Show us what you tow.

BBQ BOY · 02-17-2009, 11:01 PM

Always having full size trucks I am interested in seeing what these things can pull behind them.

RelentlessTaco · 02-17-2009, 11:23 PM

There's a "Tacomas being used for work" thread on here but........

jdkeller · 02-17-2009, 11:26 PM

Geez! how much does that tractor and trailor weigh?

RelentlessTaco · 02-18-2009, 12:05 AM

6500 +/- a little

jdkeller · 02-18-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme450

6500 +/- a little

haha right there at the max. Ever tried towing more than 6500?

RelentlessTaco · 02-18-2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdkeller

haha right there at the max. Ever tried towing more than 6500?

To be honest, that backhoe and trailer probably is a bit over. Tractor is supposed to be 3700lbs+ the loader and backhoe, and then the rear tires on it are water filled. The flatbed trailer is 18' and aluminum though so that saves weight over steel, probably still around 1000lbs there though. So I'd guess the whole thing is about 7K maybe. I'd like to pull into a weigh station with it to find out what that setup really does weigh. I haul it short distances, 20 miles or less.

I ended up with about 7200lbs of hydraulic dump trailer and topsoil behind it at one time. I told the guy loading not to put more than 4000 in topsoil in the trailer and I got 4700lbs when I weighed out

I only went about 10 miles with it and just drove it easy, did it fine for a short and seldom trip like that.

lukebz · 02-18-2009, 12:42 AM

awesome, nice to see people using their trucks as they should..i've got a 68 FJ40 i plan on having to tow with my Taco..any ideas on the weight of one? i should know but don't..prob try and go alum trailer too when the time comes.

though Las Vegas to Tahoe is a loooong way!

RelentlessTaco · 02-18-2009, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukebz

awesome, nice to see people using their trucks as they should..i've got a 68 FJ40 i plan on having to tow with my Taco..any ideas on the weight of one? i should know but don't..prob try and go alum trailer too when the time comes.

though Las Vegas to Tahoe is a loooong way!

just googled it and looks like an FJ40 is around 3300lbs. Even with a steel flatbed you're fine even for long distances, well, as long as you have the factory tow package and don't drive it like you stole it

illinoisboytacoma24 · 02-18-2009, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme450

just googled it and looks like an FJ40 is around 3300lbs. Even with a steel flatbed you're fine even for long distances, well, as long as you have the factory tow package and don't drive it like you stole it

I was curious about this, as I have inherited a tractor and bush hog about the size of the one that your hauling, without the front bucket. I wanted to try and start using it for extra cash. Do you forsee any problems?

kristopherl · 02-18-2009, 06:16 AM

Man I wish I had an FJ40.. I love those things.

hillbillynwv · 02-18-2009, 06:51 AM

.....before rear leaf spring TSB. Don't have any after pics yet.

mvega1969 · 02-18-2009, 07:32 AM

This is my setup and is going to be repeated on our next camping-fishing trip (this weekend).

RelentlessTaco · 02-18-2009, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illinoisboytacoma24

I was curious about this, as I have inherited a tractor and bush hog about the size of the one that your hauling, without the front bucket. I wanted to try and start using it for extra cash. Do you forsee any problems?

Probably not, as long as you have a brake controller and a decent trailer it should be ok. Just don't floor it everywhere, respect your truck and it should do what you ask. Curious, what make/model tractor.

Motorshooter · 02-18-2009, 09:42 AM

THIS:

Janster · 02-18-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorshooter

THIS:

Dude....

You're not supposed to TOW that. They are meant to be DRIVEN!!!!!!!

Janster · 02-18-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme450

6500 +/- a little

Is that 6500lbs total?
How far do you drive with it?

mjp2 · 02-18-2009, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janster

Dude....

You're not supposed to TOW that. They are meant to be DRIVEN!!!!!!!

Well, I tow this so I understand where he's coming from.

RelentlessTaco · 02-18-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janster

Is that 6500lbs total?
How far do you drive with it?

