V6 Or common Rail

[Wylie5]

Hi to all,
have just signed up to the site and have made the discussion to order a new Triton GXL ML but connot make the discussion on which one to buy either the V6 or common rail, have had look around the site, to find any thing, but to no e-vale. My job as a spray contractor requires me to tow a 8x5 tandum trailer carrying a 1000 ltr spray tank plus a twin reel quikspray unit with 200mtr of spray hose on each reel at present I drag this unit around the Vic Alps.total KGS 1700 - 1800 so if any boddy has some in put that would be great my present truck is a Nissan GQ 4.2 efi wagon (Time to go)

The truck will be supplyed with the following acc:
-ABS-Rear diff lock (Factory)
-Delux ARB Bar
-T-Max 9000 plb winch
-ARB Side rails
-ARB rear bar & tow hitch
-Dobbin lift kit
-Tub liner
-Tinted windows
-Black duck seat covers
-Big Horn tyres
-stichcombe gullwing box in tub (Purpose built)
-Driving lights
-Snorkel (Airtec)


Cheers wheelybin

[steve tas]

i have a glx 3.2 td and i dont think you could beat it for towing. Drove the v6 version and doesnt have as much down low. Diesel for sure

[NowForThe5th]

Welcome Wylie.

The decision on engine is straightforward. If you're towing then the diesel is by far the better choice. More torque, especially down low. Around town and on the highway there's not much difference.

My suggestion is that you consider going up to VR to get the Super Select gearbox. Having the option of constant 4WD could be a big advantage with what you're doing.

[rambo7]

Go the diesel plenty of power and not to bad at the pump----i test drove the ford and holden
and the triton came up trumps --toyota were too dear and ya gotta pay for aircon --in this day and age aircon should be standard on all cars and you can get auto ----stuff changing gears you can put that left hand to better use

[boycee]

yep diesel is the way to go, i tow an 8x5 trailer with gravel and steel that gets quite weighty and there are no probs. oh and go white.

[Wallace]

Looks like the choice is clear, just gotta go the oiler..

[daryn]

I second everyone on Diesel of course but also suggest considering VR like what 'fifth' as said

[rick]

diesle....

[Choady]

Go the Diesel VR MY09 = Superselect, single piece tailshaft and many years of enjoyment

If you want to really be cool - get it in BLACK

[trouble]

Diesel, VR 09, WHITE

[snowman]

consistently towing that much weight...diesel. bigger question is manual or auto?
i gotta say there are actually not any really bad colours in the ML range............

[Wylie5]

Well it is settled then, Diesel is the go, Thank you all that have responded will post some photos when she arrives.

Cheers Andrew.