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Erich

06-13-2001 06:35:51

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Now that we have established that a Ford F150 is too light to haul an 11,000# dozer, what will these 1/2 ton trucks haul? I recently picked up an '89 F150 (2x4, 350 gas V8, auto trans, towing package) in good shape for cheap, and I'm wondering if I can use it to haul my Ford 861 with loaded tires and front end loader (I'm guessing around 5,000# total for the tractor and loader). I'm towing between two places about 30 miles apart and slightly hilly terrain in New York State. The roads are not all back country roads, but no interstates.

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Dan G/Soganofla

06-19-2001 12:54:35

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Re: Hauling with an F150 in reply to Erich, 06-13-2001 06:35:51

You CAN get away with overloading a truck most of the time, just like we get away with most of the other driving mistakes we make. But if you mix overloads with crappy road conditions and tired drivers, and other idiots on the road, and just one teensey other little boo-boo, it's gonna catch up with you.

I drive a F350, and 90% of the time I'm driving too much truck. But when I need to haul something, I feel a lot better knowing I've got enough truck to do the job.

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Texas_Hillbilly

08-01-2002 03:36:07

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Re: Re: Hauling with an F150 in reply to Dan G/Soganofla, 06-19-2001 12:54:35

Well i own an 89 ford ive hauled not counting the weight of the trailer 12 thousand now that is on a good trailer with brakes but it pulled it prolly would have stopped it ,, all depends on the trailer capiacity the way you have it loaded, my old 78 chevrolet 3.4 ton has hauled 15thousand pounds of grain down the road at 60, but in a grain hauler

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T-Rex

12-06-2001 22:46:24

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Re: Re: Hauling with an F150 in reply to Dan G/Soganofla, 06-19-2001 12:54:35

I have a '98 F-150 with complete factory tow package (oil cooler, oversized radiator, oversized battery, etc) and pull a 6,500# fifth wheel camper. It is an extra cab (3 door) with the 4.6L Triton V8. Does us good...except for leg room in the extra cab part. That is why I am selling my F-150 and getting an F-250 CrewCab!

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signman

06-17-2001 18:22:26

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Re: Hauling with an F150 in reply to Erich, 06-13-2001 06:35:51

All right the owners manual certainly makes recommendations. But when it comes to pulling the previously mentioned tires are the main concern. Also, Overload springs assist in keeping the truck up where it needs to be for good control. I have pulled an 14x7 Cargo trailer with an extra 4 ft V-nose weighing in at #6,000 for 15,000 of the 40,000 miles I have on my '99 F150 4x2. Equipped with 5 speed and a small V6 most of you would laugh. Original tires are about 75% used up. We travel interstate speeds. Even though my trailer only pulls facing the wind we ussually run 10-12mpg. I hope someday to actually go some where with a tail wind.

Keep 45-50lbs of air in those tires and put a set of helper springs on and a little 150 will work like a truck.

My first F150 4x4 once crossed the scales at 36,000 with a 302 in 1980. That truck was actually our second tractor. Everything from raking hay to hauling grain.

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Ed Seal

08-20-2002 16:39:40

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Re: Re: Hauling with an F150 in reply to signman, 06-17-2001 18:22:26

I have a 1997 F150 Ford with na 4.6 V8 and a 3.55 rear end. I was bulling a 4200#, 24 foot travel trailer, with out any trouble. We have pruchased a hew 5200#, 26 foot trailer. I have added air bags for the extra hitch weight. Is there anyone out there with the same set up? I would be interested in any information, help or ideas. We live close to the mountains, and most of our camping is done there. We are thinking of purchasing a new truck in a couple of years, should we be going bigger. Thanks / Ed

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Dave in Mo

06-18-2001 04:52:09

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Re: Re: Hauling with an F150 in reply to signman, 06-17-2001 18:22:26

Sounds like you could wrap up that crankshaft on downshifting easily with that much weight. The front brake pads on my '94 F150 are very small compared to the Chevy trucks I have owned.

