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Chevrolet

Model No.: Switch-N-Go Electric Hoist on 2006 Chevy, Kodiak C5500
Engine: Duramax diesel 6.6L V8
Transmission: Automatic
Cab Type: Regular cab
Length: 84 inches cab to axle
Special Features: Truck includes an Switch-N-Go?EUR??,,????'?????????????? detachable truck body system, which allows you to interchange truck bodies simply and easily in a matter of minutes. System is designed to maximize the versatility and utilization of your medium duty work truck.
Warranty: Hoist 1 year limited, parts and service
Cost: $43,184

www.switchngo.com

Dodge

Model No.: VB3l05 on a Dodge Sprinter Chassis
Engine: 3.0 Liter V-6 turbo diesel

Horsepower: 154 HP
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Towing Capacity: 280-foot pound torque
Weight: 6,220 lbs.
Special Features: 14-foot stake bed with 24-inch high gates
Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper to bumper; 5 years/100,000 miles on the engine
Cost: $35,394 after rebates plus fees

www.uniondodge.com

Honda

Model No.: Ridgeline RTL
Engine: 3.5-liter, 24-valve SOHC VTEC???????(R)???? V-6 Engine
Horsepower: High torque 250 HP
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
Cab Type: 5-passenger crew cab
Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs.
Length: 207 inches
Special Features: Available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System?EUR??,,????'??????????????; Bluetooth???????(R)???? HandsFreeLink???????(R)???? (RTL with Navigation); Lockable In-Bed Trunk???????(R)????; dual-action tailgate; integrated Class III trailer hitch.
Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper to bumper limited; 5 years/60,000 powertrain limited; 5 years/unlimited miles corrosion limited.
Cost: Starting at $33,980

automobiles.honda.com/ridgeline

Isuzu

Model No.: NPR
Engine: Vortec 6.0L gas
Horsepower: 325 HP
Transmission: 4 speed automatic
Cab Type: Cab over Engine

www.ttruck.com

Nissan

Model No.: Titan
Engine: 5.6L Endurance V8
Horsepower: 317 HP
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Cab Type: Crew Cab XE
Towing Capacity: 9,500 lbs.
Length: 224.4 inches
Special Features: Nissan advanced air bag system with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant-classification sensor; body-color front bumper and silver rear bumper; cargo bed light; fixed cargo bed tie-downs; rail caps; front tow hooks.
Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles
Cost: $26,150

www.nissanusa.com/titan

GMC

Model No.: Sierra 2500HD
Engine: Vortec 6.0 V8

www.gmc.com/sierra/2500HD

Toyota

Model No.: Tundra regular cab
Engine: 4.7L v8
Horsepower: 236 HP @ 5,200 rpm
Transmission: Continuously variable automatic
Cab Type: Regular cab, 5 persons
Towing Capacity: 8,200 lbs.
Length: 209 inches
Special Features: Automatic Limited-Slip Differential; front bumper ?EUR??,,????'?????< Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles
Cost: $22,390

www.Toyota.com/Tundra

Ford Commercial Trucks

Model No.: F-150
Engine: 4.6L 2-valve V8
Horsepower: 248 HP @ 4,750 rpm
Transmission: 4-Speed automatic
Cab Type: Regular cab
Towing Capacity: 5,400 lbs.
Length: 213.1 inches
Special Features: Standard trailer sway control and available factory-integrated trailer brake-control; box side and tailgate steps; towable bend extender; cargo management system.
Warranty: 3 years/$36,000 miles
Cost: Starting at $20,345

www.ford.com/vehicles

Power Points

35.5: Percent. The number of respondents to the 2008 LCN Annual Survey who said that their company has purchased a crew cab truck over the last three years.

Source: Landscape Contractor National