A raptor.
A raptor.
iveco daily 4x4 end off.
Hmmm - nothing conclusive coming to the fore is there. New or secondhand but I don't have a fortune or want to be bent over so a new Hilux/Landcruiser is out. A used Landcruiser is on the list but they are not infallible either, another Fencer here has one and its cost a fortune even with being under warranty.
The Safari is superb offroad, I've only been stuck once in 2 years of fencing in some reasonably knarly places (cockies coming out to see me have been embarrassed twice as I recall) but the older ones like mine are not certified for 3.5 tonnes - Gadget what year is yours and how did you get it certified?.
Iveco's and Landrovers do seem to have a bit of a record at leaving one in a difficult position with "no go" .
Tentman how do you get on braked vs non braked tow rating are all your trailers braked?
Yup - Braked on both axles, I'm towing a 2.5 T digger
3.5t tow weight constantly on any ute is near its maximum and you will wear things out rapidly, why not look at a small 4wd truck, Isuzu make them I think.
Mine was an '89. The engineering outfit looked up the specs on their towing capabilities and certified it. Mine certainly had no issues towing a massive covered car transporter/mobile workshop. This thing had electric brakes and was seriously HUGE! Used for collecting new pre-release vehicles under the cloak of darkness and scurried off for winter driving testing before hitting the market.
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Get a VW Amorak 3.2 ton towing 2 ltr engine .
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I know my 3.2 2011 Pajero is rated to 3200kg, bu think they reduced the new model to 3000kg, 448Nm, 142Kw.
But realistically you're looking at commercial requirements, small 4wd truck, certainly looks the best option, or I guess big thirsty Yank Tank....
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Ford territory awd are 2700 i think
New VW Amarok v6 turbo pulls like a teenage school boy!! I really want to test 1 out.
Hilux tow capacity is crap and they don't like towing much anyway.
Ranger tow well but the gearboxes shit out in next to no time.
Holden engines burn oil and are getting replaced all the time. Know of quite a few that have had 3 or more engines so far.
Mazda are now tied up with Isuzu instead of Ford, so there's an improvement straight away.
The Dmax pull well. I have used 1 to tow a race car from CHCH to Hampton Downs a few times. Bloody awesome. Much nicer than a Hilux that's for sure. And used heaps less fuel!! The hilux used almost as much as the V8 petrol Range Rover
Work has a manual 100 series cruiser on the yard at the mo. It is immaculate!! 185ks, 5spd, and factory rear diff locker. It's a real unicorn. They just want a small fortune for it or I'd be all over it
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They truely are fucking junk.The local council bought six of them after they shit canned the contractor snow plowing with his unimogs.Only one of them lasted the season,yes one!The front ends are made from plastic and cheese.
If you are planning on towing 3.5 tonnes of anything regularly you are really into light truck territory.A American ute (just pick one,they are all pretty equal),Landcruiser if you can would be my pick or a Unimog.I have been running American gear and a Unimog for ten years and like anything if you keep the maintanance up they won't let you down.
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