Yeah total, and not far. 20 miles is the max for sure. I only tow it once in a while if I end up with a job where I can make a little extra money with it. Trailer is almuinum with brakes on both axles so stopping with that much is no big deal either.

Mustang Paul · 02-18-2009, 05:56 PM

Mostly, I tow this:

and this:

The Mustang is a driver, but when something is 40+ years old, it needs to be towed at least once a year.

--P

Janster · 02-18-2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme450

Yeah total, and not far. 20 miles is the max for sure. I only tow it once in a while if I end up with a job where I can make a little extra money with it. Trailer is almuinum with brakes on both axles so stopping with that much is no big deal either.

I didn't originally have plans to tow with the tacoma at all. THere's this offroad trip that's 3.5hours away that I'm tempted to go to. The jeep weighs 4500lbs and we'd have to rent a trailer. Just not sure whether it'd be safer/easier to borrow my mother-in-laws V8 Grand Cherokee for the job (we used to own the Grand & towed with it before). Whow knows...I know the tacoma could do it - it'd be a interesting driving experience for sure (controllability standpoint).

02-17-2009, 11:01 PM	#1
BBQ BOY Senior Member Joined: Feb 2009, #13691 Gender: Male Posts: 110	Show us what you tow. Always having full size trucks I am interested in seeing what these things can pull behind them.

02-17-2009, 11:23 PM	#2
RelentlessTaco wheeler Name: The STIG! j/k... Eric Joined: Feb 2008, #4772 Location: Klamath Falls/ Gold Beach, OR Age: 21 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,465 '07 AC 4x4 SR5 V6 6speed 2007 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 3"+ lift via OME 885's on OME shocks w/ custom top spacer, Bilstein 5100's in back with TSB leaf springs and 1" block + 1.75" Wheeler's Tundra AAL, Light Racing UCA's, 255/75-17 BFG KMs on 17x9 chrome Raceline Renegade's, custom aluminum diamond plate headache rack w/ bed rails and tailgate reinforcement, custom aluminum winch bumper, Warn XD9000i multi-mount winch, custom rock sliders, 48" Hi-Lift on bed rail, Billet grille, Hella 500FF driving lights on bumper, TRD bed mat, TRD seat covers and All weather mats, Alpine stereo: CDA-9886 HU; 6x9 front and 6-1/2 rear S-type speakers; 10" type-R sub in custom box, XM radio, Scan Gauge 2, Red LED map lights, URD short throw shifter kit, JBA cat back exhaust , polished aluminum K&N CAI, Pop-n-lock, devil horns emblem, TACOMAWORLD sticker, Sockmonkey 'TRD All Terrain' mountain bedside decals, AllPro Offroad rear plate bumper w/wrap arounds, 6000K bixenon HIDs Future mods: 295/70/17 Trail Grappler's, Viair OBA setup or 10lb Powertank, ARB a	There's a "Tacomas being used for work" thread on here but........ __________________ How to: Install an Add A Leaf\| My BUILD \|How to understand metric tire sizing

02-18-2009, 12:05 AM	#4
RelentlessTaco wheeler Name: The STIG! j/k... Eric Joined: Feb 2008, #4772 Location: Klamath Falls/ Gold Beach, OR Age: 21 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,465 '07 AC 4x4 SR5 V6 6speed 2007 Access Cab Manual 4.0L V6 3"+ lift via OME 885's on OME shocks w/ custom top spacer, Bilstein 5100's in back with TSB leaf springs and 1" block + 1.75" Wheeler's Tundra AAL, Light Racing UCA's, 255/75-17 BFG KMs on 17x9 chrome Raceline Renegade's, custom aluminum diamond plate headache rack w/ bed rails and tailgate reinforcement, custom aluminum winch bumper, Warn XD9000i multi-mount winch, custom rock sliders, 48" Hi-Lift on bed rail, Billet grille, Hella 500FF driving lights on bumper, TRD bed mat, TRD seat covers and All weather mats, Alpine stereo: CDA-9886 HU; 6x9 front and 6-1/2 rear S-type speakers; 10" type-R sub in custom box, XM radio, Scan Gauge 2, Red LED map lights, URD short throw shifter kit, JBA cat back exhaust , polished aluminum K&N CAI, Pop-n-lock, devil horns emblem, TACOMAWORLD sticker, Sockmonkey 'TRD All Terrain' mountain bedside decals, AllPro Offroad rear plate bumper w/wrap arounds, 6000K bixenon HIDs Future mods: 295/70/17 Trail Grappler's, Viair OBA setup or 10lb Powertank, ARB a	6500 +/- a little __________________ How to: Install an Add A Leaf\| My BUILD \|How to understand metric tire sizing

