Used Commercial Trucks

If you’re in the market for a used commercial truck in the Milwaukee area, consider the heavy-duty models of today’s most trusted brands. In addition to cost considerations, used commercial pickup trucks for sale traditionally hold their resale value.

For jobs way too big for the smaller models made by Ford, Chevy, or Dodge, you'll require the pulling power of a 3/4 or one-ton “heavy duty” vehicle. And perhaps more importantly, you'll want the torque that comes with their available diesel power plants. Absolutely nothing can beat the torque of a diesel when it comes to transporting big loads.

While many focus on overall horsepower, torque is what gets things moving in the first place. Yes, horsepower is essential also, as it keeps the truck motoring when torque has already done its work. You'll see that all the very best 3/4 ton and heavier vehicles all deliver substantial torque numbers. And the greater those torque numbers, the greater their optimum hauling capabilities.

When it comes to heavier hauling, a 3/4-ton pick-up is the workhorse you'll need to get the job done. And for the biggest bang for your hard-working dollars, consider used commercial trucks for sale for your next purchase.

Heavy-duty pickups (3/4 ton and one-ton models) usually come with stiffer suspensions, stronger frames, and more powerful engines to attack the hardest jobs.
Heavy duty pickup trucks also have the biggest engines in a given truck line as well, and they’re generally available in a V8, although you can also find a V10 Triton in the Ford line.

Some of these heavier trucks sport sturdy and very powerful turbodiesel engines that showcase stump-busting torque ratings. The one-ton models, in fact, can come with dual rear wheels for added power and stability when pulling the biggest trailers.

Let’s take a look at some of the specific options available when considering used work trucks for sale in Milwaukee:

Dodge Ram 2500: Named the 2017 “Off Road Truck of Texas”, the Ram 2500 will exceed your expectation. Available in several models with the choice of diesel or gas, the world renowned 6.7L Turbo Diesel Engine and the 6.4L HEMI V8. The turbo diesel engine delivers 800 lb.-ft. of diesel torque for all the heavy lifting you need day to day. And the 2500 is outfitted with exterior and interior features designed to help you store the equipment you might need for your next job, such as under-seat tool storage and available cargo view rear camera. In the used commercial truck market, The Dodge Ram series is known for its ability to hold its value at resale.

Ford Super Duty: The heavy-duty pickup truck with the capabilities you look for on your toughest, dirtiest jobs is the Ford Super Duty. Take a look at these hard-hitting specs: huge 7,630-lb. maximum payload and 21,000-lb. conventional tow rating. Plus, the vehicle boasts a gross combination weight rating of 42,800 lbs. Ford Super Duty also delivers excellent capability when it comes to pulling the really big stuff. The truck has a whopping 34,000-lb. gooseneck tow rating, among the best in class.

As we discussed above, torque rules the road in the serious world of heavy-duty pickup trucks, particularly when you’re hauling the big loads. Also, not surprisingly, the Ford Super Duty gets top billing. The 6.2L gas V8, with hard-hitting gas torque, delivers serious muscle. And If you want the heavy-duty staying power of a durable, hard-working diesel? Ready to meet you on the jobsite is the available Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, one of the best in both torque and horsepower.

Chevy Silverado 2500: Silverado offers two hard-hitting engines to provide you with all the power you need, when you need it: a Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel or Vortex 6.0L V8. The Duramax throws off 910 lb.-ft. of torque, which is more than enough to tow more than 18,000 lbs. of whatever you’ve got.

Available features like a factory-installed bed liner adds a lasting and bonded protective coating to your cargo area. Extra thick and water-sealed, it’s a sure-fire way to prevent damage from happening to the bed of your truck

Now let’s take a look at some useful tips before purchasing your next used commercial trucks:

As with any used work trucks for sale, always be sure to have any vehicle given a thorough mechanical inspection. Or even better, bring the truck to your trusty local mechanic for a complete once-over to make absolutely sure the truck is mechanically sound. And you’ll also want to find out which components, if any, may need to be replaced soon. At the very least, in the absence of a thorough inspection, take a look under the hood to ensure that nothing’s leaking and the engine’s hoses and belts aren’t cracking. Always check to see if there is enough tread left on the tires, and that all the truck’s systems are in proper working order. Walk away from any used commercial pickup trucks for sale if you see any welded repairs or fractures underneath the truck.

Be sure to ask to take a look at the owner’s repair and maintenance logs (or saved receipts), then find out how exactly the truck was used. Obviously, it’s desirable to pick a vehicle that’s been well cared for strictly as a passenger vehicle than one that’s taken its lumps off-road or at a construction jobsite. If you can see a trailer hitch (or signs that one was there) and it looks like it's been used or worn, you can assume the truck has been used to tow and that there is likely above average wear and tear on the vehicle.

As you would when purchasing a used car, definitely give a used commercial pickup truck for sale an exhaustive test drive on both roads around town and at normal highway speeds. Be mindful of how smoothly the truck accelerates and how easily the transmission shifts. Note how quickly the brakes bring the truck to a complete stop and how simple or hard it is to navigate around, and whether the truck shakes unnecessarily on rougher roads. Be aware that many big used trucks for sale, especially the heavy-duty kind and those with beefy rear suspensions, may tend to bounce over potholes and such when the bed is empty.