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The hybrid Silverado returns: Will power boost lift Chevy’s second try at an electrified pickup?

Though the pickup truck has never been more popular than it is today, the problem of fuel economy remains. And while competitors Ram and Ford have respectively addressed this issue through a fuel-sipping diesel and the combo of a lightweight aluminum body and a V6 with V8-like power, Chevrolet recently announced that it’s giving a […]

March 3, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ram adds left side PTO capability to 4×4 chassis cab trucks

Ram Commercial has added left side PTO capability to 4×4 versions of its 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks, which will help offer a more efficient accessory system for challenging or remote work sites. Ram made the announcement during the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. “We previously had left and right side available on […]

March 3, 2016

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Cummins ISL9 added to available engines for International WorkStar, DuraStar trucks

International announced Wednesday the addition of a second Cummins engine to its available options for the DuraStar and WorkStar families of vocational trucks. The 9-liter Cummins ISL9 joins the Cummins ISB and Navistar’s N9 and N10 as an available engine option for DuraStar and WorkStar trucks. International said the ISL9 is available for order immediately. Carl Webb, International […]

March 3, 2016

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Mitsubishi Fuso’s all-electric Canter E-Cell work truck makes U.S. debut

UPDATE: A previous version of this article said the development team behind the Canter E-Cell is developing a PTO for the truck in Atlanta, Ga. However, the team is actually developing an electric version of the PTO in Kawasaki, Japan. The article has been updated to reflect that and we regret the error. Mitsubishi Fuso […]

March 2, 2016

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Kenworth now offering T370 with Meritor Heavy Duty front and rear axles

Kenworth has announced that its T370 is now available with Meritor’s non-drive front steer axles, rated from 16,000- to 20,000-lb. and Meritor’s 44,000- and 46,000-lb. heavy duty tandem-drive rear axles. The Meritor MFS20 front axles and the Meritor MT-44 and RT-46 series tandem drive rear axles for the T370 can be spec’d with the Paccar […]

March 2, 2016

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Ford unveils 2017 F-Series chassis cab Super Duty trucks with huge power, towing upgrades

Tonight at a pre-Work Truck Show event here in Indianapolis, Ford unveiled the 2017 Ford F-Series chassis cab trucks, with the automaker citing a series of improvements amounting to its most capable chassis cab lineup yet. These chassis cab models benefit from the stronger new frame and aluminum body found in the the 2017 Super Duty pickup models. […]

March 1, 2016

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Kenworth’s T680, T880 trucks get bevy of new options

Kenworth announced several new options for its T880 and T680 Sunday at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) meeting in Nashville, Tenn. A 40-inch sleeper for the T880 and T680 will enter production March 7. Jason Skoog, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing, says the 40-inch sleeper offers drivers organizational features to make […]

March 1, 2016

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International brings OTA engine reprogramming to select trucks

International Truck on Monday announced over-the-air (OTA) reprogramming of engine control modules (ECM) for all International Truck models equipped with N9, N10 and N13 engines is now available as a no charge offering. Additionally, OTA will be available for purchase for all International models, powered by 2010 Navistar engines and newer through International truck dealers. […]

March 1, 2016

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Cummins, Eaton add higher torque option for ISX15 powertrain; introduce GearLogic tech

Eaton and Cummins announced jointly Sunday at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) meeting in Nashville, Tenn., new features to their integrated powertrains that will increase available downspeeding options. An additional torque rating of 1,850 lb.-ft. for the 400-475 horsepower Cummins ISX15 will be available in April and can be specified with an Eaton Fuller […]

February 29, 2016

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Caterpillar discontinues on-highway vocational truck line, will exit business immediately

Less than a year after announcing plans to more fully commit to the business by building its own trucks, Caterpillar this morning announced it will scrap its on-highway vocational truck lineup entirely. Cat will cease taking orders for the CT660, CT680 and CT681 work trucks immediately but will continue to offer customer support for trucks […]

February 26, 2016

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PHOTOS > The mixer, pump, dump and pickup trucks of World of Concrete 2016

No piece of equipment fills more space at World of Concrete every year than trucks. There are mixer trucks, pump trucks, water trucks, dump trucks, shop trucks, pickup trucks and more. We took in the whole show and put together a gallery of the best looking beasts on the floor and in the lots.

February 12, 2016

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PHOTOS > The demos, tools, equipment and trucks of World of Concrete 2016’s outdoor lots

As we did with our indoor gallery from the show’s hallways, we’ve gathered up the most interesting sights of World of Concrete’s outdoor demo lots in the gallery above. Each year the show gives attendees the ability to give all kinds of tools, trucks and machines some hands-on attention. This year, John Deere and Western […]

February 10, 2016