Best mainstream 4x4 pickup for towing 3.5t

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Have you considered having a trailer with electro-hydraulic brakes?

 

My mate tows his 3t Kubota (on a tri-axle ifor) behind a 2007 2.5 Manual Hilux and has had no issues with the truck - the back is rammed with tools full time. You can start off in low range and swap stright to High when starting off; this you cannot do in an L200 or some other trucks due to the transfer gate configuration.

 

I'm sure said mate would be happy to show you his setup...

[Big J]

Have you considered having a trailer with electro-hydraulic brakes?

 

My mate tows his 3t Kubota (on a tri-axle ifor) behind a 2007 2.5 Manual Hilux and has had no issues with the truck - the back is rammed with tools full time. You can start off in low range and swap stright to High when starting off; this you cannot do in an L200 or some other trucks due to the transfer gate configuration.

 

I'm sure said mate would be happy to show you his setup...

 

Not legal though, surely?

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Not legal though, surely?

 

Yes totally legal. He's the only person I know with the system, surprises me that no one else does it. He does everything by the book I can tell you.

[Big J]

Yes totally legal. He's the only person I know with the system, surprises me that no one else does it. He does everything by the book I can tell you.

 

I was under the impression that a 2007 plate Hilux was plated to 2250kg?

[Woodworks]

I was under the impression that a 2007 plate Hilux was plated to 2250kg?

 

They are

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

I was under the impression that a 2007 plate Hilux was plated to 2250kg?

 

They are

 

Irrelevant when you have this system fitted. I will go forth and find out how on earth it works and complies yada yada. Leave it with me cos currently I don't know the techy facts.

 

Bit late to ring me mate now.

 

First edit I think is the correct name; that is electrodynamic not electrohydraulic

Edited November 29, 2016 by TimberCutterDartmoor

[htb]

Remember an agri rep had that fitted to his set up in the 80's.Was a granada company car with 16 ft flat bed trailer (tandem axle) he used to carry 5 furrow reversible ploughs and power harrows on it. i was a tad surprised to say the least.as TCD said it was an electrical system from the tow vehicle,not sure what system was on the trailer. Could have been similar set up that was developed on buses etc,where there was a multiple position switch that you could move that retarded the vehicle without having to put the brakes on on long descents etc. Hope this makes sense

[njc110381]

Retarding the vehicle without having to use the brakes sounds like an exhaust brake? I don't know much about them but I have one on my Unimog. From what I can gather it restricts the flow of exhaust gas from the manifold so the pistons have more resistance?

 

I've seen other options available on Land Rovers too. A system that allows it to tow more than 3.5t. But I really do have no idea how that works. Got a feeling it was a hydraulic system of some sort, but don't quote me on it. No doubt you would need a different licence to B+E if you're a youngster too?

[wicklamulla]

Have you considered having a trailer with electro-hydraulic brakes?

 

My mate tows his 3t Kubota (on a tri-axle ifor) behind a 2007 2.5 Manual Hilux and has had no issues with the truck - the back is rammed with tools full time. You can start off in low range and swap stright to High when starting off; this you cannot do in an L200 or some other trucks due to the transfer gate configuration.

 

I'm sure said mate would be happy to show you his setup...

 

liking the sound of that. Tink older Discoveries can legally lug 4.2 ton with this braking system fitted.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

I will get more info asap chaps plus some pics