Diesel or Gas Truck for Lawn Care Business?? Which do you prefer? I chose a diesel for it’s better fuel mileage and it pulling power. Also, diesel trucks typ…
Diesel or Gas Truck for Lawn Care Business?? Which do you prefer? I chose a diesel for it’s better fuel mileage and it pulling power. Also, diesel trucks typ…
diesel or gas truck?? Which do you prefer??
That’s a sick truck man!?
I had a diesel before everyone was driving them around. I loved it but it
got costly over time. I have a gas now older so its old school which is OK
because then I can work on it if needed. If I had the extra money I would
stay with gas only because I keep all my customers close to me and I think
the cost of the maintenance would be less. I will let you know at the end
of the year how that goes.?
Hey my 03 f150 with a 4.6 v8 pulls my 7×14 enclosed trailer. And 270k all
original miles on her, can tell there is a load on it especially when going
up a hill, but she pulls and that’s what matters. I’d like a diesel but
hell if my 4.6 can pull my trailer any gasser can.. I’ll look into a diesel
when I start hauling big toys like Bob cats and stuff, till then a gas
truck does just fine. And I see all these guys that have them and don’t
even tow… like what’s the point if you are never going to hook it to
anything?.?
Holy crap you look like you been losing some weight. ?
I have one of each and personally I would prefer gas unless your towing a
lot of weight I haul my dump trailer with my 1500 once and a while just
have to take it easy on it. On the other end of things my 3500 handles the
weight a lot better just a old 6.5td so not much power but decent torque.
Bumping up to a 2500 isn’t all about the weight you can tow it’s how it
handles the load your towing. I do all my own maintenance working on
diesels aren’t fun or cheap. ?
I’d go diesel if I knew a good diesel mechanic in town and if I knew more
about them myself. Until then I’ll keep with gas. I’d like to get a ford
7.3 diesel cause I think I could find someone who would know how to work on
those engines because of their popularity back in the day. ?
I was told by diesel mechanics that a diesel truck is only going to get
better fuel mileage when towing. But just commuting. A gas is going to get
better fuel mileage. Most diesels usually average about 12 to 13 mpg. 16 at
most. My truck averages about 16 mpg in city. 19 on the highway. I also did
research on diesels too. A diesel mat be good to have but not if all you’re
towing is a 5×8 or 6×12 trailer. But if you’re hauling.alot of equipment
then yes a diesel is going to be a better option?
With having a diesel truck you need to work the truck. Just going from one
lawn to another isnt the best for a diesel because your not able to warm it
up. My father has a 2014 f-550 powerstroke and we can drive across town and
it isnt even warmed up. Personally I would have both. A gas truck for my
lawns during the summer and a diesel truck for the winter for snowplowing
becasue i know iam goin to work the truck harder. Plus diesels have a
longer life then gas. What i mean by that it will be longer before you need
to do a major engine over hall. This is just my personal opinion.?
Duramax diesel or power stroke diesel is the only way to go?
I like your truck. Nice!!?
Gas all the way, the diesel can get better mpg and be efficient with a chip
or programer. However repairs and up keep on diesels are the devil! Not to
mention plugging them in on cold winter days lol.?
Diesels are great! They last a lot longer as you said.(And they sound
better!!!) Stay with those GMC/Chevrolets. They are solidly built trucks,
so good decision.?
Nice truck. Been a geek to freak fan for a long time, and run a lawn care
business myself and found your channel. Quick question….is there a lift
kit or leveling kit on that truck, and what size tires are on there? I have
a 2000 chevy long bed 2500, and its going to need tires soon. Id like to go
a bit larger than stock, and draw a little more attention to the truck, and
looking to get the stance similar to yours…thanks in advance! Oh..mine’s
a gasser. Nothing wrong with the diesels either though..each has their
place.?