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Obviously, the 4X4 will suffer a loss of mileage to the 2X4 because it is heavier. Additional weight reduces mileage, a simple equation. Having said that, and my having owned both, the advantages of 4X4 out weigh the loss of mileage. At least three times during my ownership of a SRW 2X4 3/4-ton, I found myself unable to overcome initial inercia to get the rig rolling simply because of slick grass. All three times, another truck hooked on to my tow loop to help get us started. Once started, it was easy. Remembering those experiences, when I bought the new truck, Dianna insisted it be a 4X4.
There is such a thing called "foolish economy". This might apply here. There are others who disagree with me about 4X4. So would I have 6 months ago, but not now.
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