Saw this on the road today-

Discussion in 'General Tow Rig Discussion' started by KidJethro, Jan 31, 2006.

  1. KidJethro

    KidJethro Well-Known Member

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    Thought this was pretty cool, so I snapped a picture-
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    What does a backhoe like that weigh? How much do ya'all thinks he's towing? 15k? 20k?
     
    KidJethro, Jan 31, 2006
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    The trailer looks like it wieghs about 5000 lbs by itself
     
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    That doesn't look too bad actually... but yeah, backhoes get heavy in a hurry...
     
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    That backhoe weighs somewhere in the neighborhood of 15K, my backhoe weighs 14K IIRC.

    that trailer weighs probably more than 5K, I would assume. He is way over GCWR, but lots of guys do it.
     
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  5. Mr. Beer/Cummins

    Mr. Beer/Cummins Well-Known Member

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    I have a 210c deere that I haul all the time with my 3/4 ton. I weighs about 13,000 and my truck and 32' trailer weigh 14,500 empty. Looks like he's pulling about 20' trailer
     
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    not bad. 13b hoe we have on a similar trailer weighs in at about 24-25k. pulled it with a powerstroke and a cummins. was a pickup truck destroyer though.
    got smart, and now usually pull it with a 2 ton or a tandem.
     
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    Mr. Beer/Cummins Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, I know what you mean. I love to get a single axle international truck one day.
     
    Mr. Beer/Cummins, Feb 1, 2006
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    Thats a pretty good pic, Looks like a pretty impressive load. Wonder if that trucks a auto or stick, prolly a stick.
     
    budkole, Feb 3, 2006
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