8N Ford Tractor Trailer

[Dacus]

Advice, please, on a suitable trailer to haul a 1949 8N Ford tractor behind a 1997 Toyota Tacoma six cylinder straight drive 4wd equipped with a towing package. Thanks!

 

[Butcherofwood]

It has a listed weight of 2410 to 4043 lbs. if that helps. I would guess the upper end of the spectrum is with calcium in the tires and weights. Take a look at the videos on safe tractor loading if you haven't already.

 

[Lunk]

Get yourself a tandem axle, 7k capacity equipment trailer. Electric brakes on one, or both axles, and an electronic brake controller in the cab of the Toyota.

Make sure you have a frame-mounted Class 3 or 4 reciever hitch, not simply a hitch ball added to the step bumper...

 

[Diamondpilot]

I haul my co workers 8N with loaded tires and would guess it is right at 4,000#. I use my 18' 7,000# car hauler behind my 1/2 ton V8 Titan with no issues. I would say you can do it but you will probably need a weight distribution hitch.

All the other advise given is spot on.

Chris

 

[Dacus]

Thanks to one and all. The advice seems pretty consistent and I will take it all under consideration. Might be time for a larger truck.

 

[Diamondpilot]

According to my towing guide book you max tow rating is 5,000# for a 97 Taco 4x4. I think looking for a larger truck is a smart thing.

Chris

 

[Dacus]

An adequate trailer and the weight of the tractor will well exceed that. That probably resolves the issue for me. One thing leads to another, right? Thanks.

 

[kebo]

An adequate trailer and the weight of the tractor will well exceed that. That probably resolves the issue for me. One thing leads to another, right? Thanks.

One has to embrace these opportunities to upgrade, they don't happen everyday!!

 

[Soundguy]

yep.. half ton truck and a 16' trailer with brakes at a minimum for those laods..

soundguy

 

[kenmac]

I use to tow an old Harry Ferguson about the same as an 8N.18' trailer with single axle brakes With a 1/2 ton dodge with a 360.My dodge struggled going up steep grades. It might be a little tough on that 6 cyl

 

[Soundguy]

I use to tow an old Harry Ferguson about the same as an 8N.18' trailer with single axle brakes With a 1/2 ton dodge with a 360.My dodge struggled going up steep grades. It might be a little tough on that 6 cyl

I still tow quite a bit with my dodge/360 1/2 ton 16' trailer and fords.. no pep on take off... but once you get there it's ok.

soundguy

 

[Egon]

How often, far and conditions will you be towing?

 

[old8nguy]

I have a 52 8N that I haul a few times a week with a 1/2 ton Chevy and a 16' 7000# trailer. It handles it great if it's just the tractor, but a bush hog with the tractor makes for a heavy load. I think if you just take your time you'll do ok.:thumbsup:

 

[Carykong]

I have a similar trailer/7500#gross weight. My 1/2 ton ford transmission eventually failed after some rigorous trailer time. Since you now have an opportunity to go with a bigger truck. I would right to a 3/4 ton pick up or better. If you expect to trailer on a regular basis,you will be happier and your truck and your nerves will last longer.