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    Fields_mj replied to the thread F550?.
    Agreed, and I wouldn't quit either. Just because its hard, doesn't mean its not worth doing, or that you can't love it. I'm not...
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    Fields_mj replied to the thread F550?.
    That's the part that I'm trying to understand a little better. I really don't see a way to make a 450 work, and a 550 is going to be...
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    Fields_mj replied to the thread F550?.
    I see those trucks on the road pretty much year round. Used to be, they were only used during harvest. Now they haul back to the farm...
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    Fields_mj replied to the thread F550?.
    Then quit. I have nothing against farmers, and I don't really care whether or not they get a brake on their plates or not. Farm plates...
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    Fields_mj replied to the thread F550?.
    I'm not planning on getting a CDL at this point, and a F650 is a noticeably larger footprint than a 550. My budget will be around $10k...
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    Fields_mj replied to the thread F550?.
    If a person is going to knowingly break the rules, they assume the risk. Personally, I would have probably had a different answer for...
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    Fields_mj replied to the thread F550?.
    Not a concern for me. I refuse to own an engine that requires DEF. I'd go with a gasser before dealing with DEF. For my purposes, it...
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    Fields_mj replied to the thread F550?.
    Explain to me exactly WHY farmers are ENTITLED to plates that allow them to circumvent pretty much EVERY requirement but a guy who owns...
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    Fields_mj reacted to Dftodd's post in the thread F550? with Good Post Good Post.
    As far as parking goes, I drive a regular cab F550 service truck for work. It fits in a regular parking spot.... barely. With very...
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    Fields_mj replied to the thread F550?.
    In Indiana, I'm told that the definition is pretty broad. Sell veggies at the farmers market or a corner stand? You qualify. Raise...
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    Fields_mj replied to the thread F550?.
    "Just about worn out" is an often misused statement. Seems like people thing that if something is 20 years old, its shot and needs to...
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    Fields_mj replied to the thread F550?.
    I've been running a diesel for a little over 15 years now. The comments about maintenance largely apply to the '07 and later vehicles...
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    Fields_mj replied to the thread F550?.
    Most definitely used. Something in the '99 to '10 range. '99-'02 I'd plan on keeping the 7.3 and probably put a chip in it. My stock...
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    Fields_mj replied to the thread F550?.
    Honestly, I might look into that. About half the time I'd be using it would be for farm type work. I'm not opposed to getting a CDL...
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    Fields_mj reacted to dstig1's post in the thread F550? with Good Post Good Post.
    I don't think anyone, anywhere has ever uttered THAT phrase!🤣
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