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Junkman

06-14-2001 21:38:07

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Re: Hauling with an F150 in reply to Erich, 06-13-2001 06:35:51

Go for it! I have a 1/2 ton Dodge that I haul with a couple times a week, 5000# is nothing. I have crossed the scales at the local scrap yard at almost 14,000#. My truck is a 1986 Dodge with a slant 6 cylinder and small automatic. If you check your owner's manual and do the math, you are allowed to haul around 3000# on your trailer.

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Dick

06-14-2001 05:09:43

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Re: Hauling with an F150 in reply to Erich, 06-13-2001 06:35:51

About all a half ton 150 of today will haul is three people in the cab! Get a 250 or better yet a 350 if you really want to haul anything.

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jimedelman

06-13-2001 20:56:12

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Re: Hauling with an F150 in reply to Erich, 06-13-2001 06:35:51

Do check your tires. You will run into more problems with the automatic(lifewise)than a stick, but backing up is a lot easier! Adding a transmission cooler is relatively cheap (less than $35.00)and works. When buying a cooler use the total rating of vehicle, trailer and load. Assuming the trans is a C4 don't expect it to last long without a cooler. All Ford trannys are expensive to rebuild. If you haul daily you will trash the C4. Once every week or 2 shouldn't be hard on it. I have a 3/4 ton Chevy (big block, automatic) and have hauled similar loads 100+ miles with no troubles. Mileage stinks though (7mpg)!

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Dean

06-13-2001 12:20:20

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Re: Hauling with an F150 in reply to Erich, 06-13-2001 06:35:51

Do yourself a favor. Don't guess! Weigh the loaded trailer. Weigh the truck. Then do the math. Your owner's manual and/or driver's door placard has the GVWR and GCWR figures printed for you to use. As long as you don't exceed either limit, have good electric brakes on both trailer axles, use a good brake controller, and drive carefully you should be fine.

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hay

06-13-2001 08:45:55

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Re: Hauling with an F150 in reply to Erich, 06-13-2001 06:35:51

i believe my owners manual on my '93 f-150 says i can haul a total gross weight of 10,500 lbs. that is truck, trailer and cargo. i have a 305 v-8 and automatic trans and 3.73 rear axle. i bought what was known at the time as a "farm truck special". i haul a small tractor with loader(about 3400 lbs.) on a 16' lowboy trailer on some slightly hilly roads about 20 miles each way and so far i have not had any problems. also make sure the tires have the correct amount of air.

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John

06-13-2001 08:02:00

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Re: Hauling with an F150 in reply to Erich, 06-13-2001 06:35:51

I cannot tell you what an F150 trailering capacity is. I strongly suggest that you check your owner's manual or call your local Ford dealer.
My personal towing experiences started at an early age, farming. 3 tons of grain in each of two grain wagons behind a Ford 8N tractor and only one working brake. Not safe at all on the road but we got away with it. My personal joice is currently a 1 ton Chevy Crew with a 6.5 turbo diesel, manual 5 speed and 4.10 axle. My current trailer is receiver hitch and rated at 10,000 pounds and electric brakes. I want to go to a 5th wheel.
Now, I'm no expert, but I do know that the worst enemy to automatics is heat. The torque converter is actually a torque multiplier. The shear action of fluid between the pump vanes and the turbine vanes generates tremendous heat. If not sufficiently cooled you can destroy and automatic in only a few minutes. Ask my son, he learned the hard way 3 weeks ago that oversize tires on a 1/2 ton reduce the load pulling ability of a pick-up, 200 miles from home, towing a Jeep CJ5. If you must be overloaded, for very short distances (5-10 miles) use a lower gear (yes, even with an automatic). I've driven an automatic often in manual 2nd gear for 6-8 miles. Technically, you should be able to drive all day in any gear (no load). Watch your temperature gage, closely. If it goes above normal, try turning on the heater full hot and roll down the windows and/or get off of the road and stop. Still use the heater to get the temperature down while stopped. If you don't have temp gage, don't try any of this! How badly do you really need a breakdown or to hurt someone? Be safe.

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