Tow Vehicle?? What do you tow your Kubota with??

[aquaforce]

Show us pics of your tow vehicle.

I guess some Kubota's never leave the farm but many do. For those who move their tractor for whatever reason what do you tow with?


My little trailer is a 5x10 but it is a heavy duty flatbed that can haul most anything I have including the L175. I tow with a 07 Suburban LT 2500 that handles my boats and whatever I need to pull so far pretty well. The gear ratio is 3:73 and I can tell the difference from my 04 Sierra SLT 2500 that was 4:10. This Suburban may get 4:10 before it is all said and done with. ;)

[Eric McCarthy]

Well back in the day when I had my own truck. I had an 03 Ford F150 which did the haulin job pretty well. That was repoed back at the end of Janurary so I'm useing my dads truck for the time being until I can get a truck of my own. Being broke sucks. But here's what I'm using, its an 88 Chevy C-30 crew cab one ton. Aint purdy but beats the hell out of walking. Oh and my wagon is a 6x16 tandem axle rated for 7000lbs

http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae221/Lurch52181/Driveway%20Gading-Repair/SDC12322.jpg

[pat331]

02 Ford F250 w/ PS (7.3L) diesel and 20' goose-neck trailer rated at 14,000 lbs. The trailer was sorta custon made - so it got painted Kubota orange. I'll take a picture and post it soon.

[Eric McCarthy]

Ah yeah 7.3L Power Stroke diesel!!! Now thats thinking with your dipstick!!

[Bulldog]

My old beater 97 F 250 Dyno tested 7.3 powerstroke 325hp./595ft. lbs, High Flow straight exhaust, Heavy Tow Rated AOD with Tripple clutch converter (wish it was a 6 speed), 4.10 gear, Aftermarket air filter, Edge Evolution Programmer, 105 gal. Aluminum fuel Transfer tank with electric pump and filter, 83" x 22' 11,500 lb. rated dove tail trailer with dual axle brakes (Yes it's factory painted Kubota orange) :D

In pic with 10 rolls of hay.

[Ed Hill]

For all my towing, a 2006 F-250 diesel crew cab pickup with a short bed. I have a 14 foot utility trailer and a 27 foot Airstream. I should get a flatbed so that I can take advantage of opportunities on tractors and implements.
I have to admit that I test drove a GMC diesel, and it drove and rode like a Cadillac. My wife said there was not enough foot room on the passenger side, so we bought the Ford. No complaints, it tows without strain, but it does feel and ride like a truck! That is not a problem for us, though.

[Eric McCarthy]

HERE'S what I really like to have. This is a 86 Ford F350 crew cab dually diesel. It has the 6.9L diesel with a 4 speed manual tranny. I just LOVE the looks of this ol gal.

http://images.craigslist.org/3k03md3o55O25U35S1a5ed9c8012a007e10aa.jpg

[Theekillerbee]

Here's my new towing rig!
http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1715&stc=1&d=1274021107

06 Megacab, Aurora twin turbo on the 5.9 Cummins, built tranny, Firestone airbags, twin cat-back exhaust, Edge Attitude with Juice!

[L4740]

Here's mine. 2010 Tundra. 2000 lb. hauling capacity and 10,200 lbs towing capacity. For a 1/2 ton pick up, it is a heck of a work horse. I pull several trailers including a 6,000 lb dump trailer and a 18 foot Featherlite car hauler on which I haul my Kubota's. It also carrys my slide in pick up camper, while pulling a trailer, without any trouble.

[Sam427]

I don't think I have any pics, but I tow with my 03 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab, yes it has a Hemi.:D On occasion I have towed with my 98 GMC 3500 box van, that is always interesting.:eek:

[Green Mountain Slim]

Well back in the day when I had my own truck. I had an 03 Ford F150 which did the haulin job pretty well. That was repoed back at the end of Janurary so I'm useing my dads truck for the time being until I can get a truck of my own. Being broke sucks. But here's what I'm using, its an 88 Chevy C-30 crew cab one ton. Aint purdy but beats the hell out of walking. Oh and my wagon is a 6x16 tandem axle rated for 7000lbs

http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae221/Lurch52181/Driveway%20Gading-Repair/SDC12322.jpg

Eric, it's not a bad looking truck, and I agree with you on the Ford F350, as well as how it feels to be broke. I put everything into getting my Kubota and trailer all set up. I'd like to get a F350 or F450 with a dump bed, but no $$. I'm glad I don't need to haul my tractor around right now. Maybe the future will be different.

[Eric McCarthy]

Yeah that photo of my dads truck was at a distance. If you got up close you'd see dads Wal-mart paint job with either a spray can a rolled on job or a paint brush. Its like 5 different shades of white and theres a few spots on the hood where the paint is flaking off. I dont know why dad still has the damn thing when he has a 07 GMC 2500 with a Duramax diesel in it. The old Chevy one ton is on its 3rd motor just put in a few months ago.

[Eric McCarthy]

Oh and Slim keep your eye out on Truck Paper. They have EVERYTHING from F150's to Big rigs and anything in between you might want. I think they are a parent company of Tractor House.

www.truckpaper.com

[aquaforce]

I dont know why dad still has the damn thing when he has a 07 GMC 2500 with a Duramax diesel in it. The old Chevy one ton is on its 3rd motor just put in a few months ago.



Hard to beat the old tried and true "faithful" truck. :D :D :D :D They rank right up there with man's best friend sometimes. :D :D


I'm a staunch GM man so I can really appreciate that old iron. I have thought a few times of getting something old to save money for a while. Deffinately an oldie but a goodie. :)

[Eric McCarthy]

Oh I totally agree with you Aquaforce but that old one ton is just not a practical truck to own anymore. With the big 454 engine in her she pounds down gasoline like a drunk slams down beers. I've been driving it alot here lately and with a 20 gallon tank and about 45 to 50 bucks to fill it up. The gas will only last 3 or 4 days and thats without a trailer behind the truck.

[aquaforce]

With the big 454 engine in her she pounds down gasoline like a drunk slams down beers.



454 ! Nice!!! THat is my kind of engine. I know the mileage sucks on the older trucks but a bigger tank help range a lot. I really wanted the new 454 aka 496/8.1L in my Suburban but the last year for that engine in the burb was 06 and I wanted the new platform which started in 07:( :( just my luck.
My 07 does have dual tanks so I can go well over 500 miles before breaking the piggy bank open.

One nice thing about the big iron is they work like a bull and also the mileage is pretty consistant. NOt good or high but it doesn't get as low as a 350 trying to do the same thing that the 454 can do. :D

[Eric McCarthy]

WOW I had no idea they had twin tanks on a Surburban. I thought they stoped doing that in the mid 90's

[aquaforce]

WOW I had no idea they had twin tanks on a Surburban. I thought they stoped doing that in the mid 90's



Well mine is a 2500 and in that chassis there is an option for them but they are not standard. The system is pretty unique. Only one filler neck and the rear tank cascades into the front tank to fill them up all at the same time. The fuel is only used out of the front tank. When the computer see's the level going down in the front tank it will transfer fuel out of the rear into the front with a transfer pump automatically. No switching and extra fuel pumps etc. Pretty cool.

[Eric McCarthy]

Thats the same system the big rigs use. Its a cross over system which will switch automatically between the 2 tanks. However having twin 150 gallon tanks you have to fill up each tank seperatly.

[dusty-t]

Hi Guys we tow the kubota among other things with a 99 f150 extended cab 4x4 with a 5.4.gas. A 97 f150 ext cab 4x4 with a 4.6 gas. And last but not least a 96 GMC 3500 crew 4x4 with a 454 gas, 5ton springs 5ton timbrins.The 96 and 97 are mine and the 99 is my sons.

[aquaforce]

Dusty

I like your 96 :D :D :D

That is a serious truck.

[Eric McCarthy]

LOL Dusty did you take that pic from the kitchen window???

