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Tank size in gallons x 8 =
Odd equipment weight =

Take those two add them together and multiply by 1.5.
This will tell you how much truck you need, because this is the amount of weight you may be carrying.
It's best not to push a vehicle to it's limits.

And that flat bed Toyota was a 1 ton believe it or not.

So, 120 x 8 = 960
300 lbs for tool boxes extra chems, hoses, hose reels, etc, etc.

1260 pounds x 1.5 = 1890. I wouldn't use a 1/2 ton if I had options.



-- Edited by Matthew on Saturday 26th of February 2011 11:17:15 PM

I have a chev 2500, long box . bad on gas. so I just bought a small used ford ranger to go do all my bids in and other stuff. I figure line up the jobs then load up the big truck and get them done. the good thing is the two trucks are the same color and will have the same lettering. Gas prices are 3.67 here already. yikes. I do agree that a big solid truck for loading all this stuff on it is nice. good luck with what ever you do

-- Edited by Roof Cleaning Western Washington 360-783-2576 on Sunday 27th of February 2011 12:22:09 AM