Towing question

[Puddle]

I have a BX2370 with a FEL, am I crazy to tow it with a 2004 Tacoma? I read it weighs approximately 1400lbs, not sure of the weight of the FEL

Second question, has anyone used a U-haul trailer to move their tractor. I have a tandem axel flatbed trailer, but it dose not have trailer brakes.

 

[100 td]

Plus 500lbs for the FEL and 250 lbs for the mower deck if you have them.

 

[Servmgr64]

If your Tacoma has the V6 it has a 5000 tow rating. I have a 07 with V6 & a 16 ft trailer with brakes on both axles and tow my L3010 regularly, with my BX I hardly know it is on there.

 

[Puddle]

If your Tacoma has the V6 it has a 5000 tow rating. I have a 07 with V6 & a 16 ft trailer with brakes on both axles and tow my L3010 regularly, with my BX I hardly know it is on there.

Cool, thanks for the reply

 

[bearskinner]

If you use a weight distribution hitch set up, with at least a 1” shank ball, you will be able to utilize the full towing potential of your small truck, a crappy HF ball and hitch, you will be illegally overloaded.
Something to keep in mind. The driver (You) is responsible for you load.

 

[Dieselbob]

I tow my BX all the time with my 2WD V6 S10 on my single axle trailer with no issue. I WOULD recommend trailer brakes though.

 

[kubotasam]

Second question, has anyone used a U-haul trailer to move their tractor. I have a tandem axel flatbed trailer, but it dose not have trailer brakes.

When I bought my b2410 it was about a 300 mile round trip plus traveling in a major urban area. Not something I was comfortable doing with my old home made deck over trailer. I rented a Uhaul 6 x 12 utility trailer. It had 2 axles and surge brakes. It worked great. Towed with a Chevy 1/2 ton 4 x 4 truck.

 

[Puddle]

When I bought my b2410 it was about a 300 mile round trip plus traveling in a major urban area. Not something I was comfortable doing with my old home made deck over trailer. I rented a Uhaul 6 x 12 utility trailer. It had 2 axles and surge brakes. It worked great. Towed with a Chevy 1/2 ton 4 x 4 truck.

Thanks, I think this is the route I'm going to go. I'm towing it approx 1200 miles, I was going to install brakes on my trailer (Still will at a later date), but I think the Uhaul will be easer, the only draw back is towing an empty trailer back from N Idaho to central California.

Anyone need something brought from Idaho to California

 

[coachgeo]

Thanks, I think this is the route I'm going to go. I'm towing it approx 1200 miles, I was going to install brakes on my trailer (Still will at a later date), but I think the Uhaul will be easer, the only draw back is towing an empty trailer back from N Idaho to central California.

Anyone need something brought from Idaho to California

Uhaul... maybe Penske too, you can rent one way. Cost a little more but less PITA and fuel savings probably make up for it.

 

[BAP]

If you are renting a trailer from U-Haul, arrange to get it close to where you are picking up your tractor and return it to another facility near your end point. That way you are only paying for a one way trip on the rental. One thing to remember is Brakes on U-Haul trailers are Surge Brakes not electric. They work pretty good, but not the same as electric.