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I'm thinking about buying a pre-owned truck, 2006 or later, 4x4, crew cab, 3/4 to a 1 ton, diesel. Its duties will be to tow a 28 to 30ft travel, plow snow and haul a flat trailer with a ford 1510 tractor with frontend loader on it.
So...... with all that said and done. What make, power plant and why.
I'd stick with Dodge, or Ford. The 6bt inline six is a torquey thing, and stay away from the 7.3 Powerjoke, 6.8s are good, though. Both have solid front axles.
I'd stick with Dodge, or Ford. The 6bt inline six is a torquey thing, and stay away from the 7.3 Powerjoke, 6.8s are good, though. Both have solid front axles.
Lol what exactly is wrong with the 7.3? I own two and neither have had any issues. Can't say the same for my previous companys dodge service trucks
I'd stick with Dodge, or Ford. The 6bt inline six is a torquey thing, and stay away from the 7.3 Powerjoke, 6.8s are good, though. Both have solid front axles.
I heard that about the dodge trucks. I'm not a big fan of fords anymore, especially since they went aluminum on their bodies, but that is on the newer ones. What about the turbo on the dodges, I hear that one should only buy if its passed the 60,000 makers.
What about the duramax in the Chevy's? Which one of the trucks seem to have the strongest frames that will hold up to snow plowing?
Lol what exactly is wrong with the 7.3? I own two and neither have had any issues. Can't say the same for my previous companys dodge service trucks
From my standpoint, it's probably just heresay; it's like anything, some people have problems with them, others don't, but I've heard more cries from owners whose had problems with them, than not. Last gen dodges had transmission problems, but I think that may have been exclusvely gassers.
I heard that about the dodge trucks. I'm not a big fan of fords anymore, especially since they went aluminum on their bodies, but that is on the newer ones. What about the turbo on the dodges, I hear that one should only buy if its passed the 60,000 makers.
What about the duramax in the Chevy's? Which one of the trucks seem to have the strongest frames that will hold up to snow plowing?
They all pretty much use a boxed ladder frame, Duramax is decent, the Allison behind it, will outlast the engine- that much I know. I don't know too much on the turbos, I haven't done the research, or heard anything about them, I don't want to speculate, but that sounds like around the time one would usually replace it, but I doubt a turbo would only last 60k with regular truck business.
TBH the Big 3 3/4-ton and 1-ton HD Diesel trucks all have their ups and downs from year to year best bet is to find one well maintained and well looked after and has full maintenance records and go from there OP.
also suggest you look at a 1-ton Dually instead of SRW as well do to it being used as a tow Rig
Also right now with cheap Gas/Diesel people are snapping them up so it is a sellers market would wait till fuel goes up a bit and prices come back down on the used truck market but that is just IMO
From my standpoint, it's probably just heresay; it's like anything, some people have problems with them, others don't, but I've heard more cries from owners whose had problems with them, than not. Last gen dodges had transmission problems, but I think that may have been exclusvely gassers.
They all (diesel regardless of manufacturer) have some issues. My 7.3s however have been great. The 99 had a torque converter and front axle hubs replaced at 150k. Currently 167,000 original trans and motor. No engine work at all.
The 01 only had a water pump and AC compressor replaced. The rest was normal wear items tires, brake pads/rotors, shocks, fluids. Still on the original clutch. Both trucks had the CPS changed out on the recall. And there is a spare in each glovebox. Both trucks are stock not modified in any way. There are some well known trouble spots and fixes for 7.3. As far as diesels go 7.3s are pretty stout.
The one thing I wish I had was a nicer ride. The Conestoga wagon suspension is very rough. I would like to find two wrecked 2005 F350s and swap suspensions as they are complete bolt on. Other than that I have no complaints out of my Ford trucks.
I like the 7.3 diesel. However, any one you find now will be at least 13 years old and likely have 200,000 plus miles. It is still a tenable engine, it has some age and will need attention.
I'd stay away from the 03/04 6.0. By 05/06/07 most of the issues have worked themselves out. However, do your due diligence. And follow the maintenance schedule and use motorcraft filters.
For pulling that travel trailer of that size and weight an F-350 or dodge 3500 Dually would be the safer bet.
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