how bad is this..
how bad is this..
dads truck-2009 4 door short bed f250 5.4 4x4 automatic
grandads truck 2006 single cab long bed 5.4 4x4 automatic.
both pull 28' gooseneck trailers with a bulldozer weighing 20,000 pounds.
pulls just fine but is ALL the trucks want to do. what is the GVWR on trucks like these?
both have CDL's
grandads truck 2006 single cab long bed 5.4 4x4 automatic.
both pull 28' gooseneck trailers with a bulldozer weighing 20,000 pounds.
pulls just fine but is ALL the trucks want to do. what is the GVWR on trucks like these?
both have CDL's
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The 5.4L engine has a hard enough time just moving the empty truck around. Add 20,000 lbs on a trailer, and you have a recipe for disaster. You probably need an F450 to safely tow that monster. I think thats probably why they don't offer the 5.4L in the F450...
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Actually because the HAVE the CDL the fines are worse if they get caught. They are assumed to be professional drivers, so they should know the penalties and problems that can be caused by being overweight.
For a 20k bulldozer you're looking at an F650 or 750. An F450 or F550 are still too small. The GCWR for them is only 26,000, or 33,000 if you opt for the severe service option. That means the whole truck, trailer, and load have to add up to that weight or less. A regular cab F550 4x4 with an 11' steel flatbed weighs 10,000lbs. A 28ft gooseneck capable of hauling 20k is going to weigh between 5,000 and 6,000lbs. That means you can legally haul about 11,000-18,000lbs. The only way you could legally haul that load with a 450 or 550 would be to strip the truck down as light as possible (regular cab, 2wd, 9ft bed, aluminum flatbed) and you might gain that extra ton of capacity you need. The only problem is that 450s and 550s don't like towing that heavy. I've pulled that heavy with one before and that is a hard load to handle.
For a 20k bulldozer you're looking at an F650 or 750. An F450 or F550 are still too small. The GCWR for them is only 26,000, or 33,000 if you opt for the severe service option. That means the whole truck, trailer, and load have to add up to that weight or less. A regular cab F550 4x4 with an 11' steel flatbed weighs 10,000lbs. A 28ft gooseneck capable of hauling 20k is going to weigh between 5,000 and 6,000lbs. That means you can legally haul about 11,000-18,000lbs. The only way you could legally haul that load with a 450 or 550 would be to strip the truck down as light as possible (regular cab, 2wd, 9ft bed, aluminum flatbed) and you might gain that extra ton of capacity you need. The only problem is that 450s and 550s don't like towing that heavy. I've pulled that heavy with one before and that is a hard load to handle.
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no ****...the 5.4 is a complete toilet, even in a 150 its pretty bad...
Actually because the HAVE the CDL the fines are worse if they get caught. They are assumed to be professional drivers, so they should know the penalties and problems that can be caused by being overweight.
For a 20k bulldozer you're looking at an F650 or 750. An F450 or F550 are still too small. The GCWR for them is only 26,000, or 33,000 if you opt for the severe service option. That means the whole truck, trailer, and load have to add up to that weight or less. A regular cab F550 4x4 with an 11' steel flatbed weighs 10,000lbs. A 28ft gooseneck capable of hauling 20k is going to weigh between 5,000 and 6,000lbs. That means you can legally haul about 11,000-18,000lbs. The only way you could legally haul that load with a 450 or 550 would be to strip the truck down as light as possible (regular cab, 2wd, 9ft bed, aluminum flatbed) and you might gain that extra ton of capacity you need. The only problem is that 450s and 550s don't like towing that heavy. I've pulled that heavy with one before and that is a hard load to handle.
For a 20k bulldozer you're looking at an F650 or 750. An F450 or F550 are still too small. The GCWR for them is only 26,000, or 33,000 if you opt for the severe service option. That means the whole truck, trailer, and load have to add up to that weight or less. A regular cab F550 4x4 with an 11' steel flatbed weighs 10,000lbs. A 28ft gooseneck capable of hauling 20k is going to weigh between 5,000 and 6,000lbs. That means you can legally haul about 11,000-18,000lbs. The only way you could legally haul that load with a 450 or 550 would be to strip the truck down as light as possible (regular cab, 2wd, 9ft bed, aluminum flatbed) and you might gain that extra ton of capacity you need. The only problem is that 450s and 550s don't like towing that heavy. I've pulled that heavy with one before and that is a hard load to handle.
haha yea..like i said im surprised it even moves