Rigged N Ready...lets build that new house!

[twabscs]

Yes, it's a pretty good load for an F150. I'm at around 6K in that picture and I trailered on the highway (~45 miles) without any problems. Brakes on both axles really helps. If I added the FEL and Rhino I'd be over 8K real quick. I plan on picking up an F250/350 in a year or so and then I'll be fine.

 

[froggy]

Nice tractor.

One question though, why did you title this: "Rigged N Ready..."?

 

[froggy]

Never mind, I just answered my own stupid question when I looked at my post. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

 

[joes_427_vette]

Nice unit all the way around. Don't think the truck would have a problem with that load at all. I haul my 45 backwards on a trailer with 7000 pound axels. Don't like the loader hanging in the air. This way there is the proper weight transfer and room for the tractor and box blade within the confins of the trailer bed. Were on our fourth new home and I would like to build another except with the huge toy building it more fun to play than work. Have fun and enjoy!

 

[frdtrukman]

Hey Snakebit,

Nice looking rig. I was wondering if you weren't living around that Lake Jackson area. I know some people that are living there and some from there. I'm just about to take delivery of one of those new blue things myself.

Enjoy!!

 

[Snakebit]

Sorry for the delayed reply guys
(long week)

Thcri, I thought about the rearranging on the trailer. I'll give it a try and see how it fits and feels.

jinman, I think your weight estimates are right on. But I did load my tires (myself) so I am maxxed out at the axle ratings. That's why I'm paying close attention to weight distribution. And you are also correct that good tires and pressure are critical when carrying that load.

joes 427,

Yea, the truck just purs at that load. Not much of a challenge for 560 lbs of tourque. But still a nice tug on the bumper if you don't stay nice and smooth. Hope the backwards thing works good so that loader doesn't threaten the nice paint job on the tailgate. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Fordtruckman,

I live in Manvel and I'm building on my property back behind Alvin, off CR 1462. But I do make it to the Lake Jackson area often. Our best friends are building in the BAR S ranch area off 35 (heading towards West Columbia). They are using my 231S MF I have to get their chores done. Checked up on them yesterday and they had some wild tales about alligators! The 231 was real muddy too. Needed a bath. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Hope you get your "blue thing" soon. I haven't got to spend as much time on mine as I would like, but those couple of hours I was on it were the best "tractor hours" I've ever had. Really nice machine! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Thanks for all the advice, comments, and nice compliments fellas.