Best Dually for work

I never understood the idea of people running pickups for hauling. You can get a class 8 truck with a nice sleeper for 20k. That would be 700kish on miles, but its expected to last to a million (before major work) if you do your homework. Or you could spend 45 on a smaller truck that will last maybe 300k. The class 8 will allow much heavier loads and give a lot more pulling power. You could even consider a single axle class 8 tractor.

 

Probably because a pickup gets a lot better fuel mileage, making more money to take home.

 

And, doesn't insurance go up with a larger vehicle like that? Also, I think it puts you over 26000 lbs which opens you up to a whole can of monkeys - am I correct?

 

Insurance is really different with everyone, for some cheaper, some more expensive.

Over 26k just depends on how heavy you want to load, many pickups are plated over 26.

 

Anyway, back to your original question. I have been told that the Dodge with a manual transmission is the way to go. I would go with the Ford. But I'm sure everyone has their opinion on this. I'm a Chevy guy from birth, but I have always found the Ford's to be a better truck for less money. I have owned both Chevy's & Fords gas, not diesel. I have no experience with a Dodge, unless you count the 73 Dodge window van my dad gave me when I turned 16

 

Last dodge I owned was a 07 cab and chassis, good running truck (has 400k now with no major repairs) but I'd never own another, for a little more $$ I'd buy a dmax, way better riding truck IMO

 

I vote Ram. I don't work one but I own an '07 with 5.9L Cummins. There is something to be said for the simplicity of Rams interior and especially the engine well not being chock full of a V8. To me Chevies and Fords(and I'm a Ford guy) are more like luxury cars. I'd look for an old farmer's'07 with 5.9L. A stock one that hasn't been programmed and beat on by some punk kid.

Wanted to add the seats aren't the most comfortable in the world but you're not long hauling in it. Never really seen truck seats that were all that great anyways.