Bruce Smith (HWT)PickupsHWT Road Tests, Reviews & First DrivesIt’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it: Over the course of a year, the editorial staff at Hard Working Trucks gets behind the wheel of the newest pickups, SUVs, as well as side-by-sides and utility vehicles to evaluate their performance. Check out this round-up from our Bruce Smith.April 30, 2015PickupsRoof-Top Spotlights: How To InstallAll that’s need to bring the sun out in the dead of night is to grab the hand-held remote and push the power button. Boom! Massive light.April 28, 2015PickupsGM’s G80 Locking Differential Gets The Traction Job DoneGM’s G80 provides more sure-footed traction than a conventional limited-slip axle, which can allow the wheels to turn at different rates in a low-traction environment, limiting the amount of traction-enhancing torque that can be channeled to the faster-spinning wheel.April 27, 2015Pickups2016 Super Duties Get Factory LED Strobe OptionThe front- and rear-mounted amber-lens strobe lights meet applicable government regulations, can be seen up to 1,000 feet away during the day and up to a mile away at night.April 27, 2015PickupsNorthwest Auto Writers Pick Vehicles of the Year During Mudfest 201524 automotive journalists test 27 AWD/4×4 vehicles in two days to determine which ones are the best in six categories, including “Extreme Capability” and “Pickup” designations.April 24, 2015PickupsBuckstop Winch Bumper Install Ford F250Step-by-step installation of a Buckstop Truckware heavy duty winch bumper, Mile Marker 12,000-pound capacity hydraulic winch, and PIAA driving lights on a 2011 Ford F250April 21, 2015PickupsTowing liability 2.0: Weight-distributing hitches still needed2015’s pickups can tow more, but the requirements of using the proper hitch for the weight of the trailered load hasn’t changed. Use the wrong hitch setup and your company liability exposure grows exponentially.April 17, 2015PickupsProduct Review: Lemur’s BlueDriver OBD-II Scan ToolWe test a new $100 plug-in device and app that turns smartphones and tablets into a diagnostic scan tool.April 16, 2015PickupsJUMP2IT: How To Install Quick-Connect Jumper CablesA fast way to make jumping batteries in the field or on a jobsite safe, easy and convenient.April 15, 2015Pickups1/2-Ton Pickup Shootout: Track Testing V8 Four-Door 4x4sBy the numbers; we test five of the most popular 1/2-ton 4×4 crew cabs to see how they compare Bragging rights are always fun to establish, especially if your favorite brand holds the title as “best” in whatever category it is you’re debating. There’s a lot to debate, too. Competition in today’s 1/2-ton four-door 4×4 pickup […]April 13, 2015Previous PagePage 9 of 271Next PageTop StoriesWheel Loaders70 Years Later, Wheel Loaders Keep Getting Better: Buyer’s Guide 2025The latest in wheel loaders from Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, Develon, Hitachi, Hyundai, John Deere, JCB, Komatsu, Liebherr, Volvo.Graders/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’tPickups2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Revealed: 9 trims, 4 Engines, 6 Special EditionsFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
