what size truck do i need. help.

[DillonsLawnCare]

hey guys, im getting a truck next year along with some new equipment. what kind of truck would i need to pull a 6x12 open trailer with a full size Z mower and walkbehind or two.

any input is appreciated.:clapping:

thanks:waving: :waving: :drinkup: :weightlifter: :dancing: :usflag:

[SOUTHERNGREENSCAPES]

If all you are going to do is yard maintenance, go for the better gas mileage of a 1/2 ton p/u. if you have a need to haul more than 1500lbs or pull more than 6,500lbs., then get you a 2500HD, but expect to pay a lot more for the truck and the gas.

[Tadams]

A 6X12' trailer is big enough for a full size ZTR and a WB but unless it is a tandem I wouldn't use this set-up very long. No way will it hold a ZTR and 2 WB's. I would recommend a 6X16' tandem axle trailer ( with brakes ). I used a 1995 Chevy 1500 2wd with a 5.7 liter motor and pulled this exact trailer and set-up for 3 years without any problems.

[mower&more1986]

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=199795
http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=204491

heres what you need:drinkup:

[mower&more1986]

heres what you really need http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c8Z078KIkY

[mower&more1986]

and heres what i want someday http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fS43WnFGWs

[deere615]

Good gas milage=half ton, but you never know what you are going to be hauling so if I were you I would go for a 3/4 ton.

[Albery's Lawn & Tractor]

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=199795
http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=204491

heres what you need:drinkup:

What ever you do, don't pay $3K for a 6x12 enclosed, thats nearly double what we can get them for everyday. And don't waste money for a diesel if you don't have a NEED for it. Seperate your WANTS and NEEDS. It'll do you no good to have a high dollar truck that you have to bust your butt just to pay for. Get a 6x12 trailer and a small truck (dakota, ranger,s10, etc.) so you'll have good gas mileage and you'll only need to pull 2500-3000 lbs. But if you want to look like the big boys go buy crewcab dually.

[mower&more1986]

on some points agree but as far the 6x12 enclosed trailer for less $,3000
all can say is ha! maybe where you live things are cheaper but here in IL
it ain't getting any better. as far trucks for a 16 year old I would go with a old chevy or ford stay from dodge unless you like replacing the auto trans
best truck to imo would be 19?? ford 150 4.9 straight six with auto trans believe me you wont like stick shift found that one out the hard way.
but as far stick shift and diesels go there perfect for each other the diesel is harder to kill but you are in control of the truck shifting.
so with that being said just get something like a ford 150 4.9 straight six with auto trans they have really good motors.
also whatever you do try your best to stay out of debt also found that one the hard way.
I may of made some mistakes but Im only human :hammerhead:

[topsites]

3/4 ton fo'teh win

[DillonsLawnCare]

thanks for all the input so far. do you guys think a toyota is a good truck?

im looking at the crew cab tacoma. is this a good truck for the money, or should i stick with ford?

thanks

heres the truck ive been looking at. its not the color or exact model i want. its a v6. thats all i know. is this good??

http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/Jeremy_03Taco.jpg

[stuffdeer]

on some points agree but as far the 6x12 enclosed trailer for less $,3000
all can say is ha! maybe where you live things are cheaper but here in IL
it ain't getting any better. as far trucks for a 16 year old I would go with a old chevy or ford stay from dodge unless you like replacing the auto trans
best truck to imo would be 19?? ford 150 4.9 straight six with auto trans believe me you wont like stick shift found that one out the hard way.
but as far stick shift and diesels go there perfect for each other the diesel is harder to kill but you are in control of the truck shifting.
so with that being said just get something like a ford 150 4.9 straight six with auto trans they have really good motors.
also whatever you do try your best to stay out of debt also found that one the hard way.
I may of made some mistakes but Im only human :hammerhead:

Honestly, I don't think you know what your talking about in this post.
If you looked this up before you posted it, your wrong. The 4.9 is a great engine from Ford, however you said Auto Trans, number one, the Auto trans with that engine is a dog, and really, won't pull a lot. Sure, you'll get 150,000 miles out of that combo, but if you want towing power out of the 4.9, you need a stick.

Why wont he like Stick shift? Has he ever tried one? We don't know, he never said. I drive a stick shift daily, and as long as its an option, I'll always have one. What I tow with my S-10 would not be possible with an auto transmission.

Debt isn't that bad. In some cases its better then using a lump sum of money.

For Example, you go to buy a brand new ZTR. We'll just use cub cadet. (since I own one.)

