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Can My 2005 Dodge Cummins Tow a Bobcat T190?

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I have a 2005 Dodge 2500 Cummins, Manual trans. I was wondering if my vehicle has enough power to tow aT190 Bobcat. I live in the mountains and need to get the T190 over the mountain passes on I70.
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Yes you should have no problem towing the bobcat. I used to work for a company that towed bobcats with a Chevy gasser through mountains and everywhere else. If a Chevy can do it I know damn well a cummins can.


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Thanks for the response. Just concerned about reading that a 3/4 ton is required to tow a T190.
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colorado nuggets said:
Thanks for the response. Just concerned about reading that a 3/4 ton is required to tow a T190.
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You have a 3/4 ton
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smokin 07 5.9
After reading to this point in this thread I have to say it might be safer for you and the other people on the road if you would hire a reputable company to transport the bobcat...


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colorado nuggets said:
I have a 2005 Dodge 2500 Cummins,
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You have a 3/4 ton.

No problem towing the bobcat. Make sure the brakes on the trailer are working OK.
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T190 Weight 7775 lbs

T190 (Roller Suspension Option) Weight 8200 lbs



Trailer will prob be all of 3-4k .... Yes you can haul it .... But id take it easy ...
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You can haul it, but can you stop it?
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Yeah, you have a............nevermind. Stopping? Get a trailer brake.
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smokin 07 5.9 said:
After reading to this point in this thread I have to say it might be safer for you and the other people on the road if you would hire a reputable company to transport the bobcat...


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I apologize to the OP but that is funny.:hehe:
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I tow a 15K lb trailer with my 05 Dually and have in the past towed up to 20K lbs over a many 6% grades... but do this with an exhaust brake....

I don't know your knowledge but if you've not towed 10K lbs before and you expect to be in mountains or other bad conditions(weather) than as suggested you might be better getting it hauled for you....

It's never a great idea to get your experience towing in bad weather... it puts everyone at risk...... I pulled off to chain for a long down hill out of La Grande OR heading into Pendleton OR on I-84 when I noticed several Semi's starting to chain up... and several of the guys had new chains and no idea how to install them... it was either get in front of them..... or turn back and hit a motel and wait it out.... I hit the motel and it took 7 hours to clear the mess....
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jelag said:
I tow a 15K lb trailer with my 05 Dually and have in the past towed up to 20K lbs over a many 6% grades... but do this with an exhaust brake....

I don't know your knowledge but if you've not towed 10K lbs before and you expect to be in mountains or other bad conditions(weather) than as suggested you might be better getting it hauled for you....

It's never a great idea to get your experience towing in bad weather... it puts everyone at risk...... I pulled off to chain for a long down hill out of La Grande OR heading into Pendleton OR on I-84 when I noticed several Semi's starting to chain up... and several of the guys had new chains and no idea how to install them... it was either get in front of them..... or turn back and hit a motel and wait it out.... I hit the motel and it took 7 hours to clear the mess....
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Very good advice from Jelag.

That being said, two days ago we came upon a Nissan Titan with what appeared to be a 6x12 open box trailer that could not stop coming down the exit ramp. He took out the light pole after plowing through the grassy section trying to avoid rear ending the vehicles waiting on the light.
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The trailer did not appear to be loaded and I told the wife I bet he didn't have the trailer brakes working. Moral of the story. -----> Always verify the trailer brakes are working before you get out on the road.
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I towed a bobcat T300 everyday for years without a problem. T300's weigh between 9700-10000 pounds and I would also have extra bucket and augers on the trailer. Like others have said, just ensure you have good trailer brakes and load the bobcat correctly on the trailer (weight position is the most important thing). Too far back and the trailer will swing, too forward and you'll kill your truck with tongue weight.


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You should not have any problem. I used to haul around a backhoe for my drain tile business quite often. That was kind of a bit but the skidsteer should be no problem.
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If your confortable towing it... tow it, the weight is not a problem. I have towed way more with a bone stock 120000 mile 2500 235 hp 03 no issue's. If your not confortable with your towing set up or skills let someone else do it.










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smokin 07 5.9 said:
After reading to this point in this thread I have to say it might be safer for you and the other people on the road if you would hire a reputable company to transport the bobcat...


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Agreed!


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I worked for a company years ago and towed bobcat s205 all over the mountains in southern Colo. La Veta pass Hwy 160 and hwy 12 from La Veta to Trinidad not counting all the county roads into the mountains with a f150 w/ a 302 manual trans with no problems So you should be MORE then fine as far as power goes.
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Jim 5150
colorado nuggets said:
I have a 2005 Dodge 2500 Cummins, Manual trans. I was wondering if my vehicle has enough power to tow aT190 Bobcat. I live in the mountains and need to get the T190 over the mountain passes on I70.
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Not being a @$$ but just caught this. :hehe:Your truck is a 3/4 ton :doh::spank:
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