MinnesotaEric
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Never had it on the scales, but it isn't 11,000 pounds. The tractor by itself is 7500 pounds plus. Several new F150 co figs are rated to tow just over 11,000 pounds. The 3.5L is not the weak link in the towing equation.
Trailer Sizes/Style recomnedations for 40hp tractor
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Never had it on the scales, but it isn't 11,000 pounds. The tractor by itself is 7500 pounds plus. Several new F150 co figs are rated to tow just over 11,000 pounds. The 3.5L is not the weak link in the towing equation.
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Coming from a guy who has had them all, 24 trucks in total, the EB is unbelievable towing. I have a 2012 with 3.73 gears. Hands down it tows as good as my 99 F350 SRW 7.3 diesel. Will it run with the new diesels, no. But it will smoke any gas truck 1 ton, 3/4, or 1/2 ton.
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Chris, you always add a lot to the discussions...
My brother is in the market for a pickup for trailering and I have shared your posts with him...
He's always wanted a 1 ton diesel and is having a hard sell with the wife... most all the ranches around here run older 1 ton Ford Diesels... with the 7.3 and have found they just keep going...
His ranch "Truck" and go to the office vehicle is a 2005 Range Rover which he really enjoys.. bought it new before the ranch.
While it has plenty of power to tow his 7000 pound dump and horse trailers... the air suspension and light tongue weight are problematic... air suspension repairs are not cheap and have already happened twice outside warranty and the dealer says they will continue as long as he uses the Rover as a ranch truck..
Like many... anything he buys will have to fill multiple functions... towing, hauling, off road around the ranch and good enough to pickup the kids from school and take them to games and friendly enough for his wife to drive in a pinch.
Last winter he caught **** from the wife when the Rover got stuck to the frame in mud... I had to explain the same would have happened in a pickup... standard one.
His L3800 was soon to be stuck as it was sinking in... only his dozer had no problems pulling out the Rover...
The right equipment for the right task.
My brother is in the market for a pickup for trailering and I have shared your posts with him...
He's always wanted a 1 ton diesel and is having a hard sell with the wife... most all the ranches around here run older 1 ton Ford Diesels... with the 7.3 and have found they just keep going...
His ranch "Truck" and go to the office vehicle is a 2005 Range Rover which he really enjoys.. bought it new before the ranch.
While it has plenty of power to tow his 7000 pound dump and horse trailers... the air suspension and light tongue weight are problematic... air suspension repairs are not cheap and have already happened twice outside warranty and the dealer says they will continue as long as he uses the Rover as a ranch truck..
Like many... anything he buys will have to fill multiple functions... towing, hauling, off road around the ranch and good enough to pickup the kids from school and take them to games and friendly enough for his wife to drive in a pinch.
Last winter he caught **** from the wife when the Rover got stuck to the frame in mud... I had to explain the same would have happened in a pickup... standard one.
His L3800 was soon to be stuck as it was sinking in... only his dozer had no problems pulling out the Rover...
The right equipment for the right task.
MESSMAKER
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That trailer is about right. You might get away with a 20 footer if you want. I would go no shorter.
terryknight
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i have a 20ft 10k down2earth car trailer i like it other than needed to block the rear of the trailer to load heavy things (tractors, full size trucks) here it is with my father's DK40 on it
and my JD5055E
and my JD5055E
schmism
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great example of the differences in weight for a "40-50hp tractor"
the DK40 (base) weight of 3800lbs vs the JD (base) weight of 5500 lbs.
terryknight
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i don't know what the DK is across the scales but the JD weighs just under 8000 with loader/bucket and rear implement (800lbs rear mower, blade in the pics is less)
George2615
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I think Eric is pulling at least 10,5K (7500 tractor plus 3K trailer plus implements)
Qapla
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We have a TC40D also and a 22' trailer similar to the one in the picture. Our has a beaver tail and stand up ramps. Not only do the ramps help with backing up the trailer when empty, they provide a place to bungie, if needed.
We pull ours with a Nissan Titan and/or a Toyota Tundra. Both handle it quite well.
One other difference, we position the tractor facing forward instead of the way it is pictured here.
RobertN
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I have been window shopping for a bigger trailer; my 16' 7k trailer is too small for the tractor I have now. I have need to have loader and mower when I take care of my parents property. So have had to put tractor/loader on flatbed trailer, and mower in second utility trailer. Fortunately they are only 30 miles away...
My NH TC40 D, with 6' wide loader and 6' rotary mower, is ~24' tip of bucket to end of rotary mower. Didn't really think about that part when we sold our old Kubota B series with loader and 4' mower that fit 16' trailer with room to spare...
So if you are looking at a 40hp+ tractor, be ready for a loooong trailer.
My NH TC40 D, with 6' wide loader and 6' rotary mower, is ~24' tip of bucket to end of rotary mower. Didn't really think about that part when we sold our old Kubota B series with loader and 4' mower that fit 16' trailer with room to spare...
So if you are looking at a 40hp+ tractor, be ready for a loooong trailer.
