Tom Jackson (HWT)Tom Jackson is the executive editor of Equipment World magazine and has been writing about construction and related fields for 26 years. A 1979 graduate from the University of Alabama, Jackson is also a U.S. Army veteran and a father of two.PickupsRitchie Bros. surplus military ‘Growlers’ stand out from the crowdPickup trucks and ATVs are just so…ordinary. If you really want to impress your crews and coworkers you need something more macho, more military, more like a “Growler.” That’s the nickname for the military’s ITV (internally transportable vehicles) and Ritchie Bros’ GovPlanet division will start auctioning off these surplus vehicles in March. Ritchie Bros gave […]February 27, 2019PickupsExtending Oil Drain IntervalsUsing oil analysis is a good maintenance move for anyone using pickups for businessJuly 26, 2010PickupsNew rules for weldingAt the end of May any shop, factory or facility that welds, grinds or cuts stainless steel or uses hardfacing alloys that contain chromium or using welding processes on surfaces with chrome plating will come under new Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules. The new OSHA Standard for hexavalent chromium requires all employers to have […]May 13, 2010PickupsTie rods latest in Toyota’s woesThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into claims that Toyota may have failed to promptly disclose possible defects in the steering relay rod on Toyota Trucks, Toyota T100s and 4Runners in model years 1989 through 1998. This comes on the heals of the company paying a $16.4 million fine for allegedly sticky accelerator […]May 12, 2010PickupsEPA bulls forward on ethanolNever content to let the facts stand in the way of a crusade, the Environmental Protection Agency is forging ahead with plans to increase the ethanol content in gasoline. The new push is to raise the percentage of ethanol in gasoline from 10 percent to 15 percent. A decision by the agency is expected by […]May 11, 2010PickupsSpring 2010 New ProductsNew Products As Shown in ProPickup Spring 2010 issue Take tools to the work Unless you need the exercise, walking back and forth from your truck to your big toolbox can often eat up valuable time. The Ultra-Delux Technician Cart from Shure Manufacturing gives you sufficient drawer storage space for the tools you’ll need and […]May 6, 2010PickupsPreset brake characteristicsValley Towing Products has updated its brake controller with a new version, the Odyssey II, which has a user preset button that allows you to save your brake controller settings to one of four positions. This comes in handy for different operators who prefer different settings or for multiple trailers, or when you have a […]May 5, 2010PickupsFIRESTONE AIR SUSPENSIONAir-Over-Leaf Suspension Firestone’s R4Tech is a patented hybrid air-over-leaf suspension system that gives you the cushy ride quality of an air suspension with the axle control and easy installation of a leaf spring. The smooth ride reduces driver fatigue, especially when driving unloaded. When you’re accelerating under heavy loads, the system stops axle windup, brake […]May 5, 2010PickupsWARN HID Lights4-INCH HID Driving Lights Warn Industries has added six new lights to its off-road offerings.The new W400D-HID (4-inch diameter) and W700D-HID (7-inch diameter) driving lights have a wide beam spread and are 300 percent brighter than 55-watt halogen lights. An integrated ballast simplifies installation. The lenses are tempered glass and the vaporized aluminum over die-cast […]May 5, 2010PickupsRotatable wet spline pump flangesWith the ability to index the output flange 360 degrees, the Chelsea rotatable Wet Spline for the 277 and 278 series PTOs enables you to maximize pump clearance between the transmission and frame rails where space is at a premium. The Wet Spline output option extends shaft life and reduces wear on the mating shafts […]May 5, 2010Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipmentMecalac Intros Revotruck Site Dumper with 225-Degree Rotating CabWith the touch of a button, the cabs on the 6- and 9-ton-payload dumpers rotate, so operators can see in all directions without straining.Pickups2025 Toyota Tacoma Revealed with Hybrid or Gas EngineCompact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Hitachi’s Smallest Excavator, the ZX17U-5NTelehandlersCaterpillar Unveils 4-Model Lineup of Next Generation Telehandlers (Video)Featured Sponsor13 Step Plan To Boost Tech Efficiency from Fullbay
