Plowing truck
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RE: Plowing truck
All 2nd gen 3500's have dual rear wheels. I personally like them, but it's a little much for a begining driver to handle. Also, with double the tires, you have roughly half the traction in the snow. Relatively the same weight, but twice the tire area, so half the downward pressure on the ground. I'd go 2500 in your situation.
Diesels will run forever, and have tons of power for pushing snow and towing. But with you living so far north, you have to worry about driveability in the cold. Diesels have to be plugged in to stay warm. And the fuel needs an anti-gel additive in extremely cold areas like yours. Unless you're going to be pulling an 8,000+ pound trailer on a regular basis, a gas motor is all you'll need.
On a side note, the automatic transmissions SUCK ***, so you should REALLY consider finding one with a 5-speed manual. It's a bit more difficult to plow with, but an auto will not hold up to plowing and towing for very long.
Diesels will run forever, and have tons of power for pushing snow and towing. But with you living so far north, you have to worry about driveability in the cold. Diesels have to be plugged in to stay warm. And the fuel needs an anti-gel additive in extremely cold areas like yours. Unless you're going to be pulling an 8,000+ pound trailer on a regular basis, a gas motor is all you'll need.
On a side note, the automatic transmissions SUCK ***, so you should REALLY consider finding one with a 5-speed manual. It's a bit more difficult to plow with, but an auto will not hold up to plowing and towing for very long.
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I'm gonna agree, though. Plows are expensive, and if you are trying to make a business out of it, unfortunately, you won't make much, especially to cover the costs of what you plan on getting.
A Ranger is a good choice. Dependable, fairly good gas mileage (with my Ranger, I can easily get 19 MPG's in the city with the 4.0), and fairly cheap if you go used.
However, like the Dodges, the autos aren't that tough for plowing and towing.
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Dont plow cheaper than the other guy.
If your truck breaks down how do you service your customers?
How much snow do you average a year?
How will you adjust contracts for rising fuel costs?
Get a loader or a little bob cat instead of a truck. Heck you can get mobile tractor that is actually a snow blower. no more ruined driveways or pavement and probably gets better mileage.
If your truck breaks down how do you service your customers?
How much snow do you average a year?
How will you adjust contracts for rising fuel costs?
Get a loader or a little bob cat instead of a truck. Heck you can get mobile tractor that is actually a snow blower. no more ruined driveways or pavement and probably gets better mileage.