What kind of vehicle do you use?

[Dstosh]

I was just wondering what type of vechicle all of you use? I have a jimmy(suv) and was thinking about getting a truck to use instead for lawn care use but i'm not sure yet. Just wondering if there is any good or bad points to using a suv?

[grassdaddy]

I use 1990 f350 4dr dually 460efi 4:10 gr.It will haul 6,6ft 200+ men,6 kubota heapin scoops of mulch and pull 6.5x16 trailer loaded down with mowers all at once,and cruise at 75 on 75 and get over 4mpg.;)

[wriken]

I have a 2002 F-250 P/S'er with 373's and a 85 f-150 300 6 cly.
The 250 will pull all of Grassdaddy equipment and the truck and get 15 mpg. Just had to say it LOL:p

[Nozzleman]

2003 Dodge 2500 regular cab 4X4 with a Cummins High Output diesel, auto trans, Line-X'd, E-Z Dumper insert, and Dodge says I can tow 13,300 pounds of my choice.:p :p

The bad points to a SUV are obvious. You can't haul leaves, grass, mulch, dirt, or anything else but if it works for you then it's fine.

Heck, today I saw a caravan towing a trailer that had a Exmark ZTR, along with some handheld 2 cycle equipment on it.

[65hoss]

90 Chevy 1500
98 Ford F150

[SJH Landscaping]

Here's my work horse.

[SJH Landscaping]

Another

[Nozzleman]

SJH, wheres the plow frame on that rig.

[SJH Landscaping]

I'm workin on it.

[wriken]

I once had a 85 blazer, pulling probably a 24' travel trailer pass my 99 150 like i was standing still, the 99 I had was the most gutless truck that I ever had, a gust of wind would make it downshift, no kidding. sure like the diesel.

[Nozzleman]

If you get into plowing check out Plowsite.com.

[FrankenScagMachines]

'92 Ford E350 one ton van with a 351 V8 gasser gets 11 mph city 13 mpg highway with 12 passengers of any size and a 6x12 trailer loaded with upto 5,000# of my choice :D (will tow more but that is my trailer's max axle capacity). Or take benches out and put whatever in it ;)

[mowerman90]

My dream come true, a 2003 F150

[Rhett]

My choice is a 66 Rambler with those lay down seats. Has plenty of power with that 262 in line six. Wish I could get at least 2 more just like this.

[NYRookie]

A 2002 GMC 2500HD quad cab 4 wheel drive, 6.0 engine, 4:10 rear end. It can tow over 10,000 lbs and averages 12 mpg pulling a 16' trailer. I had a Dodge, will never own another one as long as I breathe.:D :blob3:

[QUALITY LAWNCUTS]

I'm currently using my 98' v8 explorer and it has no problem pulling my 6' x 14' tralier loaded up but I must admit I am really considering buying a truck either a dodge ram quad cab or a ford super crew but I also need to make more $$$ before a purchase like that.

[Organic-man]

I use a 1996 Ford F-150. With 150 horsepower, but 270 ft.lbs of torgue, It can easily pull a utility tractor or anything else you want. The 4.9 liter inline 6 lasts forever, and has amazing guts for an engine its size. It has only 5 less cubic inches than the famed 5.0 V8. I have a friend with the carbed I-6 from the early 80's, and it was just as fast as his 5 liter Mustang at times. I get 19 mpg in the country, 14 in the city. With no maximum speed either, the tires will probably fly apart before the motor says 'no more'.

[CMLLawnServices]

01 GMC serria Red with a step side box HD suspension and a 4.8l V-8 and towing package, can tow 8100#, also if i can`t drive the truck i`ve can use the old lady`s 03 buick rendezvous with towing pack age.

[wriken]

Originally posted by Organic-man
I use a 1996 Ford F-150. With 150 horsepower, but 270 ft.lbs of torgue, It can easily pull a utility tractor or anything else you want. The 4.9 liter inline 6 lasts forever, and has amazing guts for an engine its size. It has only 5 less cubic inches than the famed 5.0 V8. I have a friend with the carbed I-6 from the early 80's, and it was just as fast as his 5 liter Mustang at times. I get 19 mpg in the country, 14 in the city. With no maximum speed either, the tires will probably fly apart before the motor says 'no more'.

I have the 300ci in my 85 F-150, it sure runs good for a gasser.

