Heavy Machinery Reviews

Our heavy machinery reviews cover everything from front end loaders and tractors to backhoes and skid steers for heavy equipment operators. We also look at generators and concrete mixers. We use objective testing methods to let you know which models have the features and quality you need to get the job done. Some of our favorites include the Intimidator Truck Series UTV, the Kubota K008-3 Compact Excavator, and the CAT Skid Steer. Heavy Machinery Reviews with Testing Every time we perform heavy machinery reviews, we put these products to the test with as much objectivity as possible. That means testing power and performance as well as comparing features. When we take value into account, it always factors performance back ito the equation. That means the “cheapest” piece of heavy machinery isn’t necessarily the best value. Put it all together, and you get objective testing with subjective opinions from the professionals who use these tools every day.

Intimidator Truck

Intimidator Truck Series UTV Preview

Stocked with all new powerful and durable features, the Intimidator Truck Series Utility Task Vehicle can handle all your tough jobs. Intimidator Trucks offer a few engine options, a 750cc Kohler gas, a 1000cc Kohler diesel engine, or a 48V AC-powered brushless electric motor. The Truck Series features a 6-foot truck bed that can be folded […]

CAT 226D Skid Steer Loader

Back at the 2015 GIE Expo, CAT unveiled plans to include hand and foot controls to their D-Series loaders. An upgrade from the 226B3 model, the CAT 226D Skid Steer Loader included those hand and foot controls as options, as well as an updated feature list that kept the operator’s safety and comfort in mind. Still a […]

Review7.7(out of 10)
Ryobi 2800 PSI Pressure Washer

Ryobi 2800 PSI Pressure Washer with Honda Engine

With summer upon us, I got my hands on the Ryobi 2800 PSI Pressure Washer featuring a Honda GCV160 engine. The work on my plate was mainly light- to medium-duty, so 2800 PSI was enough power for what I was looking for. While not all Pros really consider Ryobi when looking for a pressure washer, […]

Worx HydroShot 20V Max Portable Power Cleaner

Worx HydroShot 20V Power Cleaner Review WG620

Several very excited people told me about the Worx HydroShot 20V Max Portable Power Cleaner (WG620) before I got it in my hands for review. To be perfectly honest, I wasn’t sure that a 320 PSI power washer really had any place in our shop or my home. But as it is with any tool […]

Ventrac 4500Z Compact Tractor

Ventrac 4500Z Compact Tractor

One of the best things about attending various media events throughout the year is getting to see some of our friends from the industry – employees of the manufacturers and guys like Dan and Eric from Tools in Action . The fact is, we have a great time and having friends around makes the down […]

Review7.6(out of 10)
Powerhorse 3000 PSI Pressure Washer 87035

Powerhorse 3000 PSI Pressure Washer (87035) Review

Pressure washers are a mainstay of property maintenance. The cost of hiring a contractor often leads homeowners and business owners alike to purchase their own units. Unfortunately, expectations often fall to disappointment when the unit they purchase falls short of the professional performance they thought they were bringing home. Northern Tool offers their Powerhorse 3000 […]

Briggs & Stratton PowerSmart Series P3000

Briggs & Stratton PowerSmart Series P3000

BRIGGS & STRATTON POWERSMART SERIES P3000 DESIGNED FOR GAMEDAY Briggs & Stratton has taken portable generators to the next level by designing the PowerSmart Series P3000 around tailgating use. There’s nothing like taking all the comforts of watching the game at home outside to the back of your pickup while making friends with 60,000 strangers as […]

Review8.4(out of 10)
Warn Cordless PullzAll

Warn Cordless PullzAll Review

The Warn cordless PullzAll is a portable motorized winch/hoist with a maximum capacity of 1,000 pounds that’s available in both corded and 24-volt cordless models. Unlike some portable winches, the DC version doesn’t rely on being wired to a nearby vehicle’s battery; it is a self-contained unit with an onboard rechargeable battery pack like other […]