[Blkvoodoo]

My thinking got me into my current dilemma,

I HAD a '73 GMC K25, it sat most of the time, in the 3 years that I owned it, I put 2200 miles on it ( changed the oil once when I first got it ) I t ran well, got 9.5 mpg, 4x4 worked towed anything I hooked it too ( and weighted for 10k on the tag )

I got tired of buying tags and insurance ( $105 yr tag, $250 yr for ins. ) and it just sat, I don't need a DD, but I do need a weekend ride that works for the family. I tried to sell the truck for 6mos, no offers, let alone tire kickers ( asked $1250obo ) finally traded it for a 6x10 utility trailer to pull behind my 4Runner (3.4L 5spd).
.....and then I got the B2400, well, the Runner will pull it WHEN i get a trailer big enough, tractor with loader and BB weight in the area of 3k, an 1800lb tandem axle trailer will put me right in the 5k tow rating of the Runner.

At this time, i do not need to pull the tractor anywhere, but I've been toying with the idea of small scale clearing and maybe garden tilling ( if/when I find a deal on a rotary tiller ) maybe some driveway grading and such.

SO, If I find a trailer worthy of my time, I'll snag it and maybe go into business.....or not....

[Eric McCarthy]

Man becareful puting a tandem axle trailer behind your Toyota 4Runner. I hooked up my 6x16 tandem behind my 87 Bronco {full size} and just drove aroud the block to see how it would do. The Bronco didnt really like it one damn bit and I was told the Bronco could handle 5k no problem. Yeah your 4Runner and my Bronco will pull 5k but its the sway and contolling of the trailer thats an issue. Anytime you have a trailer alot wider then the tow vehical the trailer can and will push the tow vehical all over the place.

My dad learn this first hand himself the hard way. Back years ago he had a 81 Ford F350 flatbed dump and a triaxle equipment trailer. He picked himself up a new to him Ford 3550 tractor with a FEL from the dealer and was heading home with his new toy. Now the F350 truck is rated for 5k the tractor weighs about 3k the trailer empty was 1,500 to 2k so the whole shebang trailer and tractor should be at the 5k limit. Pops was coming down a steep hill with the load and he hit the brakes and chaged across 3 lanes of traffic without really wanting to.

[dusty-t]

Hey Eric, ya kitchen window, I don't have many pictures of it. Too busy taking pics of the Kubota. The B8200 came home on the back of that truck. The sides fold down for loading with forks. The back of the box pulls out three feet for longer loads. It is a little bit of a serious truck Aquaforce , it has seen more mud and snow than most. It hauls a Mennonite farm cement crew. Manure pits, bunker silos, barn foundations. My son in law has taken over for me. I get more time to play with the Kubota now.:D Dusty

[Blkvoodoo]

Man becareful puting a tandem axle trailer behind your Toyota 4Runner.
Anytime you have a trailer alot wider then the tow vehical the trailer can and will push the tow vehical all over the place.



which is why the trailer I get will be one I'm comfortable with. proper loading and brakes on both axles will be top priority. as well as weight distributing hitch. ( torsion bars and hogs head style )

I know my junk is light compared to the old truck, it's what I have at this time. I've had several folks tell me to go ahead and use my current 6x10 single axle, which just ain't gonna happen !

[Sam427]

Man becareful puting a tandem axle trailer behind your Toyota 4Runner. I hooked up my 6x16 tandem behind my 87 Bronco {full size} and just drove aroud the block to see how it would do. The Bronco didnt really like it one damn bit and I was told the Bronco could handle 5k no problem. Yeah your 4Runner and my Bronco will pull 5k but its the sway and contolling of the trailer thats an issue. Anytime you have a trailer alot wider then the tow vehical the trailer can and will push the tow vehical all over the place.

My dad learn this first hand himself the hard way. Back years ago he had a 81 Ford F350 flatbed dump and a triaxle equipment trailer. He picked himself up a new to him Ford 3550 tractor with a FEL from the dealer and was heading home with his new toy. Now the F350 truck is rated for 5k the tractor weighs about 3k the trailer empty was 1,500 to 2k so the whole shebang trailer and tractor should be at the 5k limit. Pops was coming down a steep hill with the load and he hit the brakes and chaged across 3 lanes of traffic without really wanting to.

I agree, no way no how would I try and tow 5k with a 4runner. I tow maybe 6k total with my 2500 Ram and that is a load. One thing to consider is the weight of the tow vehicle, if it's light the trailer can have it's way with it. My Ram with me in it is 5800 pounds, it also has E class tires, which makes a huge difference.

[Eric McCarthy]

Once upon a time I had a 95 GMC Sierra 1500. It was an extended cab with a 6ft truck bed so it had a real short wheel base. I put over load springs on the rear axle, which they were 3 springs that bolted over top of the axle and would draw up the factory springs tighter. And I'll admit on more then one occasion I've hauled heavy loads of 8 to 10k with a 8x18 deck over equipment trailer. I'd hit the highway and around 55 to 60mph I was good. Anything faster then 60mph the truck and trailer would walk and sway where ever the hell it wanted to. Not to brag or toot my own horn but I've been a professional truck driver for 10 years so I know how to handle over sized heavy loads.

The main thing to keep in mind is NEVER over react to any situtation and stab break the truck to slow down and regain control. I am able to do dumb things like that from experiance. But if you've never towed a large trailer it can get away from you fast. A 6x10 trailer is a decent size but when you add another 6 feet in length and another 3k in weight capicity its then a wholenother ball field to be playing in.

[Sam427]

I looked up the specs on a 4runner, 4400 pounds. They had a tow capacity of 7300 pounds last year and it is no longer available, I see destruction written all over that. It has a v-6 and light weight running gear, I see destruction even at 5000 pounds. A truck made to tow 5000 pounds struggles with it, for the life of me I can't figure out why they would even claim that.

[Bulldog]

My brother had a nice Toyota SR5 exta cab 4x4 with a V6 in it. I don't remember the tow specs on it were but he bought a 21' ski boat with a double axle trailer. The first time he tried to back it in his back yard he got a surprise. The curb was only about 2" high but when the rear tire of the trailer hit this little curb it made the ass end of the truck just slide right around in the road. He ended up having to pull across the street in his neighbors yard so he could get a straight shot at the curb or it wouldn't back it in. Even though it had plenty of power to pull it the truck just didn't have enough ass to handle the weight.

These newer high HP light weight truck may pull fine but I just don't see them having the frame strength, weight or the braking power to safely handle a heavy load.

[aquaforce]

I looked up the specs on a 4runner, 4400 pounds. They had a tow capacity of 7300 pounds last year and it is no longer available, I see destruction written all over that. It has a v-6 and light weight running gear, I see destruction even at 5000 pounds. A truck made to tow 5000 pounds struggles with it, for the life of me I can't figure out why they would even claim that.


Dusty/Ditto :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: they write checks they can't cash. :rolleyes:


These newer high HP light weight truck may pull fine but I just don't see them having the frame strength, weight or the braking power to safely handle a heavy load.



I'm not a proponent of taking a knife to a gun fight. I've owned one Toyota/tapioca SR5..........never again. :(
They say never say never but from my experience with toyota trucks this is one time I will say NEVER :mad: :mad: :mad:
I commute from the suburbs of Atlanta, Ga and I would commute in an old iron 454 before ever having another toyota truck. :mad:

[L4740]

Let's not turn this thread into brand bashing thead. There are other forums out there for that. The OP asked to see what people towed their Kubota's with. Let keep it as such. Not everyone's towing needs are the same. What works for one, may or may not work for someone else. We all have our favorite brands of tractor (Kubota), but we don't all share the the same favortie brand of tow vehicles.

[Bulldog]

Let's not turn this thread into brand bashing thead. There are other forums out there for that. The OP asked to see what people towed their Kubota's with. Let keep it as such. Not everyone's towing needs are the same. What works for one, may or may not work for someone else. We all have our favorite brands of tractor (Kubota), but we don't all share the the same favortie brand of tow vehicles.

