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What kind of truck do you use for your business? I have been able to get away with using my 2000 chevy s10 4x4 (picture was taken last fall when it was not registered) and i can fit my blower, my push mower, and my 2 trimmers with ease. It gets pretty tight when i have to bring my riding mower. i usually put my blower and a trimmer in the cab of my truck (have not taken a trailer yet, and when i use my rider i dont bring my push mower). Just curios on what you guys use. Feel free to post pictures!!:biggrin:

I use my 2006 Ford F-150 Club Cab 5.4liter with a trailer tow package.

Ric said:

I use my 2006 Ford F-150 Club Cab

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hey, thanks for the response!

and what size trailer is that?

Metz12:
If you are interested in lawn care trailers, check out this thread I started: http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/commercial-residential-lawn-mowing/11499-lawn-care-trailer.html. Especially posts #2,3,4,7,9,12 & 14, where there are cool pictures!

lawn mower fanatic said:

Metz12:
If you are interested in lawn care trailers, check out this thread I started: http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/commercial-residential-lawn-mowing/11499-lawn-care-trailer.html. Especially posts #2,3,4,7,9,12 & 14, where there are cool pictures!

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the first couple is like what i have for my mower. i dont know if i want to get an actual trailer for my truck so i can do bigger jobs, and i can carry more equipment instead of in my bed. do you have a truck or vehicle for your jobs?

metz12 said:

the first couple is like what i have for my mower. i dont know if i want to get an actual trailer for my truck so i can do bigger jobs, and i can carry more equipment instead of in my bed. do you have a truck or vehicle for your jobs?

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No, but there is not really a need yet, since I work primarily in my neighborhood. But as I get more equipment and expand my working area I will get one, either just a truck or a truck and trailer. I was really wishing I had one when I was pushing my snowblower around the neighborhood on Saturday. That thing is SO heavy! I had to push it kind of in the middle of the street where cars had made the snow melt, because it is like impossible to try to push that thing in the snow without turning it on (which I did some of the time).

Why did we get no pictures or clips of you Pushing the blower??? Just kidding.

possum said:

Why did we get no pictures or clips of you Pushing the blower??? Just kidding.

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I only have two hands! :laughing: I'm sorry I disappointed you! :laughing:

metz12 said:

What kind of truck do you use for your business? I have been able to get away with using my 2000 chevy s10 4x4 (picture was taken last fall when it was not registered) and i can fit my blower, my push mower, and my 2 trimmers with ease. It gets pretty tight when i have to bring my riding mower. i usually put my blower and a trimmer in the cab of my truck (have not taken a trailer yet, and when i use my rider i dont bring my push mower). Just curios on what you guys use. Feel free to post pictures!!:biggrin:

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I have a 1998 Dodge Caravan with 225,000 on it I use it to pull my 12' trailer, it is getting tired.
Most guys around here have late model 4 door 4 wheel drives. To each his own but I 'm sorry I do not want to tie up 25,000 to 50,000 K in a truck ! I want to plow my money back into better equipment for my mowing & landscaping jobs.
I am looking for a ( older ) Chevrolet Suburban, they have a towing capacity of 7,000 -8,000 Lbs ! and will haul 5 big boys if I have a big landscaping job to do and need more then my regular 2 guys. Most have all the creature comforts like dual A/C , leather & a nice comfortable ride. But they also have the needed heavy duty stuff too, a factory trailer hitch platform with a Locking Differential & 7 wire trailer light / brake pre-wire harness and a transmission Oil Cooler
But what I am really after is that 7,500 towing capacity !

metz12 said:

and what size trailer is that?

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The trailer is listed as 6x12. It's made by Triple Crown. It actually measures almost 7x13 which I thought was kinda weird.

metz12 said:

the first couple is like what i have for my mower. i dont know if i want to get an actual trailer for my truck so i can do bigger jobs, and i can carry more equipment instead of in my bed. do you have a truck or vehicle for your jobs?

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I will give you a little advice about trailers and this is just my opinion but I'd stay away from anything with a mesh bottom. The reason is the mesh will sink everywhere your mower and equipment sets except where the braces are and it becomes a problem getting your mowers off and on.
When you buy a trailer and can manage buy the ones with the 2x6 pressure treated lumber floors, if you should break one of those and it's doubtful you will it's an easy fix.

:smile: I am not in the lawn mowing or landscaping business. I am in the lawn equipment repair business. I use my extended cab. 4.0 Ford Ranger with a trailer when needed, to pick up and deliver equipment.

Ric said:

I will give you a little advice about trailers and this is just my opinion but I'd stay away from anything with a mesh bottom. The reason is the mesh will sink everywhere your mower and equipment sets except where the braces are and it becomes a problem getting your mowers off and on.
When you buy a trailer and can manage buy the ones with the 2x6 pressure treated lumber floors, if you should break one of those and it's doubtful you will it's an easy fix.

