trailering with a Tahoe

[2weelz4me]

total newb here. wanting first tractor. liking kubotas. I have a 2008 tahoe. seems the max tow weight is 5000 lbs. don't know much about trailers, but I was gonna rent one to try and pick up kubota when I find the right tractor. some of the tractors seem to heavy to pick up with my tahoe and a rental trailer. do i just have to buy a bigger truck? I will need to transport it between two houses that are ~120 miles apart.

 

[timswi]

total newb here. wanting first tractor. liking kubotas. I have a 2008 tahoe. seems the max tow weight is 5000 lbs. don't know much about trailers, but I was gonna rent one to try and pick up kubota when I find the right tractor. some of the tractors seem to heavy to pick up with my tahoe and a rental trailer. do i just have to buy a bigger truck? I will need to transport it between two houses that are ~120 miles apart.

5000# seems light for a Tahoe, I had one with a 5.3 and either 4:10 or 4:11's don't remember but it had an HD tow package..What are the specs on the truck year, motor, gears etc?..

Someone probably has the specs, I don't have them at hand.

And more importantly, what is the weight of the Kubota you're looking at?

 

[2weelz4me]

I really like the L35, but i believe it weighs over 5000 lbs. i could rent a vehicle to do the transport between houses, because I don't have to do it all that often, but what could i rent?

 

[creekbend]

You didn't state whether you were planning to buy used or new. If buying new, most dealers deliver. I know my Kubota dealer did. That was part of the deal. If buying used, perhaps you might find the tractor you want somewhat closer. You stated 120 miles between two houses. Have you already bought the tractor or set your mind definitely on a certain tractor already? Any how, the best of Luck to you.

 

[creekbend]

I really like the L35, but i believe it weighs over 5000 lbs. i could rent a vehicle to do the transport between houses, because I don't have to do it all that often, but what could i rent?

I checked the website TractorData.com - information on all makes and models of tractors and could not find the weight of the tractor you want. Be advised if your tractor is equipped with a FEL, that will add to the weight. Just a thought. Good Luck.

 

[2weelz4me]

I have my eye on a 1999 kubota L2500 but want something with a backhoe.

 

[creekbend]

I have my eye on a 1999 kubota L2500 but want something with a backhoe.

The Kubota l2500 weighs around 2700 pounds without a FEL or backhoe. Click on the website outlined in my previous post for info on most makes and models of tractors. You stated earlier a L35, that's why I had trouble earlier.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Give me all the info about your truck. Year, engine, 2 or 4 wheel, gear ratio, ect and I can give you all the towing specs.

Quick dirty look at most popular 5.3 4*4 3.73 gears is 7200#

4.10 gears its 8200#

Biggest issue is the Tahoe's short wheel base

Chris

 

[2weelz4me]

its a 2008 tahoe with 4wd I believe the engine is a 350 with 300 hp. don't know gear ratios.
that's interesting about the wheelbase, I didn't realize that was an issue, but it makes sense.

 

[RoyJackson]

You should consider having the tractor transported by a hauler with a rollback.
That might be cheaper then renting a trailer and much less risk for you, the tractor and the Tahoe.