Towing 10.1K with either Toyota Tundra SR5 OR F150 which is better?

[Venturabass]

I consider myself in similar situation. Bought a larger tractor and bought a 10k equipment trailer to tow it. Around 8500lbs combined when loaded. Also have a 28’ travel trailer that’s 7400lbs loaded on the scales.

I had a 2008 Silverado 1500 with 6L but 4sp. It was time to upgrade and i wanted to stay in the half ton size for economy and comfort as towing is occasionally. I looked at both the Tundra and F150. Never went to look at a Toyota though because “brochure payloads” were significantly lower on the previous generation Tundra. I ended up ordering a ‘21 F150 Ecoboost 6.5’ crew cab, with a door tag payload at 1900lbs. With the travel trailer I run weight distribution and will tow at 65mph mainly for fuel economy. Tows great. With the equipment trailer at 8500lbs I don’t run weight distribution but squat is acceptable around 2” and trailer tows great. I’m really happy with my decision.

By the way, nothing against Toyota. I was interested in them but the payload was too low, and that V8 was a gas hog like my old Chevy was. Needed the truck and couldn’t wait for the new Tundras to come out.

Go look at both, study the numbers, be smart, and you’ll be alright.

 

[John0829]

By the way, nothing against Toyota. I was interested in them but the payload was too low, and that V8 was a gas hog like my old Chevy was. Needed the truck and couldn’t wait for the new Tundras to come out.

I do not agree with the gas hog statement, our 5.7 V8 Tundra pulled a travel trailer all over the west and Rockies averaging 14+ mpg the whole time. It averages 18+ around home in highway and city driving and just under 23 on long highway trips hauling only me and the boss. Granted I do drive with a light foot but I consider that towing mileage very good with over 7K hooked to it. BTW gas mileage is manually figured and NOT the on board computer.

 

[AnotherBueller]

And the engine in Huntsville, Alabama.

While they are mostly made in America, both locations listed are non-union states. Don't know enough to say where net profits go.

 

[WinterDeere]

And the engine in Huntsville, Alabama.

Sorry, can't hear "Alabama" without hearing Hanks shout it, anymore.

 

[notaz3]

Everyone should just get a Class 8 rig in order to tow any weight over a wagon.

 

[Code54]

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[Code54]

Plus Tundras are slow compared to the modern Ford trucks other than the ones with the N/A 3.3L V6. My 5L/10R80 crewcab/4x4 will wax fat on a 5.7L/6 speed Tundra in a race....

I looked it up:
2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CrewMax 4X4
0-60 mph 5.7

Wow - they are really slow....

 

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