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Vocational

AWD Western Star 4700 getting new front drive axle option; 5700XE gets new roof fairing option

The Western Star 4700 now has the option of an 18,000lb front drive axle, while the Western Star 5700XE has the option of aerodynamic roof fairing.

January 14, 2019

Pickups

Ford unveils redesigned 2020 Explorer with RWD, more power, more towing and more cargo space

From RWD to a more powerful engine and more powertrain choices, not to mention more cargo space, check out the new 2020 Ford Explorer on Equipment World.

January 9, 2019

Class 7-8

Freightliner intros new Cascadia tractor with Level 2 automated driving

Level 2 automation means the truck can accelerate, decelerate and steer independently. The 2020 Cascadia will be the first SAE Level 2 automation-capable truck.

January 9, 2019

Pickups

Ford’s 2020 Police Interceptor Utility packs lots of speed, lots of space

The Police Interceptor had the fastest 0-100 mph acceleration, lap, and highest top speed of 137 mph versus other police utility vehicles tested.

January 9, 2019

Pickups

Rivian’s battery-powered R1T pickup goes 0-60 in 3 seconds, is designed with storage in mind

The R1T features autonomous capabilities, a range of up to 400-plus miles, a quad-motor all-wheel-drive that delivers precise control on- and off-road and more.

January 7, 2019

Pickups

Ditch Hitch takes the danger out of vehicle recovery efforts

Ditch Hitch's vehicle recovery system is designed to take the danger out of vehicle recovery efforts. Learn more about the system on Equipment World today!

January 7, 2019

Driver/operator coaching/training

Volvo CE, “Gold Rush” stars donate A35D hauler to Penn. high school

Volvo CE and “Gold Rush” star Tony Beets donate Volvo articulated haul truck to Lehigh Career & Technical Institute in Pennsylvania. Details on Equipment World.

January 3, 2019

Class 7-8

Giant transformer heavy-haul job breaks Wash. records: 1M lbs. across 47 mi.

To move this load, Omega Morgan used three heavy-haul trucks, a Kenworth C500 as the pull truck, and two Kenworth T800 trucks to push. More information here.

December 28, 2018

Vocational

Honda unveils autonomous construction robot, wants your input on what to do with it

The Honda work vehicle will be introduced at CES 2019, but it’s less of a consumer product than it is an invitation for other manufacturers to get creative.

December 26, 2018

Construction Equipment

Freightliner adds lightweight Cummins X12 as option on 114SD work truck

Cummins has announced that the lightweight 11.8 liter X12 engine is now available for order on Freightliner 114SD chassis. Read more on this at Equipment World.

December 24, 2018

Pickups

First Drive Review: The 2019 Ford Ranger plays to win the game

Get all the details of the 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat FX4 and watch as it gets taken for a test drive around Cape Coral, Florida, here on Equipment World.

December 21, 2018

Pickups

Turn your truck into a specialized tool carrier with LoadMaster in-bed sliding tray cargo systems

Mounted much like a cabinet drawer on heavy duty slide rails, your equipment can be reached easily at ground level without having to climb into the truck bed.

December 19, 2018