Ford/GM/gas/diesel
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dhalltoyo
Veteran Expediter
GM Diesel in any chassis greater than a 3500.
If you were just going to drive it locally, I wouldn't be so concerned as to whether it was a Ford or GM chassis.
Now...expediting is another matter.
There are more GM service facilities nationwide than Ford and Dodge combined.
Should you need service...it will be much easier to find a Certified Diesel Tech for a Duramax, because the availibilty of GM facilities is vastly greater than those other brands.
You might consider an International chassis too.
The straight truck owners I have spoken with have only good things to say about International.
If you were just going to drive it locally, I wouldn't be so concerned as to whether it was a Ford or GM chassis.
Now...expediting is another matter.
There are more GM service facilities nationwide than Ford and Dodge combined.
Should you need service...it will be much easier to find a Certified Diesel Tech for a Duramax, because the availibilty of GM facilities is vastly greater than those other brands.
You might consider an International chassis too.
The straight truck owners I have spoken with have only good things to say about International.
David,
Thanks for your input. I was thinking either Ford or GM because of service options. International might be more problematic in finding locations. Also, I don't know if the Aerocell will go on an International, at least without extra cost modification. I've confirmed the GM 5500 chassis already and presume the Ford 550 would also work.
Thanks for your input. I was thinking either Ford or GM because of service options. International might be more problematic in finding locations. Also, I don't know if the Aerocell will go on an International, at least without extra cost modification. I've confirmed the GM 5500 chassis already and presume the Ford 550 would also work.
Jack_Berry
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getting the itch to move on?
late4dinner
Seasoned Expediter
Any Ford with duel rear wheels or anything larger than a Chevy 3500 DRW with a 10M GVW will make you a Commercial Vehicle. Do you really want that?
Ford now makes a DRW E-350 cab/chassis with a 10,000 even GVWR. I think they began offering them in model year 2007.
late4dinner
Seasoned Expediter
I'll stick with my gas. I don't have to worry about fuel problems in the winter. I will not be carrying around the extra weight. I can get it repaired just about anyplace. It's less to purchase and much less to get repaired. And the idle laws, at least in some places only apply to diesels. That's my nickels worth.
