Bruce Smith (HWT)Pickups2017 Raptors Complete 1,000 Miles of Desert TestingPrototype F-150 Raptors subjected to test runs through rugged terrain that featured a wide range of surfaces including fast sandy washes, deep-rutted silt beds, steep climbs in deep sand, and slow meticulous crawls through tight trenches.July 8, 2015PickupsNo PAS, No Entry: Mechanical Air Shutoff InstallationInstalling a Positive Air Shutdown system gets your work truck one step closer to contract work in mining, petroleum and forestry markets (By Bruce W. Smith/Senior Editor) PAS. It’s a small device that can be held in the palm of your hand, yet it’s the most important safety item on diesel pickups working within a number of […]July 8, 2015PickupsTop 10 Work Truck “How-To’s”Top 10 how-to’s show product installations that improve productivity of work trucksJuly 7, 2015PickupsWinch Repair: How-To Replace A Planetary Gear SetReduction gears deep inside an electric winch are the heart of its pulling power. Here’s what to do if/when they fail… By Larry Walton / Editorial Services West The old adage that any tool is only as strong as its weakest part definitely holds true for the winches we use on our pickups and work […]July 5, 2015PickupsBy The Numbers: HWT Pickup Performance Update1/4-mile performance numbers for 2013-2015 pickups.July 5, 2015PickupsHow-To Install A GM 5.3L Throttle Body SpacerAiraid Poweraid throttle-body spacer brings incremental gains in horsepower and fuel economy to GM 5.3Ls Gearheads are always curious about new aftermarket upgrades and technology that improve horsepower and fuel economy. So it’s no surprise I turned my attention to Airaid, a company that touts cold-air air intake systems and throttle-body spacers as keys to improving […]July 5, 2015PickupsFuture Auto Tech: Built-In A/C For Your SmartphoneActive Phone Cooling works by using an air vent connected directly to the car’s air conditioning and ventilation system directed to the charging bin where the phone rests for wireless charging, sending cool air to help lower the phone’s temperature.July 2, 2015PickupsRam Rebel: The Story Behind The GrilleA truck grille sets its image and its place in history-for better or worse. The story behind the 2015 Ram Rebel’s grille design from these who created it…July 2, 2015PickupsVideo Road Test: 2015 Ford F-150 Super Crew EcoBoostHWT Senior Editor Bruce Smith gives his take on the 2015 Ford F-150 Super Crew Lariat 4×4 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 in this video road report.July 1, 2015PickupsCab Chassis vs. Bed-Delete: Which truck is best for landscapersService-bodied 1-ton pickups are becoming increasingly popular among landscapers and contractors, but choosing the right chassis is the key factorJune 30, 2015Previous PagePage 5 of 271Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsBobcat Unveils 2 New Mini Excavators with Zero Tailswing, Retractable Track WidthThe 1.7-metric-ton E17 and 1.9-metric-ton E20 can fit in tight spaces and work up against obstacles with increased power and lift capacity.Backhoe LoadersCat Launches Next-Gen Models of its Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450Compact equipmentCloser Look: Manitou's New Bigger, Stronger, Smarter Skid Steers, CTLsMaintenanceCat Releases New 1,200-HP Diesel Engine with Increased Durability, Power DensityFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
