▲ 537 ▼ Tell me again why you need a pickup truck. (sh.itjust.works) submitted 2 years ago by Chonnawonga@sh.itjust.works to c/fuckcars@lemmy.world 121 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] nifty@lemmy.world 21 points 2 years ago* (5 children) To load up deer I shot after a hunt. Or I would if I hunted. Or had a truck. Seriously though, farmers and heavy machinery contractors legit need trucks. permalink fedilink source hideshow 10 child comments replies: [–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 66 points 2 years ago (1 child) I don't think anyone is arguing that people who need a truck shouldn't get a truck. But regular people with trucks is every bit as stupid as driving around in a tractor. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] uniquethrowagay@feddit.org 20 points 2 years ago (2 children) Nobody who could use a truck uses a truck in Europe. Usually, a Van or something is the better choice. I don't really understand the "american pick-up truck" form factor. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] rustydrd@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 years ago (1 child) Here in Germany, I see pick-up trucks more and more, and they often have some company logo on them. They never transport anything either, and the only explanation I have is that they're basically a "foreman's car", driven by people who no longer build things but want to feel like they do. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] VeganCheesecake@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 2 years ago (1 child) I recently saw one with the logo of an IT contractor. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] azl@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (2 children) Having moved server racks, copiers and other equipment from site to site, I am thankful for my (light) truck. Cargo vans are more popular in IT since they protect from rain and sun but a flatbed is certainly better than trying to put heavy, sharp-cornered things on fabric or leather in the back of a passenger car nearly the same size as my (light) pickup. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] VeganCheesecake@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years ago I mean, it was parked in a driveway and looked pretty shiny, so I'd assume it's the boss's company car. I do get that even IT people need to move non-digital stuff sometimes, but I've only ever seen them do it in vans around here. But who knows. permalink fedilink source parent [–] DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone 1 point 2 years ago I moved servers, racks, printers, etc between sites in the back of my Fiat 500. With the back seats down it’s just like a little delivery van. permalink fedilink source parent [–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago* (2 children) I see your point. If you need to regularly haul stuff, a van is usually a better choice for the average person but I'm skeptical that construction workers, farmers and small moving companies in Europe don't use trucks. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] uniquethrowagay@feddit.org 6 points 2 years ago Construction workers, farmers etc will use a van or a flatbed version of a van over here: Or if they need heavier loads, actual flatbed trucks: permalink fedilink source parent [–] SanguineBrah@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) Here in the UK, builders & farmers use flatbeds and movers use box trucks - exclusively working vehicles. Pickups are not practical for most jobs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Totally missed the "pick-up" part of your comment. permalink fedilink source parent [–] superkret@feddit.org 21 points 2 years ago (3 children) Where I live, hunters use a Lada 4x4 or a Suzuki Jimny. Farmers use tractors. Tradesmen use vans. Heavy machinery contractors use flatbed trucks. A pickup truck just seems like the worst of all worlds. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago I would hate lifting a moose into a modern truck, the bed is 3-4 feet off the ground. I'd sooner put a tarp in a minivan and use that. permalink fedilink source parent [–] BastingChemina@slrpnk.net 13 points 2 years ago* (2 children) I'm still seeing a few Fiat Panda 4x4 being used too. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] octopus_ink@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 years ago If you hadn't written what you wrote, I would have been sure that was (amazingly) a Yugo. permalink fedilink source parent [–] superkret@feddit.org 2 points 2 years ago I can see that. It just needs true 4 wheel drive and a short wheelbase. permalink fedilink source parent [+] n0clue@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] Beastimus@slrpnk.net 1 point 2 years ago No problem with people who need them having one (my family used to be one of those people,) but its just wasteful if you don't use it. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Reygle@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago *8 foot beds permalink fedilink source parent [–] Trainguyrom@reddthat.com 0 points 2 years ago I've generally seen deer hunters use one of those little tow hitch storage bed thingies for deer, both on trucks and smaller vehicles permalink fedilink source parent
[–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 66 points 2 years ago (1 child) I don't think anyone is arguing that people who need a truck shouldn't get a truck. But regular people with trucks is every bit as stupid as driving around in a tractor. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] uniquethrowagay@feddit.org 20 points 2 years ago (2 children) Nobody who could use a truck uses a truck in Europe. Usually, a Van or something is the better choice. I don't really understand the "american pick-up truck" form factor. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] rustydrd@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 years ago (1 child) Here in Germany, I see pick-up trucks more and more, and they often have some company logo on them. They never transport anything either, and the only explanation I have is that they're basically a "foreman's car", driven by people who no longer build things but want to feel like they do. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] VeganCheesecake@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 2 years ago (1 child) I recently saw one with the logo of an IT contractor. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] azl@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (2 children) Having moved server racks, copiers and other equipment from site to site, I am thankful for my (light) truck. Cargo vans are more popular in IT since they protect from rain and sun but a flatbed is certainly better than trying to put heavy, sharp-cornered things on fabric or leather in the back of a passenger car nearly the same size as my (light) pickup. