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A promotional photo of Ford’s 2021 F-150 Raptor. (Media.ford.com)
General, Machinery, Reuters

Ford cuts output of F-150s due to semiconductor shortage

U.S. firm among manufacturers caught off guard

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Washington | Reuters — Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it is cutting shifts at two U.S. plants that build its highly profitable flagship F-150 pickup trucks starting next week due to a global shortage of semiconductor chips, raising fears the problem could be worsening. The No. 2 U.S. automaker said it will run one of […] Read more
In early 2020, Mack introduced the medium-duty Class 6 and 7 MD truck series.
Equipment, Features, Machinery

New players enter the light- and medium-duty truck segment

International and Mack move back into familiar territory

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Over the past few decades, many truck manufacturers have retreated from the broad range of models they offered to specialize in specific segments of the market. However, recently, some brands have been expanding their offerings once again and returning to segments they had previously abandoned. Among those going down that path are International (under Navistar […] Read more
In this Shop Class instalment, we replace the cab suspension on this 2007 Freightliner Century.
Machinery

Replacing worn truck cab suspension

Installing new under-cab air bags to avoid an on-road failure

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More than a few retired highway tractors find second lives pulling grain trailers on farms. While they may have logged a lot of miles, these trucks are still ideal for short-haul farm duty. But with age comes the need for maintenance. One of the most common maintenance items on today’s older highway tractors is the […] Read more
Poor installation of high amperage, unprotected cables running through a jagged metal opening on this truck could have resulted in a major fire.
Equipment, Machinery

Inspect newly purchased machines thoroughly

Poor-quality work put this “new-to-us” truck at serious risk of fire

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When a used, new-to-you vehicle or machine arrives on the farm, it’s worth putting on your coveralls and giving it another more thorough inspection than it likely received at the auction sale or dealer’s lot when it was purchased. Doing exactly that saved this heavy truck from what would have been an inevitable fire. And […] Read more
The Nextroad commercial truck tire line debuts in Canada this year.
Equipment, Machinery

New truck tire brand hits the market

Nextroad brand jumps into the Canadian marketplace

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Prometeon Tyre Group, the parent company of the well-known Pirelli tire brand, is introducing another name to the U.S. and Canadian markets: the Nextroad range of heavy truck tires. As an initial offering, Nextroad will produce 295/75R22.5 and 11R22.5 tire sizes. Beginning in the first quarter of 2020 it will add 11R24.5 to its portfolio. […] Read more
GM has built its Sierra HD series truck bigger for the 2020 model year, with a longer wheelbase their both longer and taller and heavier duty.
Equipment, News

GMC Sierra HD truck gets trailer-towing updates

GM adds the ability for drivers to “see through” the trailer they’re towing behind

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GM thinks size matters — at least when it comes to trucks. The company’s press release announcing the updated design for its 2020 Sierra HD pickup line puts it this way, “The 2020 Sierra HD has a commanding, powerful design rooted in a new architecture with larger proportions.” It’s hard to argue that truck guys […] Read more
The Jeep Gladiator pickup will hit dealer lots as a 2020 model.
Machinery

PHOTOS: Jeep gets back into trucks

Jeep Gladiator pickup debuts for 2020 model year, bringing Jeep back into the small truck segment

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FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) chose the Los Angeles Auto Show in November as the venue to debut its latest foray into the pickup truck market, pulling the curtain back on the all-new Jeep Gladiator. With 3,469 kilograms (7,650 pounds) of towing capacity and 725 kilograms (1,600 pounds) of payload, it’s going to be a player […] Read more
An ordinary air line fitted with a glad hand at one end can connect to the emergency/supply line of a truck equipped

Machinery

Air line uses truck compressor

A glad hand connector on an air hose brings compressed air to the field

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Having a source of compressed air in the field can be a pretty handy tool. But carting around a shop air compressor isn’t exactly easy, unless you have one permanently mounted in a service truck. For many farms, however, there is almost always an air compressor in the field. During seeding, spraying and harvest, the […] Read more

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