3/4 or 1 ton

[jimare]

Hi GUY's, just wondering what is the average length of your cargo van from bulk head to back door? also would I get hurt financially and load why's in a 3/4 ton instead of a 1 ton? how offend do you carry more than two skid in a (cargo
van)?
Thanks Gizmo

 

[greg334]

I will repeat what I said before - get the biggest van that carries most weight for this work.

Don't mess around with a 3/4 ton when you can get a one ton.

 

[ebsprintin]

If they made a four wheel, one-ton Sprinter I'd get one of those.

eb

 

[guido4475]

Listen to Greg !!!! As for a Sprinter, I'd love to have one, but the repair and maintenance expenses are a little too high for me, from what I am reading on here.

 

[fastman_1]

Yep listen to Greg I drive a 3/4 ton and wish it was a 1 ton, for one the 3/4 ton front end is weaker, I've rebuilt mine twice in 400,000 miles, While a Friends 1 ton is still holding up at 500,000 miles

 

[chefdennis]

One thing to keep in mind as far as how much room and weight capacity...you are limiting your ability to make money when you o shorter then an extended van or less capacity then a 9600 gvw srw van...also 48x48, 48x52, or any other sized SKIDS are NOT all you will haul...last week i had 1 skid 11 ft long 2 ft wide 2 feet tall, and weighted 350 lbs....I have hauler rail car iron "truck"...the thing that holds the wheels in place on train cars..they were 9 ft long and weight 3000 lbs between the 2 of them...it ain't just the wooden skids you will be hauling....

As greg said, get the biggest you can....