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I am looking to purchase an utility vehicle for my farm. We raise cattle and hay on hilly terrain in south MS. Looking for input on which one would be the best for this. Also some input on diesel or gas. 4x4 or 4x2. Not wanting the back seats as this will be used mainly for work and not so much...

I have a 2009 Silverado Crew Cab 4x4 with the max trailer pkg. It has a towing rate of 10600#. What would be a good size trailer to match up with this truck. It is rigged for a gn. The truck has a 400hp motor with the six speed trans and the tow haul feature. I would like to get the most trailer...

I have a 2009 1/2 ton Chevy 4x4 crew cab with the 6.2 engine. It has the 3.73 gears, 6 speed auto trans, and factory brake control. Also has the max trl pkg which consists of a 9.5 rear axle. Would I be hurting towing 10500#?

I am considering trading my 4 yr old 5425 with flat platform and power reverser, 542 loader, hay spear, and pallet forks for a 6230 cab 4x4 with new heavy duty loader, hay spear, and pallet forks. 16/16 power quad transmisson with the power reverser, air seat, and buddy seat. My tractor and...

I am planning to purchase a new 6230 John Deere Cab Tractor. Any advice on this tractor will be appriciated. I was also wondering why on my 5425 the hyd gpm is 25 while on the 6230 which is a pretty good step up is only 21.9 gpm. Will this make any difference with my operation in my hay doings?