Takeuchi 135

[mud23609]

I realize that I am close to pushing the limit but I am on the lookout for a 3500 dodge dually, I prefer a 12v 4wd flatbed but they are hard to find and go very fast when you can find one. I think that if you take off 10-15% for hitch weight that I am still legal for now, hopefully I can find one soon it would make me rest easier towing for sure.
John

The dodges with the old 12 valves are good trucks but hard to find in decent shape for sure. Another option would be to go gooseneck. As I stated your truck is rated for roughly 14k on a gooseneck. For me anyway Ill never go back to a bumper pull trailer for anything bigger than a small boat. There is just no comparison to how much better they pull.

I haul a TN75D with my 01 f-350 SRW that is ballasted to about 9k on my gooseneck. Total weight is right at 13600 and it pulls it like a champ. I go even heavier hauling hay home and it still feels safe and pulls it well. Just something to think about. You have plenty of truck your limiting factor is just the type of trailer you have.

 

[Degolyerent]

Well I found the right one it is a Takeuchi TB135 a 2006 model with 1050hrs., it is in very good condition. I worked a deal for $18,000 and a year full warranty that covers everything for additional $1800. They are doing a full service on it and I should pick it up in a couple of days. Can't wait to get on a little bigger machine than the bobcat I have now! I am also getting a hydraulic thumb and a quick disconnect when I get it home with it.
John

 

[Degolyerent]

I picked up the TB135 today in Tampa and drove 3 hours home, stopped by and got fuel and weighed everything while I was at truck stop.
The trailer came in at 9,900 and that is with machine full of fuel. The axles on the truck was a little over 3900 on front and 5300 on rear drive axle, i am under GAWR on both. I think next haul I will move back 3"-4" to add a little more to the front axle. I am very close to the 10,000 lbs. but I am under. I have my eye out for another trailer, a gooseneck maybe 25+ 5 so I can raise the weight limit and pull easier.
John

 

[Bob Rooks]

SWEET! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[knucklehead 61]

i have an older model tb135 & love it.
i also added a hydraulic thumb, you will really find that useful.

 

[Degolyerent]

I love the TB135 so far, my thumb is supposed to be here tomorrow but I have a real busy week so I probably won't get it installed until next weekend. I repainted the red portion of it a couple of weeks ago and am getting ready to do the rest soon. (next month or so) I am trying to find decal set for it but have not located it yet, if someone could point me in the right direction I sure would appreciate it. I have found them for everything but the TB135.
John