Tips for Buying a Used Medium Duty Truck

Do you need a box truck or maybe a good flatbed vehicle for your business? You’ll enjoy a number of benefits when you buy a good used medium duty truck in Texas, but what’s the best truck to get and what options should you consider? Here are some helpful tips to make the process easier.

Usage

What do you plan to haul with your truck? This determines the bed you need. Flatbed trucks are great for general purpose hauling, and dump trucks are best for loose material like dirt, rock, sand, and gravel.

Weight

Cargo weight is an important issue, so consider the heaviest loads you’ll haul. For example, if you buy a class 4 truck but think you might need something heavier next year, go ahead and buy the heavier truck now. A used medium duty truck in Texas can haul as much as 26,000 pounds GVWR depending on the model. GVWR means gross vehicle weight rating. If you want something heavier, you’ll need to look at heavy-duty vehicles.

Crew Size

Will need to haul others besides the driver? If so, a crew cab is the best choice. In fact, crew cabs save money on transportation costs because you’ll need to use fewer vehicles.

Diesel or Gasoline?

Should you buy a truck with gasoline or diesel engine? The answer depends on where you’ll do most of the driving. For city driving with all the starts and stops, a gasoline engine performs better. However, on the highway, diesel motors are more efficient and save you on fuel.

Driver Comfort

When you look for a used medium duty truck in Texas, consider driver comfort. For example, the Hino 195 and Isuzu NPR have standard features like air conditioning, automatic transmission, and power windows. Visit our online inventory today, to check out our selections.