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Re: Y'all were right about the trailer, so what should I buy?
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Posted by JWC on March 19, 2002 at 08:23:46 from (130.74.184.124):
In Reply to: Y'all were right about the trailer, so what should I buy? posted by Southern Bill on March 18, 2002 at 17:56:12:
Southern Bill, I seem to remember that the towing capacity for your drivetrain is 3500#. A lot of people will tell you that they haul much more than that with theirs. Be conservative and look for as light a trailer as possible that will haul your tractor. It is a shame that Ford quit offering a heavy duty manual in the 150 series. Up through the eighties you could still get the 4 speed (3speed with creeper) with the 300 six. That was a very strong combo. I have a well built 16 foot car hauler type trailer that I use to haul my tractors and equipment. The empty weight is 1200#. My guess is that your 55 with a loader and loaded tires will weigh at least 4500# to 5000#. If you are going to tow this on a regular basis it may take a toll on your drivetrain.
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