Towing Tomcat with 3/4 ton Modern Gas Motor?

[Granath]

Hi all,

Looking for feedback if anyone has towed a Tomcat with one of the newer 3/4 ton GMC 6.6l gas or Ford 7.2l gas motors. On paper it seems these motors should handle the weight of the Tomcat. I'm in the initial process of penciling out the cost of initial ownership and tow vehicle. I really don't need a diesel for daily use, curious if these newer gas motors would be satisfactory for towing.

Thanks for anyones experience or thoughts.

Michael

[thataway]

It should be no problem. I had a diesel and in some ways was sorry. I did not run it enough as my daily driver to get the DEF, Regen hot enough. So I had to take it out on a "Trip to No Where" to et it hot enough every week or so.

These trucks have plenty of power. You won't get the fuel economy or the speed up a grade, but more than satisfactory.

[C-Wolfe]

I used my 2014 Chevy 2500HD with a 6.0 gas engine once to pull my tomcat. It did great, no big hill though but I’m sure it will have been fine. Like Bob said, fuel economy was not great.

[Donald Tyson]

Granath,
It is essential to have the tow weight fall within the legal limits. My F250 Lariat was manufactured to tow 13,000 lbs. But when I licensed it I put 9999 lbs as the registered tow limit. So although I could have towed 13k I limited myself to 10 to avoid insurance or legal issues. With the Tomcat you may be close to 10k or more. Watch it...they're watching you. Get a tare tag (weight it on trailer) from a licensed scale (scrap yard, feed mill). Then you know what you you have. I had the 6.2l V8. At that time I felt it was the best towing and working engine I ever owned. You may have to downshift on exceptionally steep hills but who cares. I mostly hauled logs and lumber.
Best Wishes!

[thataway]

I get Cat Scales weight at a local truck stop. Good plan.