Anyone see a problem of short hauling a 3500lb load + 800LB double axle with this truck (1986,AX5,NP207, 2.8). It's rated to 2000 GVW. It would be just for short hauls to get my IH424 tractor to the shop and distances would not exceed 8 miles one way. My speed wouldn't exceed 30 miles an hour and of course it would be slow on clutch let out to ease in the load. In 4WD I figure I could get the equivalent of a 2WD standard sized pickup
power wise.
I would have to center balance the load and tilt it slightly forward to give me 200lbs hitch load. My reinforced bumper couldn't take a large load and I imagine I would get a large dip on breaking but that's to be expected.
If this truck does the job it'll never see a scrap heap and I'll have it bronzed and mounted in my back yard.
Thanks.
power wise.
I would have to center balance the load and tilt it slightly forward to give me 200lbs hitch load. My reinforced bumper couldn't take a large load and I imagine I would get a large dip on breaking but that's to be expected.
If this truck does the job it'll never see a scrap heap and I'll have it bronzed and mounted in my back yard.
Thanks.