trailering with a Tahoe

[2weelz4me]

total newb here. wanting first tractor. liking kubotas. I have a 2008 tahoe. seems the max tow weight is 5000 lbs. don't know much about trailers, but I was gonna rent one to try and pick up kubota when I find the right tractor. some of the tractors seem to heavy to pick up with my tahoe and a rental trailer. do i just have to buy a bigger truck? I will need to transport it between two houses that are ~120 miles apart.

 

[timswi]

total newb here. wanting first tractor. liking kubotas. I have a 2008 tahoe. seems the max tow weight is 5000 lbs. don't know much about trailers, but I was gonna rent one to try and pick up kubota when I find the right tractor. some of the tractors seem to heavy to pick up with my tahoe and a rental trailer. do i just have to buy a bigger truck? I will need to transport it between two houses that are ~120 miles apart.

5000# seems light for a Tahoe, I had one with a 5.3 and either 4:10 or 4:11's don't remember but it had an HD tow package..What are the specs on the truck year, motor, gears etc?..

Someone probably has the specs, I don't have them at hand.

And more importantly, what is the weight of the Kubota you're looking at?

 

[2weelz4me]

I really like the L35, but i believe it weighs over 5000 lbs. i could rent a vehicle to do the transport between houses, because I don't have to do it all that often, but what could i rent?

 

[creekbend]

You didn't state whether you were planning to buy used or new. If buying new, most dealers deliver. I know my Kubota dealer did. That was part of the deal. If buying used, perhaps you might find the tractor you want somewhat closer. You stated 120 miles between two houses. Have you already bought the tractor or set your mind definitely on a certain tractor already? Any how, the best of Luck to you.

 

[creekbend]

I really like the L35, but i believe it weighs over 5000 lbs. i could rent a vehicle to do the transport between houses, because I don't have to do it all that often, but what could i rent?

I checked the website TractorData.com - information on all makes and models of tractors and could not find the weight of the tractor you want. Be advised if your tractor is equipped with a FEL, that will add to the weight. Just a thought. Good Luck.

 

[2weelz4me]

I have my eye on a 1999 kubota L2500 but want something with a backhoe.

 

[creekbend]

I have my eye on a 1999 kubota L2500 but want something with a backhoe.

The Kubota l2500 weighs around 2700 pounds without a FEL or backhoe. Click on the website outlined in my previous post for info on most makes and models of tractors. You stated earlier a L35, that's why I had trouble earlier.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Give me all the info about your truck. Year, engine, 2 or 4 wheel, gear ratio, ect and I can give you all the towing specs.

Quick dirty look at most popular 5.3 4*4 3.73 gears is 7200#

4.10 gears its 8200#

Biggest issue is the Tahoe's short wheel base

Chris

 

[2weelz4me]

its a 2008 tahoe with 4wd I believe the engine is a 350 with 300 hp. don't know gear ratios.
that's interesting about the wheelbase, I didn't realize that was an issue, but it makes sense.

 

[RoyJackson]

You should consider having the tractor transported by a hauler with a rollback.
That might be cheaper then renting a trailer and much less risk for you, the tractor and the Tahoe.

 

[zzvyb6]

My 2007 Tahoe easily pulls tandem axle trailers well over 5000#, closer to 10k with ease. In fact, it runs in V4 mode on level road at 70 mpg with the tractor behind on a car hauler. There is a digital on-board transmission temp reading you can watch. I believe that's what the limiting factor is. Its not frame strength or brakes. The Tahoe frame is based on the 3/4 ton truck design (whereas the base Suburban is based on the 1/2 ton frame).

 

[Monster5601]

I have a 2008 tahoe. seems the max tow weight is 5000 lbs.

I have an 03 and an 08 Tahoe and the owner's manual for the 08 says:

The 2WD 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe can pull up to 7500 pounds when properly equipped. For the 4WD 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe the rating is up to 8200 pounds when properly equipped.

Properly equipped is the rear axle ratio, engine size, and if the vehicle has the factory trailing package which includes the load platform, oil, and transmission coolers.

