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 ExcavatorsDeere Redesigns 17 & 26 P-Tier Mini Excavators with More Power, VersatilityWith faster cycle times, increased breakout force and improved attachment compatibility, the new 1.7-ton 17 P-Tier and 2.7-ton 26 P-Tier are built to boost productivity on tight jobsites.Compact ExcavatorsBobcat Unveils 2 New Mini Excavators with Zero Tailswing, Retractable Track WidthBackhoe LoadersCat Launches Next-Gen Models of its Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450Compact equipmentCloser Look: Manitou's New Bigger, Stronger, Smarter Skid Steers, CTLsFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
