First truck for lawn care

[ethan3w]

Hey, I run my own lawn care business and I am looking to get my first truck, a 2nd gen cummins truck. I am looking for a dually, manual. Any for sale? I love the 1997's but they are hard to fine. I am okay with any 2nd gen year but I would prefer the 12v because I want the most reliable truck without that electronic fuel pump or whatever it is called. I would take a plow with it and a small trailer if possible. anyone can give recommend and info about the trucks I am looking at

 

[The patriot]

Welcome Ethan.
The truck you want is 20+ years old now.
Guys here keep up on maintenance more than the average owner, expect to do some work on it to make it "right".
If you're doing all the driving, get what you want.
If you have a crew, do yourself a favor...get an automatic. A "crew" will burn that clutch out in a summer. Or less.
Go over the front end very carefully. Or have it looked at by a pro. Plowing is rough on them.
Any 1995-early 1998 should be what you want. One with 4.10's would be preferred IMO.
The 1st gen trucks are getting pricey.
Either way, if you want to buy a truck to go directly to work (not a project) expect to pay.
New trucks are close to 70K
jm.02