Tradie Ute - which would you pick?

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Once my current bucket (D40 Navara) leaves my driveway I'm going to replace it with another Ford, but I am having trouble deciding which one. Have narrowed it down to a Ranger or another FG ute. I'm a Pest Controller so I have a lot of chemicals and gear that will need to go in the back, and also have the odd ladder on it from time to time. It will also be the daily driver and also what we take when we go on holidays etc so comfort is fairly important. Other than that fuel consumption is a big issue - its why the Navara is going. The new vehicle will also do a lot of towing.

So, if you wouldn't mind, give me your opinion on what will suit better, and what you'd pick if you were me. The budget is as close as we can to $20k so it rules the PX Ranger out.

Option 1 - PJ or PK Ranger - must be 3.0L 5sp manual and I would go a dual cab

Pros - Diesel Economy, Cheap to buy, Easy to work on, parts interchangable between models (eg XLT stuff will fit an XL etc)
Cons - Diesel servicing costs, limited space in the back seat of the dual cabs, anything else??

Option 2 - FG Falcon - probably an XR6, maybe on gas?, probably an auto due to most available being autos.

Pros - look good, comfy, hold a lot of stuff in the back. Cheap to buy, gas might be cheap to run (never had an LPG car), easy and cheap to service.

Cons - only 2 seats, resale value, low to the ground (issue when on sites etc), anything else?

Feel free to add other vehicles if you think they're worth considering, but please remember the budget. Keeping as close as I can to $20k.