One thing that OTT has plenty of is opinions and if it's a hot subject matter you can be assured that a little bit of everything will be shared so here is mine about the bashing. :eek:

I haven't seen any bashing on any brand of toe vehicle. You are definately right about everybodies toe needs being different. I fully understand about getting by with what you have. I would have bought a 50 HP or maybe even bigger when I got my L 3000 but at that time the 3000 was about as big as I felt like I could pull with the truck I had then. :(

You can tell that blkvoodoo has concerns about hauling his tractor with his Toyota or he wouldn't be talking about dual axle brake and weight distrabution bars. Every body that has chimed in during and after his first post hasn't been bashing his brand of truck but has had a safety issue with it. I don't know him and probably will never get the oppertunity to meet him either but I don't want to see pics of his ride in a crash as a result of pulling a trailer that is to heavy for his truck. :mad:

If I ever post a thread saying that I have plans to strap rockets to my tractor and jump a creek I feel sure that my orange brothers will be there to tell me that it's not going to be a good idea. At the least I'm sure that I would get a few responces that might offer a better way of getting it done in a safer manner and might get a little more distance from the jump. :p

I don't think nobody is bashing anything. We just don't want to see anyone get hurt or tear their equipment up. :D

[Eric McCarthy]

Here's my thing, this forum is a useful tool in the operation, maintenance and pure love for Kubota tractors. We are all here to share our knowledge and advise from one another and if any one of us has negative thoughts on any issue it should be posted here for EVERYONE to read and any one person can make an informed decision on. Now granted we ventured off from tractors to trucks, but this particular section is called "Off Topic". Me personally I'd rather take the adivse of a truck owner who as been there and done that with a truck and has had bad experiances with it so we can all read about it and learn from it. Rather then us spending alot of money on something thats not doing to do the job. No matter what make or model truck it is.

I'd like hear it like it is from us average Joe's rather then some salesman feeding me a bunch of bullshit because he is trying to make a sale and put dollar bills in his back pocket. I'm not going to sit here and tell Blkvoodoo "oh sure its fine to haul 7 thousand ponds with the 4Runner, no problem at all". When I know damn good and well that its a bad idea and it could get the man killed or cause harm to him or others when its not safe.

[aquaforce]

Let's not turn this thread into brand bashing thead.


Thanks bulldog and eric, I agree.
To direct my statements as such would be to either take something more out of it than I said or sympathy or even a hurt feeling for some reason. I didn't bash a brand though I could as a career, and top of my peers, mechanical technician/Certified Master/Fluid Power because I have seen LOTS. I simply agreed with observations made by others that an application suggested for a task was not properly/safely matched and I stated it from my opinion and experience as a former owner all filtered through a professional career as one who knows about these principals. If I were wrong in any way then toyota would not be getting grilled and fined by the U.S. govt, ;)

Yes we should stay on par with the direction of the thread but that doesn't mean that discussion is prohibited. This is all public so it is publicly an open conversation and should be seen as such.

[avi8tor]

I don't have a heavy duty tow vehicle. I tow with an 02 Extended Cab Chevy Z71 4x4 with tow package. I have been towing a 30 ft 5th wheel camper on vacations, sold it and bought my kubota. I don't run with big dogs but it gets the job done. It is also my daily driver to work and back.:)

[Bulldog]

Thanks bulldog and eric, I agree.

Yes we should stay on par with the direction of the thread but that doesn't mean that discussion is prohibited. This is all public so it is publicly an open conversation and should be seen as such.

Aquaforce,

You are very welcome. I personally didn't take what you posted as brand bashing in any way, shape or form. I don't know why anybody would. If anybody should have had a problem with it I think it would have been blkvoodoo who is the Toyota owner we were discussing. He hasn't had any further comments as of yet but I doubt he has a problem with anything that was said just due to the fact that you could tell by what he posted that he himself had concerns with his own toe vehicle.

I agree with you that we should stay with the theme of a thread and I think that all of us regulars here at OTT do that fairly well. At the same time though what is wrong with a little side track post every now and then. I haven't been here at OTT very long but I really enjoy being a part of this forum. Sure you may get 20 different opinions to one question but That is the way it should be. If all of us thought alike there would be no need to have this forum because we would have no reason to discuss anything. I have met some great people here and have learned alot of things as well. I hope that some of what I have shared has been a benefit to someone also.

OTT is the best of the best when it come to forums. I feel like when it's all said and done we get and give the best advise possible and have a good time doing it. If it gets so uptight that we can't cut up and pick at each other a little I sure don't want to be a part of it. If I wanted to be part of a forum like that I wouldn't have come here in the first place.

Keep up the good work my Orange Brothers and if you don't like it go buy yourself a John Deere. :D

[Blkvoodoo]

Hardly offended, the responses were pretty much what I expected.

Is a 4Runner the ideal tow vehicle ? hardly, will it work given proper set up ? certainly.

Daily you see any number of vehicles hauling WAY over the rated capacity, even those intended to haul large loads. no it's not right, but it happens.

a 30ft 5th wheel camper on a half ton truck ? yep, it's a load, and probably right at if not slightly over GVWR for the vehicle pulling it, especially if it loaded for a trip. but " it's a full size truck" so nobody thinks twice about it as it's a regularly scene thing. Is it safe ? with the proper equipment, yes, BRAKES and proper loading of the trailer ( avi8tor, I pulled that as an example, not to pick on you )

Eric, fullsize Broncos and Blazers are short on wheel base and tall on height, they are inherently top heavy by design, add the push of uncontrolled (no brakes) weight, yep, it's gonna get squirrelly. put a weight distributing hitch to transfer some weight to the front, and a a brake controller, it's a much different game, to a point. there is a reason for a tow rating to begin with.

Aquaforce, that you've been a GM master tech for years, you of all should know that the recall Toyota is faced with was blown WAY out of proportion, and is more media frenzy than a true issue. GM has had more recalls so much more serious than what Toyota is dealing with there is no comparison.
Toyota did get caught playing the GAME that GM has played for years, yep, we have a problem, lets try and figure it out maybe there won't be too many bodies to count before we can resolve the issue. Ford played the game in the '70's ( Pinto gas tanks ) and got caught as well.

FWIW, I was a GM tech for several years, the recalls and the way GM handled them is way more appalling (by shear numbers) than anything Toyota has done.

[aquaforce]

Aquaforce, that you've been a GM master tech for years, you of all should know that the recall Toyota is faced with was blown WAY out of proportion, and is more media frenzy than a true issue. GM has had more recalls so much more serious than what Toyota is dealing with there is no comparison.
Toyota did get caught playing the GAME that GM has played for years, yep, we have a problem, lets try and figure it out maybe there won't be too many bodies to count before we can resolve the issue. Ford played the game in the '70's ( Pinto gas tanks ) and got caught as well.

FWIW, I was a GM tech for several years, the recalls and the way GM handled them is way more appalling (by shear numbers) than anything Toyota has done.


There was a lot of politicizing in this toyota thing which seems to be the media/politicaly correctness MO these days. Try to blow a story out of proportion to get the ratings up and be #1. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: For this reason the way a company handles something is going to be part of the story too where it was not storyline in the past.

The sheer numbers are quantified by the number of units a mfgr produces also; the more units made the more opportunity for a problem.

I have family members that do the overloading thing too and I think they are too risky when they do that. I won't be party to that when it goes down. Some people get away with more of that based on another popular term these days "over engineering". While this is a criticism used by engineers against the design of another engineer who blows the budget or exceeds some hot button, still the fact remains that a safety margin is present for any amount of "over engineering". I am not a critic of over engineering. Bring on all the strength you can, I think. At least it is safer. Anyway this concept regulates what a risky person can get by with before a failure. Some products are very sensative to this "over engineering" meaning the point of failure is very near the maximum rating and for others the failure point is safely well beyond the max rating. I won't assign applications to this explanation but it is very real. ;)

Sounds like you are rational enough to ponder your moves and stay within ratings. That is a safe practice. :)
We don't want any scratches on the orange paint you know. :)
Oh you either of course. :D

[aquaforce]

I agree with you that we should stay with the theme of a thread and I think that all of us regulars here at OTT do that fairly well. At the same time though what is wrong with a little side track post every now and then. I haven't been here at OTT very long but I really enjoy being a part of this forum. Sure you may get 20 different opinions to one question but That is the way it should be. If all of us thought alike there would be no need to have this forum because we would have no reason to discuss anything. I have met some great people here and have learned alot of things as well. I hope that some of what I have shared has been a benefit to someone also.

OTT is the best of the best when it come to forums. I feel like when it's all said and done we get and give the best advise possible and have a good time doing it. If it gets so uptight that we can't cut up and pick at each other a little I sure don't want to be a part of it. If I wanted to be part of a forum like that I wouldn't have come here in the first place.

