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Cub transport

Postby Oldthings » Fri Feb 19, 2016 5:24 pm

What is the best truck to use to haul a cub? I have a 1/2 ton 86 chevy v8 automatic. The transmission has a reputation for not being heavy hauling friendly. ALso its my wife's truck unless it needs something. I was thinking a 3/4 or 1 ton is what I need.. As I shop, I am finding many 3/4 ton Cargo vans for sale than can be bought cheaper than trucks. I like the idea I could keep tools locked up safely and the insurance is cheaper. What are your thoughts?

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Re: Cub transport

Postby Urbish » Fri Feb 19, 2016 5:41 pm

I am able to tow a trailer with my cub on it using a front wheel drive Ford Edge (3500# tow rating). Depending on where you want to tow it and how far away it is, your 1/2 ton truck ought to do fine. It also depends on what you have hanging off of your cub and whether or not the tires are loaded. A bone stock cub without weights, implements, or loaded tires is ~1400 lbs. Loaded tires plus implements plus wheel weights can almost double that. A 3/4 ton cargo van would pull your cub in any configuration provided you had an adequate hitch and trailer, if that's the way you're leaning already.
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Re: Cub transport

Postby Oldthings » Fri Feb 19, 2016 7:09 pm

It has a 48 inch belly mower. I would pulling it with a 20 mile radius, all two lane road unless I can make to Cubfest in Harrison, Ohio in June. Its about 25 miles mostly interstate. THanks for theinfo.

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Re: Cub transport

Postby Barnyard » Fri Feb 19, 2016 7:20 pm

Another thing to consider is the size of the trailer and whether it has brakes or not. Hope to see you at the CubFest.
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Re: Cub transport

Postby Peter Person » Fri Feb 19, 2016 8:34 pm

Towed this set up many times with a 2003 F150 2WD SuperCab 6 1/2' bed with a 4.2L V-6 and Automatic.
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Now I use a 2006 Silverado 1500 4x4 Crew Cab with a 4.8 V-8 and Automatic.
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Re: Cub transport

Postby Rob in NH » Fri Feb 19, 2016 9:59 pm

This is what i tow with, 05 chevy half ton. I've towed 2 cubs a few times but even though it not overweight i don't feel comfortable so i usually only tow with one cub.

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Re: Cub transport

Postby ricky racer » Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:22 pm

My truck is a Ford F350 dually. Do I need a one ton dually with a V10? Heck no. I bought it because I got a killer deal on it because no one else wanted a one ton dually either. :lol: I bought it about 10 years ago with 27K on it for about $6000 less then the 3/4 tons with 90K on them. :D

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Re: Cub transport

Postby WaMoo » Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:52 pm

Towed my Cub 400 miles no problem in a 5x9 U-Haul utility trailer behind my 1996 F-150 with a 300 Inline-6.
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Re: Cub transport

Postby Matt Kirsch » Sun Feb 21, 2016 2:04 am

UNLESS, you were considering putting the Cub in the bed... Then, don't.

Even with a 1 ton it's a sketchy proposition. It can be done, but it's sketchy. You have to drive up long ramps and the Cub just BARELY fits in an 8' bed.

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U Haul trailer

Postby Charles (49) Mo » Sun Feb 21, 2016 4:58 am

Used one low double axle U Haul trailer as shown above with the side rails - cant slip off if tie down become loose or break, to move a Cub several times, 160 miles round trip. Rear is relative low so easy climb for a Cub. Rental was very reasonable and trailered as if it wasn't there. It had no electric brakes but if you can muster up some common understanding that there is additional weight behind you pushing forward during a stop and leave a little leeway in front of you, no problem. Just put a few SAFETY REAR supports under the rear channel of the trailer when loading or unloading to prevent the rear end of a light vehicle from being lifted off the ground as you pull the Cub up the trailer ramp (jacks or 4x4 wood) Block the trailer wheels also so you don't have a car with rear tires with the parking brakes off the ground, rolling down the street. Safety first. If you doubt how to do it. Ask here, we are always gladly ready to help our newer friends or alleviate your concerns. :D :tractor:

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Re: Cub transport

Postby coppersmythe » Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:03 am

f-150 ford with a v-6 , 6.5 X 12 trailer ( did not have brakes , but i will be installing some soon , just peace of mind ) , pulled enough parts to make a cub and a few odds and ends from louisiana to virginia . 3000 lbs. plus trailer , no problems , took my time . coppersmythe............................
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Re: Cub transport

Postby Clip » Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:53 am

Towed mine (48" mower, wheel weights) with a 2012 Nissan Frontier on a 12ft tilt deck trailer. No issues.

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Re: Cub transport

Postby Trent M » Sun Feb 21, 2016 9:28 am

I pulled a Cub with Dad's Ford Ranger many times, before he sold it. It did fine, other than being geared a little too high for the job. He sold it so I bought a 1989 Ford F250 to haul stuff, hunting, etc. Truck ratings, 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, etc., is the payload capacity rating of what you're putting in the bed. They should be able to tow much more, if in good shape.

If you're not real prissy about looks, you can probably find a perfectly decent towing truck fairly cheap to meet your needs. I bought this F250 for $1600. As I was telling a buddy of mine yesterday, I'm a little disappointed with it though. Now that my tractors are all tip-top (3 IH/Farmall, 1 Ford), I was kinda hoping for something I could work on a little. Problem is there is nothing wrong with it. Yesterday, I replaced the door lock striker bushings and I've run out of things it needs! He said, "If you wanted something to work on, you should've bought a chebby or dodge." :weaping:

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Re: Cub transport

Postby Oldthings » Sun Feb 21, 2016 11:28 am

Thanks, for all the input. These posts have giving me several options. I like Dodge Dakotas and Durango's Durango's can be bought cheaper. I was thinking pulling a cub would be to much for one. Now I know. The 1 ton trucks I was looking at was just going to be used to pull a trailer with the cub. THis sounds strange. I have found several one ton and 2 ton grain trucks for sale cheaper than well worn pickups. I know they have a specific use but pulling a trailer with cub behind one would be nothing. I found a 78 Gmc 2 ton grain truck with a tilt bed with 59,000 original miles. ONe owner for $1800. Though a overkill I could use it to haul gravel or anything else. I used to be a truck driver and know the associated pitfalls of braking etc.

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Re: Cub transport

Postby Super A » Sun Feb 21, 2016 1:11 pm

Oldthings wrote:Thanks, for all the input. These posts have giving me several options. I like Dodge Dakotas and Durango's Durango's can be bought cheaper. I was thinking pulling a cub would be to much for one. Now I know. The 1 ton trucks I was looking at was just going to be used to pull a trailer with the cub. THis sounds strange. I have found several one ton and 2 ton grain trucks for sale cheaper than well worn pickups. I know they have a specific use but pulling a trailer with cub behind one would be nothing. I found a 78 Gmc 2 ton grain truck with a tilt bed with 59,000 original miles. ONe owner for $1800. Though a overkill I could use it to haul gravel or anything else. I used to be a truck driver and know the associated pitfalls of braking etc.


The two ton will be way overkill. And it probably will be slow if you're going a long way, the old two ton truck we used to have sounded like it was going airborne if you managed to get it to 55.....brakes can be temperamental and expensive on those old grain trucks as well. Find a good half-ton pickup and buy a tandem axle "car hauler" type trailer with brakes on both axles. You will have plenty of room for the Cub and if you want to haul implements or other goodies with it you'll have the room. Plus you'll be amazed at all the other uses you'll have for the truck and trailer, not to mention you'll be a lot more comfortable.

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