What truck to pull Kubotas

[crazyal]

How many towing miles a year are you planning on driving? The answer to that question would answer the question of if you should go gas or diesel IMO.

 

[two_bit_score]

Well I figuerd I would show my tractors that I have so yall get an idea of what im haulingView attachment 227033

Also truck will be used to haul hay and cattle

I've found it pretty rare to find SRW GM or Ford 3500/350 long box trucks at dealers in E. Texas even with the oilfield activity.

They are pretty prevalent on I35 or west. Midland/ Odessa, San Antonio, even Victoria and Kingsville have had a good stock.

 

[foreman Etexas]

Well looked at the dodge,ford and chevy today,only got dodge prices so far others was closed by the time I got to them, Here was the sticker prices on some & qoutes ( these are all 4X4 crew cab,diesel,auto,duallys)
2012Ford-sticker$50,000 "no bells&whistles"
2011Chevy-sticker$57,000 loaded
2012dodge-sticker$46,000
2011Dodge-dealer qoute$42,600 same dealer had 2011 with "6spd" around $40,000 but color was not what I wonted.
2012Dodge-dealer qoute$42,800 "6spd"
These prices doesnt include TT&L add about $2500
The Dodges did have the carpet,pw,pl,c/d,tinted windows,the new 800 torque diesels

Helping parents with there cows in morning then off to look at more trucks........

 

[olds67]

One thing to consider in the new diesels is the requirement on a fuel additive every 5k miles. I am not sure the specifics but the GM mechanic working on my wife's acadia was telling me about it. I'm sure people will figure out ways arround it but it sounds costly and a PITA.

 

[foreman Etexas]

One thing to consider in the new diesels is the requirement on a fuel additive every 5k miles. I am not sure the specifics but the GM mechanic working on my wife's acadia was telling me about it. I'm sure people will figure out ways arround it but it sounds costly and a PITA.

Think thats just ford (6.7diesels) right now my friend has one and said have to fill it up(urea tank) every 10,000 miles

Just looked mite be on the new duramax also

 

[PapaPerk]

Offer invoice price for the truck u want. They'll usually take u up on it. Big savings on these trucks!

 

[foreman Etexas]

Well they have better deals on the 2011 Dodges offering $3500 off and some of the trucks, so they claim have the New Diesel in them,I dont know what to look for to be able to tell if it is the 800torque motor. Wife thinks auto,I think 6spd but undesided can see the $ saved on clutches,lot less shifting,there claiming that hold there speed better once up and going,I have never owned a auto diesel. 60% life pulling light loads

 

[bigbull338]

ok guys i can solve this prob real quick,you get the dealers asking price on the truck.lets say the truck list for $55000 an their asking price is $50,000 you offer them $42,000 as a talking point on said truck.

 

[Lynyrd]

My Chevy Duramax with the six speed Allison transmission has 145kmi on it and all I've ever done is regular maintenance. The Dodge motor is okay, but I wouldn't take for my Allison transmission. I pull 12,000 to 14,000 regularly, and it has handled everything I've every loaded on it. My truck is a 2007 with the LBZ motor and it gets 18 to 20 mpg highway empty, and that's with a heavy flatbed on it.

I'm not knocking Ford or Dodge, just saying if you ever buy a Duramax paired with and Allison, you'll never own anything else.

 

[closs2sx]

Duramax ally is the best combo out there... Great engine and best tranny ford has an ok trans and ok motor dodge has an awesome engine and bad trans

 

[dntfxr]

My Chevy Duramax with the six speed Allison transmission has 145kmi on it and all I've ever done is regular maintenance. The Dodge motor is okay, but I wouldn't take for my Allison transmission. I pull 12,000 to 14,000 regularly, and it has handled everything I've every loaded on it. My truck is a 2007 with the LBZ motor and it gets 18 to 20 mpg highway empty, and that's with a heavy flatbed on it.

I'm not knocking Ford or Dodge, just saying if you ever buy a Duramax paired with and Allison, you'll never own anything else.

Mine is an 07 LBZ also, best one made IMO, just before all the emission crap came out. That Ally is the cats meow!!

 

[PapaPerk]

Well they have better deals on the 2011 Dodges offering $3500 off and some of the trucks, so they claim have the New Diesel in them,I dont know what to look for to be able to tell if it is the 800torque motor. Wife thinks auto,I think 6spd but undesided can see the $ saved on clutches,lot less shifting,there claiming that hold there speed better once up and going,I have never owned a auto diesel. 60% life pulling light loads

You should read Diesel Truck Resource page forum about the Dodges. They have much good info there.

I bought my Dodge at invoice and they ordered it for me! It was a $42,0000 truck and I got it for $36,000. And got 0% finance! That was in 2004. But from what I've seen I think you can still buy one at invoice.

I'm leary of Dodge's autos. People say they are better now... but... :laughing: I have a 6 speed manual... yeah you have to shift but it's built like a tank. Of course the new trucks have a different manual in them now.

Good luck

 

[PapaPerk]

ok guys i can solve this prob real quick,you get the dealers asking price on the truck.lets say the truck list for $55000 an their asking price is $50,000 you offer them $42,000 as a talking point on said truck.

Just look up the invoice for the truck on KBB and offer that. They'll take it.

 

[PapaPerk]

I like the Allison trans in the Chevy. But I despise Government Motors.

I don't trust Ford's diesel designing abilities....

So that leaves Dodge with the Cummins... I don't trust their autos so that leaves a manual. So if I was spending money... I would buy a manual Cummins Ram 3500 dually... actually I may buy the 4500. I like the rig wheels! :laughing:

 

[PapaPerk]

Sorry for so many posts...

Thought you might like this comparison info at Chevy's website.

Chevy Silverado HD2HD | Pickup Truck Comparison | Chevrolet.com

 

[foreman Etexas]

Sorry for so many posts...

Thought you might like this comparison info at Chevy's website.

Chevy Silverado HD2HD | Pickup Truck Comparison | Chevrolet.com

I watched it but I cant understand why they didnt have dodge in every test it was mainly ford,the dodge that bad....

 

[LD1]

I watched it but I cant understand why they didnt have dodge in every test it was mainly ford,the dodge that bad....

or that good:thumbsup:

 

[closs2sx]

I think they concentrated on their biggest competition market share wise

 

[PapaPerk]

I watched it but I cant understand why they didnt have dodge in every test it was mainly ford,the dodge that bad....

I think the Dodge may have beat the Chevy in some areas... Thus they didn't show. I agree it was lame to not have the dodge in every comp.

 

[5030]

+1 on the Allison. -10 on the Durajunk.

Besides, it promotes Obama and Government Motors.