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By Jill Amadio

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Is bigger truly better? If you're talking about a stack ofbills, then no; but if your business calls for hauling or towingheavy loads, then a big truck is what you need.

Pickups are big business these days: Ford's F-Series modelsare the bestselling vehicles in the United States. The reason thepickup market has shot up like a rocket is great versatility in theform of six-person quad cabs, a variety of engines and 2,000- to15,000-pound cargo capacities. Diesel engines, which can add $4,500to $5,500 to your price tag, have a life expectancy of well over300,000 miles before they need an overhaul, are less costly tomaintain than gas engines and deliver impressive towingcapabilities.

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