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Re: [RC] Truck Question - Patty P

The specs say the dually only pulls 8800 pounds...I don't understand that. The other says it pulls 10000 pounds. Doesn't make sense to me.
 
PattyP 
 
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Date: 12/13/06 22:38:53
Subject: Re: [RC] Truck Question
 
I would go with the dually -- more because its so much easier to drive -- handles the trailer better -- better resale value
 
Jen
 
---- Patty P <desertridingal@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Okay...Im looking at two trucks..to pull a gooseneck 3 horse converted LQ
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> 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat
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> 4 door Truck, RWD, 5.4Liter
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> 235 horse power @ 4250 rpm and 335 ft-lbs @ 3000 rpm
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> 103K Miles
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> Asking 9K
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> 1999 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 Laramie SLT
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> 4 door Truck, 4WD, 5.9Liter
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> 245 hp @ 4000 rpm and 335 ft-lbs @ 3200
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> 114K miles
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> Asking $12K
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> Which one is the stronger truck? What does the hp @ rpm mean?
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> Thank you in advance!
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> PattyP