Posted by Nofbdybs on August 14, 2010 at 06:01:00 from (70.153.166.247):
First off, this truck will be used very little. Say, 4,000 miles a year.
Anyhow, ever since dad retired, he has lost the need for a heavy truck, and when he sold his business, he let all of the 3/4 and 1-ton trucks go with it. Now, he rolls around in a half ton silverado.
We are now in need of something that will tow up to 10,000llbs, give or take. We have a few small tractors that our half tons will pull, but if we get a 3/4ton, we will be using it for towing them. They dont weigh a lot, about 6,000lbs. Small Yanmar, Kubota, ect.
Mostly, we need the truck for our older tractor. Its a 720 JD. Also, we tend to pick up a few parts at each event, so something that would accomidate 10,0000lbs is what im guessing our need would be.
Again, this truck will see little use. Under 5k a year. So we are not being real picky. Nothing new. MPG is really not a concern due to the very few miles it will see a year.
Here are some options we are considering. All 3/4-tons. Dont need a dually, and really dont want to plop down the cash for a newer Diesel (Duramax and the like) No powerstrokes, other than the original 7.3 Dont care what year. Had to many bad experiences with them.
Here are my thoughts:
Dodge with cummins 12v or 24, really dont care. Auto or stick
GM with 454
GM with 8.1
7.3 Powerstroke
FWIW, dad had a 94 3/4 ton with a 454 and a 5-apd, and a 91 ford with a 460 and a 5-spd. Both were great trucks and handled our gooseneck fine.
That in mind, im not opposed to something along these lines.
As you can see, im not opposed to a gas burner. With the few miles it will see, the initial cost for a diesel over a gasser is just not smart.
With the excpetion of the Dodges. Used ones with a Cummins are VERY reasonable in this area.
Im really leaning toward a Extended cab cummins, say, 97.5 up to a 2004 or so. I really like the 12v cummins, and the 24 would be fine too.
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