Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)PickupsFord insider gets lesson in dedication at Ford Truck PlantA dedicated Ford truck owner was recently given an opportunity to see his 2017 F-350 Super Duty being built at the Ford Truck Plant in Kentucky. Nate Berges, a participant in Fords’s Insiders program, was also given a chance to work alongside UAW employees and help build some of his truck, which he drove out […]October 14, 2016PickupsContinental now offering its first all-terrain truck tireContinental Tire has entered the all-terrain segment with the new TerrainContact A/T. The newest addition to the Continental Tire lineup is designed for light trucks, CUVs and SUVs. “This tire is the perfect balance of on and off-road performance for light truck and SUV owners,” said Travis Roffler, director of marketing for Continental Tire. “While […]October 14, 2016PickupsRam earns plenty of accolades at Texas Truck RodeoRam and Jeep brands won several accolades this year at the Texas Truck Rodeo hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). After two days of challenging on- and off-road driving, TAWA members voted for the best-performing vehicles. FCA US brands secured seven awards, the most of any manufacturer at the event, as well as […]October 13, 2016PickupsFord Super Duty wins Truck of Texas honorsFord trucks earned top honors Tuesday at the Texas Auto Writers Association’s 2016 Texas Truck Rodeo, with the 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty being named “Truck of Texas,” the most prestigious award given at the 23rd annual competition. “We are honored to win the ‘Truck of Texas’ award as it underscores how the all-new 2017 Ford […]October 12, 2016PickupsIcon introduces S2 Secondary Shock System for 2016-up TacomaIcon Vehicle Dynamics is now offering its S2 Secondary Shock System for the 2016-up Toyota Tacoma. The addition of a secondary 2.5 Series or Omega Bypass shock effectively doubles the damping ability of the vehicle’s front suspension, Icon reports. “As opposed to overly complicated and expensive long travel kits, the ICON S2 System is an […]October 10, 2016PickupsGMC unveils 2017 Sierra HD All Terrain XGMC today introduced the 2017 Sierra HD All Terrain X, the most off-road-capable model in the Sierra HD lineup. It joins Canyon and Sierra 1500 this fall as the third model in GMC’s limited-edition All Terrain X series, offered on the Sierra 2500HD crew cab 4×4 with a 6.0-liter gas V8 engine or the all-new, […]October 10, 2016PickupsChevrolet Colorado ZH2 may be Army’s next all-terrain beastThough it was built on a stretched-midsize pickup chassis, the Chevrolet Colorado ZH2 revealed today by GM and the U.S. Army, bears little resemblance to its popular namesake. The Colorado ZH2 , which features an electric motor powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, is a nearly silent off-road beast equipped with 37-inch tires and a […]October 3, 2016PickupsFord releases performance ratings on 2017 F-150 RaptorFord announced horsepower and torque ratings today for its 2017 F-150 Raptor and released a new video that demonstrates the truck’s off-road capabilities. Equipped with the all-new 3.5-liter twin-turbo high-output EcoBoost engine, the Raptor churns out 510 lb.-ft. of torque and 450 horsepower across a wide power band. Even with a new engine, a new […]October 1, 2016PickupsToyota debuts 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro at State Fair of TexasToyota has plenty to offer during the State Fair of Texas, including the debut of its 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro pickup. With more than 61,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space, Toyota will display 54 vehicles including what it describes as the highlight, the 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro. “State Fair of Texas has […]September 30, 2016Pickups2017 GMC Sierra available with new DuramaxGMC announced today that the redesigned Duramax 6.6-liter V8 turbo-diesel engine will be available on the 2017 Sierra HD. This next-generation redesign offers more horsepower and torque than ever—an SAE-certified 445 horsepower and 910 lb.-ft. of torque. Along with a 19 percent increase in max torque over the current Duramax 6.6-liter, the redesigned turbo-diesel’s performance […]September 29, 2016Previous PagePage 45 of 63Next PageTop StoriesExcavatorsRedesigned Cat 6015 Hydraulic Shovel Gets Boosted Efficiency, DurabilityThe 16.1-ton-bucket-payload shovel now features advanced hydraulics, heavier-duty undercarriage and no DEF requirement.ConExpo/Con-Agg 2026ConExpo Survival Guide: Tips from Veteran Attendees (and our Editors)Utility Tractors/LoadersNew Holland Completely Redesigns T7 Tractors with More Power, ComfortPickups2027 Ram 1500 SRT TRX Roars Back With 777-Horsepower Hemi V8Featured SponsorLink-Belt Unveils Smarter Excavators Built for Every Operator
