Bruce SmithConstruction EquipmentHow much does a CNG pickup fuel tank really hold? Specs don’t tell the whole storyThe other day I was testing a CNG-powered bi-fuel 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and was stumped when the truck’s “empty” 17 GGE (gasoline gallon equivalent) CNG tank would only hold 12 GGE. After discussions with both CNG tank suppliers and CNG automotive pickup engine builders, I found out the stated size on a CNG tank isn’t the capacity that’s […]May 29, 2014Construction EquipmentFirst Drive: 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD bi-fuel CNG disappoints compared to propane Ford F-250[imagebrowser id=74] There’s currently a big push to get us to embrace clean energy by opting for propane- and CNG-powered pickups over diesel and gas. I’m all for helping the environment and am not afraid to give alternative fuels a look. So I’ve been eager to test both propane and CNG. I was impressed by […]May 20, 2014Construction EquipmentThe 2015 Toyota Tundra will get the TRD Pro suspension option, so we put it to the test in the desertOil, gas, power, survey and other companies who put thousands of miles a year on their pickups driving over unimproved roads in rugged terrain know how much of a toll such conditions takes on both the work truck and the occupants. Suspensions and tires take a beating, and the stock factory components aren’t really designed […]May 14, 2014Construction EquipmentFUTURE PAST: 22 concept trucks we wish had been built (PHOTOS)[imagebrowser id=72] Build it and they will come. Great saying, but hard to execute. The reality is pickup manufacturers have built a lot of really cool concept trucks over the years. But none have been produced exactly as the one-off “teaser” model that was displayed at auto shows. Dodge/Ram and Ford have by far the […]May 12, 2014Construction EquipmentREVIEW: 2014 Ford F-250 Roush CleanTech: Is this propane pickup worth the extra cash?[imagebrowser id=70] It’s an odd feeling when you turn the ignition key and nothing happens. At first you think something is wrong. You wait. Silence. A couple of seconds pass and you hear a faint click. Then the sound of an electric fuel pump comes and goes. Then all is quiet again. You wait. Suddenly […]May 1, 2014Construction EquipmentGM drops price of CNG bi-fuel option on 2015 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra HDGM has announced that bi-fuel options allowing either compressed natural gas or gasoline to power the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD pickups, will start at $9,500. That’s a drop of $1,500 from the $11,000 the option previously cost. A dedicated CNG option on the 2015 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana cargo and passenger short-wheelbase vans […]April 18, 2014Construction EquipmentUnderstanding your pickup’s max payload capacity and how helper springs make a smooth ride of a heavy loadHauling 55-gallon drums of diesel, a bed full of pit run gravel or pallets of undercarriage parts are an every day occurrence for many pickup drivers who multitask around heavy construction, aggregates, landscaping and other businesses involved in moving dirt, sand and rock. We use pickups as a tool to haul loads and tow trailers […]April 1, 2014Construction EquipmentEchoDrive bolt-on kit turns pickup trucks into hybrids, cuts fuel use by 40%Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to note that EchoDrive cannot be installed by anyone not approved by Echo Automotive. DIY installs without Echo training will void product warranties. The day has finally arrived when you or your shop mechanic can convert your conventional, gas-powered heavy-duty pickup into a plug-in, hybrid-electric model before lunch time. […]March 19, 2014Construction EquipmentNow that Ford is on board with new F-150, pickup truck tow ratings are finally standardizedIt’s been a long, slow, tedious road, but pickup buyers will finally have a standardized way to compare tow ratings between brands as Ford accepts the SAE J2807 towing standard when the 2015 F-150 hits the market later this year. I’ve always looked at tow ratings as somewhat of a joke because until now none of the auto manufacturers […]February 20, 2014Construction EquipmentGMC’s Tony DiSalle discusses why the midsize 2015 GMC Canyon is a good choice for fleet customersLandscaper, road foreman, service manager, or company owner, the decisions on what pickup trucks fit your company’s needs are tough ones to make. Is towing capacity the number that takes precedence? Is it fuel economy? Is it the size of the bed or the seating configuration? Most likely it’s a combination as usually no one pickup […]January 15, 2014Previous PagePage 4 of 6Next PageTop StoriesPickupsToyota's First Hybrid Tacomas Ready to Hit the Streets – or TrailsThe 2.4-liter i-Force Max hybrid powertrain is standard on TRD Pro and Trailhunter trims and optional for other versions.Compact equipmentStand-on Mini Skid Steers: “A Real Workhorse on Any Jobsite”Compact ExcavatorsVideo: A Closer Look at Kubota’s New Largest Excavator, the KX080-5PickupsGMC’s 2024 Electric Sierra Denali Set to Hit Dealerships in SummerAutonomousAutonomous Excavator Builds Stone Retaining Wall (Video)