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Towing a bobcat

Discussion in 'Towing' started by btacoma, Aug 19, 2013.

  1. Aug 19, 2013 at 2:16 PM
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    btacoma

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    I have a 05 4.0 v6 pre runner asking if the truck could handle a bobcat. The rental place told me the bobcat plus trailer weighs 8000lb. From my understanding the truck towing weigh is 6k. I havent towed anything more than 4k before. Just asking for advise.

    Thanks
     
  2. Aug 19, 2013 at 2:22 PM
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    Jester243

    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    some of this, a little of that
    NOOOOOOOO!!!!!
     
  3. Aug 19, 2013 at 2:23 PM
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    Eff that. 8k is a shit ton.
     
  4. Aug 19, 2013 at 2:24 PM
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    My dad keeps telling me would be ok but I'm screaming no too.
     
  5. Aug 19, 2013 at 2:27 PM
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    Icon ext travel C/O's, Total Chaos UCA's, King R/R shocks, All-Pro leaf pack, lights, RCI skid, Brute Force sliders, ect.
    You'll be alright. What's your rear suspensions setup/look like right now? If you do keep it easy because breaking will be slow. How far will you be taking it?
     
  6. Aug 19, 2013 at 2:32 PM
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    skidooman

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    8k is more than 6k, so no would be the correct answer.

    It's four ton to be exact.:p
     
  7. Aug 19, 2013 at 2:33 PM
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    :rofl:

    Touché my fine sir.
     
  8. Aug 19, 2013 at 2:35 PM
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    Rupp1 "If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball."

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    Not a chance.

    You can probably do it, but you'll be taking your life (and likely others) into your hands. I've seen those towed by larger trucks, and even seen those larger trucks get pushed around on the road and crash. As in, right in front of me...
     
  9. Aug 19, 2013 at 2:36 PM
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    Not endorsing it, but I remember back around 10 yrs ago seeing a 1st gen pulling a bobcat on multiple occasions. Always thought it was crazy!
     
  10. Aug 19, 2013 at 2:39 PM
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    I've pulled a tractor on a trailer with about the same weight... Just make sure it's evenly spread on the trailer axles and take it slow. Remember, it's not what you can pull its what you can stop....
     
  11. Aug 19, 2013 at 2:42 PM
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    That is great. :thumbsup:
     
  12. Aug 19, 2013 at 2:45 PM
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    Yea I'm gona pass on this I'm not that well experienced for that much weight.
     
  13. Aug 19, 2013 at 2:45 PM
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    Thanks to all as much as I respect my dad I'm gona disagree with him.
     
  14. Aug 19, 2013 at 6:36 PM
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    Well.. U could rent a smaller machine that's lighter.
    Or drive it to your house lol.
     
  15. Aug 19, 2013 at 6:40 PM
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    Good call. when I used one, they delivered it for me. That was nice.
     
  16. Aug 20, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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    Yep, have them deliver! I rent heavy equipment all the time where I work, trust me, if they want your business they will bring it to you. Even with a full size truck have them deliver it!
     
  17. Aug 20, 2013 at 8:20 AM
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    No legit rental outfit around here would even let you hook it up to anything less than a 3/4 ton.
     
  18. Aug 20, 2013 at 8:24 AM
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    ditto, I can tow the smallest bobcat and the ride behind bobcat

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  19. Aug 20, 2013 at 1:45 PM
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    I have pulled a lot of skid loaders in my life and even in a F350 without trailer breaks I was pushed through an intersection. I wouldn't want to do it with any Tacoma but properly working trailer brakes would be the most important feature. If you are a auto and don't have a trany cooler then forget about it. Either rent a smaller piece of equipment or get it delivered. Most of these places only charge $50 to pickup and $50 to drop off.
     
  20. Aug 20, 2013 at 2:21 PM
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    back to bone stock.
    when i got a bobcat..i had to ask the rancher lady that lives across the street from me if she would go and pick it up for us. she has a big ford diesel.

    i didnt want to risk it with my wee little truck. :)
     

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