Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)PickupsFord recalls 2018-2020 trucks and SUVs for seat defectFord recalled 2018-2020 pickups and SUVs over a seat restraint that may fail during a crash. Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with any of these conditions. The recall affects certain 2018-20 Ford F-150, 2019-20 Ford F-Series Super Duty, 2018-19 Ford Explorer and 2019-20 Ford Expedition vehicles with a manual driver […]September 10, 2019PickupsRam 1500 Crew Cab earns Top Safety PickThe Ram 1500 Crew Cab full-size pickup has been named a Top Safety Pick+ for 2019, the highest rating given by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The rating applies to 2020 Ram 1500 pickups, and 2019 trucks produced after May of this year, when equipped with adaptive LED projector headlamps that have high-beam […]September 10, 2019PickupsPaxPower V8 F-150 Raptor offers up to 758 horsepowerWant more roar and tire-shredding power than a stock Ford Raptor F-150? Sure you do. PaxPower’s Ultimate Gen 2 Raptor delivers up to 758 horses through a Whipple supercharged 5.0-liter V8 cradled by Raptor-rivaling suspension. “This truck began as a 2019 F-150 Platinum with a 5.0-liter V8, 10-speed transmission, four-wheel drive, and an electronic-locking differential,” […]August 28, 2019PickupsFord Ranger gets FX2 packageFord is introducing the new Ranger FX2 Package as another choice for customers who want off-road styling and capability in a two-wheel-drive offering. “FX2 expands Ranger’s options for customers who want tough, off-road style with the functionality of a locking differential but don’t need four-wheel drive,” said Brian Bell, Ford Ranger marketing manager. “This is […]August 20, 2019PickupsGMC rolls out new features, styling for 2020 pickupsThe rollout of GMC’s next generation pickups continues with the addition of innovative features to the Sierra 1500 and mid-size Canyon as well as the launch of an all-new Sierra Heavy Duty. The 2020 Sierra offers premium, segment-leading features with the addition of the 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine and the expansion of its carbon fiber […]August 6, 2019Pickups2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Duramax gets 33mpg highwayDiesel ½-ton trucks just got a lot more interesting. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the all-new 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine delivers an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway and 23 city in rear-wheel-drive models. EPA-estimated fuel economy for four-wheel drive models is 29 mpg highway/23 city. With an SAE-certified 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, […]July 31, 2019PickupsHellwig releases Big Wig rear sway bar for 2019 Ford F-450Hellwig Products has released its bolt-on, three-way adjustable Big Wig rear sway bar for 2019 Ford F-450 dually pickups. Designed to increase rear end stability, the Big Wig rear sway bar is forged from 1-5/16-inch, solid heat treated 4140 Chromoly steel and is finished in Hellwig’s Hammertone powder coat to help prevent corrosion. Polyurethane bushings […]July 23, 2019PickupsTest drive: 2020 Jeep Gladiator more Jeep than truck?A couple of weeks ago I spent most of a day at FCA’s Chelsea Proving Grounds driving the new 2020 Jeep Gladiator. It was fun. A lot of fun, actually. And despite all that fun, the biggest question I came away with in regard to this very fun truck was “Why?” Over the course of the […]July 23, 2019PickupsJ.D. Power: Nissan Titan has fewest problemsJ.D. Power has ranked the Nissan Titan ranked as the best performer in the large light-duty pickup segment for its 2019 U.S. Initial Quality Study. Titan had the fewest issues among light-duty pickups with 66 problems per hundred vehicles (PPH) and the truck tied for seventh in fewest overall problems among all 257 vehicles studied. […]July 17, 2019PickupsFord recalls 2019 Ford Ranger SuperCabA seat belt issue has led Ford to recall certain 2019 Ranger SuperCab pickups. Seat belts in the front passenger seats of 7,579 trucks may have been improperly installed. Ford reports that passengers are at risk of not being adequately restrained in the event of a crash. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect […]July 17, 2019Previous PagePage 17 of 63Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseA fully electric swing system increases swing speeds for the 38-metric-ton model while converting wasted energy into a 70-horsepower boost.Compact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited PackageCompact Wheel LoadersThe Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26Pickups2026 Ford Maverick Revealed: Compact Pickup Gets Choice of 5 Trims, 2 EnginesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Kubota’s New U17-5 Mini Excavator Gets Tough in Tight Spaces
