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 Excavators"Big on Power" – Case CE Rolls Out 4 New Mini Excavators in Diesel and ElectricThree diesel D Series models and one electric model bring more power in a wider range of sizes for light construction, utilities, landscaping.AttachmentsAre You Ready for a Tiltrotator? Here’s What’s on the MarketBackhoe LoadersDeere Unveils New Backhoes with Redesigned Cabs, Camera SystemUtility Tractors/LoadersCase IH Brings Enhanced Performance and Comfort to New Farmall Utility TractorsFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