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Ric that is so true ! My bro has a little 6 X 8 trailer with a mesh bottom I use it if I just need one mower and a little equipment and do not want to drag the heavy duty 12' around.
It is just like Ric said the mesh is sinking right were I park the heavy mower every time !

jameshobbs said:

Ric that is so true ! My bro has a little 6 X 8 trailer with a mesh bottom I use it if I just need one mower and a little equipment and do not want to drag the heavy duty 12' around.
It is just like Ric said the mesh is sinking right were I park the heavy mower every time !

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I shouldn't have to worry about that with my light mowers.

lawn mower fanatic said:

I shouldn't have to worry about that with my light mowers.
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True ! Man those are some nice looking Honda's you have there ! I have a 5 hp Honda on a presser washer I use once or twice a year. That Honda will start on the first pull every time even after sitting for 6-8 months !!

jameshobbs said:

True ! Man those are some nice looking Honda's you have there ! I have a 5 hp Honda on a presser washer I use once or twice a year. That Honda will start on the first pull every time even after sitting for 6-8 months !!

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Thanks, man! I love my Hondas. As you said, mine starts on the first pull every time, also. :thumbsup:

lawn mower fanatic said:

Thanks, man! I love my Hondas. As you said, mine starts on the first pull every time, also. :thumbsup:
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you could get away with just a tuck for right now since you only bring your new hrx, your blower, edger and 2 trimmers.

Ric said:

I will give you a little advice about trailers and this is just my opinion but I'd stay away from anything with a mesh bottom. The reason is the mesh will sink everywhere your mower and equipment sets except where the braces are and it becomes a problem getting your mowers off and on.
When you buy a trailer and can manage buy the ones with the 2x6 pressure treated lumber floors, if you should break one of those and it's doubtful you will it's an easy fix.

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Ya the mesh bottoms are terrible. My brother used to use one with a mesh bottom and after using it for a little while the mess sank in where he had the mower and eventually completely broke and there were holes. He had to put pieces of ply wood over the holes and also on the ramp to load the mower because the ramp really got ripped apart. He no longer has the trailer but I definatly wouldn't recommend a mesh bottom.

metz12 said:

you could get away with just a tuck for right now since you only bring your new hrx, your blower, edger and 2 trimmers.

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Yeah that's true. That's probably what I will do.

I use a 2000 GMC 3500 one ton with mimi dump. it also came with a 8 1/2 foot western plow. This truck can pull anything. 454 7.9 leter V-8. fully loaded with A/C. bought it with only 60,000 miles for 15 grand cash. awesome deal!!

AmericanTurf said:

I use a 2000 GMC 3500 one ton with mimi dump. it also came with a 8 1/2 foot western plow. This truck can pull anything. 454 7.9 leter V-8. fully loaded with A/C. bought it with only 60,000 miles for 15 grand cash. awesome deal!!

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Nice truck! :thumbsup:

AmericanTurf said:

I use a 2000 GMC 3500 one ton with mimi dump. it also came with a 8 1/2 foot western plow. This truck can pull anything. 454 7.9 leter V-8. fully loaded with A/C. bought it with only 60,000 miles for 15 grand cash. awesome deal!!

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Man that's a great truck and a killer deal you got too !!

AmericanTurf said:

I use a 2000 GMC 3500 one ton with mimi dump. it also came with a 8 1/2 foot western plow. This truck can pull anything. 454 7.9 leter V-8. fully loaded with A/C. bought it with only 60,000 miles for 15 grand cash. awesome deal!!

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COOL TRUCK!:thumbsup: i love gm. the dump is sweet too! and you can plow with the thing too! I would love to have something like that someday.

thanks guys.

This is not me, but check out this truck and trailer!! :thumbsup:

(http://lawnchat.com/uncategorized/a-250000-lawn-care-truck.html)

Welcome to LawnMowerForum!

I moved your thread to the Commercial & Residential Lawn Mowing forum. :smile:

metz12 said:

What kind of truck do you use for your business? I have been able to get away with using my 2000 chevy s10 4x4 (picture was taken last fall when it was not registered) and i can fit my blower, my push mower, and my 2 trimmers with ease. It gets pretty tight when i have to bring my riding mower. i usually put my blower and a trimmer in the cab of my truck (have not taken a trailer yet, and when i use my rider i dont bring my push mower). Just curios on what you guys use. Feel free to post pictures!!:biggrin:

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I use a Dodge 2500 with a Cummings Diesel with a 6 spd manual transmission.

jekjr said:

I use a Dodge 2500 with a Cummings Diesel with a 6 spd manual transmission.

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Nice truck!

