Tow question and engine
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Tow question and engine
Gonna need to tow a skid steer, Skid is 8500 to 9000 pounds w bucket. Not sure on the weight of the trailer (bumper pull) as I dont have that yet so im guessing 2,000 pounds for the trailer? Little extra weight for tie down chains and such. and maybe a attachment for the skid.
So im guessing around 11,500 to 12,000 total?? Most towing will be local, and then only occasionally. And maybe once in a while go an hour farther with the setup for service and repairs. Will a 6.2 work or am I needing a 6.7 diesel?
So im guessing around 11,500 to 12,000 total?? Most towing will be local, and then only occasionally. And maybe once in a while go an hour farther with the setup for service and repairs. Will a 6.2 work or am I needing a 6.7 diesel?
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I think you will be fine with a 6.2. That falls within the tow specs. Especially if it is occasional and mostly local. There have been lots of posts from guys towing that weight or higher with a 6.2. Might suck a lot of gas though while towing. Diesel would be an easier tow for sure but if your not towing long distances regularly it wouldn't be worth it to me. That's a personal choice you have to make.
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I also agree you would be fine if you get the 4.30’s
As far as the trailer, I would assume you are looking at a 14K GVWR, so I would use 3K as the dry weight. I say that based on specs from a 16’ 14K PJ trailer with no options.
As far as the trailer, I would assume you are looking at a 14K GVWR, so I would use 3K as the dry weight. I say that based on specs from a 16’ 14K PJ trailer with no options.
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For towing heavy, I would be inclined to say get the F-350 with the 6.2L and the lower gears. This will get you the 6r140 transmission. If you can get that transmission in the F-250 then go with the F-250. As I recall, the only way to get the 6r140 in the F-250 is if you get the 6.7L. Maybe things have changed since the 2017 model year.
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For towing heavy, I would be inclined to say get the F-350 with the 6.2L and the lower gears. This will get you the 6r140 transmission. If you can get that transmission in the F-250 then go with the F-250. As I recall, the only way to get the 6r140 in the F-250 is if you get the 6.7L. Maybe things have changed since the 2017 model year.
I’d go gas with 4.3 and never look back.
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We have CHP on the forum now? This has nothing to do with what he is asking :-P
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It is good to know though. I almost bought a trailer to tow my equipment and found out I would need a CDL. I'm still waiting to see if I still want to do that. I am non commercial but the combined weight pushed me into the CDL requirement. An honest trailer salesman saved me. Knowledge is a good thing.
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I had to pick up a T590 a couple of weeks ago with my 24 ft gooseneck trailer that weighs 4k lbs. I took my old faithful 2001 F-250 5.4 with 4:10 gears and a 5 speed. I had to slow down some on hills, but it did fine. With a 6.2 and 4:30 gears I would not hesitate to pull this every day.
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I'd definitely opt for the 350 with 4.30 gears. You won't regret it.
This load a couple weeks ago leaving our county fair, was about 16k and it handled very well. I regularly two 10-12K with it and it's nothing short of a pleasure back and forth to the farm.
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