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Carl Souder
New member Username: Carl_souder
Post Number: 88 Registered: 02-2006
| Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 07:44 am: |
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Gary, I just ordered a F-350 through Day Fleet Sales, They have a state contract through Central Westmoreland Council of Government.It is very easy and you can get any options you want including tools. |
Denny_hahn
Member Username: Denny_hahn
Post Number: 122 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 12:41 pm: |
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Steve, We purchased a Thieman TopLifter, model TT-15 with a mesh grate steel deck platform. The guys can see through the deck when backing up & while plowing. |
Steve Myers
Member Username: Steve_myers
Post Number: 68 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 12:14 pm: |
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Denny, what make and model lift gate did you purchase? Thanks |
Steve Myers
Member Username: Steve_myers
Post Number: 67 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 11:39 am: |
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Gary, We haven't but we plan to next year. And we are considering a truck like you are, however we may go with a small dump body instead of a utility body so we could haul snow away. We are also installing a lift gate on one of our other service trucks. They come in handy. Good luck. |
Denny_hahn
Member Username: Denny_hahn
Post Number: 121 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 01:59 pm: |
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Gary, We purchased a service truck using COSTARS in 2009. Chevrolet Silverado 2500 extended cab with a plow & power lift gate. Ditto what Mark said "you pick what you want." Denny |
Dennis Chronister
New member Username: Dennis_chronister
Post Number: 5 Registered: 03-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 01:47 pm: |
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We purchased a service truck from the state contract in 2008. |
Mark_mitchell
Member Username: Mark_mitchell
Post Number: 62 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 01:45 pm: |
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Gary, We did not purchase a service truck however we did purchase a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD dump truck. I utilized the COSTARS program which gives you greater control over getting what you want verses "low bid". Mark |
Gary_williams
Member Username: Gary_williams
Post Number: 111 Registered: 08-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 12:01 pm: |
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Has anyone purchased a service truck lately. I'm looking for 3-5 ton w/plow,utility bed, in bed salt spreader, etc? Any other items I should look at or information let me know. Thanks |