Bruce Smith (HWT)PickupsRoad Test: Ram 1500 Tradesman DieselWe test Ram Truck’s bare-bones, EcoDiesel-powered fleet truck by Bruce W. Smith / Senior Editor 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. Trucks don’t get more vanilla. But it’s perfect for the business owner that needs a cheap, […]December 18, 2014PickupsNew Pickup Purchase Options: Best ChoiceThe question of whether to lease or buy has been debated for years, and the answer from experts on which option is best seems to be, “It depends.”December 10, 2014PickupsTop 10 Articles of 2014Hard Working Trucks: 10 most popular articles for 2014 What do readers of HWT gravitate toward when they browse through the hundreds of articles we post each year? It’s a varied mix. We used Google Analytics stats to rank the “most viewed” pickup-related articles since the start of 2014. Here’s what we found to be […]December 10, 2014PickupsHow To Pick The Best WinchHow much winch is big enough? We have the answersDecember 8, 2014PickupsLED Driving Lights: Bright New Products Hit The RoadSEMA 2014 shines bright for manufacturers introducing the newest in auxiliary lighting for pickups For the past four decades manufacturers of automotive aftermarket accessories and performance equipment have come together once a year to show off their newest products for the coming year. The trade-only event is known today as the SEMA Show. The Specialty Equipment […]November 30, 2014PickupsRam 1500 Wins Motor Trend’s 2015 1/2-Ton ShootoutEditors of Motor Trend pick the Ram 1500 winner over Silverado 1500 and F-150 Three 2015 crew cab pickups-the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150-were recently put through a broad array of testing designed to evaluate the core uses of a truck owner by the editors of Motor Trend during their annual 1/2-ton shootout. […]November 24, 2014Pickups2015 Chevy Reaper Features2015 Chevy Reaper Standard Features 3 YEAR / 36,000 MILE WARRANTY CUSTOM REAPER GRILLE STAINLESS STEEL STERILIZED NAMEPLATES CUSTOM REAPER HOOD REAPER HIGH CLEARANCE BUMPER REAPER FRONT SKID PLATE REAPER FENDER FLARES REAPER GRAPHICS KIT REAPER GAUGE PACKAGE 3″ RIDETECH LIFT KIT FOX RACING SUSPENSION 20″ CUSTOM REAPER WHEELS GENERAL GRABBER AT2 TIRES FRONT END […]November 19, 2014PickupsChevy Colorado ZR2 Concept Pickup UnveiledDiesel-powered Colorado shows GM’s vision for future mid-size pickup offerings Chevrolet today introduced the Colorado ZR2 concept – a vision of how Chevrolet could take the all-new midsize truck’s off-road capability to the next level. It also showcases the new 2.8L Duramax diesel engine that will arrive in the Colorado lineup later next year. The […]November 19, 2014PickupsLasers Used To Build 2015 Colorado/CanyonsLaser scanning ensures “perfect bodies” on GM’s new mid-size pickups WENTZVILLE, Mo. – The men and women launching the new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickup trucks at General Motors’ Wentzville Assembly Plant are proud of their “perfect bodies.” Not necessarily what they see in the mirror but the perfect bodies of the […]November 16, 2014PickupsCustomized Ford F-350 Crew Cab 4×4 Wins Bushwacker Founder’s AwardPresident of Oregon-based Royalty Core Truck Grille’s 2014 F-350 Super Duty turns SEMA heads On November 6, 2014, Jerry Logan, Founder of Bushwacker, awarded Oregon truck builder, Josh Ellison, the first Bushwacker Founder’s Award. The Founder’s Award recognizes the builder of the best truck or SUV at the SEMA Show as judged by a panel […]November 14, 2014Previous PagePage 19 of 271Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility Loaders“A Handy, Light Machine” – Test Run of Kubota’s SCL1000 Stand-On Mini LoaderThe company's sole stand-on loader delivers smooth controls, low ground pressure and versatile attachment use. Watch our full review.Wheel Loaders70 Years Later, Wheel Loaders Keep Getting Better: Buyer’s Guide 2025Graders/ScrapersCat Launches 140 Lever Motor Grader with New Cab, Loads of Added TechCompact Track LoadersA Closer Look: ASV’s VT-100 Goes Where Other Compact Track Loaders Can’tFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