If you have a 2 wheel drive with the 4.8 engine and a 3.23 ratio you can tow 4500, 6500 if you have the 3.73 axle.

Four wheel drive, 5.3 engine with 3.73 axle, you can pull 7200 or 8200 with the 4.10 axle.

My 2008 owners' manual, which also covers the Suburban, shows that the Tahoe can pull an additional 200 pounds more than the Suburban (1500), go figure.

 

[Diamondpilot]

You don't have a 350 in a 2008. Its a 5.3 or 4.8.

Chris

 

[k0ua]

Here go into your glovebox, and look for the sticker with all of the RPO codes on it, and you will know what engine, rear axle, and lots more you didnt want to know about your vehicle. Use this handy dandy decoder to get your answers.

James K0UA

 

[2weelz4me]

thanks for all the info. this forum is a great way to get info efficiently!

 

[wixthedog]

The Tahoe frame is based on the 3/4 ton truck design (whereas the base Suburban is based on the 1/2 ton frame).

What? Not to be off topic but I think you are ill-informed. There is way too much interchangability of parts between the two, from brakes to suspension components to drive lines.

 

[timswi]

What? Not to be off topic but I think you are ill-informed. There is way too much interchangability of parts between the two, from brakes to suspension components to drive lines.

I think that the Tahoe is based on a 1/2 ton pickup reg cab short bed chassis. My previous Tahoe was the exact same length as my 97 chevy 4x4 reg cab.

Suburbans were available as 1/2 and 3/4...Not sure if that's the case nowadays though.

 

[mowerpan]

I think that the Tahoe is based on a 1/2 ton pickup reg cab short bed chassis. My previous Tahoe was the exact same length as my 97 chevy 4x4 reg cab.

Suburbans were available as 1/2 and 3/4...Not sure if that's the case nowadays though.

The Tahoe and Suburban are based on 1/2 ton chassis's although a 3/4 ton suburban is still available. They different from the trucks in the fact that they use a rear coil spring suspensions versus the silverado's with leaf springs. The suspension is softer sprung on the tahoe and suburban. Give me the last 8 digits of your VIN and I'll look up the equipment yours has and the tow rating. Your problem like stated will be tongue weight and short wheel base. Problem with renting the trailer will be it most likely will not be equipped with weight distributing which will make a very big different with how the vehicle handles when towing that load. -GM Service Advisor

 

[mcd176]

My 2007 Tahoe easily pulls tandem axle trailers well over 5000#, closer to 10k with ease. In fact, it runs in V4 mode on level road at 70 mpg with the tractor behind on a car hauler. There is a digital on-board transmission temp reading you can watch. I believe that's what the limiting factor is. Its not frame strength or brakes. The Tahoe frame is based on the 3/4 ton truck design (whereas the base Suburban is based on the 1/2 ton frame).

I agree your misinformed, I have a 2009 Tahoe and a 2001 3/4 GMC Duramax, The frames are not even close to the same size and brawn, and Frame strength and especially bigger brakes make all the difference, if your pulling 10K with a tahoe for very long Id hate to be in front of you when you try to stop, I’m not trying to be a smart a** but this is how crashes happen sometimes trying to pull to much weight with an inferior tow vehicle. Just my .02

Mike

 

[timswi]

The Tahoe and Suburban are based on 1/2 ton chassis's although a 3/4 ton suburban is still available. They different from the trucks in the fact that they use a rear coil spring suspensions versus the silverado's with leaf springs. The suspension is softer sprung on the tahoe and suburban. Give me the last 8 digits of your VIN and I'll look up the equipment yours has and the tow rating. Your problem like stated will be tongue weight and short wheel base. Problem with renting the trailer will be it most likely will not be equipped with weight distributing which will make a very big different with how the vehicle handles when towing that load. -GM Service Advisor

Agreed..The basis is the same though...I'm pretty sure my '01 Tahoe had leafs. The new generation is far more refined.