Kate Wade is the managing editor of Utility Fleet Professional and Incident Prevention magazines. She has been employed by Utility Business Media Inc. since 2008.
The Palm Light from Stertil-Koni, a leader in vehicle lifts, is a portable, magnetic, high-intensity LED light designed to affix easily to a broad range of metal surfaces commonly found in vehicle maintenance shops, including the company’s award-winning vehicle lifting systems. This new piece of shop equipment will be available in the first quarter of […]
Ditch Witch has expanded its line of compact equipment with the new, construction-grade SK752 mini skid steer with improved features that enable added confidence, productivity and versatility on the job. With its 24.8-horsepower Kubota diesel engine – known for efficiency and low maintenance – the machine wields impressive power for all machine functions. It also […]
Magellan has integrated its RoadMate RC9496T-LMB fleet navigation device with Position Logic’s advanced GPS tracking software solution. This partnership allows Position Logic service providers to leverage all Magellan RoadMate RC9496T-LMB devices. The RoadMate RC9496T-LMB, a 7-inch Android GPS fleet navigation device, is available now to current and prospective Magellan and Position Logic customers. Position Logic, […]
Durashell 175 and 145 slip-on truck bodies are now available from Fleetwest Transferable Truck Bodies. These new models feature engineering refinements including a lightweight capsule for half-ton and larger pickup trucks; a patented low-profile ladder rack option for easy parking garage access; an industry-leading 320 degrees of access; keyless entry; LED side door lighting with […]
The London, from Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America, is available as an aftermarket solution to owners of the Ram ProMaster for additional heating and cooling needs in their cargo space. The unit is compact and efficient, offering up to 32,500 Btu/h of cooling capacity and 44,500 Btu/h of heating capacity. An integrated HVAC system, […]
Westport Innovations Inc. will offer dedicated, liquid propane systems for 2016 Ford 5.0-liter F-150 trucks. This new liquid propane system will be offered in addition to Westport’s compressed natural gas package for 2016 Ford F-150 trucks. Both fuel options are part of the Westport WiNG Power System and are expected to be certified to EPA […]
Eaton has added two optional features to the company’s UltraShift PLUS and Fuller Advantage automated manual transmissions. The new Urge to Move and Blended Pedal features were added to enhance low-speed maneuverability in situations such as backing into a loading dock or maneuvering in a construction job site. Both options are available at no charge […]
The Cat S40 rugged smartphone is now available in the U.S. It is supported by most major U.S. GSM open carriers, including T-Mobile and AT&T Wireless. Standout features of the S40 include drop-tested up to 5.9 feet onto concrete; powered by a quad-core 1.1-GHz Snapdragon 210 processor and 1 GB of RAM; runs on Android […]
Doosan Portable Power has expanded its line of portable light towers with the introduction of two small-body model light towers – the LSV6 and LSV8. Both towers are standard-equipped with a vertical mast that manually extends to 25 feet, 6 inches with four 1,000-watt metal halide lamps. A hydraulic actuated tower is available as an […]
Ditch Witch has released a new line of heavy-duty (HD) backreamers to help underground construction operators improve productivity and tool durability on horizontal directional drilling job sites. New to all model designs, the HD backreamers are now equipped with standard API threads to fit any industry drill under 100,000 pounds. The new models include the […]