Keep up the good work my Orange Brothers and if you don't like it go buy yourself a John Deere. :D



I agree. There are a lot of other forums that I have blogged on and this one seems more down to earth, considerate and enjoyable to post. Eric, traildust and Will have made me laugh a lot. Those guys keep it light and fun too. :D :D
There is not much junk here. Tractor people just don't care for junk.
Opinions are as different as people and can be helpful or simply ignored too.
I like my orange and I don't care about opinions that differ regarding my orange. Most others are half breeds at best anyway. The orange is full blooded. :D :D :D :D

[ipz2222]

Bulldog, what day will you be jumping the creek with rockets. We could make some money off that. !!!!!
ps, your truck has an E4OD, not an AOD.
Mine is an '01 f250 4 door super Duty. It spends most of its time parked. I also use it to tow a 30 ft camper.

[traildust]

Damn, to think I missed Dancing with the Stars to read through this thread :rolleyes:

[Bulldog]

Bulldog, what day will you be jumping the creek with rockets. We could make some money off that. !!!!!
ps, your truck has an E4OD, not an AOD.
Mine is an '01 f250 4 door super Duty. It spends most of its time parked. I also use it to tow a 30 ft camper.

ipz2222, my plans on the creek jump are still pretty ruff right now. I'll supply the creek if you will supply the tractor. :rolleyes: That might get things moving quicker.

You're dead on about the E40D tranny. I was going for the Auto Overdrive ref. but that shows you were paying attention for sure.

I like the truck very well. It's just a plain old work truck with hand crank windows and rubber floor mat. I did put the nice cloth buckets in it but I love being able to simply drag the water hose in it and wash the dirt out. That helps alot after a trip thru the pasture and step in the green mud. :D

[ipz2222]

green mud,,, LOL , love that terminoligy. Im going to HomeDepot to take a picture of something for you. Be back in a while. HE HE

[ipz2222]

Darn. forgot my camera. Try again AM.

[ipz2222]

Daughter's boyfriend had an 88 chevy 1 ton with dump that quite running. Thought it was the fuel pump. I went and cked, it was. he wanted me to fix it. I did. Wanted to know if I wanted to buy it. Wife did. Very good condition, new tires all around, dually. Jasper 5.7 eng with less than 800 miles on it. New clutch installed with eng. Granny 4 spd. Now I don't have to pay someone to haul gravel. Can use the f250 to haul the tractor and then load the dump truck. More fun things to do.

[Kytim]

Daughter's boyfriend had an 88 chevy 1 ton with dump that quite running. Thought it was the fuel pump. I went and cked, it was. he wanted me to fix it. I did. Wanted to know if I wanted to buy it. Wife did.

That was a nice wife!!!

kytim


BTW:

1979 Ford F-350 351 small block 4-speed. (wish it had air!!!!) 92F in west ky today even sunburned my neck plowing today.

[Eric McCarthy]

BTW:

1979 Ford F-350 351 small block 4-speed..



MAN thats a pulling little tank there. I'd love to have an old Ford F350 one ton with the granny gear. That damn thing will pull the hinges off of hell.

[ipz2222]

Now we know why Bulldog can afford to buy 3 tractors. He has a side business selling these.

[Eric McCarthy]

What the hell is that doing at the loading dock of Home Deopt? Did someone drive that thing up there???

[Bulldog]

Now we know why Bulldog can afford to buy 3 tractors. He has a side business selling these.

Ipz2222,

I wish you would tell me which bank those checks are going to. I can't even afford to pay attention. :D

[handyman]

IPZ2222 like the pictures now we know what bulldog does on the side. handy

[ipz2222]

Eric, If you look close, you can see the price tag on the front bar. I didn't look at the price, knew I couldn't afford it. Maybee if a bunch of us get together, Mr Bulldog will give use a group discount. he he..

[Eric McCarthy]

HOLY CRAP I didnt notice the price tag til you said something. So Home Depot is selling that thing? I dont think the ones around my neck of the woods do.

I dont know I hate shoping at the Depot. Im a Lowe's man and I'll go out of my way further to shop at Lowes. I've got a Depot 2 miles away from the house and I'll go 6 miles to hit up Lowe's

[ipz2222]

Ours are actually side by side. You pull out of one parking lot and 1 turn into the next one. really good when one doesn't have what you're looking for.

[Bulldog]

In Dalton our Lowes sucks and the Depot is the way to go. Lowes is higher priced on about every thing and you hope like hell that you don't need any help with anything. If you do you better have your running shoes on so you can chase somebody down because they damn sure are running the other way when they see you.

[tiger9297]

Nissan Titan LE, 4x4, King Cab, Off-road pkg, Big Tow pkg, 9,400 towing capacity. This is my first import truck, and so far, I am EXTREMELY impressed. Not only does this thing have a very quiet and comfortable ride, but it has got "grunt" to match. This is by far the strongest half ton truck I have ever driven. I have heard the new Tundras are very stout trucks too, but have never driven one. I LOVE this Titan.

[brokersdad]

1772 ...

[brokersdad]

1774

1775

[stuart]

I can't tow it, as I don't have a trailer. It very rarely leaves the yard, but this week it is doing some landscaping at my son's place. AT 900 lbs plus the attachments, its well within the limits of the truck.
'83 F250 with helper springs from when I had a 10.5 foot camper on it. Extended back bumper makes loading a pain, but I now see some value to it, holding the scraper blade

[ipz2222]

sturat, that is ingenious.

[Foisy]

Don't tow my Kubota but I do tow a 27 foot travel trailer with my Ford Expedition. The trailer is light at 4000 pounds and is easy to tow. I use weight distribution bars and wanted to mention that even with these bars there is a learning curve. Raise them too high and you will have yourself swaying all over the place. Not high enough and your backend will be taking the full weight. The idea is to have your vehicle on a level as if it was unloaded. I've seen people at campgrounds with their backends raised in air. This is a dangerous situation.

I also want to comment that being a travel trailer guy, I know my trailer weights and tow vehicles pretty good and I guess that more than half the trailers I see being pulled are over the tow vehicles capacity. Seems everyone forgets that tow ratings and trailer weights are based on empty vehicles and trailers. I allow about 3000 pounds for "stuff" when I go camping. Some of these fifth wheels out there are over 12,000 pounds dry and people are towing them with 3/4 ton pickups. I don't want to be infront of one when I slam my brakes on for a deer or something!:eek::eek: I also don't want to buy that truck after it has towed an oversized trailer across the country.

People need to read their spec sheets and trailer weights.

[Eric McCarthy]

I would place that picture in a category on "How not to tow your tractor" I know your lacking a trailer but I see chaining that tractor down in the truck bed being an issue and keeping it from falling out the back and demolishing the tractor and god knows what else. I put a riding lawn mower in the bed of my truck one time and went to climb a hill slowly after a traffic light and that damn thing trashed my tail gate. Went flying out and bent all to hell when it hit the pavement. That's the same day I bought a flat bed trailer 11 year ago.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Stuart go rent, borrow or steal a trailer and tow that tractor home safely.

[skeets]

YA GOTA TOW'EM,????,krist now I have to buy a trailer!!!

[stuart]

I appreciate your concern, Eric.
Its a few miles over flat farmland. Securing it is not an issue, the truck bed is already adapted for that.
$1200 for a used flat bed trailer is out of the question for two trips a year, and there are no rental places nearby.

[Eric McCarthy]

Oh man you'd open up a whole nother world with a decent size trailer and a beefy truck to haul it with like your F250 "which I want by the way." I have a 6x16 tandem axle rated for 7000lbs and you name it I've pretty much had it on there and hauled it around. I've had broken down cars to a full size Chevy Surburban. To lumber to build sheds and decks, to brush and debris to haul off to the landfill and even used the trailer on more then one ocassion to haul furniture with it. Yeah there's been a few times I wish I didnt own a trailer cause friends bug the hell out of you all the time to help move them around, but I do get paid a little something for helping out.

