michellesc7
Silver Member
- Joined
- Jun 11, 2006
- Messages
- 117
- Location
- Western SC and Eastern SC
- Tractor
- John Deere 5410 4wd Cab w/ loader, Mahindra 6500 4wd Q/A FEL, John Deere 4120 4wd w/ FEL & John Deere 1050 4wd
Hi Y'all
I have a need to pull my tractors and equipment across the state (3 hrs).
My 93 2500 Chevy gas engine with gooseneck ball is for sale, it has 160K on it.
The heavest tractor i have is my Mahindra 6500 that weighs 9500 with loader and mixture in the tires, excl equipment. I have not pulled it with this truck, only my lighter tractors.
I have been looking at diesel trucks - 2001 to 2006, mostly from the affordability point of view - lower mileage.
My mechanic says to stay away from Dodge and gave me one example of a fuel pump/ injector pump (think i have this right) $2500 cost. And stated he works on more Dodges than Chevys. I see alot of Dodge and Ford Diesels around, not very many Chevys in my town.
I need a good reliable diesel truck that i can pull my equipment back and forth to a new farm i am purchasing and need to be able to pull the big tractor.
I am also researching the 5 speed vs 6 speed automatic GM transmissions pros and cons. Found a couple of 2500 2wd Chevy Diesels, 5 sp auto witrh 12K mileage on them in the low 20s. I'll go more mileage, but I'd like to stay in the mid teens purchase price.
What are your opinions of the Chevy and Dodge trucks in this era of manufacture? Do I need a 3500?
I am also looking for a used gooseneck trailer.
You all have come through before and I value your inputs,
Thanks,
Michelle
I have a need to pull my tractors and equipment across the state (3 hrs).
My 93 2500 Chevy gas engine with gooseneck ball is for sale, it has 160K on it.
The heavest tractor i have is my Mahindra 6500 that weighs 9500 with loader and mixture in the tires, excl equipment. I have not pulled it with this truck, only my lighter tractors.
I have been looking at diesel trucks - 2001 to 2006, mostly from the affordability point of view - lower mileage.
My mechanic says to stay away from Dodge and gave me one example of a fuel pump/ injector pump (think i have this right) $2500 cost. And stated he works on more Dodges than Chevys. I see alot of Dodge and Ford Diesels around, not very many Chevys in my town.
I need a good reliable diesel truck that i can pull my equipment back and forth to a new farm i am purchasing and need to be able to pull the big tractor.
I am also researching the 5 speed vs 6 speed automatic GM transmissions pros and cons. Found a couple of 2500 2wd Chevy Diesels, 5 sp auto witrh 12K mileage on them in the low 20s. I'll go more mileage, but I'd like to stay in the mid teens purchase price.
What are your opinions of the Chevy and Dodge trucks in this era of manufacture? Do I need a 3500?
I am also looking for a used gooseneck trailer.
You all have come through before and I value your inputs,
Thanks,
Michelle