Re: Truck to haul a tractor with.

Posted by kyhayman on November 25, 2003 at 19:45:50 from (205.188.208.73):

In Reply to: Truck to haul a tractor with. posted by d-roadrunner on November 25, 2003 at 14:16:33:

Most any 3/4 ton or ton will do. If you are only talking short hops or infrequent even a 1/2 ton will get you there. I farmed for 10 years with nothing bigger than an F150 and pulled heavy loads on an almost daily basis. Downside was I burned up 2 of those 300 I-6 engines in 110,000 miles, too. Finally got smart and built a good 351 and put in it. My personal bias is to Ford or Dodge with a diesel, 4x4, and a 5 speed. I want nothing on them but a/c, wouldnt even have a radio if they didnt want to charge me to take the blasted thing out. Right now I've got an '01 Dodge 3/4 ton 5 spd 24v with a Cummins and a '75 Ford F350 with a 390. The Dodge definitely out performs the old Ford but it's got right a 100,000 and th eorigional engine while the Ford is at 575,000 and on engine #4.

When I buy I truck I get one to work. It lives a hard life with me. My '01 only has 1 origional body panel left on it. Tonight I hosed calf manure and afterbirth off the seat and dash. Delivered hay with it all weekend (5-16,000# GCTW gooseneck loads with 470 miles on the trip odometer). I'd rate the Dodge as an excellent engine, fair to good on construction, poor on ride (but I do have 80psi load range E tires on it), and terrible in mud. It is a beast pulling a load and very easy on fuel (never got less than 12 and usually get 17)

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