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Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler?

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M Nut

12-23-2007 13:07:45

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I'm looking into getting a pickup that will be good for both pulling my 26ft gooseneck trailer and also commuting 50 miles to my day job each day. I'm thinking of going to look at a 2003 3500 quad cab single wheel Dodge with a 6cyl HO turbo diesel. I haul about 600 round bales home in the summer, and the occasional hauling of a tractor here or there. I hauled a Super 90 Massey last weekend with my 94 350 Chev, and it didn't like it at all. It doesn't haul hay very well either, so this got me to thinking it may be time to upgrade.
I need a truck that will start on cold days. I can plug it in at home, but it will sit out in the open for 8 hours at work. What kind of fuel mileage can I expect at 60mph empty? Any thing good or bad I should know about on this truck? Price is $18,600 with 120,000 miles. Was used as a commuter truck, so I'm told. Is that a fair price?
Thanks for any advice you can give

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Old Iron

12-24-2007 19:24:10

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

I like my '03 Dodge Cummins HO extended-cab 6-speed 2500. It gets better fuel mileage with more power, then my '96 Ford Power-stroke 5-speed F-250 ever did.
I'd probably opt for a "dually" though, if I pulled a goose neck trailer a lot.

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NEsota

12-24-2007 19:00:22

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

In reply to RossIL, we became stockholders in a company that owns the insurance company that we went with. That is the reason for the 8% discount.

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NEsota

12-24-2007 07:58:51

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

Inurance, can be a big part of the equation when choosing how many vehicles to have in your fleet, we now have three. Two previously, and were insured for years with a major company. Recently, we took membership in a cult like thing. "Cult" is used lousily here but after joining, we were notified that as members we would get an 8% discount from one insurance Co. In MN if you are 55 or over and take a $10-$15 course every three years, this gets you 10% off from any insurance Co. Because of the additional 8% off offer, we got a quote on-line and now have more insurance on three vehicles than we used to have with two. Check around.

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RossIL

12-24-2007 09:06:30

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to NEsota, 12-24-2007 07:58:51

I've got to ask..... can you elaborate on this "cult like thing"?

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M Nut

12-24-2007 02:04:46

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

Thanks for the advice. You're giving me what I asked for. It is always good to weigh things over before making a hasty decision.

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Bendee

12-24-2007 01:47:18

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

I would be looking at the economics.Buying a bigger truck to carry the weights and increasing your daily travel expenses, obviously you have a boy doing a mans job. So are you buying someones troubles?. 120 thou and the gloss would be wearing off.Ask yourself,why would they be selling?I would be leaving the money in the Bank,not overloading the present vehicle so it likes it,that would increase fuel economy,cutting down on travel expenses with a car,on lpg {liquid petroluem gas] if available, build a garage for the truck to rest for 6 months plus, it will then last a lot longer,possibly less travel time,more bed time and spend the rest of the year trying to stop laughing. The devil you know is better than the one you don't.From over the water,we would never entertain the idea of having a truck for a commuter vehicle doing those distances.

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tiresntracks

12-23-2007 20:45:05

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

I'm a Ford guy, but I have a lot of friends that have Dodges. They're good pickups and they get better fuel mileage than the Fords. The older ones didn't have as much power as my Ford, but I think the new ones have more. The main problem I have seen with them is the automatic transmissions don't last very long if you pull heavy stuff with them all the time.(Yeah, I know, Fords have the same problem. That's why I have a six-speed.) I know you don't like the idea, but those guys that are telling you to buy a little car have a good point. I said I'd never have a car, but I got a good 4-cyl, 5-speed car for $500. I can't believe how much money its saved me. I only put about 1/3 the miles on the pickup that I used to. I spend less on fuel, tires, oil changes, and even insurance since my pickup isn't my primary work vehicle anymore. It will be a lot longer until I need to buy a new pickup now and I don't mind parking the car outside because it doesn't look that good anyway.

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kyplowboy

12-24-2007 04:57:47

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to tiresntracks, 12-23-2007 20:45:05

Thats what I have done. A "good" truck will stay good alot longer if you have a $500 beater to drive to work. I don't care what anyone at work thinks of my ride. Truck stays at home unless there is a reason. With gas the way it is a little car will pay for itself petty quick and like you said who cares if it sets out side. You can buy them alot less if the paint is half gone, and you are more than likely be take'n it to crusher the next year or two any way. A beater ain't a long term investment.

Dave

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Lee in Iowa

12-23-2007 20:08:02

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

Last summer we bought a 2000 chevy 3/4 ton ext cab gas with a lot of miles for $7950, luckily it came with 100,000 extended warranty, it already paid for a t-case. Kept the 02 saturn for the running around it gets 40 mpg. The trade in value of the saturn was only about 2000 so we don't have 10000 in both of them. The pickup will handle a 7x20 steel gooseneck with 10 or 11 cows in it easily and get 15 mpg empty. Lee

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Carykong

12-23-2007 19:00:17

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

I agree with fella recommending a fuel efficient used car for commuting and use your truck only when the need presents itself.

