Im looking to trade my 6x14 tandem axle utility trailer for a larger trailer to haul my kubota tractor with loader and 3 point attachements. IVe hauled it on my 6x14 and the truck pulled just fine, but the tractor is just too much for the trailer (mostly in length) so I avoid it as much as possible. I have a guy that has a 9 ton capacity, tri axle equipment hauler he wants to trade. I think its approx 18 to 20 ft long ( havent found out exactly yet). Considering my tractor wieghs approx 5500 to maybe 6000lbs on the high end, do you think with the tri axle set up my truck will handle the load safely? It will only be short trips within 20 miles. Just wondering if anyone has any experience, i know im starting to push the max payload of the truck. It is 4x4 supercab, 5.4 with 3.73 gears. Like i said it will only be short trips.

 

A 1/2 ton truck should not be used to tow a tri-axle. It's just too much.

 

Pretty much my thoughts. Im just tryin to rationalize myself into believing...lol Its a pretty good deal of a trade. Hate to pass it up, but then instead of not having enough trailer I wont have enough truck.

 

You need to look at this from a spec point.
The truck has a max rated 'Gross Combined Weight Rateing'.

You have not given the year and the truck your working with.
For an example; if your truck has a GCWR of 11,600 lbs, and the truck weighs in at 5000 lbs; 11,600 minus 5000=6600 lbs left as the max total load.
If your loader and other impliments weigh 6000 lbs and the trailer weighs in at say 4000 lbs, that is a total of 15,600 lbs.
You can see your quite over loaded for GCWR.
Still to consider is the tonque weight dependent on load centering.
Advice is not to do this with an F150.
We fully under stand the truck may be able to pull the load but it's to far out of limits for safety and longer term truck reliability.
This is not something to guess at.
Your stepping up in equipment so you need to consider at least an F250 HD with the GCWR to handle the job.
Good luck.

 

Still be nice to have the trailer though...

 

The truck is the 99 f150 you see in my sig. Ya, ive already ran the numbers and realize where i stand. Not new to haulin loads. Like I said just tryin to convince myself to make the trade. Even though i really cant safely pull the trailer with my f150 I think im gonna at least get the trailer. Been lookin for an f350 for a while now and this might be what will actually force me to bite the bullet and get a bigger truck. Ive hauled it with my buddies 350 dually and it had no problem controlling the load starting, and most importantly stopping. Even had to swerve when a car drifted into my lane one time and the load never took over. afterall it is just a l3600 kubota.

 

get the trailer and upgrade trucks before you tow

 

Buy the trailer! You don't need permission.
You asked to be 'chimed' and you got it.
Good luck.

 

I've seen much crazier things towed with a 1/2 ton. The problem is if there is any type of accident (your fault or not) and the insurance company reviews this and finds you are over the weight limit, they will not indemnify you. If someone was injured in an accident, you could be in very serious trouble.

BTW, very nice tractor!!