I just towed about 6000lbs with my '87 F-250 4x4, 460 auto. I hardly knew it was there. Mileage was around 9 mpg.

Years ago I had a boat that went about 3500lbs on the trailer with equipment. I towed this with a '72 Chevy Impala 350 auto, '85 F-150 4x2, 302 auto, and a '79 Bronco 351M auto. All three vehicles handled the boat just fine but surpisingly the Chevy did the best job. Had more power than either of the trucks and still got around 15 mpg. The Bronco was the best on a steep ramp, just shift into 4x4 low and creep right out.

No real point to that except to say I don't think a 1/2 ton truck will work very well with the heavier loads of a tractor and implements. If it's in the budget some of the newer 3/4 and 1 ton trucks have some serious tow ratings.

Rodger

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