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 StoriesUtility Tractors/LoadersNew Holland Completely Redesigns T7 Tractors with More Power, ComfortThe new standard wheelbase models get a weight and payload boost, multiple transmission options, increased technology and comfort.Pickups2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX Roars Back With 777-Horsepower Hemi V8Compact ExcavatorsGetting the Max Out of the Mini: Compact Excavator Buyer’s Guide 2026ExcavatorsVolvo’s New Largest Demolition Excavator Unveiled: The EC950 High ReachFeatured SponsorWhat Does CNH Industrial’s Acquisition of Hemisphere GNSS Really Mean for Contractors?
