Found a 98 4700 for sale. Its a retired moving rental truck, and now has a 17' steel debris dump. Has about 200K on the original 444e motor. 6 speed tranny. Asking ball park $6K.

Don't know what to check for, any common issues with these trucks, how many miles to expect from that engine, etc. I know there's a bad hydraulic line to the dump cylinder, but that should be an easy fix.

I've got a small tree care and bobcat service. This truck would really speed up my brush and log removal, but I don't know if I should be looking for a lower mileage truck, or a 466 engine. What do you all think? I heard it start and idle, sounded fine, no smoke, but haven't road tested.

 

Get it cheaper than that.

T444E = 7.3 PowerStroke. Not terrible, and since you are not loading the bed with gravel it's adequate power.

 

Thanks. I'm going to get it inspected by the local international dealer before I buy it, I hate surprises. Seems like a pretty good truck, can't get an idea of its value though, all the commercial truck blue books want you to pay.

 

hyd brakes or air? seen them from 3-10k maryland truck in Easton MD usally has sum. Not a bad buy at 6k the dump is whats worth the money.

 

Hydraulic brakes. It has air suspension and an air ride seat, but no air brakes. I got some 32" grovers waiting to go on the roof some time.

 

we have the exact same truck at work. you couldnt pay me to own one. its underpowered, hard to start, and i hate that it doesnt have air brakes. its really just like a big, dumb, pickup truck. but thats just me

 

LOL! Now thats funny! I believe you too. I'm gonna test drive this truck, but I kind of figured it would be underpowered. It beats a dump trailer though. In some ways. I'm glad to hear from someone who actually has a truck like this. So you think I'll be cussing this truck a lot? You got me laughing every time I read your post. Just how I'd describe a certain ford ranger I know of...