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Hayman

05-04-2003 14:06:14

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I am looking for an older 1 ton truck to pull a gooseneck. Do I need a Dodge, Ford, or Chevy? What would be the best pulling truck? 4x4 or 2wd? Gas or Diesel? What age and price range should I look for?
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brandon thomas

01-25-2004 05:04:20

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Re: 1 ton truck in reply to Hayman, 05-04-2003 14:06:14

i grew up on a dairy farm we had ford diesels and dodge diesels all of them 1 ton or 3/4 ton dodge is a good truck its got the 24 valve turbo diesel
which came with a h/o or a standard output the h/o came in thes 5 or 6 speed in 2001 and the standard output came in the automatics now all of the newer models have the h/o.the h/o has 305 hp
555lbs of torque with a inline 6 diesel but the ford is a heavier duty truck i have a new 2004 f-450 with the 6.0 turbo diesel with 325 hp 560lbs of torque i just feel you would like the ford its justa little bit less fuel mileage cause its a v-8

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hntndaylight

05-05-2003 20:01:46

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Re: 1 ton truck in reply to Hayman, 05-04-2003 14:06:14

Depends on a lot of things. I love my diesels, and 4 wd but you are talking $$. We have a '76 Ford 350 2wd gas, 390 engine, good truck but gets 4 mpg loaded, and those 390s w/o "ethyl" are hard on heads. Use my "everyday" truck mostly, an '01 Dodge 2500 with cummins and 4wd. Got a 99 powerstroke 3/4 but I have stripped out more lock out hubs than I care to count. Don't use it much, but it is high miles (420,000), let the hired help drive it now. If I was buying today I'd get another Dodge 2500 4wd with the Cummins. Been a good truck other than front brakes every 20,000 miles. Got 105,000 on it and other than the brakes and a fuel transfer pumphavent touched it mechanically. Get about 18 empty 15 loaded (gvw 15,000-20,000), 12 loaded heavy (gvw over 25,000). Thats about 2 mpg better than I get on the Powerstroke. Got an'03 Dakota that Dad drive,too. Best truck on the farm. It will go places that my 2500 only dreams about.

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Brent

05-05-2003 10:37:18

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Re: 1 ton truck in reply to Hayman, 05-04-2003 14:06:14

I have a 1989 Ford F-350 extended cab dually (2 wd). It has the 460 gas with auto tranny. I get about 6 mpg loaded, and 8 empty. I have never been stuck (pays to know where NOT to drive) and hills will not slow it down although the gas guage will drain! I have 160,000 miles on it with NO repairs. A friend of mine has an identical '89 F-350 but with a diesel and manual tranny. He just replaced the engine at 450,000 miles and is looking to run a few hundred thousand more before buying a new one. He hauls new trailers for a manufacturer and custom hauls livestock so it pulls loaded 90% of the time. I will buy 4wd next time just so I can drive where I shouldn't but will never buy a truck without duals again now that I have had a few, they are great for stability and safety.

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greenbeanman

05-05-2003 09:13:58

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Re: 1 ton truck in reply to Hayman, 05-04-2003 14:06:14

Define "older" please.

I drive a 1949 Chevrolet one ton. I consider anything pre "garbage under the hood" as older. Expect that means early 60s.

If that is the case I'd opt for the Ford or Chevy. Gas of course. They will pull down more on the hills, but will recover more quickly once over the hump. Have a deep pocket book though, as they like their gas. Mine just sips it, but takes it's time.

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Hayman

05-05-2003 09:15:42

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Re: Re: 1 ton truck in reply to greenbeanman, 05-05-2003 09:13:58

Thanks for the advise. As for the year 88 up.

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Hayman

05-05-2003 09:15:21

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Re: Re: 1 ton truck in reply to greenbeanman, 05-05-2003 09:13:58

Thanks for the advise. As for the year 88 up.

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F14

05-04-2003 15:00:29

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Re: 1 ton truck in reply to Hayman, 05-04-2003 14:06:14

Depends on what you're hauling and how far. Based on what you gave us to work with, I'd recommend a diesel as more fuel efficient. You said older, so I'd DEFINITELY stay away from GM, as their older diesels were somewhat less than dependable.

As to whether you go Ford or Dodge, you'll get arguments for and against either. Me, I'd go with the Dodge for the Cummins, and a standard trans to avoid the problems with Dodge automatics.

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Robert in W. Mi

05-04-2003 17:49:22

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Re: Re: 1 ton truck in reply to F14, 05-04-2003 15:00:29

I bought this 1982 Chev with 6.2 diesel new. It now has 198,000 miles on the origional engine, and unlike the power stroke i owned, my 6.2 has NEVER had the valve covers off it!

The ford is gone, the Chevy is still earning it's keep!!!! Robert

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