[BobVA]

Bit of an overkill, but I use my 18' hauler that I use to transport my various Jeeps (including 3 FC170s). Trailer is rated at 8K and I pull it with my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Hemi) with class 4 hitch. Jeep rated to tow 7,200lbs. Trailer weighs 2k. Note the 9k Warn winch I use to load/unload disabled vehicles. It is set up with a cradle that slides into a standard 2" hitch. The winch is then portable enough that I can use it on all my vehicles. Mounted an inverted hitch on the front of the trailer to accomodate the winch, which has the added benefit of being able to slide in a standard 2" hitch/ball that I can use to hold the tounge of the various trailers I also haul.

[Eric McCarthy]

Thats a nice looking wagon and setup there boss! But uh isnt the license plate supposed to be on the assend of the trailer so the Police can read it??

[Will In Tx]

Well, going to buy a new truck soon, either GMC or Chevy.
New 18' trailer to. But we will see.;)

[BobVA]

Thats a nice looking wagon and setup there boss! But uh isnt the license plate supposed to be on the assend of the trailer so the Police can read it??

Picture was taken before I welded a bracket on the back where the plate wouldn't get bent. Had just brought it from the dealers with no load, so the plate was visible.

[Eric McCarthy]

Im surprised I have not caught a hard time for bolting my plate sideways up the fender. My trailer had a shitty plastic hanger for the plate and after no time at all it broke all to bits so I had bolted my plate to the trailer gates for a while then I got to thinking I take my ramps off from time to time so then there would be no tag visiable at all so I stuck it on the fender. Some trailers are well built but many have huge design flaws in them all over the place.

[BobVA]

Im surprised I have not caught a hard time for bolting my plate sideways up the fender. My trailer had a shitty plastic hanger for the plate and after no time at all it broke all to bits so I had bolted my plate to the trailer gates for a while then I got to thinking I take my ramps off from time to time so then there would be no tag visiable at all so I stuck it on the fender. Some trailers are well built but many have huge design flaws in them all over the place.

Yep, bracket was on the back of the trailer where it bent whenever I'd pull in a driveway, so I made a bracket on the fender so it is out of harms way.

[Blkvoodoo]

Im surprised I have not caught a hard time for bolting my plate sideways up the fender. My trailer had a shitty plastic hanger for the plate and after no time at all it broke all to bits so I had bolted my plate to the trailer gates for a while then I got to thinking I take my ramps off from time to time so then there would be no tag visiable at all so I stuck it on the fender. Some trailers are well built but many have huge design flaws in them all over the place.

Here in NC, you can get a "Forever" tag, one $75 fee, no renewal, as long as you own the trailer ( doesn't apply to camper trailers, they want their tax money ) I riveted mine sideways on the back of left fender, I doubt I'd get any hassle for it,

hell, most trailers here don't even have lights.....let alone tags.....

[Eric McCarthy]

We have the same deal here up here in Va. A perminate tag for I think 80 or 85 bucks. Every year the laws change up about the amout of lights we're supposed to have and refelctive tape all the way around as well, and how many chans your supposed to have to tie down a load with. But the state lack's to inform all the trailer owners here in VA. I happen to find out when I go over to my brothers house with my trailer and he glare's at my trailer and chews my ass out for not having my act together. He's a cop for the town we live in. I always just dummy up and say " well hell I didnt know, no one told me about it"

[aquaforce]

Well it was just a little over a year ago that I got my 07 Suburban and later I started this thread. Now I traded it off for an 06 Chevy Silverado 3500, DRW, crew cab, 4x4, Duramax LBZ, Allison trans, LT3 fully loaded! Whew that was a mouth full. :eek: :D


I don't think this truck will have trouble towing about anything I want to put behind it. This is the last year of non-emission (no DPF) engines so 06 was the newest diesel I would buy. Fortunately it is the first year that GM had the Duramax redesigned with thicker rods, larger pins and a beefed up bottom end as well as external injectors and several other very nice and easy serviceable feature changes. This engine is 360HP and 650 Torque stock. The exact same engine that is in the current production truck that claims 397HP and 750 Torque. Nothing different between them than some programming. Not a prob because this thing is going to get some programming too. :D :D :D
It still has 40K miles warranty on it so I will wait till it is out of the woods with warranty before I juice it up a little. Nothing smoking radical but a little more health and better mileage will do just fine!


It has the added, Delphi built, touch screen navigation like my Suburban had and a Curt mfg hide-a-ball gooseneck hitch mounted with AirLift bags too. I am going to get Alcoa wheels and some other mods done too but I needed more power for a bigger boat.

The pics suck because I took them on my pda. I will have to get some better ones after some more changes are done to the truck.

Nice!!! :D I call it the "Rock Max" :D

[Bulldog]

Nice ride Aquaforce. No need to wait on the tune up though. The Magnuson Moss Act of 1972 protects the owners right to use a power programmer to. It falls under the same regulations that allow you to choose the brand of oil you want to use and ect. I say go for it and let the black smoke roll.

[Eric McCarthy]

Not a bad looking ride there brother. I'd say look at Banks for a small to large power pack and I'd recommend an exhaust break system added to help with stoping power and save on break wear and tear.

http://www.bankspower.com/

[aquaforce]

Thanks guys. :D


I think I will run the Banks 6 Gun system when I get it ready.
This weekend my brother is going to take it to Iowa on a business trip so the rest of my family will see it when he gets up there. My dad and another brother both have Ford diesels. Now they have to bow down to this one. :D :D :D :D LOL Of the two Fords my dad's is the better with the old 7.3L.


Anyone running Cetane boost in their diesel?

I like how it makes the engine fire quicker and a smoother and quieter start-up. There are other perks to this additive for the fuel system lubrication as well. So far I really like it.

[Eric McCarthy]

That bran-i-new diesle wont start to make the famous big diesel racket on the start and stops until it gets up around the 200 to 300 thousand mile mark on the engine. And yeah your right, your dad has the power house 7.3L power stroke diesel. I'd put money on the power stroke putin a hurtin on the Duramax you have. The Duramax is a nice diesel, its just not the brute brick shit house that a 7.3L power stroke is. I've seen many power stroke with upwards of 3 to 400 thousand miles and are still hauling heavy loads as good today as they did new.

[aquaforce]

That bran-i-new diesle wont start to make the famous big diesel racket on the start and stops until it gets up around the 200 to 300 thousand mile mark on the engine. And yeah your right, your dad has the power house 7.3L power stroke diesel. I'd put money on the power stroke putin a hurtin on the Duramax you have. The Duramax is a nice diesel, its just not the brute brick shit house that a 7.3L power stroke is. I've seen many power stroke with upwards of 3 to 400 thousand miles and are still hauling heavy loads as good today as they did new.



This thing is quieter than all the other diesels I have heard. That is a biggie for me.

The 06 and up Duramax is completely redesigned. Many changes make it what it is now and I am glad to have this new version. The injectors are not under the valve cover anymore which is just one change that is far better than the early design. I could go on for a long time on all the changes but I am just glad the new design was out before the DPF so I could get it. :D

[the mean fish]

New guy here, I don't actually own a tractor yet... I just joined because I was looking through the classifieds for something used. :D

When I find something it'll get picked up with this.

2007 Dodge 3500 SRW 6.7 Cummins

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs189.ash2/45242_354392668848_525268848_4966308_6436697_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs028.snc3/11555_1226045904226_1621407455_549435_3485712_n.jp g

I have a flat bed trailer but depending on where I find the tractor I may take the toy hauler so I can stop and sleep if it's too far. :p That trailer sure would look good with some orange inside.

[dusty-t]

Very, Very, Very cool ride.:D Notice the grin is green.. Love the truck.:cool::cool: Dusty

[Blkvoodoo]

New guy here, I don't actually own a tractor yet... I just joined because I was looking through the classifieds for something used. :D


Blah Blah Blah........



SHOW OFF ! :flipoff2:

Welcome !

[the mean fish]

Very, Very, Very cool ride.:D Notice the grin is green.. Love the truck.:cool::cool: Dusty

Thanks, the trailer's real purpose is to transport my real toy. (The Jeep, the Harley was my buddy's tagging along for the 3400 mile ride.)

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs166.snc3/19379_354392693848_525268848_4966311_8307037_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs266.ash1/19379_354392678848_525268848_4966309_2042049_n.jpg

I had a 98 12 valve Cummins 2500 but I just about destroyed it picking up this trailer when I bought it so I sold it and bought a little more truck. I still miss the old truck, nothing sounds better than an old 12 valve Cummins. :o

[the mean fish]

SHOW OFF ! :flipoff2:

Welcome !

