What's the Best Farm Truck to Haul my Tractor and Cattle with?

[roadhunter]

Hey man don't knock the fence lol I was happy with that fence, had to hand pound the T post and bought all the chainlink used on Craigslist. I didn't have a tractor or anything to assist, just man power. I have 3 acres but want to get my hands on another 10-15 acres this spring to rent so I can go up to 10 head of cattle this year.

2016 was my first time with cattle and I started with 3. I use my truck almost daily for odds and ends work.

hauling a heavy load? not as frequent yet but I plan to keep expending yearly.

I didn't know much about cattle when I bought my first one, I just bought one, I already had a small 1/2 acre fenced, I fenced another acre later and got two more head. That was about 11 months ago.

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I only pounded the Tpost down 2-3ft if I went back I would have gone down 3-4ft but it's a strong fence and I have never had any cattle get loose yet and I never added a hot wire which originally I was going to. It's 470ft one piece of chainlink. I also would have bought 6ft Tpost instead of 8ft but it all worked out, I was in the fence about $1 a foot.

Since this is for fun and not so much for a living I'd have some fun with the truck. Find something with a dump bed maybe. There are some neat trucks out there.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

I already have this truck.

That's a 1985 F350 4x4 5speed with a 460 v8 in it. Cab was replaced to a 93 F150 XLT. I gave $250 for it lol and I have insured it for a year and half even known it's done 3 miles on the road in my possession. I prob paid more in insurance and plates than I gave for the truck.

I put new front calipers, shoes, rubber break lines and have a rubber line for the rear. Found another hole in the steel line across the rear axle, after I fix that it's a matter of bleeding breaks and she should be road worthy. Gas tank has a leak also.

I was gonna use it to haul gravel on my driveway then I was gonna sell it.

The bad is it has prob over 300k miles on it and has a ton of rust, you can see the piles of rust on the gravel under the truck. It's not a truck I planned to keep after I hauled the gravel.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

Guys what do we think of 2001 F350s? I'm looking at one tomorrow going up for auction on Thursday.

It looks like a 2wd from pics on the internet, it has a lift gate and a flatbed.

It has 57,700 miles on it, I kinda wanted a V10 but from what I read they are 05 and later, as of right now idk what motor it has in it.



That pic is all the info I have currently, any input on this year and what it might be worth, thanks

What do you think? Cone truck or maybe a hauler of tanks like LP or propane?

I'm thinking it set idol a lot

 

[Farmer495]

Guys what do we think of 2001 F350s? I'm looking at one tomorrow going up for auction on Thursday.

It looks like a 2wd from pics on the internet, it has a lift gate and a flatbed.

It has 57,700 miles on it, I kinda wanted a V10 but from what I read they are 05 and later, as of right now idk what motor it has in it.

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That pic is all the info I have currently, any input on this year and what it might be worth, thanks

What do you think? Cone truck or maybe a hauler of tanks like LP or propane?

I'm thinking it set idol a lot

Gas job for sure from the emblem on the fender (diesel was on door in 01) Might be a 5.4, but 6.8 V-10 was available. too bad the VIN wasn't listed, then you could find out everything easy. Might be a 5-speed (ZF-5 OD/granny low) or the 4R100 auto, can't tell, Either trans came with V8 or V10 that year.

 

[Diamondpilot]

The V10 was offered in 1997 or 1999 for the first time? Can't remember but it appears to be a V8 from the emblems.

I would pass. Don't let the low miles fool you. A 2 wheel drive dually is about as bad as they get for traction. I've been stuck on wet grass!

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

2wd with Triton V8, starts right up, goes into drive and reverse with no issues, sounds like a heathy truck

 

[Farmer495]

Looks like ATX shifter is broken and missing the OD off switch gear.

2wd dually is pavement pounder. that truck can tow 7400 lb if 3.73 gears, 8900 is 4.10.

I'd want it cheap.

 

[motownbrowne]

For what you want to do with it, I'd really prefer a SRW truck with 4wd. I think you said you drive your truck around (not towing) several times a week. A dually would be a PITA for daily driving. Also, buying new tires is 50% more expensive. And I'm not sure about where you live, but in many states a truck like that (dually and or flatbed) will be much more money to register and insure.

Yes, a flatbed would be nice, but 4wd and an extra cab would be nicer in my book.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

For what you want to do with it, I'd really prefer a SRW truck with 4wd. I think you said you drive your truck around (not towing) several times a week. A dually would be a PITA for daily driving. Also, buying new tires is 50% more expensive. And I'm not sure about where you live, but in many states a truck like that (dually and or flatbed) will be much more money to register and insure.

Yes, a flatbed would be nice, but 4wd and an extra cab would be nicer in my book.

What would you value this truck at? There's it and a few others like a Honda van ext. that I'm interested in buying to resell, I think this truck would be more useful than my current 2wd F150 so I could sell current truck and use this one till I come across a 4x4 at a good price.

I wouldn't buy it for any more than I could sell it for.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

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