JB222
Active Member
I have popped up some similar threads in other areas of the forum. I am going to be picking up a Lull, Backhoe, Dump truck and trailer in the next few months and have been gathering advice as I borrow down the field and get ready to buy.
I have been looking into mid and late 80's single axle dumps to tow the lull and backhoe and maybe some smaller material runs. The truck wont be on the road all too often so the creature comforts are not really needed. The most important thing will be towing the Lull (21k) on a 15 ton tag along safely. I dont care too much about speed, but I have a decent amount of hilly curvy roads around me so "grunt" will be needed.
So far I have been looking into C60's, F800's, 6500's, International 4600's and other similar trucks. If anyone has experience towing with a set up like this and could give me some tips to narrow the field it would be greatly appreciated.
Are air brakes a must or is hydraulic ok?
Will some of these with gassers get the job done or should I stick to looking at the diesels?
I am pretty much sold on a 5 speed with a split rear, but are there better or comparable options I should consider?
Just a few examples of what I am trying to narrow down.
Thanks for the advice Guys.
I have been looking into mid and late 80's single axle dumps to tow the lull and backhoe and maybe some smaller material runs. The truck wont be on the road all too often so the creature comforts are not really needed. The most important thing will be towing the Lull (21k) on a 15 ton tag along safely. I dont care too much about speed, but I have a decent amount of hilly curvy roads around me so "grunt" will be needed.
So far I have been looking into C60's, F800's, 6500's, International 4600's and other similar trucks. If anyone has experience towing with a set up like this and could give me some tips to narrow the field it would be greatly appreciated.
Are air brakes a must or is hydraulic ok?
Will some of these with gassers get the job done or should I stick to looking at the diesels?
I am pretty much sold on a 5 speed with a split rear, but are there better or comparable options I should consider?
Just a few examples of what I am trying to narrow down.
Thanks for the advice Guys.