why do you think you need a 3/4 ton truck instead of a 1/2 ton? the parts and tools you'd be hauling around probably won't weigh so much that the extra capacity is necessary. you should also be aware that many people will look at your shiny new truck and think you are either overpriced or dumb. you will have more street cred with the farmers if you aren't driving a pavement princess. in fact, the older the truck the better. it shows you can keep the oldies running.