can it pull a fifth wheel?
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can it pull a fifth wheel?
first---assume i know nothing---can a 70s era f100 pull a fifth wheel (27 foot---9000 gross weight)??---if this is obvious to you experts, i apologize----but assume that i know nothing---i know that the current recommendations are at least a 250 but i don't know about the older numbering series and i actually saw a pretty cool 79 f100 the other day but needed some advice from the experts---that would be you guys---thanks a lot
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can it pull a fifth wheel?
I don't think F-100's came with a big enough engine to yank a 5th wheel or the suspension to handle it.
The 351M won't do it.
The 400 will eventually wear out pulling that mush weight.(that's what happened to mine)
The 460 will cruise all day with load.
I would opt for a F-250 with a 460 to assure you No problems.
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The 351M won't do it.
The 400 will eventually wear out pulling that mush weight.(that's what happened to mine)
The 460 will cruise all day with load.
I would opt for a F-250 with a 460 to assure you No problems.
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mil1ion has it right on the money!!!!!!a 9,000 lb. trailer will probably have at least 2,500 #'s of weight over the rear axle of the truck----and by the time you add water , lp gs , and all your s**t , that trailer will probably weigh close to 12,000 lbs.----You would, quite frankly, bevery unwise to pull that load with anything other than a diesel!!!your fuel milage would be horrendous!!!a 95 to 99 2whdr , 3/4 ton truck would be the ideal vehicle to tow a trailer of that size!!!You can probably purchase a used truck for 10,000 to 12,000 in excellent shape if you take your time.........just my .02 worth----good luck , fd
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can it pull a fifth wheel?
In a short word...NO!
Don't do it. Not safe! F250 maybe, F350 sure. If you know nothing, then especailly No! I wouldn't even recomend it for experienced towers, and experienced towers would only do it very short distances in a pinch.
Be safe!
Don't do it. Not safe! F250 maybe, F350 sure. If you know nothing, then especailly No! I wouldn't even recomend it for experienced towers, and experienced towers would only do it very short distances in a pinch.
Be safe!
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can it pull a fifth wheel?
Since Ford offered 460s in F-100s the engine might be able to start the load. The F-100 however is referred to as a half ton truck. It was the lightest duty pickup offered by Ford. The rest of the truck would not safely be able to handle the load. The rear suspension was not designed for that much weight. The rear axle is probably a 9 inch rear, same as used in passenger cars. A good rear end and much sought after by racers but not designed for carrying heavy loads constantly. It would put a strain on the bearings. The brakes would also be problematic at these loads.
Could the F-100 do it? Hey it's a Ford. You may get away with it for a short time but exceeding the rated load that much would wear it out quickly.
The Ford numbering scheme is like this:
F-100 Half ton
F-150 Half ton (Higher gross weight)
F-250 3/4 ton
F-350 1 ton
These numbers are not absolute and you should referr to the owners manual for actual capacities.
Could the F-100 do it? Hey it's a Ford. You may get away with it for a short time but exceeding the rated load that much would wear it out quickly.
The Ford numbering scheme is like this:
F-100 Half ton
F-150 Half ton (Higher gross weight)
F-250 3/4 ton
F-350 1 ton
These numbers are not absolute and you should referr to the owners manual for actual capacities.
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can it pull a fifth wheel?
if you had a 460 and a f350 suspension or load stabliziers or that air load stuff maybe then. if it's stock, don't even try it
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can it pull a fifth wheel?
my 76 Highboy pulls a tandem axle dump trailer grossed at 12,000 pretty well. Id like to stroke the 360 and get more power but as far as the ride is concered, I use a top of the line draw-tite trailer brake. Between that and the heavy *** suspension in those highboys, I can safely pull that....However please note i wouldnt try it with any lesser of a truck(f-100,150)...Anyway there is my 2 cents!
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