Posted by charles todd on May 24, 2010 at 21:21:23 from (205.242.95.131):
In Reply to: O/T Diesel vs. Gas posted by IndianaRed on May 24, 2010 at 16:56:50:
I have a 2001 Chevrolet K1500 4x4 (5.3L) with 140K and it has pulled some nasty loads too. The only repair in almost 10 years was a fuel pump... I accept that as normal maintenance.
Here are some towing pics.
Towed my little 9,000+ lb trackhoe 100 miles 1-way when I bought it.
In this pic, I towed these culverts 210 miles 1-way. They are 1300 lb each.
This was a nice load with my Farmall 504, Loader, Loaded tires, and Root Rake. I estimate at least 10,000 + trailer.
If you like your 4.8L van, keep it. I have been down the diesel road do not see advantages for the occasional tower. If one was "hot-shotting" then maybe. But for the "Regular Joe" or the High School Rodeo crowd, I cannot see a diesel pulling out on top once price, fuel, and repairs are factored in. I have pulled a JD 350 bulldozer with this truck before 50-60 miles. It let me know it was there and I respected that. We made it safe and sound.
CT
This post was edited by charles todd at 21:31:04 05/24/10 2 times.
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