You have $7,000 in the bank, you take out $5,000 to go buy this machine. Well, next week your truck breaks down, and needs a new Main Computer and one of your pistons is screwed up. So you need a top end rebuild. Costing over $2,000 in bills. How are you going to pay?

But if you would of financed the mower with 0% financing for 1 year, you have the money left, and the last month of 0%, you pay it off..

Even 3% wouldn't be bad...

[deere615]

thanks for all the input so far. do you guys think a toyota is a good truck?

im looking at the crew cab tacoma. is this a good truck for the money, or should i stick with ford?

thanks

heres the truck ive been looking at. its not the color or exact model i want. its a v6. thats all i know. is this good??

http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/Jeremy_03Taco.jpg

I would deffinety look for V8. If you like toyota thats good, but I am a chevy man and would go with ford over toyota.

[DillonsLawnCare]

ill probably go with ford. but i dont like their 2000-2004 models. thats probably what ill have to get. i dont wanna. theyre just ugly...

[stuffdeer]

ill probably go with ford. but i dont like their 2000-2004 models. thats probably what ill have to get. i dont wanna. theyre just ugly...

Then dont get one?! Who's telling you, you have to buy a 2000-2004.

Your 14, you can't even drive for 2 years....Why even look at trucks?

[TXNSLighting]

ill probably go with ford. but i dont like their 2000-2004 models. thats probably what ill have to get. i dont wanna. theyre just ugly...

a 2000 model truck and an 04 model truck are two different trucks, if your talkin f-150's

[Skimastr105]

I would get a 3/4 ton ford. The diesels are nice, but I don't think you need it for your application. The 5.4L is a fantastic engine. Try and get as new as your can afford. There will be fewer maintenance problems down the road.

Alec

[DK lawn care]

I would go for like a 1993-95 F250 U wont be sad. How much do u plan on spending? U can also get 1999 to 2000 superduty reg cab for like 7 grand of course they will have alot of miles.

[DillonsLawnCare]

i plan on spending somewhere around $7,000 at most. oh, my birthday is next friday. so its one year till i turn 16, not two. i like to have things planned out rather then just getting out there and going crazy without a set plan to refer to.

[DillonsLawnCare]

hey guys, heres a 2004 f150. i dont know the specs. maybe you guys can from looking at it. this is probaly what ill go with, but without the bed cover.... thanks for the input so far.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/04-07_Ford_F-150_regular_cab.jpg/800px-04-07_Ford_F-150_regular_cab.jpg

[Skimastr105]

That is a VERY nice truck. Just my opinion, ditch the bug guard on the hood if you get it.

[DK lawn care]

Thats a nice ford

[deere615]

hey guys, heres a 2004 f150. i dont know the specs. maybe you guys can from looking at it. this is probaly what ill go with, but without the bed cover.... thanks for the input so far.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/04-07_Ford_F-150_regular_cab.jpg/800px-04-07_Ford_F-150_regular_cab.jpg

Nice truck, but I pefer 8 foot beds.

[mower&more1986]

hey guys, heres a 2004 f150. i dont know the specs. maybe you guys can from looking at it. this is probaly what ill go with, but without the bed cover.... thanks for the input so far.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/04-07_Ford_F-150_regular_cab.jpg/800px-04-07_Ford_F-150_regular_cab.jpg

this is just my opinion but a 04 truck is way too new for a 16 year old.
still think your better off with a older truck when your first learning to drive.

[DillonsLawnCare]

ok. well, its too expensive for my price range anyway. thanks

[mower&more1986]

this what i would go with for my first truck
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/466882764.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/car/466570490.html
nice old ford f150 or chevy 1500 will do you good.
start small and upgrade later on. also I would take some small engine courses in high school If they offer them.

[DillonsLawnCare]

im not a fan of chevy, but i do like that ford. but not the color. do u know anything about a new paint job? or is it more than i need to spend on such a thing?

thanks

[TXNSLighting]

hey guys, heres a 2004 f150. i dont know the specs. maybe you guys can from looking at it. this is probaly what ill go with, but without the bed cover.... thanks for the input so far.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/04-07_Ford_F-150_regular_cab.jpg/800px-04-07_Ford_F-150_regular_cab.jpg

by the picture thats an 06-07 f 150 unless they swapped bumpers. whats the price on it? thats what im going to be lookin for before long. Ill be doing the skins wrap on it. should be a nice experiment on advertising and see if it works.