[Duncan Lawn Care]

I use a 1999 Ford Explorer V-8 that does just fine hauling a 16' trailer. I can keep the hand held equipment locked up when I'm going to be out of site for a few minutes. I just couldn't afford to buy a new truck starting out this year.

[dlandscaping]

I use a gas hog 1995 f250 supercab long bed with 460 v8 engine auto tranny. The damm thing unloaded not pulling a thing gets 7a whooping 7 mpg. I dont even want to know the gas mileage when im pulling a trailer and carrying around mulch etc. Go Diesel.

[greenman]

Mine:D

[jason r.]

Main truck is a 1978 f-150
Back up is a 1985 Suburban

[BobR]

2001 Chevy 2500 HD, 8.1, Allison, 4.10 Posi, 4X4, 8 MPG (up or downhill) - Wells Cargo CW1422.
BobR

[mag360]

Bobr---now thats a truck! Any trouble with that Allison tranny?

mine---'97 1500 with additional leafs (still leans forward with 2000lbs in the bed) 360 gas hog and Meyer plow. Tows more than anyone in their right mind would tow with an F-150:D Can't compete with an HD Chevy though 'xept in a beauty contest.

[Dstosh]

Rhett? Are you serious a rambler? Lol my friend used to have one of those the thing was a tank It could have probably towed a house. He had to sell it because he moved. But that thing was cool.

Thanks for all of the replys I hope i can get a truck soon but it depends on how much I can get for my jimmy

[CMLLawnServices]

what engine do you have in the jimmy? is it the 4.3 litre V-6, you should have enough power , the buick rendezvous has a 3.4 litre V-6 and the factory said it would pull 3400 pounds ? i`ve never pulled any thing with it but i might just to see what it will do .

[LB Landscaping]

I just picked this up on Monday. I've got an 88 GMC 1 ton too.

[Frosty_03]

I run a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 318 dual exhuast cat back with Posi 391 gears in the pumkin and I have no trouble pulling my rig behind it. She has 111567 miles on her and still running strong. Here is a picture of her getting loaded up!!!!

GOD SPEED

[Brickman]

After growing from a Ranger to a F150 and finally to a F250 PSD I can assure any one with a half ton that is pulling much more than a small trailer with very little weight in the truck is not enough truck for the job. I was pulling a 16' trailer with Walker, Toro WB, 2 JD 21" WBs and all the other equipment that goes with it, add clippings or mulch or gravel and a 1/2 ton IS NOT ENOUGH. 3/4 is the way to go.

[rodfather]

97' F-350 with the PSD.

[Dstosh]

Yeah I have the 4.3 V-6 But it isnt so much the power that i am concerned about its what to do with all the **** that i may need that I cant put on the trailer. This is my personal vechicle so I wouldnt want to be getting the interior all crappy.

[Nozzleman]

What stuff can't you carry on your trailer. I have a 6'4''X10' open landscape trailer and it holds everything but the grass clippings.

When fully loaded I have a 48'' w/b, 21'' trimming mower, little wonder blower, 2 trimmers, handheld blower, backpack blower, gas cans, 2 rakes, broom, 2 shovels, hoe, edger attachment, toolbox, spare line, bla,bla,bla.

Its all in how you set up your trailer. I have Trimmer Traps trimmer rack and handheld blower holder along with a trailer basket that has loops to hold the hand tools.

[mdb landscaping]

heres my ride. 2002 chevy 2500HD duramax

[Dstosh]

Yeah I guess your right Nozzleman I didn't really think about the basket scenario even though I see them all of the time. I would probably only be carrying a wb and maybe a 21'' I would have to get some trimmer racks. I don't know how much they are I might be able to make them who knows. Hopefully this will be my first season so I will have to experiment. I would still like to get a truck though.

[Nozzleman]

Get a basket first. It holds the backpack, gas cans, toolbox, and all the hand tools. In your situation you could drop your trimmer and handheld blower in it also. After that graduate to a trimmer rack.

[Dstosh]

That sounds like a good idea hopefully I can get a basket. How much did yours run ya?

[Green Pastures]

She's a little bit dirty right now. It's been a wet spring.

Here is my truck and trailer.

[Nozzleman]

Anyway, my landscape basket cost $225. I know it's alot of money for angle iron and expanded metal but to me it's worth it.

[Dstosh]

Yeah 225 sounds like a lot for that but I guess thats the price so what can you do? Maybe I could make one but who knows

[idugaholez]

i use a 99 gmc 2500 classic. It really works great. I also have a 1960 ford f600. Its a good old truck, but dont use it a ton..

