body makes a heavy first impressionThis is a leap year for Ford trucks. Not in the Gregorian calendar sense, but rather in the technological realm. With the official introduction of the 2015 F-150 and its truckload of advancements, Ford has literally jumped at least a year ahead of its full-size competitors. Maybe more. Driving the new F-150s around the San […]October 6, 2014Construction EquipmentFIRST DRIVE: 2015 Chevrolet Colorado 2.5L offers a nimble, fuel-sipping rideIt’s sound and performance feel a lot like it’s closest rival, the 2.7-liter Toyota Tacoma, as you roll into the throttle. But instead of the power flattening out as the tachometer nears 5,000 rpm like the Tacoma, the GM 2.5L four-cylinder in the 2015 Chevy Colorado Extended Cab LT I’m driving keeps on pulling strong […]September 30, 2014Construction EquipmentThe 2015 Polaris Ranger EV is a powerful electric UTV that moves around the jobsite in stealthUnplugging your work ATV from the wall outlet might feel odd to many, but it’s becoming quite common in some work circles. Whether to meet increasing environmental standards or just to be as stealthy as possible for recreational purposes, electric vehicles (EV) have found favor with landscapers and municipal fleet managers over the last few […]September 17, 2014Construction EquipmentREVIEW: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD bi-fuel a case study in CNG vs. gas (PHOTOS)[imagebrowser id=74] A whoosh, like connecting an air hose to a compressor, is the only thing that lets me know I’m in business filling the bed-mounted fuel tank in the 2015 Chevy Silverado bi-fuel CNG 4×4 I’m driving. Moments after turning on the pump, the digital readout on the dispenser rapidly clicks off the gallons […]September 10, 2014Construction EquipmentREVIEW: The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel’s V-6 delivers major fuel efficiency with the feel of a V-8Slipping around a slow-moving motorhome on a moderate grade in Oregon’s Coast Range took little more than moving into the passing lane and rolling into the throttle. The Ram 1500’s engine did the rest in short order. Despite towing a 4,000-pound enclosed trailer, the pass was made without any drama. No, it wasn’t a 5.7-liter […]August 26, 2014Construction EquipmentROAD TEST: 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Crew Cab 4×4 handles well under a heavy loadToting a yard-and-a-half of bark mulch to a jobsite in the bed is a typical task for a landscaper’s pickup and just the type of job to test the payload capacity and handling of Ram’s 2014 EcoDiesel 1500 Crew Cab 4×4. When Lane Forrest Products’ loader operator dropped the first bucket full, the suspension sagged a few […]August 20, 2014Construction EquipmentTOWGATE: Ford’s numbers don’t add up in brawl with Ram over heavy-duty pickup towing titleWhen there’re billions of dollars in sales on the table, auto manufacturers that build pickups aren’t shy about boasting they’re the “best” in any area they can to drive customers to their product. So when Ford saw Ram Trucks laying claim they are the best-in-class in the 2015 heavy-duty pickup towing segment, the boys at […]August 4, 2014Construction EquipmentSafe Under Cover: The best toolboxes for your pickup truckOne of the first accessories that finds its way onto a work truck is a toolbox, or in some job applications, multiple toolboxes. That’s why it’s important to choose toolboxes of the highest quality in construction and security features. The good news is there are dozens of regional and national toolbox brands from which to […]August 1, 2014Construction EquipmentHow to double a Ford F-250/F-350’s driving range with a simple fuel tank install (DIY GALLERY)[imagebrowser id=114] Most owners of heavy-duty pickups in the trades choose a diesel package over gas because it provides the best power for pulling trailers and hauling loads while delivering good fuel economy. Better fuel economy equates to more time spent in the field and less at the fuel pump. So the last thing you’d […]July 31, 2014Previous PagePage 2 of 6Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsVolvo’s Big Excavator Overhaul Continues with Rollout of Midsize EC260, EC300The new 26- and 30-metric ton models are popular sizes for site prep, roadbuilding and utility installation, Volvo says.Construction EquipmentBold Thieves Use Stolen Compact Loader, Backhoe to Steal ATMsTechnologyKubota Reveals All-Terrain Robot for Construction Sites: the KATRDozersA Closer Look: Next-Gen Caterpillar D8 Dozer Gets Enhanced Operator ExperienceFeatured Sponsor13 Step Plan To Boost Tech Efficiency from Fullbay
