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Old 11-25-2011, 12:34 PM
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What do you guys think is the best work truck for landscaping and snow removal? Ford, Chevy, or dodge?
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Old 11-25-2011, 01:18 PM
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This will go nowhere fast. They all have their strengths and weaknesses.
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Old 11-28-2011, 06:26 PM
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I think it has more to do with quality maintenance. Take good care of your equipment and it will treat you good. I have used all 3 makes, and they all did fine. JDiepstra is right, they all have strengths and weaknesses. You are going to have repairs and maintenance no matter what.
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Old 11-28-2011, 10:20 PM
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Brand names will all have their pluses iv had very good luck with my dodges and my gmc. I think a better area to focus on is the size trucks and what size meets your needs. After 22 years in this trade and 9 years in business for myself I have found our trade tends to get trucks smaller then our needs. We recently got our first 4500 and couldn't be happier other then 3500s for our personal picks ups in the future my partner and I will only be getting 4500s for our dump trucks.
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Old 11-30-2011, 01:21 PM
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Old 11-30-2011, 01:44 PM
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What do you guys think is the best work truck for landscaping and snow removal? Ford, Chevy, or dodge?
Are you buying a new or used truck
Ford was the best for me a few years back but think Chevy is overtaking truck market today.
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Old 12-22-2011, 02:48 PM
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I was going to buy a used RGM since I'm not that big yet and looking to do some plowing.
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Old 12-22-2011, 05:54 PM
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Old 12-22-2011, 06:19 PM
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2000 or so and newer Chevy 2500HD, 6.0 gas, 4x4.
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Old 12-26-2011, 02:19 PM
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only get ford if you like having your truck at the shop every other week. get a dodge ram, strong, you will get your moneys worth.
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