fj12ryder wrote:
I don't think that occasional usage to move a 5th wheel would incur damage to the trailer. If a need-to-move arose I think you'd be fine. Regular usage...possibly another story.
That was my thought as well. Plus I am a very conservative driver... that 4400 would yank the king pin out of a trailer if I gunned it. Low gearing and massive torque. It has air brakes, so I could probably rip it out the other way slamming my brakes. Those are going to be the sensitive actions... acceleration and braking. Done carefully, I should be okay.
That is a cool truck, where did you come by it, if I might ask.
Equipment auction out of state. It was being auctioned as having 4x4, which was an option on the 4400, so it seemed valid. I bought it online and when I drove to pick it up, I noticed it wasn't 4x4. I ended up keeping it anyway as I got it for a decent price and other than 4x4, it was exactly what I wanted. It has an Eaton rear locker which does surprisingly well in slick stuff (mostly mud around around), so it has some ability to avoid getting stuck. My F-550 would get stuck in wet grass. It was 2WD and terrible in slick stuff.
