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Construction Equipment

TEST DRIVE: Peterbilt’s new Model 567 is a head-turner and a breeze to maneuver

Given the realities of truck design today, Peterbilt’s Model 567 simply did not spring into existence all on its own. The truck is derived from the company’s Model 579 tractor, which debuted two years ago. The focus of the Model 579 was to create an entirely new and modern cab/driver environment. In order to do […]

March 2, 2014

Construction Equipment

ROAD TEST: Natural gas retrofit fuel systems and glider kits reveal interesting hauling possibilities for cost-minded contractors

The first part of my test drive began westbound on Interstate 80 out of Salt Lake City, on the level desert run that leads to the Bonneville Salt Flats. The goal then had been to find flat ground and a little traffic to give me a feel for the truck. But now, we’d doubled back […]

February 3, 2014

Construction Equipment

Mack Trucks intros air disc brake option for work trucks; here’s how easy it is to change brake pads

Mack Trucks introduced an air disc brake option for it’s vocational trucks today at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Air brakes offer superior stopping power, better resistance to fade and less maintenance than than conventional S-cam designs. Mack’s design uses two pistons to drive the pad against the rotor, which provide more balanced […]

January 20, 2014

Construction Equipment

Build and share your work truck online with Navistar’s new Web configurator

Navistar has launched new, re-designed online configurators for its International ProStar, DuraStar and TerraStar models, allowing customers to build their work truck to spec’ and see what it will look like before requesting a quote or placing an order. The online tool allows customers to design their trucks by choosing options for the truck’s cab, […]

January 15, 2014

Pickups

2014 Ford F-150 STX Targets Contractors

Entry-Level F-150 STX Models Target “Value-oriented” Buyers   Ford has aded an STX SuperCrew and STX Sport Package to its 2014 F-150 lineup, offering entry-level and value-oriented truck customers capable, roomy and stylish new options. The two new models should attract the interest of fleet buyers and contractors.  The 2014 Ford F-150 STX model lineup […]

August 28, 2013

Pickups

Power Wave® S700 Welder

New Welder Ideal For Heavy Equipment    The Power Wave® S700 welder from Lincoln Electric delivers flexible configurations and more welding power for high-duty cycle applications and thicker materials. Recommended for use with 1/16-inch (1.6 mm) and higher welding wire diameters, the multi-process Power Wave S700 can be used in semiautomatic, hard automation or robotic environments, […]

June 20, 2013

Pickups

N-FAB AdjustStep

Allows Easy Access to Cab or Cargo Box N-FAB takes innovation to a new level with AdjustSTEP adjustable height nerf-steps. Built around N-FAB’s patented mounting system and 3-inch wheel-to-wheel main tube assembly, AdjustSTEP allows for up to 5 ½ inches of vertical height adjustment. Each step is independently adjustable and provides a usable step area […]

June 7, 2013

Construction Equipment

Dump truck spins a massive burnout, smoke show

It’s Friday and we don’t know about you but we’re feeling a bit like this guy, just wanting to let off a little steam, have a little fun. And what better way to do that than head to the local speedway, spin a dump truck in place and burn through a few thousand dollars worth […]

May 10, 2013

Gear

GEAR: 2014 Mercedes-Benz Unimog makes the ultimate off-road truck even more capable

A couple months back we found out about a 1955 Mercedes-Benz Unimog that was for sale and told you a little bit about the place in the construction industry’s history this powerful truck holds. Now, let us tell you about the most recent update to the world-famous truck that, somehow, makes it even more powerful. […]

May 8, 2013

Construction Equipment

Truck Trend names Silverado/Sierra 2500 HD best work truck

Truck Trend has released its 2013 Best in Class rankings and a few of the categories should be of particular interest to readers here. For starters, the site named the Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500 HD Best Work Truck. That category is reserved for regular cab, 3/4-ton, two-wheel-drive pickups. Truck Trend says that it feels like […]

April 8, 2013

Gear

Kenworth adds T880 to vocational lineup at Mid-America Truck Show

Kenworth calls its T880 vocational truck, launched at the Mid-America Trucking Show held this week in Louisville, “evolutionary, but uniquely Kenworth.” Key features are a panoramic windshield that enhances driver visibility, cab with triple-sealed doors, a 5-piece hood that enables quick repairs and lightweight factory-installed lift axles. Designed for vocational applications such as dump, mixer, […]

March 21, 2013

Gear

Ram Trucks unveils ProMaster commercial van at Work Truck Show

At the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis Wednesday, Ram unveiled the 2014 ProMaster commercial van, reports Jason Cannon over at our sister site CCJ. Cannon reports that Ram tapping into its resources at Fiat Professional, one of the largest producers of commercial vehicles in the world. It is the first collaboration between the two companies. […]

March 7, 2013