Pickup the truck to fit your needs

• December
• 10

1:16 am Drivers, Trucks

While pickup trucks are becoming more and more popular in urban areas, they will never leave their rural roots.

Farmers have relied on trucks for years and will continue doing so, with the only change being the updated trucks as technology advances. While a city driver looks for a truck that has style while still providing some towing capacity, a farmer needs a truck that can get the job done.

There was much to be in awe of at the 2007 Canadian Western Agribition. Ford, GM and Toyota all brought out their heavy-hitters in pickups to display to potential customers. While all provide the standard options and necessities for a Saskatchewan farmer, each has its own advantages. Another thing to remember is that buyers most often remain loyal to their brand - a Ford driver will never go for a Toyota, while a Chevy guy wouldn’t cross over to a GMC, no matter how close the two manufacturers are.

While there are vehicles available for urban or rural driving in every line of pickups, there are also the workhorses that are the heavy hitters, designed to work hard and get dirty. For example, Ford carries the Ford F-150, which is a 50-50 mix between rural and urban customers. But then there is the Super Duty line, available in the F-250, F-350 or F-450.