Mikes91
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I have recently become an avid listener of the "Midnight Trucking Network" radio show and heard that used semi tractors can be found for less than $50,000 in good condition.
SO... That got the wheels turning....
Let's say that I have an old F-350 for occasional hauling and a car for a daily driver...
Let's say that I need a truck capable of hauling 10,000 to 15,000 pounds of horse trailer and don't want to deal with Ford, GM, and Dodge trucks that seem to be getting more and more expensive and less and less worthy buying.
Are there any advantages to buying a used "Low-profile" rig for pulling a large horse trailer vs buying a one-ton pickup, new, that costs nearly as much? Seems to me the "low-pro" would laugh at the weight, would get fairly close mileage to a one-ton with the same load, and would be an easier driving rig.
What about costs required to insure the rig? How much to get the CDL?
Seems like a better way to go from a durability and ease of towing standpoint. This would be non-commercial, personal use.
Thank you,
Mike
SO... That got the wheels turning....
Let's say that I have an old F-350 for occasional hauling and a car for a daily driver...
Let's say that I need a truck capable of hauling 10,000 to 15,000 pounds of horse trailer and don't want to deal with Ford, GM, and Dodge trucks that seem to be getting more and more expensive and less and less worthy buying.
Are there any advantages to buying a used "Low-profile" rig for pulling a large horse trailer vs buying a one-ton pickup, new, that costs nearly as much? Seems to me the "low-pro" would laugh at the weight, would get fairly close mileage to a one-ton with the same load, and would be an easier driving rig.
What about costs required to insure the rig? How much to get the CDL?
Seems like a better way to go from a durability and ease of towing standpoint. This would be non-commercial, personal use.
Thank you,
Mike