I don't think even a one ton is up to those weights? Sounds like you're
into the commercial HD's.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Will Coughlin" <willcoughlin@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, October 09, 2000 8:58 AM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: Auto or manual?
| This is referrring to a one-ton flatbed truck.I will be using it as my
work
| truck to haul farm equipment around on the bed and do a moderate amount
of
| towing of medium-to-large trialers(12,000-17,000) lbs.payload will never
be
| over 8,000 lbs.I am trying to compare an automatic to a six-speed
manual.My
| maintenance is impeccable.Either way the fluids and filter will be
chenged
| at every oil change(2500 miles).I have always been a manual guy, but the
new
| automatics are offering durabilty I neve thought they would(pto, external
| canister style filter,etc) So, is that some info, to make a better
| judgement with? Thanks, Will
|
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