Posted 2019-01-16 9:18 PM Subject: Truck and Trailer question
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Posts: 246 Location: Idaho
We are looking at getting a 6-8 horse trailer. What is the best truck to pull a big trailer? We have looked at Ford F450s but have also considered a small semi type truck. We live in Idaho and have big hills so we needs something with quite a bit of pulling power but also stopping power. Looking for other peoples experiences, good and bad and recommendations. Thanks!!
Posted 2019-01-17 9:41 AM Subject: RE: Truck and Trailer question
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Posts: 1314 Location: North Central Iowa Land of white frozen grass
If this truck is going to be dedicated to the trailer I would get a small semi. Benefits are tires, brakes and weight. If you need the truck for just driving some then I would get the 450. But its a comprimise. The semi will be cheaper to buy and will last a lot longer. But not near as nice to operate. Compare insureance between them.
Posted 2019-01-17 9:05 PM Subject: RE: Truck and Trailer question
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Posts: 246 Location: Idaho
Thank you! I hadn't thought about an insurance difference. We live in snow country, most of the smaller semi's are 2wd. I've been kind of concerned about that thinking 4wd is a must. It wouldn't be often that I'd pull that big of a trailer in the snow but I've ended up in snow storms with my horses when I hadn't planned on it. Would a semi still be a good option even being 2wd?
Posted 2019-01-18 4:02 AM Subject: RE: Truck and Trailer question
Semper Fi
Location: North Texas
TSlashO - 2019-01-17 9:05 PM
Thank you! I hadn't thought about an insurance difference. We live in snow country, most of the smaller semi's are 2wd. I've been kind of concerned about that thinking 4wd is a must. It wouldn't be often that I'd pull that big of a trailer in the snow but I've ended up in snow storms with my horses when I hadn't planned on it. Would a semi still be a good option even being 2wd?
With the weight of the loaded trailer on the drive axles and chains, I would think that would offset the lack of a front differential. So, yes it would.
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