Category Archives: Vehicle Tips

TL;DR: What Should You Look for in a Ute Toolbox? Choose a toolbox based on the tools you carry, how often you need to access them, the space available on your ute and the weight you can safely add. Check the toolbox type, dimensions, material, locks, weather sealing and mounting before making a decision. Tradiespec

Key Points There isn’t one winner for every Aussie tradie. A plumber carrying tools and pipe has very different requirements from a brickie loading masonry or a landscaper moving heavy equipment. Aluminium ute trays are generally better if you want to keep vehicle weight down, preserve payload and reduce corrosion concerns. Steel trays make more

If you are a veteran of the tradie industry, then it’s more than likely that you’ve heard the age-old debate of petrol vs diesel. It’s often the case that people will swear by diesel fuel as being the perfect fit for utes. However, looking past specific biases and examining their differences can reveal that each

Thanks to their recognisable design, host of features and range of models, utes have become synonymous with the tradie lifestyle across Australia. In particular, the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger have grown to be two of the most popular utes in the industry over the past few years. As each model has continued to evolve,

Key Points Before hiring a work ute, check what you need to carry or tow, cab and tray setup, whether you need 4×4, included accessories, rental inclusions, hire length and vehicle availability. Tradiespec supplies work-ready utes to Australian trade businesses, helping customers match vehicles and fit-outs to the work they actually need to do. 1.

For a second, let us put aside the ‘Foreman’ 4×4 Ute class that is clearly the trending vehicle of the last 5 years and let’s review a Tradie Ute, the Toyota Hilux Workmate. Tradies need a work horse, that is a given.  Some of you are knocking over 100 Kms a day or more.  Managing