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I have a 1983 Ford F-800 Dump
33,000 Original Miles
Ford 8.2L 501cid V8 Diesel Turbocharged Motor
5-Speed with Split Shifter
GVWR 30,200
GAWR Front 9,000
GAWR Rear 21,000
Truck Weight Empty 14,000


Will it have the Power & Safety to Tow


Excavator Volvo 140CL on a 20 Ton Split Tilt Trailer
Center Loaded over axels 45,000 lbs Total with tongue weight of 6750lbs

 

Juice or air brakes? Pintle hitch safest. I have same truck but don't plan on loading that heavy. Good excuse for DOT to get you.

 

Welcome to FTE.

OK, you already own this truck?

What is the HP rating of that engine? From what I can find, there are several versions.

You have a CDL, correct? I don't know much, but I would expect a CDL holder to be able to figure out some of this, especially if you own and have driven the truck.

I would guess you will be marginally to inadequately powered with 45000 lbs. behind you.

Got all the plumbing for your air brake connections? What else does the trailer have in the brake department?

Pintle rating? Frame and crossmember set up?

What to Know Before You Tow: Dump Truck Towing Tips

That article says 42000 behind a 3 axle dump, so with what little I know and based on my limited research, I would say you can't pull 45000 lbs with a single axle dump.

More discussion, some with loads approaching what you propose.

Single axle tow capacities

I've tried to find something about this on the MA dot site, but no luck. I would call them direct.

 

Yes, Air Brakes. Pintle is being upgraded. Cannot find any specs on hp. Trailer is going to be brand new cam model 20CAM825TASTT. Yes CDL. Yes own truck, was my fathers, no paperwork.

 

Try posting the VIN and the info off the warranty/data plate. Engine info might spring forth. Maybe.

 

I'll just mention that a 8.2L diesel REALLY isn't going to like the weight of that trailer load.

And it will like any hills even less. They are gutless even with a turbo.
I hope you are on flat ground and close to sea level.