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JFizzle
09-19-2006, 08:33 PM
Alrighty folks I'm looking to get a new truck and want some input and advice. I am hoping to get something to put a flatbed on so that on my solo days I can have the least amount of stuff and not pull a trailer. This is also a truck I will be pushin snow with. I plan on spending no more than 12k on the truck.
Anyone else do this? Any thoughts on the idea?

Questions about trucks:
1. In order to put a flatbed on is a 3/4 ton enough or do I need a 1 ton? What are the differences besides weight capacity? Are axles different?
2. For this sort of application does having a Ford Dodge or Chevy matter?
3. Diesel - never had one. I love the idea of more power and better gas milage. But fuel is more for it. Does the higher MPG make up for the cost? -Does a diesel tick people off when your plowing their apartment complex at 2am.
Thanks in advance.
Joe
Jpocket
09-19-2006, 09:10 PM
I never did like the loooks of a single wheel flat bed...the look horrible to me even on a brand new truck. SO I say get a 1ton dully.
LindblomRJ
09-19-2006, 10:32 PM
Either a 1 ton or 3/4 ton with a flatbed is okay. It requires a bit of homework. What will be the total weight of the equipment and tools.

Brand: each have advantages, each short falls as well. All preference.

I have a flatbed on a 1979 Ford 1/2 ton, no problems with the setup. Dad and brother have flatbed hay bale un-rollers on 3/4 tons, weight of two bales up to 4000 LBS. Granted highway time is limited.
JFizzle
09-19-2006, 11:40 PM
Thanks. Could you tell me the exact differences between a 3/4 and a 1 ton?
LindblomRJ
09-20-2006, 02:28 PM
Generally brakes and some suspension parts. Depends on the make of vehicle. Axles may be heavier on the 1 ton as well.
Gravel Rat
09-20-2006, 02:44 PM
It all depends on what you want to haul. What the DOT looks at is the gvw tag on the door post that states the manufacturers gvw.

The older 3/4 tons you want one with a minimum 8600lb gvw a dually 1 ton usually has a 11,000lb gvw.

As for diesel trucks it all depends on how good you are at maintenance or how many miles you plan on driving. If you never had a diesel truck maybe stick with a gasser.