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Medium duty trucks provide the ideal opportunity for people to take advantage of the hauling and towing capacity that many small trucks don’t have. While medium duty trucks can be found at most any dealership, medium duty truck parts are typically most easily found at a medium duty truck dealer. They can be found around the country, and most of them sell at least a few of the most popular models in the industry.
What To Look For
Of course, before any purchase is made, a prospective buyer should always take the time to consider a few things. These questions are vital to ensuring that the medium duty trucks in which they’re interested are going to service their needs properly. Medium duty trucks are available for a variety of jobs, and the type of truck needed will vary widely based upon the primary use to which it will be put. Towing capacity, hauling capacity, and the volume of the cargo area are just a few of the considerations that must be taken into account. If a customer, for example, wants to haul cargo in an enclosed truck bed, they’ll need to make sure that they buy a box van. These box vans provide fully enclosed cargo areas, and they allow items to be stacked higher than medium duty trucks with open sides. These trucks form the fleet backbone for many delivery companies, since they can deliver everything from newspapers to appliances inside the back of the truck, thereby not exposing them to possibly inclement weather. Of course, buyers should also take into account how sturdy and reliable a truck is likely to be. Knowing whether it will be able to haul a load is one thing, but being reliable enough to get that load to the destination is quite another. If the truck has a lower than average satisfaction rating, it’s likely not going to be a suitable truck to purchase.
The quality and wear of the tires are another consideration. Because medium duty truck tires are expensive, regularly having a cost of over $1,000 dollars a set, ensuring that the ones that come on the truck are in good condition is more than just a safety concern; it’s a fiscal concern, as well. If the driver of a medium duty truck purchases a truck with substandard tires, this combined with the truck’s cargo can cause the truck to topple or become top heavy.
What To Watch Out For
Anyone who is considering the purchase of a medium duty truck should insist on two things. The seller should be willing to consent to having the engine checked by a certified mechanic, and they should be willing to allow a potential buyer to test drive the truck. If the seller isn’t willing to consent to these conditions, there may be something wrong with the truck, and the buyer should move along and purchase elsewhere.
Top Models
Isuzu NQR
The Isuzu NQR comes in a box van configuration. It offers a small 2-man cabin, with no sleeper, and dual rear wheel sets. The box is fully enclosed, with a roll-up rear door, and the NQR comes with a 205 horsepower diesel engine. The NQR is a Class 5 truck, and has a gross vehicle weight of less than 19,000 pounds. This equates to improved fuel economy over heavier models, and the diesel engine provides plenty of torque even when carrying heavy loads. The NQR is available in both standards and refrigerated models, and is one of the most widely seen trucks on the road. For that reason, it is easy to find a high-quality NQR model at most dealerships nationwide.
HINO 185
The HINO is another of the most popular medium duty trucks on the road. The HINO comes with a standard diesel engine and is most commonly seen in a box van reconfiguration. The HINO also comes with a slide-out rear ramp to facilitate easy loading, and the interior cab is very comfortable. The HINO comes with CD player and stain-resistant vinyl seats as standard features, and the automatic transmission makes it extremely comfortable and easy to drive. There is no hassle when driving the HINO. The box van configuration of the 185 is heavily insulated, and is suitable for refrigerated operation as well as non-climate controlled use.
International 4700
The 4700 Series, from International, remains one of the most widely used medium duty trucks on the road. Fitted with large medium duty truck tires, it is suitable for slogging through muddy construction sites to haul equipment to and from the job site. While the 4700 comes in both box van and standard configuration, the most popular is the box model. Because the box van model provides a massive amount of interior room with the extraordinary length of the 4700 Series, it is popular with companies that haul appliances and other bulky items for delivery. The roll-up rear door provides easy access to the massive cargo bay, and while it’s less well suited to refrigerated use because of the lack of heavy insulation, it can be easily converted after purchase. The spring suspension provides comfortable ride quality both on the pavement and off.
Chevrolet 5500 Series
The Chevy 550 Series is a great buy for those who are looking for a medium-duty truck. The 4.75-liter diesel engine and the cab-over design allows easy access to the engine bay, without increasing the overall size of the vehicle. This two-door model comes standard with AM/FM radio, so driving it isn’t as monotonous as some other trucks, and the powerful engine can easily power up most hills. The Isuzu engine in the 5500 Series makes it easy to make deliveries of even the heaviest medium-size equipment, and the flatbed rear end facilitates easy on and off-loading.
GMC W5
The GMC W5 provides drivers with excellent ride quality and a box rear. That means that users can carry most any object without damage, and the heavy sides of the truck can contain even heavy objects that can be lashed to the sides. The truck itself has a roll-up rear door, and the cab has seating for three and a telescoping and tilt steering wheel.
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