Equipment World Staff (EQW)VocationalChevy sets all-new Silverado 4500, 5500 unveiling for March at the Work Truck ShowChevrolet says it will reveal the all-new Silverado Class 4500 and 5500 chassis cab trucks at The Work Truck Show 2018, which takes place March 6-9 in Indianapolis. The Work Truck Show is North America’s largest work truck event and this year it is expected to draw more than 11,000 public and private truck fleet […]January 12, 2018Construction EquipmentYear in Review: The Biggest Construction Equipment News Stories of 20172017’s Top Newsmaker: Deere buys Wirtgen After identifying Wirtgen as an attractive strategic fit several years ago, John Deere pulled the trigger in a surprise move this June, buying German equipment manufacturer Wirtgen Group. The all-cash $5.2 billion deal gave Deere access to Wirtgen’s deep roots in roadbuilding and quarry equipment markets. The deal also […]December 29, 2017VocationalRam recalls 1.48 million trucks over shifter defectFCA is voluntarily recalling an estimated 1.48 million trucks in the U.S. to help prevent occupants from inadvertently moving the vehicles’ gear-shifters out of the ‘park’ position. The recall is limited to vehicles equipped with shifters mounted on their steering columns. Those with rotary-dial shifters or floor-mounted shifters are unaffected. An FCA US review of […]December 29, 2017Class 7-8Let’s talk about Tesla’s unique electric Semi designJason Cannon, our trucks expert and the Equipment Editor for our partner site Overdrive has been writing and thinking about Tesla’s buzzworthy electric Semi ever since its unveiling a few weeks back. In the video below, Jason goes over the unique design of the truck and gives his thoughts and first impressions on some of […]December 6, 2017VocationalGM recalls 2011-15 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra 3500 models due to fuel tank issueGM is recalling certain 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. The low fuel level sensor for the front tank may stick causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tank fuel pump or update the fuel-level […]December 6, 2017Class 7-8How much will Tesla’s electric Semi save on operating costs over diesel?By Max Heine How would you like to get an extra dollar for every five miles you drive? That’s one of many notable promises made by Tesla Motors at the unveiling of the electric Tesla Semi. The boast gets at the heart of what owner-operators care the most about: Would this equipment save me serious […]December 4, 2017PickupsFord recalls thousands of 2018 F-150s due to shifting defectFord is recalling 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter engine, a 6-speed transmission and a column mounted shift lever. Quickly moving the shift lever from ‘park’ to ‘drive’ may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as ‘reverse’ or ‘neutral’ before […]November 22, 2017Construction EquipmentThe next generation of the Jake Brake is coming and it’s twice as powerfulThe next generation of the so-called Jake Brake, built by Jacobs Vehicle Systems, will likely come to market in 2019, the company recently announced. The new High Power Density engine brake will offer twice the braking power as the current Jake Brake and will provide improved engine braking capabilities at a lower rpm range, says […]October 20, 2017VocationalSmall batch of Ford recalls affects Raptor, F-150, Super Duty, F-650 and F-750 trucksFord is issuing recalls for the 2018 F-150 Raptor SuperCab, 2015 F-650, 2015 F-750 and 2017 F-150 and Super Duty trucks. 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCab Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 42 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCab non-moonroof vehicles that may be missing rivets in the roof structure. In affected vehicles, […]October 13, 2017PickupsThe $100K Super Duty Limited is here. Ford says it has redefined the luxury pickupFord’s $100K pickup has arrived. That’s right. Check off all the option boxes for Ford’s new 2018 F-450 Super Duty Limited dually and you’ll hit a MSRP of $94,455. Add the taxes and the fees and you’ve arrived into the exclusive, six-figure Ford pickup club. Ford marketing manager Todd Eckert calls the new Super Duty […]October 6, 2017Previous PagePage 17 of 590Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCheck out the trims, features and starting MSRPs for GMC's new midsize pickup truck.Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorCompact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionCompact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of HaulingCompact Utility LoadersVermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180
