16 1/2 ft deck over trailer, with tractor and mower, comes to a little over 14K#. Load positioned for proper balance/tongue wt. As I said, I spec'd the truck out to pull. 3.5 EcoBoost, longer wheel base 6 1/2 ft box, HD towing, 3.55 gear, LT tires, etc. Works very well, as it's spec'd rated to pull right at 13K. I don't pull that everyday by any means, but when needed no hesitation. I suspect you using "P" series tires? Not good for towing.
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16 1/2 ft deck over trailer, with tractor and mower, comes to a little over 14K#. Load positioned for proper balance/tongue wt. As I said, I spec'd the truck out to pull. 3.5 EcoBoost, longer wheel base 6 1/2 ft box, HD towing, 3.55 gear, LT tires, etc. Works very well, as it's spec'd rated to pull right at 13K. I don't pull that everyday by any means, but when needed no hesitation. I suspect you using "P" series tires? Not good for towing.
snobuilder
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In its biggest claim to fame my v-6 was latched up to a 12' dump trailer with a 8000# skidsteer payload. Did OK on its 225 mile journey
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Using SL tires, but Im not towing heavy loads either. The taller 30ft enclosed trailer in the wind pushes the f150 around more then I was expecting. Mines even a heavier F150, 502A Lariat with pano. I have reg tow package but has all the Max tow except the actually different hitch.
The 3.5L is fine. No problems with power, and I like that it drives like a diesel. 3.55 as well. But its not a power issue, its a chassis (or most likely lack of WD hitch) issue.
I am used to just hooking and going without a WD from my 2500 and bigger trucks that weighed 8000 plus.
Mine is also a 502A Lariat. And no it won't replace a HD truck. I didn't want to drive a HD truck daily when not needing it. Longer wheel base/6 1/2 ft. box is a generous help in towing.