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Dave Shepard
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The new Cummins uses the variable vane turbo like a Jake, to even greater effect. Something like 40% stronger than the exhaust brake. Are you considering a 4500 Dodge, or other? The Mitsu and Isuzus also have exhaust brakes.
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Koa Man
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The 4500 Dodges are would all be very late model and probably too expensive for my truck budget. I would like to keep it under $25K and it must be 4X4. That means an older F450/550 or GMC/Chev 4500/5500. Must be diesel and I won't buy a Ford with the 6.0 PSD so that means 2002 or earlier for Ford. The $25K will have to include the cost of the hook lift. Towing capacity on the Mitsu and Izusu is too weak and the Izusu no mo 4X4.
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Yes, because we park on the beach in front of the hotel. I have needed 4x4 for something as simple as backing up the trailer on dry gravel. I will not buy another truck that is not 4x4. I don't go off road, but too many instances have found the need to engage 4x4, wet steep concrete driveways, loose dirt, not wanting to tear up grass etc.
