Pulling a low boy

[Backwoods]

Hey you'll I am looking at getting a low boy, I have a F150 , do you think my truck would have many problems pulling a low boy, with a full size truck on it, I know a 3/4 ton would be ideal for this, but could I do it regularly without problems?

 

[john112deere]

You say lowboy, and I think this:

Which ain't gonna work too well behind either a 150 or a 250.

So what, exactly, do you mean by "lowboy"?

 

[Backwoods]

I mean like a 18 foot trailer you would haul a car or truck on. Sorry.

 

[Pony Hauler]

you should be fine. I pull a 18 foot trailer with the wifes race car on it, plus the bed is loaded with tools and race equipment.

 

[DNFXDLI]

Legally, it depends on the GCWR..looking in my 79 owners guide for an F150 4x4 it varies from 7850 to 11000 depending on how it was optioned. Of course, you are gonna have people say it will do it regardless of what the book says...I'm just stating what Ford says. That comment is not directed at anybody...just a disclaimer.

 

[Backwoods]

Thanks Kevin!

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Itll do it alright but youll be lookin at sky whenever ya tow the trailer. Ive done it with my 85 and the hitch was pretty close to the ground. I got it up to 65 and it did fine. A 250 would be better but your truck will do it.

 

[money_pit]

I always put a truck on the trailer backwards to keep the toung weight down. Keeping most of the weight where it belongs, over the trailers wheels.

 

[1985 Ford F-150]

Yeah I tried that once and it almost killed me ill keep to stickin the nose in the air.