Bruce Smith (HWT)PickupsTongue Weight & Trailer Loading A Balancing ActPositioning equipment on the trailer is critical to getting a pickup’s tow setup correct by Bruce W. Smith/Senior Editor One of the biggest mistakes pickup owners make in towing, other than not using a weight-distributing hitch, is exceeding the pickup’s maximum recommended tongue-weight. This leads to overloading the truck’s rear suspension, creating significant handling, braking and potentially serious liability issues. […]March 25, 2015PickupsRoad Test Directory 2010-2015Road Tested: Our staff puts the newest trucks to real world use on- and off-pavement Seat time reveals a lot about a new vehicle, and the HWT editors take advantage of every opportunity to test new trucks, vans and SUVs. If you missed one of our road tests over the last few years and are seeking a […]March 25, 2015PickupsUnderstanding Pickup Hitch CapacitiesNothing you add to or modify the tow vehicle with raises the tow rating or relieves the driver of the responsibility to use the hardware the manufacturer requiresMarch 23, 2015PickupsRoad Test: 2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProDistinctive styling and a few upgrades from Toyota’s racing division, TRD, make this V-6-powered midsize SUV a little different breed for work and family needs It strikes a chord of seriousness when you first lay eyes on a Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro that’s devoid of the usual chrome found on most of today’s SUVs and pickups. […]March 22, 2015PickupsHow-To: Pickup Bed Corner ReinforcementBed flexing as the truck rolls over rough terrain will eventually break the spot welds holding the bed sides and front together. This simple fix stops that from happening.March 22, 2015PickupsFront Fender Strobe Install: How-To Improve Vehicle VisibilitySide visibility is a critical aspect of work trucks and job site safety. Good strobes, well-placed, take on an even greater role when rain, fog, or snow limit visibilityMarch 21, 2015PickupsHow-To: Heavy Duty Winch/Bumper InstallationTwo primary safety and convenience accessories every heavy-duty pickup used around construction work should have is a heavy-duty winch and front bumper.March 19, 2015PickupsEasy Repair For Cracked Dash TopsDashtop overlay from Palco makes any old pickup’s dash look like it did the day when it came off the dealer’s lot.March 19, 2015PickupsCustom AEV Ram 2500HD Ute Work TruckThis AEV 2015 Ram 2500 concept truck is loaded with the products that turn ordinary work trucks into off-road-capable work horses.March 16, 2015PickupsRam Adds Two “Limited-Edition” Sport Models to 1500sColorful limited-production 1/2-ton Hemi-powered Sport models designed to turn heads and bring smiles to the ownersMarch 14, 2015Previous PagePage 11 of 271Next PageTop StoriesCompact Wheel LoadersThe Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26Here’s the latest from 19 manufacturers including Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Giant, Hitachi, JCB, John Deere, Kubota, Volvo, Wacker Neuson.Pickups2026 Ford Maverick Revealed: Compact Pickup Gets Choice of 5 Trims, 2 EnginesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Kubota’s New U17-5 Mini Excavator Gets Tough in Tight SpacesCompact equipment2026 Honda Pioneer 700 UTV: Jobsite-Ready Functionality at a Value PriceComponentsThe Heart of the Machine – Top Engine OEMs for Construction Equipment