[Bill Renda]

I use a 94 f-350 flatbed dump w/powrestroke 5 spd
a 1988 f-450 dump w/7.3
2001 f-250 gaser pickup

[Bill Renda]

my 88 450 is going to be replaced with a 2003 f-650 and a blizzard 8611

[mdb landscaping]

hey bill, is that pic taken from Suzios?

[Bill Renda]

No it was at Wallingford Tilcon. I like dealing with Suzio better, I think there very nice people. I was at Suzio one day getting stone and I was talking to Scott Suzio (I didn't even know it at the time) and he seen I was interested in trucks so he showed me all their antique trucks and this man didn't even know me.

[landscaper3]

Bill nice F450! We have a few Powerstroke one tons for plowing and a list of others but love those fords!

[brucec32]

Originally posted by mowerman90
My dream come true, a 2003 F150

Just in time for the new restyled 2004 models! LOL

I like the older styling better too. I had a '98 Flareside.

[Conoverbandit]

I use my 71 GMC 3/4 ton pickup
I also have a 1971 Ford 350 1 ton dump
88 K-10 step side
75 K-10 Fleet side short bed
But far the best one on fuel believe it or not is the dump truck.
But then again the GMC was'nt made for economy, it was built to haul............My last "junk run" to the scrapper was 14,560, total weight,the guy at the scale house about flipped his wig..But the ole'GMC hauled it very well........

[mdb landscaping]

ya... i got to check that collection out. a bunch of the guys stop at my dads gas station on bee st. and they told us to come down to get the tour. ive seen some of the trucks on flat beds heading to shows. i hear its a big collection.

[paponte]

OK, I guess I'll post. Here's a couple of the toys. :cool:

http://kidquest0.tripod.com/IMAGES/INT1.JPG http://kidquest0.tripod.com/IMAGES/UD93.JPG http://kidquest0.tripod.com/IMAGES/INT2.JPG

[ksland]

Truck&Trailer

[landscapingpoolguy]

1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Air lift springs in the rear, Easy dumper in the bed and 6.5 x 10 open trailer with 2 ztrs on it and a buncha other stuff:waving:

[ParkerLawn]

I had my choice at any truck on the market and this is what I bought. I also have a 98 Ford F150 we use with the other crew. Absolutely love this truck. Duramax, Allison Trans, Perf. Chip, AFE Intake. Will pull anyhting.

[GLS]

Nice truck parkerlawn!! Looks great.

Here is what I use. 1995 Chevy K2500 with ez-dumper:

[ParkerLawn]

Nice truck also OryanO. I have 2 trailers to sell and I am going to add a dump trailer. I hav emy chem tank that takes 1/2 my bed but love your dumpbed setup.

[CMLLawnServices]

Parker lawn: Isn`t the Mossy oak symbol Copy wrighted?

[ParkerLawn]

It is only a designed from the original mossy oak emblem but not a replica. Nice catch though. I have hunted with the whole crew and was on Hunting the Country last year. Only a copyright if you copy exact replica.

[KZ Lawn Care]

2000 Chevy 2500 - 18.3 not pulling - 13 pulling

[GraZZmaZter]

I have a 84' Chevy 3/4 ton with 6.2 litre Diesel 2wd
Also, a 86 Chevy 3/4 ton with 305 ( upgrading to 350) 4wd

[little green guy]

I have:

01' GMC 2500HD ext. cab/ short bed w/6.0L
94' Chevy K3500 srw pickup w/5.7L and 8' meyer plow
89' Ford F250 w/ 302


I personally would never buy anything smaller than a 3/4 ton. I'm also hoping to get a single axle dump this summer, probly like a uses F800 or maybe a used Mack. Probly get rid of the 89' F250 too.

[CMLLawnServices]

Parker Lawn : thats awsome that u were on hunting the country. what were you hunting? I`m an avid hunter also . heres a picture of what I use. Just washed and polished
Like I said b4 its a 2001 GMC seirra 4.8 l vortec 270hp 285 foot pounds of torque

[CMLLawnServices]

sorry its not workin for me i`ll get it on soon

[ParkerLawn]

Me and my uncle went hunting Whitetail Deer. It was truly awesome. Sorry were off subject here.

[Fine Lines Lawn]

Chevrolet all the way.

http://lawnsite.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=44065

[GLS]

Nice fleet Bill. I especially like the black crew cab dually. Nice trailer you have hooked up to it too!