Med Duty truck ?
08-15-2008, 11:29 AM
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Med Duty truck ?
Any with 2wd Medimun duty trucks regret not having 4wd?
I'm toying with upgrading my 4wd 1ton to a used med duty, but they seem to be either 2wd, or $$$,$$$.
Any use their 2wd med duty in the snow, non-pulling? How did/does it do compared to 4wd pickup?
I'm toying with upgrading my 4wd 1ton to a used med duty, but they seem to be either 2wd, or $$$,$$$.
Any use their 2wd med duty in the snow, non-pulling? How did/does it do compared to 4wd pickup?
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08-15-2008, 09:30 PM
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I'm not aware of any municipality that plows snow with 4wd mediums.
My Freightliner pulls the boat up slippery ramps that I've spun in 4wd in a pickup before. You've got to have weight back thetre though. Alot of guys ballast them.
My Freightliner pulls the boat up slippery ramps that I've spun in 4wd in a pickup before. You've got to have weight back thetre though. Alot of guys ballast them.
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08-15-2008, 10:02 PM
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I pull my cat around with a 5500 kodial pickup with 2 wheel drive. I have never had a problem. My boat and trailer weighs in at 17000 lbs. I do like the truck. Doug
08-16-2008, 02:35 PM
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Chris, I have had a great season, nobody ran over me for the past two seasons. We just completed the Big Cat Run and had a great time. My trailer is a dually dually Myco and weights in at 5500 lbs. Yes I have had it on the scales, both trailer only and boat and trailer only. Kind of a pig but it sure rides and pulls nice. I lurk on here ever day but I seldom type. I hate to type! Come out to california for a ride sometime. Doug
08-16-2008, 04:59 PM
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Some guys just have high expectation levels 
I was supposed to be out your way in July and it got cancelled. I had planned to give you a ring ahead. Maybe next summer.
I was supposed to be out your way in July and it got cancelled. I had planned to give you a ring ahead. Maybe next summer.
08-16-2008, 05:18 PM
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Actually Chris, nearly every state and large town plows with 4x2 chassis. Usually bigger trucks but anything over 26k gvw is 4x2 with few exceptions. Weight is the key.
I can tell you on the GM side, the locking rear differential option is all you should need to pull up any boat ramp. I sell these trucks and I won't stock the 4x4 4500's because the ride quality is not what buyers of $60k+++trucks expect. It's acceptable for a dump truck but not a toy hauler.
The Gas 8.1 4x2 is a great truck with tons of power, an Allison trans and 10g's less money. Nice thought. I'll be stocking one next spring.
I can tell you on the GM side, the locking rear differential option is all you should need to pull up any boat ramp. I sell these trucks and I won't stock the 4x4 4500's because the ride quality is not what buyers of $60k+++trucks expect. It's acceptable for a dump truck but not a toy hauler.
The Gas 8.1 4x2 is a great truck with tons of power, an Allison trans and 10g's less money. Nice thought. I'll be stocking one next spring.
08-16-2008, 06:08 PM
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08-16-2008, 10:12 PM
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We have the Kodiac 4500 2wd. We have not experienced any problems pulling out, even with a wet ramp.
However as stated we try to have the truck full of fuel, especially if one expects a wet ramp. This spring I added an additional 100 gal fuel tank since then, the tires dont even squeek coming out.
4wd is cool for the look, if you like that "Need a ladder" look, but for us, Not needed!
When it comes to pulling, the Kodiak is GREAT!
However as stated we try to have the truck full of fuel, especially if one expects a wet ramp. This spring I added an additional 100 gal fuel tank since then, the tires dont even squeek coming out.
4wd is cool for the look, if you like that "Need a ladder" look, but for us, Not needed!
When it comes to pulling, the Kodiak is GREAT!
