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Mark, I definitely would not want to plow snow with an Isuzu, they're not 4 wheel drive. (P.S.-I plowed for 20 years with mostly Fords and I never lost a tranny. Then again, I was always the driver...) But I think you and Bill may be confusing your Isuzus. The ones that are rated 17,500 to over 26, 500 are not to be confused with the little 10,000 GVW models. I've had plenty of times I've carried 5 tons of material while towing a Bobcat up and down hills. (P.S.- They come with a standard exhaust break). I don't know if an F450 could do that day in and day out. From the comments in this thread, I wouldn't bet on it.
Bill, I also agree with you on the rusting Toyotas. But in fairness, I believe that's a problem with the older models. I look at the 7-8 year-old models driving around now and they seem to have perfected their rust-proofing. And I agree that currently Toyota is not producing true work trucks(i.e. F350+). My point is, IF they did and they brought the same commitment to quality they would severely damage the Big 3's truck cash cow.
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