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truck for towing questioins?

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chuckinnc

02-23-2007 12:49:29

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Im looking for a truck to pull a 12-16' trailer
with equipment part time, im looking at the Ford line but would consider any others. 1.Does a 3/4 have larger brakes than a 1/2 ton or do you have to go up to 1 ton for more brakes.

2.How does the truck series match then size? I know a F150 is a 1/2t, is a F250 a 3/4? What about Dodge & Chevy series?

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john hunt

02-25-2007 04:23:35

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

buy the right truck for the job if farm you in 3/4 to 1 ton truck if you in constrution trade you buy 3/4 to 1 ton truck if your house is on wheel you don't want buy 3/4 to 1 ton truck you buy is made for pulling you and your job requirment ford has f 450 &700 pickup that made to pull trailer house had the braking stop power.
freightliner, gmc ,ford and chevy. they make good puller truck comfort, lot better them small truck ... the story is to buy sometime does your requiment meet this requirment for that truck ???

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Dave Sherburne NY

02-24-2007 07:25:27

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

I was ordering a new 3/4 ton truck once, and
telling the dealer all the options I wanted on it
to beef it up and he said, "Why don't you get a one ton, all of these options are standard on the
one ton."

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Dig It

02-24-2007 06:02:47

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

I guess I am new to this thread but maybe I can offer some suggestions if I have a little more info.

How much weight do you plan on pulling?

What type of terrain ? Flatland, hills etc.

What distance do you plan on hauling?

And, how often?

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don t-9n180179

02-24-2007 02:52:45

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

If your thinking of the Chevy line, you might want to look at the comparable GMC version. Personally, I've had better luck w/GMC vs Chevy. HTH.....good luck.....don t. .....

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Doug in Illinois

02-23-2007 19:19:50

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

Just my 2 cents worth, but have run Ford, Chevy, and Dodge in the past. The best truck I ever had for towing trailers was considered a half ton, it was a 66 Chevy short wheel base step side. Was originally a military truck, with military suspension and gearing including Detroit locker rear end. Lost it when my barn burned down. Current production, would like to have a GM diesel with the Allison trans. I have a 2001 2500 Chevy 4x4 with the 6.0 gas. Makes 15+ mpg no load, cut that in half pulling either my 24 ft livestock or 20 ft flatbed gooseneck. Friend of mine has the Duramax diesel, makes better mileage loaded than mine empty. Previous PU was a 95 Ford 250 4x4 Powerstroke. Front suspension was my biggest gripe with that truck. Put a loaded trailer on it and back up and see how the front wheels are cocked. It made 17+ empty, about 10 loaded.
Low budget, if you can find one not rusted out, would be one of the GM 6.2 or 6.5 diesel. I still have a 1987 with the 6.2, made 22+ on highway empty, 13+ loaded, but everything is rusted out including frame mounting brackets. Dodge, I had a 84 1/2 ton 4x4. Made around 13 MPG loaded or empty, but at that time only pulled 16 ft or smaller bumper hitch trailers. Current production, would love to have one with a Cummins diesel. Automatic trans are the weak point on these, but a GOOD trans shop can modify that.

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justfixin

02-23-2007 18:09:21

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

i have a 1993 chevy 1500 and a 2003 gmc 2500HD with a duramax, i get better milage with the duramax when pulling and it handles it much better, i pull a 7\24 featherlite stock trailer, and a 32' flat bed the duramax is stock and will out pull my buddys 02 ford f250

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135 Fan

02-23-2007 16:01:46

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

A 3/4 ton is better however a few years ago Ford brochures claimed 1/2 tons had greater towing capacity than 3/4 tons. Go figure? A 3/4 ton is heavier with larger wheels and brakes and drive train. It helps you stop much better as well as handle better. You still need brakes on the trailer though. Dave

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jhill52

02-23-2007 15:40:01

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

I have an F-250 Ford with a 5.4 and an automatic and I tow a 10,000 lb trailer with it almost everyday in the summer. It works great. Much heavier truck than an F-150. Heavier everwhere including brakes and cooling. I think its a good choice.

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Cliff Neubauer

02-23-2007 15:35:13

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

My brother has a regular cab 4wd Chevy 1500 with the 5.3 and an automatic while I have a Dodge 2500 4x4 diesel with an automatic. For occassional towing a half ton truck will work okay but it's kind of like sending a boy to do a man's job. The 3/4 ton trucks will have much better brakes, heavier suspension plus the drivetrain will handle the extra load better. I've pulled a 12,000lb trailer with my brothers half ton truck and it had plenty of power but it would get pushed around by that heavy of a trailer. If you will be hauling equipment for short distances once or twice a month a half ton truck will get the job done but if you will be hauling equipment once or twice a week for any distance at all I'd go for a 3/4 ton truck and a gooseneck trailer.

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crehberg

02-23-2007 14:57:10

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

I'm partial to a ford myself.

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Tim Casbolt

02-23-2007 14:50:21

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

On a Dodge, the 2500 (3/4 ton) and 3500 (1 ton) are very similar with the exception of the overload springs on the 1 ton, and about twice the truck of the 1500 (1/2 ton). Bigger everything. And available with the Cummins diesel, which, to me, is mandatory for towing. Newer models (2003 and up?) came with 4-wheel disc brakes.

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steve from mo - dangit!

02-23-2007 14:28:11

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

If you only tow part time, consider a used truck a size bigger than you think you need. Keep the one you have now to drive empty.

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Don L C

02-23-2007 14:24:03

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

Ford is the #1 choice....the F_250 is a much heavier truck than the F150....the F150 has the car like chasis....the F-250 has flooting rear axles, a heavier chasis,frame,wheels and tires and larger brakes....now the F-350 is a 1 ton and heaver yet and offers dual rear wheels for stubility.....The Super Duty F-450 is a real HOSS..... be careful of salesmen some don't have any idea what you need but will talk like they do.....

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02-23-2007 23:15:32

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to Don L C, 02-23-2007 14:24:03

If only the Ferd had a Cummins.

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Bob 3

02-23-2007 13:50:03

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

chev 1/2 ton 1500 3/4 t 2500 1t 3500, /4 t have larger brakes and heavier suspension. best for pulling but some will get less mileage empty loaded doesn,t make much difference. If can aford to step up do it now .Tires are higher new but last longer too

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old

02-23-2007 13:21:23

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to chuckinnc, 02-23-2007 12:49:29

Can't say on fords but on the older chevs the brakes are bigger on the 3/4 ton and even the master cylinder is bigger.

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john cub owner

02-23-2007 18:32:20

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to old, 02-23-2007 13:21:23

you can also get the F150 with the 8200GVW package which gives you the same tow/haul ratings as the basic F250. You can also get F250 in 3 different haul/tow ratings, etc.

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BarryfromIA

02-24-2007 05:35:05

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Re: truck for towing questioins? in reply to john cub owner, 02-23-2007 18:32:20

Hi folks. A 3/4 ton or better is best like maybe a 3/4 ton Dodge 4x4 v10. If you want economy get a car.

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