New chip truck

[coolbrze]

We're looking to upgrade one of our chip trucks. Have been thinking of purchasing a new F650 or F750 crew cab w/ chip box. Not exactly sure of the dump bed size, right now we've got a 14' long x 6' tall x 7.5' wide chip bed & a 12'x6'x7' bed but want a bigger box. Are there any places y'all would recommend purchasing a new dump/chip truck from? Want a metal chip box also, one that stops ~4-5' before the back of the truck. 4x4 would be nice, probably auto transmission, & boxes underneath that don't dump when the bed goes up. Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[gorman]

You're gonna be hard pressed to get 4x4 in a class 6 or 7 truck. Also, if you want a bigger box than those specs you're probably looking at a cdl truck. Do you have yours? Do you have workers that have one?

Auto tranny is nice but make sure it's a 6 speed Allison auto. You can get by with 5 but 6 is nicer.

Iroquois makes some of the best, I have one and I like it a lot.

 

[Eq Broker]

I have a 2003 Ford F650 extended cab with a Cummins 230HP, automatic, XLT package, 16' x 75" chip box with only 138,800 miles for $35,000 if you're interested, please call Dave at Global Equipment Exporters, 770-420-6400.

 

[coolbrze]

Thx gorman. I don't have a CDL but one of my guys does, most 650s I saw were under 26K gross though. You're right 4x4 isn't necessary, just dreamin... Looking for brand new.

 

[JMcC]

Southco will order and build whatever your heart desires.

 

[gorman]

Whatever you get for a dump. Don't buy a rugby. Total garbage. Removable roof sections are nice. Just make sure that if you plan on taking them off with men that they are small enough to handle. I didn't think about that when I had my box built.

 

[Blakesmaster]

Southco. MP 1472 is a badass box. Their truck prices are dirt cheap too.

 

[coolbrze]

Yep been talking to Southco. Looking at either a class 6 or 7 under CDL. For comparison sake, how many yards fits in a box that's 13' long x. 5' high x 7.5' wide?

 

[gorman]

Mine is 14' x 5' x 8' and it holds 19 yards. You never hold that because it's not realistic to pack it that tight.

 

[coolbrze]

Have a quote from SouthCo for their HDMP1672 (16' long x 72" high x 8' wide) box on a class 7 right now. How many yds. would that hold? It's 33K gross w/ air brakes & I think I need 26K gross (under CDL). Anyone have any pics of this setup on a class 6 or 7 (preferably crew cab)?

 

[JMcC]

Sounds like a 30 yard box. Definitely a CDL truck.

 

[JMcC]

Just checked the 30 yard box is 7' wide. So it holds more than 30 yards.

 

[coolbrze]

I'm almost afraid to pull the trigger on a new F650 0r F750 as they've been redesigned for this year - using the reg. 6.7L Powerstrokes & now have Fords TorqShift tranny instead of the Cummins/Allison combo they used to have. With that being said, Ford upgraded the powertrain warranty to 5 yr./250,000 miles though...

 

[jefflovstrom]

We just got a 2015 F-650 with a Cummins,
Jeff

 

[gorman]

I'm almost afraid to pull the trigger on a new F650 0r F750 as they've been redesigned for this year - using the reg. 6.7L Powerstrokes & now have Fords TorqShift tranny instead of the Cummins/Allison combo they used to have. With that being said, Ford upgraded the powertrain warranty to 5 yr./250,000 miles though...

Powertrain yes. But what is the drivetrain warranty?

 

[dbl612]

Powertrain yes. But what is the drivetrain warranty?

thats some funny right there! please explain the difference between powertrain and drivetrain.

 

[gorman]

Powertrain is the engine. Drivetrain is the transmission and rear end and stuff. When I bought my cab over they made sure to differentiate. Maybe it's different for dodge.

 

[coolbrze]

That's a good question, I'm not sure. Just one more thing to dbl chk on... There are still some '15s out there w/ the Cummins/Allison combo I might be better of with.

 

[jefflovstrom]

That's a good question, I'm not sure. Just one more thing to dbl chk on... There are still some '15s out there w/ the Cummins/Allison combo I might be better of with.

Yup,

 

[gorman]

Go Allison. Don't look back.