crashz
Elite Member
Ford cab and chassis trucks are much more common here in New England than the other brands. I don't know if they were cheaper or what but they do seem to dominate the market.
That said, if this is an occasional use truck, you would be better served with a gas engine. Specifically the V10 if you can. With a gas truck, maintenance and repairs are generally cheaper. It is also more likely that you can find a gas truck that was personally used, where the diesels will be former landscaper, contractor, mason or municipal trucks. Rule out any truck that has plowed snow or carried a spreader!!! (Ask me how I know!) The trucks will have been driven by many employees that abuse them, as they are company trucks. Another thing to keep in mind is that they usually get overloaded and abused due in part to the fact that anyone with a regular license (no specific training or experience) can drive them.
That said, if this is an occasional use truck, you would be better served with a gas engine. Specifically the V10 if you can. With a gas truck, maintenance and repairs are generally cheaper. It is also more likely that you can find a gas truck that was personally used, where the diesels will be former landscaper, contractor, mason or municipal trucks. Rule out any truck that has plowed snow or carried a spreader!!! (Ask me how I know!) The trucks will have been driven by many employees that abuse them, as they are company trucks. Another thing to keep in mind is that they usually get overloaded and abused due in part to the fact that anyone with a regular license (no specific training or experience) can drive them.