:D You should have never sent me here, I'm gonna be shopping/reading all night.

[Blkvoodoo]

:D You should have never sent me here, I'm gonna be shopping/reading all night.

I did the same when I found it, there are a few other places to check out, I'll feed those as needed

oh, watch out for Eric, he's kinda..... umm, well, you'll figure it out

[Eric McCarthy]

oh, watch out for Eric, he's kinda..... umm, well, you'll figure it out

Whatchya tryin to say buddy???

[aquaforce]

oh, watch out for Eric, he's kinda..... umm, well, you'll figure it out



I know...................................... he's a post ho!! :D:D :D :D


ROFLMAO

[Eric McCarthy]

DATS RIGHT!! But I'm a post ho in training. Scott aka trail dust is da pimp master post ho with 1,300 and some post's!

[aquaforce]

trail dust is da pimp master post ho!




lol rofl :d :d :d :d :d :d :d

[digdug]

1996 F250 Diesel and I put my L5240 on 20' trailer. :)

[RoadHogg]

1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins Diesel 5 spd DRW.

[aquaforce]

1998 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins Diesel 5 spd DRW.

Welcome to the forum.

Nice truck. One of my brothers has that truck too.
I wish mine was white.

[Babyfat]

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w320/jndakin/towkx080.jpg

[aquaforce]

Welcome to the forum here Babyfat.

Nice looking rig. It does the orange proud. :D :D :D :D

[Eric McCarthy]

I'm not a fan of Dodge but I must say thats a sharp looking rig with the goose neck wagon!

[brokersdad]

My 2002 Dodge and my Kubota

2455,2456,2457,
2458.

[B7100hst-d]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/Hank-Chinaski/Truck/P1010072.jpg

'05 Chevy 2500hd 4x4 4 door. It's a little overkill for my little B7100, but I like it.

I'll get a pic of them together next time I haul it

[IC-Smoke]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t16/ICSmoke/1990%20CTD%20project/IMG_0487.jpg
Older photo! the 90 is currently just down to the frame for a restoration, The 01 has been lowered and installed some low profile toyo proxes for drag racing. and the 06 is still the work horse of the operation and my swiss army knife on wheels!!

http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv29/IRColeman/IMG_1455.jpg

14K gooseneck, 14' enclosed R&R trailer, and a 16' car hauler carry the equipment.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t16/ICSmoke/trailer2007.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t16/ICSmoke/trailer/IMG_0618.jpg
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t16/ICSmoke/4-2-07004.jpg

[Eric McCarthy]

I see it takes the work of 3 Dodge trucks to do what one Ford can do BAHAHAHA!!!

[IC-Smoke]

hahah I dont know about that one. If they would ever make a good motor they might be a contender but for now they can have the F150 claim to fame. :rolleyes:

[Eric McCarthy]

Like they say " I'd rather be strokin then cummin" The 7.3L Power Stroke diesel was a brick shit house that Ford had put in their trucks for years. Which came from Navistar aka International. The 7.3L Power Stroke is the same block and componenants as the DT 444E from Navistar. The screw ups that Ford is having these days when they went to the 6.0L diesel and all the other crap they put in there is an end result of Navistar screw ups. Talking to a buddy of mine who works for at a local International dealership told me that the light to medium duty truck have had all the same problems Ford's been having with their diesels. You can order a Cummins diesel and have it put in a Ford or a Toyota for that matter, Dodge just doesnt build a transmission that can hold up to and withstand the power from the Cummins. I've heard guys who owned a Dodge with a Cummins and a 5 or 6 speed manual transmission have problems keeping a tranny in the truck.

[Bulldog]

I agree with you on the 7.3 Eric. I love mine. We can all thank our all knowing government for the 7.3 going away. The EPA wouldn't let it pass the latest standards. I guess it wasn't good enough for them to ruin our fuel, they had to make it hard on the engine manufacturers also. I guess since the GOV let all our jobs go to china they figured we no longer needed a dependable truck.

[Hook]

Whew! Maybe no one will see this. I pull my L3240 on a 6X16 dual axle trailer. My truck is white and was made in Japan. In fact, everything I own that has an internal combustion engine was made in Japan except my Stihl chainsaw.

Pressure washer: Honda
Scag Mower: Kawasaki
Rhino: Yamaha

My wife was born in Georgia. ;)

[aquaforce]

Whew! Maybe no one will see this. I pull my L3240 on a 6X16 dual axle trailer. My truck is white and was made in Japan. In fact, everything I own that has an internal combustion engine was made in Japan except my Stihl chainsaw.

Pressure washer: Honda
Scag Mower: Kawasaki
Rhino: Yamaha

My wife was born in Georgia. ;)



LOL :D :D :D :D :D

At least the truck is white. :D

[aquaforce]

Like they say " I'd rather be strokin then cummin"



Awwww that strokin and cummin is masturbation for boys. :D :D :D

Men run it to the MAX with an Allison. :D :D :D :D LOL


I see the new heads up with the big three diesel programs still has the DMax in the lead. Ford immediately issued a re-flash to pump up the new 6.7L some more cuz it just lacked too much.


I towed with the Dmax last weekend for the first time. It was awesome! I was only using 30% of the trucks load rating but it drove the same as empty. Very nice!!! So far I am very pleased with it.

[Eric McCarthy]

Oh I dont know. Speaking from experiance I've owned 2 Chevy's and 2 Ford's in my day. My first truck was a 95 GMC Sierra 1500. It did alright for a half ton, I did have to add leaf springs to the rear to stiffen that up a bit. Managed to move damn near 10,000 pounds with it. My second truck was a 03 Ford F150 with a V6. It did fine with loads around 5,000 pounds. She was my pride and job and the nicest truck I have owned to date but I lost my job and she was repoed. The two twenty year old turds I own now are a 88 Chevy C30 one ton. My dad has owned that truck since 1990ish and that damn thing is on its 3rd motor now. The C30 moves 12,000lbs pretty nicely, just dont expect to go far from a gas station. And last but not least the trusty rusty 87 Ford Bronco which still has factory everything in her for the most part. Not really sure what a full size Bronco is capable of hauling. I dont think its much I'm sure.

[Bulldog]

A couple of years ago a friend of mine hauled 38,000 lbs of white oak logs to the mill with his 95 dodge 1 ton and 35ft goose neck trailer. That weight didn't include the truck and trailer. It was the actual pay load. He said it was hard to start off and even worse to stop. I'm glad I had nothing to do with any of that deal.

[aquaforce]

Ford also has a documented case of a customer complaining about low power in an F350. The problem was the customer was literally trying to move 90,000LBS with it!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :confused: Silly boy, tricks are for kids.


The real world numbers and ratings are the only place to have an accident and not get gutted by the DOT, court, prison or the insurance company. ;)

Even by the numbers the Dmax is very impressive with 397HP and 750Tq from the factory and that is not near what it can do.

Now that Ford went to the same injector control method that the Dmax has used from day 1, Piezo actuated injection, some of the short falls of the 7.3L, oil actuated injectors, are much improved

Really gotta hand it to the Cummins mill too........they have the most stroke in an engine of all the big three at 4.88" WOW that is huge.

[aquaforce]

A couple of years ago a friend of mine hauled 38,000 lbs of white oak logs to the mill with his 95 dodge 1 ton and 35ft goose neck trailer. That weight didn't include the truck and trailer. It was the actual pay load. He said it was hard to start off and even worse to stop. I'm glad I had nothing to do with any of that deal.



Talk about a "white knuckle ride" :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
I know about that kind of insane risks as my butt chewed holes in the seat of an overloaded truck that my dad made me drive when I was a kid. The serverity of our situation got out of control and into a ditch. I will not push the limits like that myself. Control is far better to me than running on the edge and hoping it doesn't cave in.

[aquaforce]

Ok, I finally got some updated pics of my "RockMax" LOL LOL LOL :D
We traveled in it over the holidays. Did great for the kids with the rear entertainment system and handled the road with the Delphi in dash touch screen Nav system. Love the power of this beast!!!!!

