pulling a 36 nortech up the boat ramp?
04-22-2015 | 11:32 PM
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I will have the answer to your question in a week. I am taking my Talon to Havasau for the Desert Storm run with my International single axle tractor. First time pulling it. I hope it works out. My Kodiak 4500 pickup had no problem so I hope this is a good decision to change tow rigs. I do still own the Kodiak but the overall length is 67' 10 inches and my seasonal wide load permit only supports 65 ft. in California. This was the latest towing problem while pulling thru a scale. I need to pass by the scale on the way to the delta so my new to me tow rig combination is 64' 10".
04-23-2015 | 11:58 PM
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]540346[/ATTACH]The single axle International tractor did not pull my boat out without the help of a 4 wheel drive Tahoe. The tractor does not have a locking rear axle so I will have one installed. Probably add a 1000 lbs. to the bed somehow. Another work in progress. The Talon ran fine so life is good.
04-24-2015 | 12:08 AM
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yep my Broke Dik POS 1/2 ton van had a locking rearend..It would pull 20 thousand up the ramp better than my non-locking 4 wheel drive because all the weight was over the lockin axle. Up a a wet steep ramp 5-6 days a week for many years.
But what do I know?
04-24-2015 | 08:27 AM
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Guess I need one of those Scubby Doo mystery wagon vans that pulls 20 thousand pounds. I will test it before purchasing! Just posting my results of my quest of trying to legally tow a wide load safely in California. It has been a struggle.
04-24-2015 | 08:46 AM
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27, lack of 4wd is a b!tch. I would think a 350 dually would cover that pretty easy, no? If not, a 450 or 550 wouldn't pull that 37 legally? Looks like major overkill, lol Sharp looking rig though! 
05-06-2015 | 11:17 AM
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What ramp did you use in Havasu? I used the one at the state park and i was able to pull my 36" Nortech out with my sportchassis it spun a little but it came out under its own power my rear end has a locker this may be why.
05-06-2015 | 10:28 PM
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]540772[/ATTACH]Launched at the Windsor ramp. My Kodiak has never had a problem. I will get it sorted out. A new one ton dually would pull the Talon but would be over 65 feet long overall, not legal in Cal. and would cost somewhere north of 60 grand. My International will pull and stop better at a quarter of the cost. Best choice in tow vehicles that I have made. I now have a truck to only tow my boat and an enclosed car hauler.
