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Pickups

Ram’s Macho Power Wagon makes for a powerful work truck thanks to sliding bed rack

While Chevrolet’s Alaskan and Carhartt Silverado 2500 pickups might have been the most striking work truck concepts at last week’s SEMA show, Ram’s Macho Power Wagon might take the title for most practical thanks to one accessory in particular. Thanks to a four-inch custom lift kit, 37-inch Nitto Trail Grappler MT tires and 18-inch beadlock wheels, the Power […]

November 7, 2016

Trucks

Toyota unveils 2,000-hp Land Speed Cruiser in pursuit of world’s fastest SUV title

At the SEMA show last week in Las Vegas, Toyota’s booth was by far the easiest way to kill 30 minutes or so. The automaker had a theme of “Past, Present and Extreme” and for nearly each of its vehicle categories, Toyota brought the models that pioneered each respective category, the current model and an extreme modification […]

November 7, 2016

Gear

REVIEW: Casio’s Mudmaster GG-1000 a G-Shock watch designed to survive construction, trades work

In the few months I’ve spent with the Mudmaster GG-1000-1A3—one of Casio’s extremely rugged G-Shock watches aimed squarely at folks who work in the construction industry and trades—the thing that stands out most to me is the number of compliments I’ve received while wearing it. It’s my experience that guys don’t typically compliment other guys […]

November 7, 2016

Dealers

Trimble announces Sitech Northland dealer for portions of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska

Trimble has announced Sitech Northland as the latest dealer in the Sitech dealer network, with coverage in Minnesota, excluding Clay County, and Iowa, excluding the southeastern portion of the state, as well as Dakota County, Nebraska. Sitech dealerships carry Trimble and Caterpillar machine control systems for heavy equipment of most brands, in addition to Trimble’s […]

November 7, 2016

Pickups

Chevy unveils Carhartt Silverado 2500HD, a sharp work truck literally covered in duck brown fabric

Both brands come from Detroit. Both brands speak to hard working, blue collar Americans. So it only makes sense that Chevrolet would team up with Carhartt to create a themed truck. On the mechanical side, the Silverado 2500 HD Carhartt sports GM’s 6.6-liter Duramax turbo diesel that pounds out 445 horsepower and 910 lb.-ft. of torque. New […]

November 4, 2016

Roadbuilding

Caterpillar introduces oscillatory vibe system with new CB10 asphalt compactor

Caterpillar has introduced a new compactor, the CB10, featuring the company’s first oscillatory vibration drum, as well as a new compactor nomenclature. The new system will be available as an option on the rear drum of the machine. Bryan Downing, sales support consultant for compaction equipment, says the oscillation was a key feature to add […]

November 4, 2016

Pickups

Skyjacker unveils new lift kits for 2017 Ford Super Duty trucks

If you’re jonesin’ to put a little more air between your 2017 Ford Super Duty truck and the pavement, Skyjacker Suspensions took the wraps off its new lift kits for the big machine at the SEMA show this week. The kits come in 8.5-, 6-, ad 4-inch lift versions, and there is also a 2.5-inch […]

November 4, 2016

Dealers

Terramac adds Power Equipment as dealer for Arkansas, Tennessee regions

Crawler carrier manufacturer Terramac has added Louisville, Kentucky-based Power Equipment Company to its North American dealer network. The dealer will represent the Terramac product line in portions of Arkansas and Tennessee. “We were immediately impressed by the extreme versatility that Terramac crawler carriers provide,” says Chris Gaylor, president at Power Equipment Company. “The units can […]

November 4, 2016

Pickups

Patriotic Ford Raptor adorned with Native American, combat history a stunning truck for a great cause

Military themes run throughout the 2016 SEMA show and you won’t find any better demonstration of the depth of this feeling than this awesome project. The Million Pixel Raptor project is a fundraiser for the Wounded Warriors Family Support organization. The project is selling off 10 x 10-pixel blocks of the images on the truck for […]

November 3, 2016

Dealers

ARA to induct Moore and Etzel into Rental Hall of Fame

The American Rental Association (ARA) will induct Art Moore and Spencer Etzel into its Rental Hall of Fame during a ceremony at The Rental Show in February. ARA first created the Rental Hall of Fame in 2000 as a means of fostering an “appreciation of the historical development of the rental industry and the leaders […]

November 3, 2016

Pickups

Ford shows off 2017 F-150 Raptor Baja 1000 race truck at SEMA

At the SEMA show, Ford is letting folks get up close and personal with the next-generation Raptor that will run one of the world’s most grueling races. At its mammoth booth inside the Las Vegas Convention Center, Ford is showing off the 2017 F-150 Raptor that will be entered in the 49th SCORE Baja 1000 off-road […]

November 2, 2016

Pickups

Chevy built a sweet Z71 Colorado with Hurley to help you catch more waves, man

At the SEMA show, Chevrolet has unveiled a Colorado concept designed with surf apparel and accessories brand Hurley and aimed at making the life of “wave wanderers” easier. The Colorado Z71 Hurley implements several surfer-minded features including water-resistant seat covers made from ventiprene, a breathable material similar to the neoprene used in wetsuits. “You’ll never […]

November 2, 2016