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Started by jd540b, October 02, 2014, 07:55:35 PM

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jd540b

Ok, so thinking of buying a new pickup.  3/4 ton basic gas job.  Any thoughts or experiences on the new ford, dodge, or gms.  Power-towing, durability, etc.  thanks.

mad murdock

As far as comfort goes, the ford is the most comfortable.
Turbosawmill M6 (now M8) Warrior Ultra liteweight, Granberg Alaskan III, lots of saws-gas powered and human powered :D

snowstorm

i bought a new ford a yr ago. nice truck. its diesel and its not plain its got everything

JDeere

Quote from: snowstorm on October 02, 2014, 09:02:19 PM
i bought a new ford a yr ago. nice truck. its diesel and its not plain its got everything
Me too. The best truck I have ever owned.
2013 Western Star, 2012 Pelletier trailer, Serco 7500 crane, 2007 Volvo EC 140, 2009 John Deere 6115D, 2002 Cat 938G, 1997 John Deere 540G, 1996 Cat D-3C, 1995 Cat 416B, 2013 Cat 305.5E

nhlogga

Pick a good dealer. All the new trucks are junk! They all break down and electronics suck!
Jonsered 2260
Husky 562xp

Ken

If you get a 3/4 ton GM with a 6.0L motor be prepared for poor gas mileage.  I bought one last winter and am now preparing it for sale. 
Lots of toys for working in the bush

WmFritz

By far... the quietest, nicest riding, most comfortable pickup I've ever driven. I'm talking all three manufacturers.

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/1403_2015_chevrolet_silverado_2500hd_ltz_first_test/
~Bill

2012 Homebuilt Bandmill
1959 Detroit built Ferguson TO35

Maine logger88

I agree we took a friend of mines 15 2500hd duramax too indianna back in august it was a very comfortable truck. I am sure the fords are too I just don't have much experience with them
79 TJ 225 81 JD 540B Husky and Jonsered saws

sawguy21

I have a Dodge diesel and would rather fight than switch. ;D Seriously, they are all good. Find a dealership you are comfortable with regardless of brand.
old age and treachery will always overcome youth and enthusiasm

Spartan

Quote from: Ken on October 02, 2014, 09:45:00 PM
If you get a 3/4 ton GM with a 6.0L motor be prepared for poor gas mileage.  I bought one last winter and am now preparing it for sale.

Hmmmm... we have one with a 6 speed auto and it gets 15 -16mpg.  That spanks a lot of new diesels for mileage and not bad in my book for a truck like that.  Thats at 70-75mph btw.

The really bad thing about the truck though (2010 hd 2500) is the ground clearance,  always hitting rocks, you should see the under side.

snowstorm

if i only got 15mpg with a new diesel i would not be impressed. my 6.7 rarely gets les than 20mpg

cutter88

I have an 08 dodge diesel had alot of trouble with it till they did a full dpf and egr delete,,, I'd look at the new gmc
Romans 10 vs 9 
650G lgp Deere , 640D deere, 644B deere loader, 247B cat, 4290 spit fire , home made fire wood processor, 2008 dodge diesel  and a bunch of huskys and jonsereds (IN MEMORY OF BARRY ROGERSON)

M Cook

I have a Ford F 350 with a 6.7 diesel, nicest truck I ever owned.   I get 18 mpg with it stock.  Would do better with a chip and new exhaust, motor is very quiet too.
Mike Cook

Maine logger88

I am not a ford man but that 6.7 is a real good motor. Best they have had since the 7.3 IMHO
79 TJ 225 81 JD 540B Husky and Jonsered saws

JJ

Had to start the old GM vs Ford comparison.
I have F150 super crew; and like it well but GM has good truck as well.

I've had good Dodge trucks in past; but don't like the new models since brand went overseas.
Dont forget to check out the Toyota, but they are pricey new; but keep resale value

      JJ

Ken

 
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Hmmmm... we have one with a 6 speed auto and it gets 15 -16mpg.  That spanks a lot of new diesels for mileage and not bad in my book for a truck like that.  Thats at 70-75mph btw.

The really bad thing about the truck though (2010 hd 2500) is the ground clearance,  always hitting rocks, you should see the under side.
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There must be something wrong with my 2011 as I am only getting around 12.3 US gallons/mile.  My old Duramax would give me 20+ empty or pulling the trailer.  I do agree that the ground clearance is less than desirable on the newer GM's.
Lots of toys for working in the bush

jd540b

Bit the bullet and bought a  2015 f350 gas job.  9' Fischer plow-nice truck.
Was kind of forced into it-totaled my old pick up Sunday night in the height of our snowstorm.  Can around a corner to a 20" red oak that blew down across the road.  By the time it came into view I had about 2 seconds before I impacted into it.  Quick stop to say the least.  Didn't budge..truck was totaled but I walked away.  Lucky.

chester_tree _farmah

Wow. Glad u r OK 540b. That must have been a trip!
254xp
C4B Can-Car Tree Farmer
Ford 1720 4wd loader hoe

WmFritz

Glad your OK.

What were you driving... airbags go off?

Congrats on your new ride.
~Bill

2012 Homebuilt Bandmill
1959 Detroit built Ferguson TO35

LeeB

Quote from: chester_tree _farmah on November 04, 2014, 09:01:15 PM
Wow. Glad u r OK 540b. That must have been a trip!

Sounds like a sudden end to the trip to me.
'98 LT40HDD/Lombardini, Case 580L, Cat D4C, JD 3032 tractor, JD 5410 tractor, Husky 346, 372 and 562XP's. Stihl MS180 and MS361, 1998 and 2006 3/4 Ton 5.9 Cummins 4x4's, 1989 Dodge D100 w/ 318, and a 1966 Chevy C60 w/ dump bed.

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