[Ian]

Just bought a 2005 F550 cab and chassis. Plan is to put a 16 foot deck on it. Right now I can put a 12 foot deck on it. So either I have to lengthen the chassis or add onto the back. Any suggestions and experiences?

The GVW on my F550 is 17950 lbs, will carry a good 10000-12000lbs

 

[Ian]

but one disadvantage with a higher GVW truck is they arnt so handy making all those rounds. If the truck is just for pulling honey or moving bees, thats perfect. You will need a lighter duty truck to make the rounds.
I am putting a Ezyloader on my F550, so the intention is to run this truck all year. ITs a bit stiff, but with any load on the back it rides nice.

 

[Ian]

Ya Harry, I would like the tips,
Can we start a new thread on that, just so others can chime in?

Thanks

 

[Ian]

ya thats what you would have to do.
Just suggesting a heavey truck is very specialized in its work capability. Honey pull and hive movement. A secondary truck will be needed.
If the operation isnt large enough to allow 2 trucks in your budget, then a meduim duty truck would fit the bill much easier