2004 Nissan Titan extended cab (to fit my kids) 6 foot bed which is big enough but wish it was bigger it has the tow package and is a work horse It was actually given to me by my grandfather who wanted me to start my business

I use a Ford Ranger with the 4.0 liter 6 cylinder. Pulls a 10 foot trailer pretty well. Just not going to run up any hills! But it gets the job done and doesnt do to bad as far as gas milage goes.

I'm going to be buying my first truck tomorrow, a 2007 f-250 5.4L gas engine!

:smile: From what I understand from the people that run those 5.4 engines. That they are good engines and easy on fuel, depending on the rear end gearing. But if I were to buy a 3/4 ton and up, Ford of course, it would have a diesel, either a 7.3 or a 6.7 Cummins.

Ya i know, my father runs all 3 of those engines but the most i could afford on my own was the 5.4. So i guess you gotta do with what you got lol

exotion said:

2004 Nissan Titan extended cab (to fit my kids) 6 foot bed which is big enough but wish it was bigger it has the tow package and is a work horse It was actually given to me by my grandfather who wanted me to start my business

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LawnBoy8 said:

I use a Ford Ranger with the 4.0 liter 6 cylinder. Pulls a 10 foot trailer pretty well. Just not going to run up any hills! But it gets the job done and doesnt do to bad as far as gas milage goes.

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CZLawnCare said:

I'm going to be buying my first truck tomorrow, a 2007 f-250 5.4L gas engine!

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Nice!! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

07 ford ranger 4.0 v6 it's a little beast.. Here's it after a day of fall cleanups

A&DProperty maintaince said:

07 ford ranger 4.0 v6 it's a little beast.. Here's it after a day of fall cleanups

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Looks good! :thumbsup:

:smile: CZLawnCare, I did not mean that in a defamatory way in my post. If you took it that way, I apologize. We all have to do, with what we have.

Buckshot 1 said:

:smile: CZLawnCare, I did not mean that in a defamatory way in my post. If you took it that way, I apologize. We all have to do, with what we have.

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No insult taken

I use my 97 dakota 4x4

I've always liked the looks of the little dakotas. I've had a chance.to drive a couple and they have more than sufficent power

I got a 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe ,350 ,4 wheel drive. It only has 100.000 miles as it was the fire chef truck for the city and well maintain. It has the factory towing package with all the trailer wiring and a 8,000 pound class 5 hitch.
I have never owned a 4 wheel drive but it has come in handy a few times and pulls a big load of mulch with no problem.

I have a 2006 Dodge 2500 with a Cummins and a 6 speed standard shift tranny.

We've got three, mine is a 2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 with the 5.7l V8, my partner drives a 2006 Ford F350 Crew Cab with the 6l Powerstroke Diesel, and our other truck is a 2006 GMC 3500 DRW, I think has the 6.2 in it, it also has a 8' dump body on it.

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I use my 97 dakota 4x4

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Man, that truck looks solid.

I'm used to seeing old vehicles in Michigan that are nothing but rust buckets.

I upgraded to a New 2013 Ford 150 XLT Crew Cab with the 5.0L V8 with a Trailer tow Package

exotion said:

I've always liked the looks of the little dakotas. I've had a chance.to drive a couple and they have more than sufficent power

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It definitely has plenty of power with the 5.2. And i avg 18mpg too.

X-man said:

Man, that truck looks solid.

I'm used to seeing old vehicles in Michigan that are nothing but rust buckets.

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Thank you sir! Living in the south we typically dont have to worry about rust very much.

1994 mazda 4 cyl .......5 speed......never a problem pulling my 12 ft dual axle trailer and equipment.....the tires on my diablo are slightly bigger than my truck tires

Buy a trailer. You can tow it behind any kind of vehicle. You can get them under $300 brand new if you want to put one together. I've run a pressure washing business from behind a '72 Impala convertible. Customers don't care what you drive as long as the price is right, the job gets done and you don't leave a dead car in front of the house.
Not only are trailers handy, if you get a covered one they're secure against theft (if you remember to lock the door) and it keeps everything out of the weather AND the garage.

I run a F350 single rear wheel 4 door long bed 4x4 with rail boxes and front box. The tool boxes allow me to carry a chain saw climbing equipment bar oil etc in one box. Blades, belts, extra oil and a case of 2cyl oil with tools to fix anything within reason in the field. The front box has straps, chains, a come along and some specialty treatment chemicals in it. This truck typically has the dump trailer and sometimes my mower trailer behind it.
I also run a Chevy 2500 standard cab no frills just A/C and cruise control that serves as my mowing truck and pulls a 18' landscape trailer with 2 ZTRs a walk behind a push mower 2 string trimmers, 3 blowers and a stick edger. I've a shell on the back of it that i keep 4 5 gallon cans of gas in extra oils straps in blades belts etc.