I am so ready for boating season and a BIGGER boat. :D :D :D


The badging has obviously been changed a little.................by me. I moved the Duramax badge to the hood to have the late model appearance and I'm still going to put "Silverado" on the doors just like the late model pickups. The 3500HD just seems so redundant on the driver door so I want the silverado badge like the 1500/2500 trucks do. If you see the Duramax badge and the DRW's and don't know it's a 3500HD well then all you need to know is SILVERADO !!!!!!! LOL
Also it is getting a matching Leer bed cap, Alcoa wheels, Putco Master Boss stainless running boards, Rancho air controlled shocks, painted bumper covers on the front and painted door handles. I'll have to update as these projects get done too. The air compressor and tanks under the truck that are computer controlled will be a cool addition for the Air Lift bags that I already have.

[IC-Smoke]

Holy crap Bulldog your friend needs to be punched in the face! talk about a accident waiting to happen! I try and avoid the DOT not draw attention to myself!!

I have a C30 with the 6.2 talk about worthless! It is a 2wd 3500 DRW 3spd+low manual dump truck and with a load of dirt you better get a head start down hill :(

Aqua Looks good!!! you need a EFI live tune on that truck!! Then you will be haulin' the mail! I like the color of your rig and the look of that year! You can hit up Auto Zone and get individual chrome letters at a fair price and put your own badge on the door "aqua rig" or anything. Im planning on putting "twin turbo" on the 2" cowl of my 01. Id like the wife to get a QCSB dirtymax for out little one since the interior seems larger than the dodge.

[IC-Smoke]

double post - delete

[Bulldog]

Holy crap Bulldog your friend needs to be punched in the face! talk about a accident waiting to happen! I try and avoid the DOT not draw attention to myself!!

We gave him down the road for that trip. In his defence though it was the first load of logs and I guess he just didn't think they were that heavy. He said he watched the back of the truck to see how much it squatted down but had forgot that his air assist suspention was already on so the truck didn't hardly move. Every time he put more weight it would add more air to the bags.

[Eric McCarthy]

We traveled in it over the holidays. Did great for the kids with the rear entertainment system and handled the road with the Delphi in dash touch screen Nav system. Love the power of this beast!!!!!

THATS NOT a truck anymore! When you got all that crap and you plan to put on a fiberglass lid on the bed. It's then going to be a really big ass CAR!!!

Might as well trade the boats in for golf carts and head down to Florida and retire with all the other old farts who have that kinda luxury in their rides....

[aquaforce]

THATS NOT a truck anymore! When you got all that crap and you plan to put on a fiberglass lid on the bed. It's then going to be a really big ass CAR!!!



Ooooohhh Nnoo! Are you telling me my Rock max is a CarMax:eek: :eek: :eek:
I like my creature comforts. :D :D :D That is the only way I buy. It costs a little more but well worth it especially if buying used.

[IC-Smoke]

Ooooohhh Nnoo! Are you telling me my Rock max is a CarMax:eek: :eek: :eek:
I like my creature comforts. :D :D :D That is the only way I buy. It costs a little more but well worth it especially if buying used.

It does have training wheels though.... :D

Dont forget to add a set of train horns to go along with your on board air!! They are fun!:eek:

[Eric McCarthy]

Here's my other daily driver that I use as my tow vehicle!

http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae221/Lurch52181/SDC12574.jpg

[aquaforce]

Here's my other daily driver that I use as my tow vehicle!




I see those aluminum Alcoa's and the sleeper :eek: :eek: :eek:

Ain't that a little much..... :D :D :D :D LOL Tell me you don't have a TV in there. :D

[aquaforce]

It does have training wheels though.... :D

Dont forget to add a set of train horns to go along with your on board air!! They are fun!:eek:


I am sooooooo lovin those training wheels. After "driving" SRW's from bumper steer when passing or getting passed on the Interstate I have no regrets at all going to DRW's. I really had reservations about duals before but after many miles of getting blown around on the road with heavy loads I got past that and now I can relax and enjoy the stability.



Train horns...............great idea. :cool: :D

[Eric McCarthy]

I see those aluminum Alcoa's and the sleeper D

For some reason the boss has just Alcoa's on the front axle. Not really sure why, the boss man did buy the rig used it those could be on there from the previous owner. And nope no tv, havent slept in the truck either!!

[aquaforce]

What power is under the hood Eric?

[Eric McCarthy]

Detroit 60 Series 475hp on a 10 speed

[aquaforce]

Detroit 60 Series 475hp on a 10 speed



Nice. That will haul the mail. :D :D :D

It is fun to drive big power. Sometimes I will drive my Dmax to work for no other reason than I like to drive it. :D

[JPL]

This is what I use to pull anthing from about a 35HP up to the M135XDTC.


http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff477/jplky/Gooseneck.jpg

[totter]

i dont know why i like SPACIO, this is what i like best. and mazda also :)

[Kytim]

hello JPL welcome to the forum. my name is tim from up the road in Dawson Springs. Always glad to see Ky folks especially west Ky!

kytim

[Green Mountain Slim]

Got my new tow vehicle yesterday. Traded off the family truckster (mini van) that has served to tow everything but the tractor on my 16' dual axel trailer and my 5' x 8' utility for years.

I hope this beauty will put in some hard work over the next 4 years while we're paying off the loan.

[Bulldog]

Good looking ride Slim. Which engine does it have?

[Green Mountain Slim]

Good looking ride Slim. Which engine does it have?

It has the 6.0L Turbo Diesel with 105888 miles and a clean maintenance record. I know this is THE motor that a lot of people say was so bad, but I've also read that there was really nothing wrong with the majority of them so I decided since it was selling for the price I needed to pay it was worth the risk.

I'm also going to look for ways to improve performance. I know that there are a lot of tricks and parts that can be used to improve HP and Mileage, so I'm going to experiment a little with some of them and hope they aren't just "miracle carburators".

[Eric McCarthy]

Biggest problem Ford had with the 6.0 diesel was the injector bolts were not strong enough and kept snapping bolts. Also Ford does not build their diesels they purchase them from Navistar.And International trucks had the exact same problem with them as well. Other complaints I heard about the 6.0 is that the diesel has alot of top end speed but almost no low end torq like the 7.3L turbo diesel had before.

I'd say for performance get a Bullydog programer and plug it into the truck and play around with the computer system and you have several options you can choose from. For example a buddy of mine has a 97 F350 7.3L diesel 4x4 sitting on 38" tires and he reprogramed his to get damn near 25miles per gallon on his diesel. He can also turn the truck up and smoke the rear tires.

[IC-Smoke]

head bolts are another failure on the 6.0 aka "6 leaker" in other forums. If you have to add headstuds or any head work the cab comes off the frame to access the motor :D

I would start with a air filter and exhaust then run from there! as far as programmers you have a wide variety of options. I suggest going to a powerstroke forum and searching which programmer is best for you.

.02
Ian

[Bulldog]

I changed my exhaust and removed the muffler and everything. It's straight piped from the turbo to the back. I also removed the factory air box and put a big baldwin air filter on it. This made a huge difference doing this. I then bought a Edge programmer and run it on the first stage which adds 60hp. It pulls much better and increased mpg. The programmers are nice for other things as well. Being able to run your own diagnostics sure helps when a sensor goes bad. I don't know about all of them but Edge programmers not only give the code but also tell what the problem is. I've been really happy with mine.

[Green Mountain Slim]

Eric, IC-Smoke and Bulldog, that's the kind of advice it take weeks to get on any other forum. I started with a simple introduction at a diesel forum and had several conflicting opinions and reviews that, taken together, gave me some direction, but left me still wondering if I should buy it or not. In the end it came down to the truck I wanted (needed) to do most everything at a price I couldn't ignore.

Hope this doesn't shock anyone, I paid $14,000.00 during a Spring Sale at a small local dealer I've bought from before. Only used vehicles and lots of Southern auction vehicles with very little or no rust. I ended up financing $9000.00 in the end. Just FYI a similar vehicle in my area costs $19,000.00 to $21,000.00 or more depending on the size of the dealership. Other dealers won't deal with 100,000 plus mile rigs.

[Bulldog]

I like those small dealers. Most of them treat you like family instead of just a piece of meat that they can sink their claws in.

