In the late 1800's a German engineer built the first motorized truck. His truck consisted of a four horsepower engine, belt drive, and one reverse speed and two speeds for going forward.Today, trucks are used for a myriad of reasons, and many different types of people own and drive them. Farmers everywhere use trucks to haul hay and small farm equipment, to move cattle as well as supplies. Those in the landscape and lawn maintenance industries also use trucks; wherein trailers are attached to the trucks in order to get lawn equipment from job to job.
Trucks are not only used for job related tasks, camping and boating enthusiasts also utilize them. There are not many reliable cars that are going to be able to pull a large, recreational type boat or camper, and where would you put the skis, ice chests and other necessities if the trucks’ spacious bed were not available?
Trucks are made by a number of vehicle manufacturers. There are the regular size passenger trucks that seat only two people, and the large extended cab trucks that can seat five people comfortably. There are the plain trucks that come with just the basics, and trucks that come fully loaded with every available option.
Some people enjoy the sport of four wheeling, and so they purchase trucks that allow them to drive over rough terrain and through bogs of mud! These trucks are equipped with 4-wheel drive, while other trucks not intended for this purpose would come standard with 2-wheel drive.
When in search of a truck, you will need to examine your needs, and also determine exactly what the truck will be used for. If you have a family, you might consider a truck with the large extended cab. However, if you need a solid piece of transportation that can be utilized to haul things around, and that you can attach a trailer to, a standard truck might just be a worthwhile investment.
Whatever the intended purpose, there is a wide variety of useful and interesting accessories that can enhance the enjoyment of owning a truck.
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