Hey guys,
I have been thinking about running my own service truck. I work at a Cat Dealership right now and have about ~13yr of Cat dealer experience. I work in the mining industry and I feel like I can be successful on my own.
I am trying to read up online on service trucks, but there isn't much out there for reviews and comparisons. Like for example I would get the 14,000lb crane, but which brand to go with? Maxilift Cobra, Auto Crane, Tiger Crane or others? What's the reliability like and customer service?
Which truck to get? Ford F550, F600/F650/F750, Pete 325, Kenworth T370
Which compressor? VMAC, VanAir, other brands?
GenSet/Welder? Miller? Lincoln?
I'm just starting my research and I need somewhere to start. So I'm starting here by asking some of you fellow HD techs who have some experience running service trucks to shed some light and provide some input and feedback. I'd really appreciate it.
Some Info: I plan to run the truck eventually in Northern Canada where temps average about -20C or -4F in winter, Work will vary from On-highway truck/trailer repairs to Support equipment like Cat D7-D11 and Haul trucks from Cat 773 to 793/ and Cat and Hitachi excavators.
Thanks
I have been thinking about running my own service truck. I work at a Cat Dealership right now and have about ~13yr of Cat dealer experience. I work in the mining industry and I feel like I can be successful on my own.
I am trying to read up online on service trucks, but there isn't much out there for reviews and comparisons. Like for example I would get the 14,000lb crane, but which brand to go with? Maxilift Cobra, Auto Crane, Tiger Crane or others? What's the reliability like and customer service?
Which truck to get? Ford F550, F600/F650/F750, Pete 325, Kenworth T370
Which compressor? VMAC, VanAir, other brands?
GenSet/Welder? Miller? Lincoln?
I'm just starting my research and I need somewhere to start. So I'm starting here by asking some of you fellow HD techs who have some experience running service trucks to shed some light and provide some input and feedback. I'd really appreciate it.
Some Info: I plan to run the truck eventually in Northern Canada where temps average about -20C or -4F in winter, Work will vary from On-highway truck/trailer repairs to Support equipment like Cat D7-D11 and Haul trucks from Cat 773 to 793/ and Cat and Hitachi excavators.
Thanks