That may be true but they have 1and a 1/2 times the reliability and dependability as a newer diesel truck. What good is all that power, tow ratings and creature comforts sitting on the side of the road in limp mode or in the shop?
Some pictures of my 1996 F350. It has about 18500 miles on it. I just bought a 2000 F350 dually in Arizona. It needed a paint job because of the Arizona sun and I am just getting it out of the shop.
I had the 60 inch 27 HP. Kohler model on my old TYM T330 and I don't think it weighed any more then 500 lbs. It did blow snow really well. I think you will be happy with it.