I’d personally hate to use one of these for any of those jobs, I’d need a ladder to get the fucking ladder out of the bed. Ignore me, I’m just getting old and confused as to why the truck keeps getting bigger, but the bed keeps getting smaller. Even a shitbox from 1995 has a full 8 foot bed but for some damn reason, now they are almost impossible to find.
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innermachine@lemmy.world 6 days agoBig diesel crew cab rigs are for towing trailers while hauling a crew. Think land scaping, construction etc.not too useful for the average joe using it as a Honda civic but for the right business they are exactly what you need.
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Omgpwnies@lemmy.world 6 days ago
I like that GM brought back the Avalanche’s midgate for their electric Silverado, but I wish that was available on more trucks. Default configuration is a short-bed family hauler, but you drop the midgate and it becomes a 2-seater with an 8’ bed.
innermachine@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Best truck I ever worked out of was a long box regular cab s10 lol. Drop the tail gate down and u only have to lift crap somewhere between your knees and hips to load it, these big short bed trucks I have to hoist stuff up about chest high to load it then I’m out of room in no time because the beds like 4 feet long LOL. Usually those big trucks are for towing stuff and putting a couple pack outs in the trunk (bed would be too generous). Quite frankly if u don’t need a goose neck a 2500 van is probably the ticket, can tow about the same as a 2500 truck but u have a useful covered cargo area that’s easy to load and more secure.
FireRetardant@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Even then, most companies would be better off running 2 trucks and ssets of equipment rather than 1 big truck hauling everyone and everything… It would cost a bit more than one big truck but significantly improve operational flexibility.
Bluewing@lemmy.world 6 days ago
It would be more than a “bit” more. There would be the purchase price of 2 trucks, license fees for plates, commercial insurance for 2 trucks, 2 trailers, and maintenance for 2 trucks and trailers. And it would be silly for just one crew of 3 or 4 people, which most small contractors are. So unless you have a real need to own multiples and have multiple crews all working at the same time, doubling your equipment always costs more.
But for 2-man crews, there is no reason for a crew cab, and you don’t see them as a rule.
FireRetardant@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Yes, but a genuine light, single cab truck is significantly cheaper than the crew cab super duty, especially once you account for fuel economy and maintenance. Its like spending more up front for a more effecient appliance. You end up saving in the long run despite more cost up front.
You also have better operational flexibility. One truck could take off with 2 crew members to another jobsite once the bulk of the work or certain equipment is finished at the first job site. You could also position the trucks and equipment at different locations on a large multi acre property.
Under most circumstances, 2 light trucks makes more sense than 1 super duty.
Bluewing@lemmy.world 5 days ago
Do the math…
Omgpwnies@lemmy.world 6 days ago
It’s more likely that a company will get a van or cube/box truck (think U-haul), that has all the equipment and stuff, and the rest of the workers just take their own transportation to the job site. Virtually any time I’ve seen a company-owned pickup that wasn’t kitted out for a task, it was for the boss.
FireRetardant@lemmy.world 6 days ago
Thats common if its something they don’t do often or are using equipment they rented. Landscapers, independent home builders, and other certain trades often have their own equipment and trucks/trailers to haul it.