2000 Chevy Dually vs. 2009 F150?
03-12-2009, 02:04 PM
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2000 Chevy Dually vs. 2009 F150?
I am wanting a tow vehicle and the tow guides show the 2000 Crew Cab duall 454 at 10000 lbs and the new F150 at 11300 lbs is that true? I have about a 12000 lb set up so I would be over the rating of that dually by 2000 lbs?? What are your thoughts on towing with an older dually.
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03-12-2009, 02:09 PM
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Much better off with the Chevy, my last job had a fleet of 04-07 f250's with the 5.4s and they wouldn't pull a sick whore out of bed. My 01 chevy 5.3 had way more power. Now I have a 03 SS with the 6.0 and love that truck.
03-12-2009, 02:17 PM
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No ,,i just think its not legal with the older 1 ton ,,but i would not pull it with a 150 ,,thats for shure.
Also i think it has to do with the engine size . A 1 ton diesel should have a bigger tow rating.
Hell i pull 15000 with my 3/4 ton suburan dually !!!!
Never had a problem and i only have a 350 Vortec.
Also i think it has to do with the engine size . A 1 ton diesel should have a bigger tow rating.
Hell i pull 15000 with my 3/4 ton suburan dually !!!!
Never had a problem and i only have a 350 Vortec.
03-12-2009, 04:36 PM
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hey...
i think at 12K a diesel, dually, goose-neck might be the only route? nfw can a new f150 handle that weight...
don't be too crazy, or we'll all get screwed down the road on our insurance..(whoa! i sound like a union-type-guy...)
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i think at 12K a diesel, dually, goose-neck might be the only route? nfw can a new f150 handle that weight...
don't be too crazy, or we'll all get screwed down the road on our insurance..(whoa! i sound like a union-type-guy...)
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03-12-2009, 06:29 PM
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I wouldn't even try it with the 1/2 ton. My 07 psd crew cab 4x4 pulls my 311 very good. I might trade this weekend for a new truck maybe you would be interested in my trade?
