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Pickups

In-Cab

While cell phones and “push-to-talk” can get the job done for many small companies, nothing beats the independence and speed of 2-way, which can operate in areas outside normal cell coverage.

April 11, 2011

Pickups

2011 Winch Buyers Guide

Selecting a winch isn’t just a case of considering the vehicle weight. The contractor has to consider how a winch works and the forces involved in extracting a stuck vehicle or piece of equipment …

March 31, 2011

Business

On Record

Sticktoitiveness By Marcia Gruver Doyle I want to call your attention to the issue of ProPickup polybagged with this issue of Equipment World, both for what it is and what it represents. First, there’s what ProPickup is: the most warmly received startup publication we’ve had … ever. Take a look at the letters to the […]

July 31, 2010

Pickups

First Look: 2011 Ford Super Duty

We get our first behind-the-wheel look at the 2011 FORD Super Duties and our test drives reveal strong traits in Ford’s most popular working trucks. Inside and out, the new offerings are sure to please…

June 23, 2010

Pickups

2011 Chevy HD pickups

FIRST LOOK 2011 CHEVY HEAVY DUTIES GM’s new pickups lay claim to most power in the heavy-duty segment; better fuel economy an added plus If you are a Chevy lover  thinking about stepping up to a new heavy-duty GM diesel pickup, instead of looking at a 2010 model consider the new 2011 GM models. Sure, […]

May 5, 2010

Pickups

TIRE PRESSURE & VEHICLE SAFETY

Under-inflated tires also give fuel economy a hit; for every 1psi all four tires are under-inflated, there’s a .4-percent drop in fuel economy. So, driving around with tires under-inflated by 8psi is cutting your vehicle’s gas mileage by more than three percent…

March 21, 2010

Pickups

Road Test: 2008 Chevy 3500HD

Road Test: 2008 Chevrolet 3500HD; 4wd Dually Crew Cab a luxury tow vehicle with power to spare By Bruce W. Smith / Truck Test Digest When it comes to hard-core work/tow vehicles, there’re only three brands from which to choose: Dodge, Ford, and GM. Then you get into brand loyalty, and it’s hard to break […]

February 26, 2009