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Which is more critical? Truck or mowers?

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Guys what’s your opinion on this topic? It’s a full blown war going on in my mind. Which is more critical to business. My 2012 Silverado 5.3 crew cab is starting to get a little long in the tooth. She’s knocking on the door of 200k. Not to mention I upgraded all equipment and trailer last season. So now I’m pulling about 5,000lbs more and the 5.3 is really down on power. I’m trying to justify another major purchase. And it’s driving me crazy. I know they are both critical. Any thoughts?
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Mowers. Your truck is merely an Uber for your “workers” I.e your mowers. Now that being said you need your “Uber” to be reliable and to be able to haul whatever you need. Driving job to job makes zero income. Your workhorses are your mowers. Your money makers.
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I’m still using my 2008 f350 SD dually for the mow crew at 170k miles. Going to keep her rolling as long as I can. I’ve had it since 30k miles.
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10!years running a diesel truck and even i pass now. Moved the work my diesel did with the cost of maintenance. I did a cost comparison before buying my current gasser and it wasn’t there just my case hours may be different .
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