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] VeganCheesecake@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years ago I mean, it was parked in a driveway and looked pretty shiny, so I'd assume it's the boss's company car. I do get that even IT people need to move non-digital stuff sometimes, but I've only ever seen them do it in vans around here. But who knows. permalink fedilink source parent [–] DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone 1 point 2 years ago I moved servers, racks, printers, etc between sites in the back of my Fiat 500. With the back seats down it’s just like a little delivery van. permalink fedilink source parent [–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago* (2 children) I see your point. If you need to regularly haul stuff, a van is usually a better choice for the average person but I'm skeptical that construction workers, farmers and small moving companies in Europe don't use trucks. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] uniquethrowagay@feddit.org 6 points 2 years ago Construction workers, farmers etc will use a van or a flatbed version of a van over here: Or if they need heavier loads, actual flatbed trucks: permalink fedilink source parent [–] SanguineBrah@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) Here in the UK, builders & farmers use flatbeds and movers use box trucks - exclusively working vehicles. Pickups are not practical for most jobs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Totally missed the "pick-up" part of your comment. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] uniquethrowagay@feddit.org 20 points 2 years ago (2 children) Nobody who could use a truck uses a truck in Europe. Usually, a Van or something is the better choice. I don't really understand the "american pick-up truck" form factor. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] rustydrd@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 years ago (1 child) Here in Germany, I see pick-up trucks more and more, and they often have some company logo on them. They never transport anything either, and the only explanation I have is that they're basically a "foreman's car", driven by people who no longer build things but want to feel like they do. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] VeganCheesecake@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 2 years ago (1 child) I recently saw one with the logo of an IT contractor. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] azl@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (2 children) Having moved server racks, copiers and other equipment from site to site, I am thankful for my (light) truck. Cargo vans are more popular in IT since they protect from rain and sun but a flatbed is certainly better than trying to put heavy, sharp-cornered things on fabric or leather in the back of a passenger car nearly the same size as my (light) pickup. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] VeganCheesecake@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years ago I mean, it was parked in a driveway and looked pretty shiny, so I'd assume it's the boss's company car. I do get that even IT people need to move non-digital stuff sometimes, but I've only ever seen them do it in vans around here. But who knows. permalink fedilink source parent [–] DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone 1 point 2 years ago I moved servers, racks, printers, etc between sites in the back of my Fiat 500. With the back seats down it’s just like a little delivery van. permalink fedilink source parent [–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago* (2 children) I see your point. If you need to regularly haul stuff, a van is usually a better choice for the average person but I'm skeptical that construction workers, farmers and small moving companies in Europe don't use trucks. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] uniquethrowagay@feddit.org 6 points 2 years ago Construction workers, farmers etc will use a van or a flatbed version of a van over here: Or if they need heavier loads, actual flatbed trucks: permalink fedilink source parent [–] SanguineBrah@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) Here in the UK, builders & farmers use flatbeds and movers use box trucks - exclusively working vehicles. Pickups are not practical for most jobs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Totally missed the "pick-up" part of your comment. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] rustydrd@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 years ago (1 child) Here in Germany, I see pick-up trucks more and more, and they often have some company logo on them. They never transport anything either, and the only explanation I have is that they're basically a "foreman's car", driven by people who no longer build things but want to feel like they do. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] VeganCheesecake@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 2 years ago (1 child) I recently saw one with the logo of an IT contractor. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] azl@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (2 children) Having moved server racks, copiers and other equipment from site to site, I am thankful for my (light) truck. Cargo vans are more popular in IT since they protect from rain and sun but a flatbed is certainly better than trying to put heavy, sharp-cornered things on fabric or leather in the back of a passenger car nearly the same size as my (light) pickup. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] VeganCheesecake@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years ago I mean, it was parked in a driveway and looked pretty shiny, so I'd assume it's the boss's company car. I do get that even IT people need to move non-digital stuff sometimes, but I've only ever seen them do it in vans around here. But who knows. permalink fedilink source parent [–] DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone 1 point 2 years ago I moved servers, racks, printers, etc between sites in the back of my Fiat 500. With the back seats down it’s just like a little delivery van. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] VeganCheesecake@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 2 years ago (1 child) I recently saw one with the logo of an IT contractor. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] azl@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (2 children) Having moved server racks, copiers and other equipment from site to site, I am thankful for my (light) truck. Cargo vans are more popular in IT since they protect from rain and sun but a flatbed is certainly better than trying to put heavy, sharp-cornered things on fabric or leather in the back of a passenger car nearly the same size as my (light) pickup. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] VeganCheesecake@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years ago I mean, it was parked in a driveway and looked pretty shiny, so I'd assume it's the boss's company car. I do get that even IT people need to move non-digital stuff sometimes, but I've only ever seen them do it in vans around here. But who knows. permalink fedilink source parent [–] DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone 1 point 2 years ago I moved servers, racks, printers, etc between sites in the back of my Fiat 500. With the back seats down it’s just like a little delivery van. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] azl@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 years ago (2 children) Having moved server racks, copiers and other equipment from site to site, I am thankful for my (light) truck. Cargo vans are more popular in IT since they protect from rain and sun but a flatbed is certainly better than trying to put heavy, sharp-cornered things on fabric or leather in the back of a passenger car nearly the same size as my (light) pickup. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] VeganCheesecake@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years ago I mean, it was parked in a driveway and looked pretty shiny, so I'd assume it's the boss's company car. I do get that even IT people need to move non-digital stuff sometimes, but I've only ever seen them do it in vans around here. But who knows. permalink fedilink source parent [–] DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone 1 point 2 years ago I moved servers, racks, printers, etc between sites in the back of my Fiat 500. With the back seats down it’s just like a little delivery van. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] VeganCheesecake@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 years ago I mean, it was parked in a driveway and looked pretty shiny, so I'd assume it's the boss's company car. I do get that even IT people need to move non-digital stuff sometimes, but I've only ever seen them do it in vans around here. But who knows. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone 1 point 2 years ago I moved servers, racks, printers, etc between sites in the back of my Fiat 500. With the back seats down it’s just like a little delivery van. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago* (2 children) I see your point. If you need to regularly haul stuff, a van is usually a better choice for the average person but I'm skeptical that construction workers, farmers and small moving companies in Europe don't use trucks. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] uniquethrowagay@feddit.org 6 points 2 years ago Construction workers, farmers etc will use a van or a flatbed version of a van over here: Or if they need heavier loads, actual flatbed trucks: permalink fedilink source parent [–] SanguineBrah@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) Here in the UK, builders & farmers use flatbeds and movers use box trucks - exclusively working vehicles. Pickups are not practical for most jobs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Totally missed the "pick-up" part of your comment. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] uniquethrowagay@feddit.org 6 points 2 years ago Construction workers, farmers etc will use a van or a flatbed version of a van over here: Or if they need heavier loads, actual flatbed trucks: permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SanguineBrah@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) Here in the UK, builders & farmers use flatbeds and movers use box trucks - exclusively working vehicles. Pickups are not practical for most jobs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Totally missed the "pick-up" part of your comment. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago Totally missed the "pick-up" part of your comment. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] superkret@feddit.org 21 points 2 years ago (3 children) Where I live, hunters use a Lada 4x4 or a Suzuki Jimny. Farmers use tractors. Tradesmen use vans. Heavy machinery contractors use flatbed trucks. A pickup truck just seems like the worst of all worlds. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago I would hate lifting a moose into a modern truck, the bed is 3-4 feet off the ground. I'd sooner put a tarp in a minivan and use that. permalink fedilink source parent [–] BastingChemina@slrpnk.net 13 points 2 years ago* (2 children) I'm still seeing a few Fiat Panda 4x4 being used too. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] octopus_ink@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 years ago If you hadn't written what you wrote, I would have been sure that was (amazingly) a Yugo. permalink fedilink source parent [–] superkret@feddit.org 2 points 2 years ago I can see that. It just needs true 4 wheel drive and a short wheelbase. permalink fedilink source parent [+] n0clue@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago I would hate lifting a moose into a modern truck, the bed is 3-4 feet off the ground. I'd sooner put a tarp in a minivan and use that. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] BastingChemina@slrpnk.net 13 points 2 years ago* (2 children) I'm still seeing a few Fiat Panda 4x4 being used too. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] octopus_ink@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 years ago If you hadn't written what you wrote, I would have been sure that was (amazingly) a Yugo. permalink fedilink source parent [–] superkret@feddit.org 2 points 2 years ago I can see that. It just needs true 4 wheel drive and a short wheelbase. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] octopus_ink@lemmy.ml 8 points 2 years ago If you hadn't written what you wrote, I would have been sure that was (amazingly) a Yugo. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] superkret@feddit.org 2 points 2 years ago I can see that. It just needs true 4 wheel drive and a short wheelbase. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Beastimus@slrpnk.net 1 point 2 years ago No problem with people who need them having one (my family used to be one of those people,) but its just wasteful if you don't use it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Trainguyrom@reddthat.com 0 points 2 years ago I've generally seen deer hunters use one of those little tow hitch storage bed thingies for deer, both on trucks and smaller vehicles permalink fedilink source parent
