I’m in the market for a flatbed truck… this one comes in at the upper end of the budget but I just wanted to gauge others thoughts on whether it might be too much truck. I currently do 90% residential work so I’m leaning towards it being a bit overkill.
A 12’ f-350 flatbed is what I originally was searching for but this truck is very clean so it makes the decision a little more difficult… I do understand the cost to maintain becomes more of an issue with these.
big trucks big bucks. That is not necessary. 1/2 ton or 3/4 pick up is fine
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@RnR it’d make a statement when you pull into a neighborhood full of 1,200 sq fr homes, that’s for sure!
And look at all the space to advertise on there!
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I currently run an f150 and trailer set up but water becomes an issue with 2 8 gpm machines running… I’m not using a tandem trailer either but I’d rather not do a tandem and just go for a flatbed truck.
Just a little bit overkill.
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Hey as a side gig you could always pull derailed train cars out of canyons.
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It may seem like a cool idea but that thing will suck up way too much of your money
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I also don’t like flatbeds set ups cause if your truck goes down you’re SOL. I love my trailer
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Overkill.
There is no kill like overkill! That truck looks awesome but yeah maybe not the best washing truck for efficiency
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If you’re going to go big but you do mostly residential, get a cab-over (Hino, Fuso, GMC). Wayyyyyy more maneuverable in driveways and little neighborhoods. Also, unless you’re transporting 4 or 5 people, the second row of seating is a waste of space.
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Second row seating isn’t a waste of space! That’s extra storage!
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So I decided to step down in size a little bit and bought a f450 16’ flatbed… old truck but the 7.3L diesel is what sold me on it.
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Any pictures?
That was a good one 
Pictures coming! Just bought today and I don’t have any good ones to be honest. I’ll take some tomorrow.
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I thought you said you never spend more than 10k on trucks. I know that Chevy is cost more than that.
That’s a buddy’s truck we were making some steel cages and mounts on. You won’t see me driving a Chevy lol
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