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Mello Mike
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You’ve gotten great advice so far. Get a one-ton, especially if want a truck with a diesel. Diesel engines weigh about 600-700 pounds more than a gasser. This results in a much lower payload rating for 3/4-ton trucks which are already payload challenged in may cases. Be safe, and buy a one-ton.