Small dealer + good people + lower overhead = better deals for the customer

[Eric McCarthy]

I'd say you got yourself a helluva deal there boss! One thing about a diesel is they last FORVER, the body of the truck will rust out and fall appart and the engine will still be kicking strong at a million plus miles.

[brokersdad]

Hey I-C Smoke... hows that cummns handle the gooseneck? Any specs on the trailer and type? Was looking at one about 24' but thought it may be a bit too heavy ?

[Bulldog]

I have a friend with a 94 Dodge with a 12 valve cummins and he pulls a 35' dual tandum axle trailer without any trouble at all. They can get 19 (1000 lb) rolls of hay on it and do this on a regular basis. They also have a 02 Dodge and have pulled the same trailer with a TD8 Dresser dozer and a 226 Cat skid steer on it at the same time. A 24' trailer would be fine behind your Dodge.

[RichardSATX]

Here is my tow vehicle. Have a number of trailers. 2005 Super Duty. It has the 6.0 Powerstroke. Unlike a lot of folks I guess, I have 111k with no problems at all. Straight exhaust, SCT tuner, bigger intake, and soon head studs just in case. It has pulled hard all of it's life. Everything from a fifth wheel to goose necks, and a large tandem on the hitch.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k224/RichardSATX/IMG_2490.jpg

[soarkrebel]

My rig.......2004 GMC 2500HD.....
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa140/soarkrebel/100_2243.jpg?t=1305742792

[cmorningstar01]

My tow vehicle, 1997 Ford F150 4.2 V6, 4R70W Trans with extra cooler,3.70 locker rear axle. Mods to truck include Flowmaster SIDO exaust and Harland Sharpe 1.8 Roller Rockers, Equipment is loaded on a Big Tex 14" x 6" trailer, It's basic and not flashy but it runs well and does the job very well and best part is it is paid for.

http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv8/cmorningstar01/tractor013-1.jpg

[Lil Foot]

2003 Ford F350 6.0L Diesel 4wd Short Bed Crewcab

[Green Mountain Slim]

Here is my tow vehicle. Have a number of trailers. 2005 Super Duty. It has the 6.0 Powerstroke. Unlike a lot of folks I guess, I have 111k with no problems at all. Straight exhaust, SCT tuner, bigger intake, and soon head studs just in case. It has pulled hard all of it's life. Everything from a fifth wheel to goose necks, and a large tandem on the hitch.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k224/RichardSATX/IMG_2490.jpg

Now that's a nice rig. :D I wanted a long box and the combination of everything on my wish list was pretty much impossible to get in this area so I happened into my F-250 at just the right time.

As it turns out I may just be able to get an F-150 as a backup and for my son (Soon to be older son) to drive when, and if, he can get his license this year.

[cmorningstar01]

I wanted a long box and the combination of everything on my wish list was pretty much impossible to get in this area

Around here it is getting more difficult to find trucks with an 8' bed, Most everything is super cabs or crew cabs with the shorter beds, I wanted an 8' bed and I did not need an extended cab as we have a Mercury Mariner for times when we need to hold more than the 2 of us or for runs to the grocery store, If we only had one vehicle then we would need to have the super cab or crew cab but since we have 2 vehicles the standard cab long bed suits me just fine, I would have liked a diesel but gas is fine, I hear a lot of complaints about the 4.2 V6 but I have had no major problems with this one, When I bought the truck(used) it had a miss and sounded bad was real noisy in the top end, I bought it cheap and was going to put an engine in it, Turns out a push rod had punched a hole in a rocker arm , I priced a new set from Ford and for the same price I got a set of Harland Sharpe 1.8 ratio Roller Rockers, I put them on 4 years ago and have not had a minutes trouble since, Runs quiet,smooth and strong nearing the 200K mile mark, Fuel consumption is 17-18 city and 21-22 highway and the V6 has plenty of bottom end to pull my trailer with whatever equipment I happen to have on it be it either one of my tractors or any of my equipment or a load of wood or hay.

[cabu]

So I throw also in a picture of my car:

http://www.cabu.de/Temp/Land/tow.jpg

It is from 2000 and has a 4.0L/242cid engine. It's first job in life was at the Military Police at a US base somewhere in Germany. You do not see so much of these cars in Germany. Maybe it's because the fuel is at 1.60 Euro per Liter, which is $8,65 per gal. It needs 16L/100km, 14.7mi/gal. For $10 you get 17miles only!! :confused: You should not think about it otherwise no fun to ride... :(

I always say, it is only half. Because I am half the year on a business-trip... :cool:


carl

[SGut3]

MY Kubota Toter!

[CAT97]

97 F-350 with 7.3 Powerstroke DI E40D tranny, AFE stage 2 cold air intake and AL's spray in bed liner. Tow the Kubota B3200 on a Tilt bed trailer and also a 24' travel trailer. :D

[Ach]

91 Toyota and a friend's trailer.

[aquaforce]

MY Kubota Toter!



Very nice. I like that. :D

[Kubota_Man]

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb370/Kubota_Man/2011-07-05_15-10-23_976.jpg

This is how I roll

[cabu]

This is how I roll

Don't forget to put the yellow light on, when YOU drive. :p

carl

[SuperCharged]

2007 Nissan Murano. Never thought I'd tow with it, but then I never thought I'd be lucky enough to own a Kubota! Trailer is a 4x8' I got from 300ZX.

This is the first time I loaded it up. My 7 yr old was pretty excited to wrap the excess strap around and through the tractor. I only hauled it 5 or so miles to a friends house to mow his yard. His JD is down and I am fixing it for him. That's a conflict of interest, by the way....mow his yard with my Kubota or fix his JD? Hmmmm......

[Kubota_Man]

Don't forget to put the yellow light on, when YOU drive. :p

carl

The way I drive is to go fast enough so I don't feel the potholes :D

[cmorningstar01]

I reported this poster this morning as spam, It may just be coincidence but emails have been sent to individuals that appear as though they are coming from my email address, They are spam emails with a link to some site on Google or Yahoo, I have not followed the link because I do not want a virus but I am thinking this poster may have harvested my email address from this group.

[TxHand]

I tow with a Black 4 door,long wheel base, 4X4, 2003 Dodge 3/4 ton Cummins diesel with 4.10 gears,16ft lowboy trailer, and a 20ft all metal dozer trailer with dovetail.Don't guess I've got a picture of my ol' truck. Just might have to take one.
My wife and I have 2 jeeps to run around in, hers a 2010 2 door, mine a 2011 wrangler unlimited 4 door.
Ol Blackie just used for towing tractors, and my boats.

[mikesl3940]

I own a Kubota L3940 with a grapple bucket and skid steer quick attack and use a 2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD Crew Cab Long bed with the 6.6L Duramax Diesel and Alison 6 Speed transmission to tow with, It is amazing!

The trailer is a Maxey 16 foot dump trailer which holds the tractor, loader bucket, box blade and even shredder if I don’t mind sticking out the back.

The dump trailer has brakes on both axles so it is easy to get the rig stopped in a hurry as well.

[Bulldog]

Nice looking setup. I would love to have a trailer like that to use around the farm.

[Eric McCarthy]

My dad had a similar dump trailer of the same size and it was kinda useless as far as actually dumping and geting all the material out of the bed. With the bed length being 16 foot and having that much bed past the axles there was not much of a tilt back angle for the bed to raise fully up and get the material out completely.

[mikesl3940]

I did a lot of research before I purchased. This one by Maxey is truly amazing. With the 2’ sides it is very hard to overload the lift capacity. The only time I was slowed down was with a full load of gravel that I was caught in a large rainstorm (back when I used to rain). I had to let the water drain out the bottom awhile then it lifted fine. The four wheel brakes and heaver gooseneck I-beams make it dream to drive and stop with.

[aquaforce]

mikesl3940, nice truck! :D

I have the LBZ Dmax with the 6sp Allison DRW and love it too. My Kubota is absolutely no challenge for my truck but I got the truck to tow bigger boats.

[aquaforce]

WOW !!!!!!!!!

This thread has over 9000 views. That is a lot!!! I wonder if this is the most viewed thread here.
I feel good for starting it. :D:D:D:D