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Need a farm truck- advise #3826924 08/17/09 03:48 PM
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OK been reading the debates about trucks and "what do I get" type requests... mine is slightly different. I need a truck to primarily use on my ranch:

Haul stuff out into the pasture (ie fencing t-posts portable panels) so I'd like 4 wheel drive.

Haul a 18ft flat bed with Hay 5-6000 lbs ,10-12 times a year

Haul my tractor for occasional repair, 1-2 per year

haul cows to vet/market (5-6000lbs) 4-5 times a year


Haul my 24ft pontoon

Haul a small travel trailer (not yet purchased but probably a 25ft)

I pick up feed every other week in 55 gal barrels (appx 1000lbs)

I want a crew cab so when we go camping or to the lake we can take guests.

My wife has a bad back so ride is important.

All my trailers are bumper pull.

I have a 97 GMC 3500 (non-dually) crew-cab that needs repair and struggles with the pontoon at highway speeds.

What do you recommend...used is fine...not gonna be a "commuter" but fuel economy is important. Probably only be putting 10k miles a year or less with infrequent use.


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Re: Need a farm truck- advise [Re: badgrandad] #3826949 08/17/09 03:53 PM
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buy my 20001 Dodge Dually 3500 4x4 smile brand new tires with aggressive tread on it wink black, extended cab(club cab where the back doors open for easy entry. folding gooseneck ball, and trailer brake controller. 6 speed manual... drives like a big rig- all you do is let out on the clutch- dont even have to touch the gas... wink

Re: Need a farm truck- advise [Re: badgrandad] #3826955 08/17/09 03:55 PM
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is money an issue?

I say go with a Dodge Diesel.

Stay away from the 6.7's (newest models)

Try and find you a clean '94-'97 (old 12 valves) with a standard tranny......

or if you want to rock it old school, '91-'93 models were bullet proof.


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Re: Need a farm truck- advise [Re: SkeeterRonnie] #3827010 08/17/09 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted By: SkeeterRonnie
buy my 20001 Dodge Dually 3500 4x4 smile brand new tires with aggressive tread on it wink black, extended cab(club cab where the back doors open for easy entry. folding gooseneck ball, and trailer brake controller. 6 speed manual... drives like a big rig- all you do is let out on the clutch- dont even have to touch the gas... wink


Yes shoulda said can't do a dually, wiffe likes to drive the truck too much.


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Re: Need a farm truck- advise [Re: badgrandad] #3837046 08/19/09 09:20 PM
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+1000 on Cummings 5.9 litre. I have a small used car dealership and can not keep them in stock. Mileage is not an issue.

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The 6.7 is a strong motor I have put many miles on mine and runs great I get around 17 hw good truck.

Re: Need a farm truck- advise [Re: bigbassred] #3839647 08/20/09 01:41 PM
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Thanks for the input. Is the dodge diesel a 6 cylinder or eight or do they still use the 5 cylider.


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Re: Need a farm truck- advise [Re: badgrandad] #3839689 08/20/09 01:48 PM
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Not sure about the new engines but 05 my 5.9L is a 6 cylinder. I did a lot of research before I bought mine and that 5.9 cummins is supposed to be one of the best.

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