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Goose

12-23-2007 18:08:07

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

If you're going to pull a 26' gooseneck, I wouldn't recommend single rear wheels. I'd hold out for a dually.

In my shop, I just got done fixing a Chevy K3500 single rear wheel that blew the left rear tire while pulling a 28' goose neck camper. You don't want to know what the side of the box looked like. The guy's darned lucky he didn't lose the whole thing. He thought he could get away with single rear wheels because he just pulls the camper 250 miles to a lake in the sping and back home in the fall.

Both in my body shop and when I was a GM salesman, the biggest mistake I saw people make was underestimating what they needed for a tow vehicle.

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7812

12-23-2007 16:28:37

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

i bought an 01 2500 24 valve with a six speed reg cab. I haul hay and an occasional tractor , skid loader or whatever fits on my 24' goose. I've have been really pleased with the truck. Plus the chicks dig it.

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M Nut

12-23-2007 15:44:51

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

Thanks for the thoughts. I'm not interested in buying a small car as well as a truck. I don't want to maintain, insure, and store two vehicles. (I can't stand to leave vehicles sit outside) I need a truck. I have 50+ beef cows to care for, 300+ acres to farm, and I already own the trailers I need to pull with it. So the truck thing has nothing to do with what's cool to drive or looking macho. If I had no use for one, I wouldn't buy one. I want a truck that will give good service for my farming needs and also get decent mileage for when simply commuting. Sounds like this is worth checking into. I appreciate all the advice.

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Budn

12-23-2007 14:58:41

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

I have a 2004 2500 4x4 auto. 16 to 21 mpg on the road depending how you drive it. It will easily start at -20f without being pluged in.

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GeorgeH

12-23-2007 14:50:04

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

I have a 2002 2500 ext cab HO with 6 speed manual, mostly drive empty and get almost 21 MPG. Starts easily but norms are mostly above 20 degrees.

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TomH in PA

12-23-2007 14:16:24

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

At 50 miles a day you could probably pay for a small car to commute in. Not as macho though.

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ejr-IA

12-23-2007 14:11:32

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

I have two a 1990 12valve and a 2000 24 valve both automatic .With good batterys they start real well in cold weather even not pluged in.The 2000 has 4:10 gears wish I had 3:70 but any way It will get 21mpg on the highway with no load at 65mph but my average is around 16-17.

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Twisted Shorts

12-23-2007 14:06:21

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

Had an 03 HO 6spd 4WD untill this summer 20 Mpg in the summer if driven reasonably the MPG on ANY vehicle falls off a little in the winter with the extended idling and blended fuels. Only gripe was the American Axles that dodge went with in 03 the 3:73 gears sucks compared to the 3.5's and the original U-joints and front wheel bearings were POS's but I would imagine at your mileage they have been replaced. (ps) starting in cold weather is no problem

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Steve in Mass

12-23-2007 13:53:59

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

I've got an '04 with the 6 speed and 411 rear end, so mileage is 16-18. Don't know what Dodge was thinking when they did that. That motor has more than enough low end torque to need the 411. The 355 would would do fine and mileage would be 20 or better. Find out which rear end is in it. Probably listed on the tag on the door post.

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Davis In SC

12-23-2007 17:41:12

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to Steve in Mass, 12-23-2007 13:53:59

My '01 Dually w/ the HO, option & 6 speed was only supposed to come with 4.10 ratio, according to the books. But mine has 3.5, I guess it does save me some fuel.

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Steven f/AZ

12-23-2007 13:39:51

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

Brother's 06 2500 with HO Cummins and 6-speed makes about 18mpg if you drive easy, but usually 16-17. And it always starts, I think he has had it down to ten below zero without plugging it in and it fired right up.

The old 98 12-valve will still make 23mpg or so empty. We started it one time after it sat outside for a week at twenty below, rattle quite a while before oil got to the top, but she ran!

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Spook

12-23-2007 13:28:46

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

With the price fuel, I would not drive a big truck like that.

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Dblair

12-23-2007 13:25:58

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Re: Dodge 3500 Tractor/Hay Hauler? in reply to M Nut, 12-23-2007 13:07:45

I've had one, only it's a dually, since 1996 247k on it now . had to replace the auto tranny twice once at 115k and again at 216k , motor usual maintenance filters and oil . no leaks , no usage , brakes on front every 18 months . can't complain .check with Edmunds on the price

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Dblair

12-23-2007 13:21:31

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