Can my 2013 handle a skid steer Bobcat?

Thinking about renting a skid steer bobcat from Taylor rental. They can't deliver it. Do you think my 2nd gen 2013 dclb can handle it? I have a brake controller but I am worried a little about the tongue weight.

 

By law, it’s going to likely be over weight. Over weight is never safe. Most skid steers I’ve used have been around 5,000-7,000 lbs. add the weight of a trailer designed to handle that weight and all of your max weight numbers will be shot.

That being said if you can use at least a dual axle trailer and keep the skid steer fairly even on the trailer, with the weight slightly forward on the axles, you might be fine if you’re only going a short distance and watch your transmission temperatures if you have an automatic transmission. That all being said, with weight past the Tacoma’s tow rating you will be putting strain above design tolerances on your truck and could cause some damage particularly if you are forced to make any sudden maneuver.

My recommendation is to rent a cheap U Haul 3/4 ton to do this tow. They’re cheap and built for what you’re doing.

 

Thank you for the advise........I think I will see if a family member with a full size can help me out. Thanks for the quick response

 

Some reputable places won’t hook it up if it’s over your weight capacity. If you were in an accident they could be liable as would you.

 

Call the rental place and check to see if they will let you tow it with your truck. I rented a boom lift that was under the weight limit of the Taco but the rental company wouldn't let me pick it up unless I had a full size...I got some funny looks when I returned it with my truck.