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Most towing capacity guidelines are based upon a vehicle driving a straight line on a level surface with ALL the towing options available for the vehicle. Keep in mind you will need an electric brake unit in your tow vehicle in most states.
I have a 3/4 tonne Ford turbo diesel with heavy duty suspension, extra leaf springs, load rated tyres, eletric brake, transmission intercooler (VERY necessary), heavy duty batteries, and heavy cooling and it is rated to tow 12,000 pounds as equipped. That is uphill and down.
When towing our trailers (horses/hay on trailers designed not to grab the wind), 12,000 pounds is nothing to the truck. When hauling my in-laws car hauler (picture a large rectangular box on wheels) 7,500 pounds is a strain my Ford. The trailer just catches all wind and slows us down so we are pulling the weight and against all air currents.
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David
'83 SC Targa (sold  ) MANLY babyblue honda '00 F250 7.3L (MINE!)
'15 F250 Gas (Her Baby) '95 993 (sold )
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