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Minimum requirement for pulling a 763
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<blockquote data-quote="pondfishr" data-source="post: 10225" data-attributes="member: 225"><p>I have a Bobcat 743 that I occasionally need to move from place to place about like what you are talking about. I think the two machines are comparable in weight. I have a 1994 Chevy Z71 1/2 ton, 5.7L, 4X4, Automatic trans, with towing package. I also have a Cronkite 18' 2 5/16" ball heavy duty 10k bumper pull equipment trailer. I had the same idea and took mine to a truck shop to look at getting a Goose neck hitch and helper springs installed. The mechanic told me that towing a heavy load like a skid steer could cause my frame to twist. 1/2 ton trucks have a thinner frame than a 3/4 or 1 ton. He would not guarantee the work and I finally decided it would be better to get a heavier truck to pull the machine rather than try to upgrade mine. When I have used it I wasn't happy with the stability of the vehicle with the load and you definitely need brakes on the trailer. I would recommend at least a 3/4 ton if not a 1 ton truck if you want to be safe and legal. Your 5 speed might help some but overall the 1/2 ton truck was not designed to safely tow a skid steer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pondfishr, post: 10225, member: 225"] I have a Bobcat 743 that I occasionally need to move from place to place about like what you are talking about. I think the two machines are comparable in weight. I have a 1994 Chevy Z71 1/2 ton, 5.7L, 4X4, Automatic trans, with towing package. I also have a Cronkite 18' 2 5/16" ball heavy duty 10k bumper pull equipment trailer. I had the same idea and took mine to a truck shop to look at getting a Goose neck hitch and helper springs installed. The mechanic told me that towing a heavy load like a skid steer could cause my frame to twist. 1/2 ton trucks have a thinner frame than a 3/4 or 1 ton. He would not guarantee the work and I finally decided it would be better to get a heavier truck to pull the machine rather than try to upgrade mine. When I have used it I wasn't happy with the stability of the vehicle with the load and you definitely need brakes on the trailer. I would recommend at least a 3/4 ton if not a 1 ton truck if you want to be safe and legal. Your 5 speed might help some but overall the 1/2 ton truck was not designed to safely tow a skid steer. [/QUOTE]
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