My New Dump Truck

[Jamesgateslandscaping]

Here is my new truck, 06 GMC Sierra 3500 Dump 4x4, getting the body put on this week, should pick up by this weekend:)

[Jamesgateslandscaping]

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[CutRight]

thats a mans truck, diesel or gas? looks like a gasser to me. allison?

[Jamesgateslandscaping]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Jamesgateslandscaping]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Jamesgateslandscaping]

oooooooooooooooooo

[Jamesgateslandscaping]

Gas, 6.0 so no allison. I just couldnt bring myself to spend the extra $7khammer . Oh well, it has plenty of powerweightlifter .
James

[zim bob the landscaper]

looks awesome gotta love the gmc .

[RedWingsDet]

Man thats awesome. I'd love something like that.

What kinda plow ya gonna put on it?

[Paradise Landscapes]

Whats' with the tranny it has now, compared to an Allison Tranny? :confused:

[Jamesgateslandscaping]

Regular 4 speed automatic. Gonna hang a nice 9ft Xblade off the front of her next season:rolleyes:
James

[RedWingsDet]

Lease or Buy?

[Jamesgateslandscaping]

Bought it, easier to buy the dump instead of lease, it was only like $100 more/month to buy it.

[mcwlandscaping]

Sweeeeettt!!!

[zim bob the landscaper]

Regular 4 speed automatic. Gonna hang a nice 9ft Xblade off the front of her next season:rolleyes:
James
awesome choice fishers are a good plow.

[SodKing]

Good job James...

[CutRight]

well the difference in the transmissions that i can tell from driving the different trucks is that the allison actually downshifts and works with the duramax as an engine break to slow down the truck when towing heavy loads. the way i explain probably isnt really how it works but thats what i notice when towing heavy loads with a duramax/allison combo.

allison transmissions are used in everything from tractor trailer trucks to tanks, so theyre supposed to be some heavy duty transmissions.

I have the same 4 speed heavy duty transmission on my 2500HD, thats basically GM's heavy duty transmission they sell. doesnt really downshift and work with the engine when towing, but it still does the trick.

[Jamesgateslandscaping]

Thanks Erik!
Thanks CutRight for explaining...Wasnt really thinking tonite, wicked tired, got up at 530am to go get certified to install allan block...;) . The allison will automatically downshift when the tow/haul is on and the brake is applied, a really nice feature but just did not feel the need to do diesel or 8.1, My HD has plenty of power with the 6.0.
James

[CutRight]

yea my 2500HD 6.0L gas and the 4 speed heavy duty auto has plenty of power also too, love the truck. im just starting to get into some heavier equipment and loads so im going to need the extra power going and stopping.

[stevesmowing]

what did that run you for the 06 3500 dump?

[Green Acres]

Good looking truck! I have a question if you don't mind me asking I'm looking at one just about like that one. About what did you pay for it? I'm still not sure if I want to spend the money yet. Thanks

[Jamesgateslandscaping]

The truck was $29k and some change.
Thanks
James

[scaglawnsnj]

Here is my new truck, 06 GMC Sierra 3500 Dump 4x4, getting the body put on this week, should pick up by this weekend:)
Sweet truck, Im sure you'll love it. I love how they tow.. They ride like ****, without weight..you'll understand. mine is the 3500 chevy. would trade it for the world..best of luck with your biz.

[Husky05]

Hey James,

Sweet truck, I have the same truck that I bought last March. 2005 only its white and I too have the 6.0 liter. Ive been very pleased with it. I didnt get the 4 wheel drive though. But I still love it. Good luck with yours!

[BufalinoLand]

Yeeeep,

Got me the same one too, picked her up right before Christmas,

2005 Chevy 3500 4x4
air cruise tilt
Rugby 8ft dump bed
5 on the floor
6L gas

I had 2 extra helper springs put in after market $400.00

spring guy said i beefed up my payload by 2000lbs

put 3 10 inch Beech rails on each side and slapped a cd player in her

Paid 30,200 for out the door

thats the best price i could get from 20 dealers

I need to take some pics of it and show it

[Lux Lawn]

Great looking truck...post some pictures when its complete.

[qualitylawnmanagement]

Nice man, You got one sweet fleet. I'm hope to make enough money to buy a new truck G M C 3500 pick-up and lease another 3500 dump for 2007 season. Keep us up dated? What plow are you going put on the truck? X blade? Do you have a clear pictures of how much fisher has to cut out on you bumper?

[Jamesgateslandscaping]

Leasing was just not that impressive for the dump, for another $100/month, I own the truck. I plan on leasing a 2500HD or 3500PU at the end of the season to replace the 1/2ton. Rumor has it that fisher is coming out with a V XBlade, if they do, I will be first in line to buy:) . I only cut below the front hooks, nothing to major. I will post pics with the body on when I take delivery.
James

[qualitylawnmanagement]

Leasing was just not that impressive for the dump, for another $100/month, I own the truck. I plan on leasing a 2500HD or 3500PU at the end of the season to replace the 1/2ton. Rumor has it that fisher is coming out with a V XBlade, if they do, I will be first in line to buy:) . I only cut below the front hooks, nothing to major. I will post pics with the body on when I take delivery.
James

Can you post a picture on the 2500hd front bumper? I know on western on what I have seen you don't have to cut. So I may run a western vee plow on the pick-up and then the x blade on the dump for next season.

[qualitylawnmanagement]

My lease on what I have checked out was 200 a month for 48 months for the dump truck and then on the pick-up it was 428.00 a month to buy it. I don't know i may buy the dump.

[Jamesgateslandscaping]

My lease numbers were anywhere from $400-600, buying $500-600 and I have almost perfect credit. http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=123147 I have somewhat of a pic with it cut, Ill try to take some at some point.
James

[qualitylawnmanagement]

Thanks james, How much did the dump body run you? The pictures weren't that clear on seeing the plow mount. I would but the dump if I weren't getting the duramax, I don't know much bout diesel on the gas truck I'm buying though.

[Boycea]

Here is my new truck, 06 GMC Sierra 3500 Dump 4x4, getting the body put on this week, should pick up by this weekend:)

Very impressive for your age, keep up the good work!!