Mounted search and rescue

[Randy Nelson <randy@jackson-county-sheriffs-posse.org>]

I would stick with the 3/4 ton, only because, if I need more power to pull a heavier load, I dont need to buy a new truck...

 

Randy

Pennbo's <pennbo@verizon.net> wrote:

> Hi all, it's time to buy a new truck- finally! I have been looking at 
> the Dodge and Chevy 2500 (3/4 ton) 4x4 diesels. But a salesman today 
> said he thought I could pull the horses just fine with a 1500 (1/2ton) 
> because they have beefier suspension and anti-sway capabilities than 
> they used to- and both are rated to pull approx 10,500 pounds. So- have 
> any of you used these trucks to pull your horses? what do you think of 
> them? (I will at the most pull a three horse stock-type trailer but I do 
> pull up and down mountains and dirt roads)
>
> I have always stayed away from 1/2 tons because of the weight issue with
>  
> live animals but the salesman today started me thinking. A 1500 would 
> sure be easier on the gas, and the pocketbook!!
>
> Words of wisdom?
>
> thanks,
> Chris Pennington
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