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.PickupsHalt hitch-and-go theftsTo prevent thieves from taking your trailer and cargo in one fell swoop, the Valley Wheel Lock fits wheels up to 15 inches in diameter and when engaged ensures that the trailer can’t be moved. The cylinder lock recesses into the handle for greater security and heavy duty plastic covers protect you trailer tire rims. […]May 5, 2010PickupsWashington state bans copper alloy brake padsCiting concerns over copper leaching into waterways and the environment, Washington State has passed a law phasing out the use of copper alloy brake pads. Copper’s heat dispersing capacity made it a good replacement for asbestos brake pads in the 1990s. Environmental regulators couldn’t point to any one problem caused by copper, but the Evergreen […]April 27, 2010Previous PagePage 2 of 2Top StoriesCompact ExcavatorsWacker Neuson Debuts New ET40 Mini Excavator with Updated Cab, Improved VisibilityThe 4-metric-ton compact excavator gets a redesigned cab, four-position door, keyless start, among other features.Market PulseThe Best-Selling Construction Equipment of 2025TechnologyIron Insider: What Bobcat’s RogueX3 Tells Us About the Future of Technology ROICompact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Vermeer Launches 4 New Stand-on Mini Track LoadersFeatured SponsorNew Holland Construction’s Hottest Machine Launches at CONEXPO 2026
