The return trip

jon f mn · Jun 23, 2014

Got the load down to Wi. with no problems. One minor mishap while unloading, but no damage. Jim's loader didn't have enough reach to lift the top plow off while on the trailer. Had some trouble getting my 1030 loaded because another 1030 couldn't pull it on the trailer so we had to use 2 tractors. Once loaded the trip home went well. Got an average of about 8 mpg over 1,315 miles total from the v-10. Not bad I think considering the load.

rrlund · Jun 23, 2014

With mileage like that pulling that much load,you're gonna tempt me in to a V10 next time instead of another diesel.

Brokenwrench · Jun 23, 2014

It looks like you made the most of trailer space both ways.

Bought a tractor in southern IA this spring, the guy wanted to fill my trailer with other stuff in the worst way. I was already on thin ice with the better half for bringing the tractor home, and nothing jumped out at me as a had to have deal. So I came home with room to spare.
I don't think the mileage was out of line at all. BW

Ken Macfarlane · Jun 23, 2014

Thats as good as my 5.4 F350 would get. 12-13 mpg empty, 8 mpg with 16,000 lbs of trailer and hay on her.

Anonymous-0 · Jun 23, 2014

Don't ya yust love it loading and off loading in the rain? And when you git done the sun pops oot.

Dave F. · Jun 23, 2014

Jon, Just curious , What year is your V-10 & is your transmission standard or automatic? Thanks Dave F.

jon f mn · Jun 23, 2014

It's an '05 with a 6 spd man. tranny

moresmoke · Jun 25, 2014

I have a Ford v10 also. The loaded mileage is pretty decent in my book. Its the empty mileage that is scary...

The return trip

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