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โDec-01-2016 05:23 PM
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โDec-03-2016 03:29 PM
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โDec-03-2016 11:59 AM
Insurance. A fellow dog trialer bought one brand new. Had it less than a year. They wanted over 10K a year for commercial insurance.
This probably varies by state, but look before you leap, to see if it is an issue for you.
Lack of 4x4. I have never seen one with it. That is a deal breaker for me. YMMV
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โDec-03-2016 10:18 AM
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โDec-03-2016 07:38 AM
carringb wrote:If one's main goal is power, one should stick with a pickup or a converted class 8.
I like MDTs. They aren't any more powerful. In fact, they are typically less powerful.
I get passed by pickups on hills, but hilly driving is such a tiny percentage of my travels, I don't care.
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โDec-03-2016 07:24 AM
carringb wrote:
RacingJunk.com is a good spot to find nice MDT trucks.
I like MDTs. They aren't any more powerful. In fact, they are typically less powerful. Sometimes by quite a bit. But they have the gearing for much higher GCWRs (when ordered for it), ride better if you get true rear air-ride, and turn much sharper. Plus most MDTs have much better visibility from the cabs, since the seating position is a little higher, and the hoods are much more sloped.
And you can feel like a "Billy Big Rigger"
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โDec-03-2016 04:15 AM
I like MDTs. They aren't any more powerful. In fact, they are typically less powerful. Sometimes by quite a bit. But they have the gearing for much higher GCWRs (when ordered for it), ride better if you get true rear air-ride, and turn much sharper. Plus most MDTs have much better visibility from the cabs, since the seating position is a little higher, and the hoods are much more sloped.
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โDec-02-2016 05:51 PM
Groover wrote:I imagine you're referring to an F-350 vs a 450 and above. I don't think that's what OP is asking about.
The last time that I looked at medium duty trucks they had the same basic drive trains as 1-ton pickups of the same brand with de-tuned engines..
I assumed he meant Freightliner - brands like that - whose frames, drive trains, transmissions..etc are massive compared to any pickup.
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โDec-02-2016 04:44 PM
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โDec-02-2016 02:40 PM
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โDec-02-2016 12:58 PM
IdaD wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:Brandon327 wrote:
20000 pounds
To be honest that's nothing for your GM. Have you changed the shocks to Bilstein and added air bags? Are you running 60-65 in rears and 75-80 psi in front?
I have to say I agree.
x3. I'm only towing 4k lbs less with my truck and I wouldn't hesitate to tow 20k lbs plus with it.
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โDec-02-2016 12:13 PM
2oldman wrote:
You can never have 'too much truck.' Or solar. Or batteries.
...or money. or pretty women. :B
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โDec-02-2016 10:32 AM
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โDec-02-2016 10:08 AM
fly-boy wrote:
The MD trucks don't offer a whole lot more than your current truck- they will brake better but power is underwhelming in my opinion.
If you are seriously considering this route I would look for a class 8 with the rear axle removed and licensed an RV.
A class 8 will offer the performance, safety, and comfort you are looking for!
Massive over kill for his application IMHO. A class 4 or 5 would provide a serious upgrade and be plenty of truck. If I wanted to go the heavy duty route I would look for a single axle town tractor with air suspension, moving companies use them.
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โDec-02-2016 09:58 AM
Cummins12V98 wrote:Brandon327 wrote:
20000 pounds
To be honest that's nothing for your GM. Have you changed the shocks to Bilstein and added air bags? Are you running 60-65 in rears and 75-80 psi in front?
I have to say I agree.
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โDec-02-2016 09:35 AM
fly-boy wrote:As long as you can find one with a fully automatic transmission and isn't a cheapo job that looks like hell.
A class 8 will offer the performance, safety, and comfort you are looking for!