Opinions on forestry tow vehicles

[Matthew Storrs]

There’s a few F250s knocking around on eBay at the mo in relatively tidy condition.

 

id say if parts- or backup if you don’t do your own mechanics are easily found then probably a serious consideration?

[Matthew Storrs]

Do you need the pickup function- I guess not if you had a Disco 4. What about a less traditional tow vehicle like a VW Touareg? I have no experience of them mind but something to look into...

[josharb87]

14 minutes ago, donnk said:

horrendous.

 

 

purple

[Big J]

27 minutes ago, donnk said:

if you found a disco 4 for 7k im not surprised !

It was a couple of years ago and it wasn't £7k! 

[Big J]

16 minutes ago, Matthew Storrs said:

Do you need the pickup function- I guess not if you had a Disco 4. What about a less traditional tow vehicle like a VW Touareg? I have no experience of them mind but something to look into...

I have always coveted the V10 TDI, but they are apparently very expensive when they go wrong!

 

Does anyone have any experience working with a XC90? They are very popular amongst the landed types, towing horse boxes and the like. Cheap now too.

[Matthew Storrs]

Are xc90 3.5t towing?

[Matthew Storrs]

Only 2.4t says Google.

[Big J]

2.4 would be OK, as the machine I need to move is only 1600kg. That being said, the XC90 has no low range box, so can't be considered. I love my van for towing, but really miss having low range for reversing trailers.

[Marksquirrell]

Never had one but Shogun?

[Pete Mctree]

The old Nissan Patrol TD is a good tow truck, especially the auto box. They can be a bit thirsty, but your not buying for economy.