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How much can a 2011 Chevy 5.3L V8 tow?

I have 3 Kubotas and have a 3500hd to tow the two 2 excavators, but I was wondering if my 1500 could handle about a 6,500lb front end loader with trailer? I have been wanting to get a few opinions so I figured I would ask here among other places. Thanks.

Answer:

i can drag a bobcat anywhere i want to go with my 2007 silverado 5.3.close to same weight as your kabota.hook it and try
i towed a 86 1 ton truck with a 5.3 trailblazer with no problem. just good luck stopping
i've towed things of that weight behind my 1500 chevy, and done so over famous mountain passes (such as the grape vine near LA). its a little heavy, and you'll want to keep that in mind. but it can do it.
The tractor is about all it can handle. Depending on the rear axle its around 6200 to 6800 lbs.

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