Help finding a truck over 6,000 lbs.

[Heather inOC]

I need to find a truck that weighs over 6,000 lbs. for my business and I'm having a hard time searching for one. If anyone knows where I can find the gross weight of a crew cab truck with a long bed listed somewhere I would be ecstatic. Thank you!!!

 

[Teddy GreeneII]

Volvo makes a suv that they got just over 6k lbs. for that very reason (or so I hear)

 

[Ron Duckworth]

Here in Alabama when Cousin Earl gets in the back of my ST, it weighs over 6,000 pounds.







Ron

 

[Heather inOC]

thanks Ron for your insight.



Okay where on this sticker is the gross weight listed?

 

[Dallas Starr]

what about that international pick up... what does thta weigh in at

 

[Brian Molsbee]

This was posted on Bankrate.

 

[Dreman]

Are you talking about 6,000 lbs empty weight, or 6,000 lbs. gross weight? Gross weight is the weight of the truck and a full load of people and cargo. Many standard 1/2 ton pickups will reach 6,000 lbs gross weight.



The number you need is the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). On the sticker above, that number is 8800 lbs.

 

[Heather inOC]

thank you!

 

[The Ape]

You can buy a Ranger and stuff it with all the weight that Star Jones has lost.



Ape Out.

 

[TomT]

Here in Alabama when Cousin Earl gets in the back of my ST, it weighs over 6,000 pounds.

LOL. Must be related to my cousin.



Are you getting this for the tax break? Guess you should act fast. I hear they are getting rid of this loophole. Thank goodness. The question is can you afford the gas for this vehicle?

 

[Dre L]

Hummer?



F350?

 

[Kyle Schwulst]

That will be a nice tax write off



Almost any FULL size will get you there. If you are going to the dealerships, check the door sticker (driver door) - It will have GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) right on it!!



Ford, Dodge, and Chevy full sizes (especially crew cabs) will get you where you need to be.



Oh, and a Dodge 1500 QC is 6650 lbs.

 

[Larry Gamble]

You're looking for Gross Vehicule Weight of 6,000



Suburban, Denali, Yukon

Expedition, Excursion



Any of these fit the bill.

 

[Wes Davis]

The tax loophole for large trucks for business purpose was taken care of and ended Dec. 31st 2003. It also was only available for the tax year of 2003. Many small business owners were able to purchase Hummers, Expeditions and the like for a full 100% tax credit.

 

[Johnny O]

I think the SUV Protection Act was modified somewhat, but you can still get a real pickup and qualify for the Section 179 deduction. Total gross weight has to be over 6000 lb, which is why the F150 is rated at 6050 lb.

 

[Kyle Schwulst]

Actually - The amount that could be written off went up to $100k in 2004.... Not sure if it still exists in 05.