02-18-2009, 06:16 AM	#10
kristopherl AKA: Jake the Wolf Joined: Sep 2007, #2669 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Age: 37 Gender: Male Posts: 1,989 08 Tacoma DC 4x4 Sport LB. Foglight 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Cup holder LEDs, Black Max Tonau, BHL Mod, N-Fab side steps	Man I wish I had an FJ40.. I love those things. __________________ Sig by Delmarva Brother can you spare a MOD! "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it's natural manure." .....Jefferson

02-18-2009, 07:32 AM	#12
mvega1969 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3469 Location: Behind you... Gender: Male Posts: 522 SILVER 08 TACOMA DC LB 4X4 TRD Sprt Pkg, Side 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	This is my setup and is going to be repeated on our next camping-fishing trip (this weekend). __________________ 08 SILVER STRIKE MICA DC LB 4X4 TRD Sprt Pkg, Side Steps, Front Skid Plate, Roof Rack, Bed Extender, Bed Mat, Bed Rug, Bed Net, All Weather Mats, Tow Pkg, Exhaust Silver Tip, Tail gate Pop&Lock, XPel Headlight Protection Film, XQ 100 Leer Cap -Browning Pkg-, Bed Rug, THULE MOAB Safari Rack. MODS: Belt Chime, DRL, 4x4 Illum Dial, Red Line Hood Struts, Fumoto Valve Power Points: 2 in Bed, 1 Underhood. FOG; All-time on, Yellow Bulbs. LIGHTS: 2 Remote Controlled in camper, Hood Tilt, Hood Corded Reel, 2 Reverse. TACOMAWORLD.COM Sticker.

02-17-2009, 11:26 PM	#3
jdkeller How many words can be fit in this s Joined: Nov 2008, #11040 Location: Inland Empire, Ca Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,625 2008 Tacoma Prerunner TRD Offroad 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Rear TSB, Dome light LED, Devil Horns, Debadged, 6000k HID Headlights and fogs, reverse light LED's, Grillcraft black mesh, rear OME n182's, Total Chaos UCA's, 285/75/16 BFG KM2's, Spidertrax spacers, Blacked out emblems, cb, All Pro 3" leaf pack, Fox 2.0 coilovers, Revenge Fab Sliders, u bolt flip kit and Timbrens, iPod/iPhone stereo adapter.	Geez! how much does that tractor and trailor weigh?

02-18-2009, 06:51 AM	#11
hillbillynwv THIS CORN SURE IS SPECIAL. Joined: Jun 2008, #7555 Location: Fairmont, WV Gender: Male Posts: 479 08 Tacoma 4x4 TRD V6 SR5 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Front Bilstein 5100's set to 1.75, Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac 265/75/R16 tires, Black WeatherTech Floor Liners, aFe Pro Dry S air filter......	.....before rear leaf spring TSB. Don't have any after pics yet.

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Motorshooter Motorshooter Joined: Oct 2008, #10009 Location: VA Posts: 219 07 double cab PreRunner SR5 India Ink Pearl 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Bed lid	THIS:

02-18-2009, 05:56 PM	#19
Mustang Paul Member Joined: Jan 2009, #12937 Location: SE Louisiana Gender: Male Posts: 33 08 Tacoma 2008 Double Cab Automatic	I tow my toys! Mostly, I tow this: and this: The Mustang is a driver, but when something is 40+ years old, it needs to be towed at least once a year. --P __________________ Eight inches of snow comes to the Bayou. Go figure.

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