Can my Ford-F250HD pull a 5k pound horse trailer with horses in it?These horse weigh at least 1k pounds ea.And a couple pigs?
2007-08-20 07:28:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
you shouldn't have any problems. Check in your owner's manual, your driver's door (the sticker that tells your your gross hauling/towing weight), or call your local dealer with your vin # and ask them. how many animals are you going to haul? With an F250 I wouldn't haul more than three horses and pigs. I own SEVERAL Ford's and have hauled pretty much whatever I wanted. Just take it easy.
2007-08-20 09:06:12 · answer #1 · answered by melissa s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends. You did not state what engine the truck has. Does it have the 5.4 Triton? V10 Triton? Or does it have a 7.3, 6.0, or 6.4 Powerstroke Diesel? If it has the 5.4, you may have some issues with power pulling such a heavy load. The V10 and Powerstroke will pull a load like that much easier, but you will get the best towing power and mileage out of the Powerstroke. You can add performance tuners to unlock a few extra horses in the gas engines, but the diesels can gain 100+ horsepower with the same type of tuners and chips. That is a whole other ballgame, though.
As long as you have the right setup for towing and a powerful enough engine you shoud not see any trouble.
2007-08-20 10:12:21 · answer #2 · answered by goodfella8243 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a question that I hear a lot. I will refer you to an in depth discussion from the ford trucks enthusiast website. Realize, of course, that this discussion is not endorsed nor approved by Ford Motor Company, nor the website owners/admin.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/142567-towing-the-real-capacity.html
Good luck, and STAY SAFE!
2007-08-20 07:48:06 · answer #3 · answered by Doug K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it should no problem, as long as you have a class 3 or 4 hitch you can pull it. I pulled a 6100 pound car with my Durnago and a class 3 hitch.
2007-08-20 08:00:54 · answer #4 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah easy, the truck should be rated around 10,000 pounds tow weight.
2007-08-20 13:30:53 · answer #5 · answered by 81Mustang 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it should with a goose neck on it-- read the info from the site below it should give you an idea of what you have
2007-08-20 07:42:12 · answer #6 · answered by dead7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like it was not there that is what the f250 was made for
2007-08-20 07:37:22 · answer #7 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course that thing can pull anthing
2007-08-20 08:45:54 · answer #8 · answered by COBRA~KR~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