Top Used Trucks for Work: Dependable Options for the Job Site

For many, the pickup truck is the most versatile and capable vehicle. Pickup trucks have long been favored by people who work in fields such as construction, ranching, logging, and more, as they offer high towing and payload capacities and are known for getting down in the dirt and accomplishing the day’s workload, even when road conditions and weather are less than favorable. Here at The Faricy Boys Ford, we have a selection of used trucks for sale that are primed and ready to help you accomplish the most arduous tasks. A hard day’s work can only be accomplished if you’ve got the right implements, and a used pickup truck is a great place to start. These trucks are specifically designed for the working world and spare nothing when accomplishing the most arduous tasks. 

Chevy Colorado 

The Chevy Colorado might look small, but we assure you, its heart is mighty and can accomplish any task you might have on your agenda. The previous generation Chevy Colorado, which ran until 2022, offered a best-in-class tow rating of 7,700 lbs and an available turbo-diesel powertrain. Chevy’s midsize truck is perfect for light occupational tasks, especially for those who might have to travel to multiple job sites throughout their work week. If you’re thinking of a truck that you can use for your daily commute and your workday, the Chevy Colorado can facilitate both tasks. Small and sustainable with the best tow rating among midsize trucks, the Chevy Colorado proves that big things come in small packages and that full-size capability can come in a midsize truck. 

Ford F-250 Super Duty 

The Ford F-Series of trucks is considered by many to be the gold standard for what a pickup should be. Tradespeople who have monumental tasks at hand and require the most towing power will be pleased to know that the F-250 Super Duty is the high-end of heavy duty and can accomplish just about anything. Sitting between the F-150, the best-selling pickup in the United States, and the potent F-350 and F-450, the F-250 is capable and versatile.

You can always rely on Ford to deliver the goods on time and intact. Ford’s three-quarter-ton model is available with a selection of gasoline and diesel V8 engines that push capability to the absolute limit. Tow ratings vary depending on the cab, bed, powertrain, and model year, but the redesigned 2023 model can pull up to 23,000 lbs when properly equipped. Payload ratings are just as impressive, reaching 4,302 lbs for the same model year. Besides its exceptional performance on the job site, the F-250 can also seat six, making it an excellent choice for those with a team to transport and a heavy load to tow. 

Ram 2500

Ram and Dodge parted ways in 2010, with Dodge continuing to produce SUVs and muscle cars while Ram focused its efforts on manufacturing pickup trucks. Ram trucks are known for exceptional performance, prowess, and refined and sophisticated interiors that seamlessly blend style and substance. With a knack for tech-savvy amenities, Ram trucks embody style and substance yet have the added advantage of HEMI and Cummins engines that defy the odds and deliver on the high expectations of drivers everywhere. 

The Ram 2500 is certainly no exception. Equipped with a HEMI V8 or a Cummins turbo-diesel, the Ram 2500 can accomplish the monumental tasks that come with the worries and woes of the working world. Choosing a used 2021 Ram 2500 with the HEMI will unleash a payload rating of 4,480 lbs, which is perfectly suited for moving heavy loads. If towing is your business, the diesel engine is what you want, with a maximum rating of 20,000 lbs. 

GMC Sierra 1500 

The GMC Sierra 1500 provides the unsurpassed work ethic that Chevy has long been known for while instilling the refinement many drivers have expected from Cadillac. The upscale sibling of the Chevy Silverado is renowned for its premium Denali trim. However, while the Sierra 1500 might be on the luxury spectrum regarding its interior and amenities, it also possesses all of the prowess and capability that tradespeople look for in a pickup truck, especially one used for occupational tasks. 

A used Sierra 1500 has a unique advantage over many of its contemporaries, and that’s the high level of technological features that make towing and hauling more efficient. The Sierra 1500, which introduced the world to the MultiPro tailgate in 2019, can grant easy access to the pickup bed and create an instant mobile workstation for catching up on paperwork on the job site. Multiple camera views and integrated safety features related to towing provide oversight when and where it matters most. If you’re looking for a hard-working vehicle that allows you to enjoy the finer things in life while pushing capability to the limit, a used GMC Sierra 1500 offers you the best of both worlds. 

Ford F-150 

As the best-selling pickup in the United States, the Ford F-150 needs little to no introduction. Since its first appearance in 1975, many have considered it the best at what it does. The F-150 is not only a highly versatile pickup truck, with its multiple trims that appeal to tradespeople and off-roaders alike, but it’s also the most capable when it comes to towing prowess, routinely outclassing the competition. The F-150 has a host of highly capable powertrains, from a traditional 5.0L V8 designed for hard work to a PowerBoost hybrid V6 that’s just as capable of pulling exceptional amounts of weight as it is at providing sustainable fuel economy. 

When equipped with its 3.5L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6, the redesigned 2021 Ford F-150 can pull up to 14,000 lbs and carry an impressive payload of up to 3,250. Thanks to the ten-speed automatic transmission that’s been a part of the Ford lineup for the past several years, seamless shifting and optimum performance are always guaranteed. The fact that the F-150 is the most popular truck in the United States and that Ford has continued to develop new technologies and trims to facilitate any driver’s needs certainly speaks for itself. A class-leading tow rating speaks to the effectiveness of the brand in question. 

Ford F-450 Super Duty

This is where the rubber meets the road, and all bets are off. If the Ford F-150 and F-250 are enticing but you just need to get the most out of a used truck, this is the top of the mountain and the epitome of heavy-duty performance. The Ford F-450, as you might have ascertained from its name, can perform at levels that defy expectations. 

When equipped with its 6.7L Power Stroke high-output turbo-diesel, which, we should add, delivers 500 hp and the capacity to generate an astonishing 1,200 lb-ft of torque, the 2021 F-450 can tow up to 35,000 lbs or haul up to 6,502 lbs of payload. You can always count on Ford to make the impossible tasks possible to accomplish. Thanks to the unrestrained power offered by the Ford F-450, there is no task that can’t be done and no weight that is too much to move. When you’re ready to move mountains and change the course of rivers, this is the truck you use.