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andscapers are prone to being easy targets for
theft of tools and products from their pickup
beds and open equipment trailers. So it makes
good business sense to keep those precious items
in the toolbox and away from the effects of Mother
Nature or sticky fi ngers.
That's why it's important to choose toolboxes
that are of the highest quality in both construction
and security features.
The good news is there are dozens of regional
and national toolbox brands from which to choose.
In addition, there are confi gurations within those
brands to fi t any need, be it the conventional
cross-bed toolbox to a custom-fabricated unit
unique to your business.
There are also a number of "combo" tool/fuel
boxes that could also be a great upfi t for your work
truck or trailer. Combos work excellent when you
need an extra 30 to 50 gallons of diesel on hand to
keep a piece of equipment working when time is
short.
Toolbox prices vary as widely as the confi gura-
tions. But keep this in mind when you are price
shopping: In this market, you usually get what you
pay for in quality and lasting performance.
To help you on the path to better cargo manage-
ment, we've highlighted a dozen of the newest
products in the toolbox category. There should be
at least one that's perfect for outfi tting your work
trucks or landscape trailers.
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Locked &
Loaded
12 new cargo
management products
to keep your tools and
equipment safe
BY BRUCE W. SMITH
