37chief
Well-known Member
- Location
- California
My 96 Dodge 3500, I pull my JD 401, and flail mower is starting to have transmission problems. Doesn't slip, just doesn't always shift to higher gear stays in low range. I started using my 05 F150 with a V6. It seams to pull the tractor and mower ok. Just a little soft on the rear springs. I can up grade the springs, and get better load range rear tires, or have the 96 Dodge repaired. I may be wrong but with the weight of tractor, trailer, and mower. Maybe around 7,000 lbs. Is this too much for the F150? Not in a hurry to fix the Dodge, I am close to finishing my mowing work. By elimination the dodge I will save a lot just in insurance, and license fees plus the V10 is a gas hog. Stan