Anyone towing with the 4.3? I have a 175TF and looking at a new Silverado and wondering how they do, won't be pullng anything heavier with it.
Anyone towing with the 4.3? I have a 175TF and looking at a new Silverado and wondering how they do, won't be pullng anything heavier with it.
How much weight is your truck rated to tow? That's the important part. It's been a while since I've had experience with a 4.3 but IMO it should do just fine.
2018 Tracker Pro Team 190 TX
115 Mercury Pro XS 4S
It will tow it fine. My friend's dad bought a new Sierra quadcab with the 4.3 and that thing is quite strong for what it is. He pulls an old fiberglass Ouachita with a 75 Johnson with it. I wouldn't pull a big glass lead sled with it but these tin rigs that probably don't weigh over 2000 loaded to fish I wouldn't think twice about it.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
Treat others like you want to be treated when on the water EVEN WHEN IN A TOURNAMENT! No fish is worth having a confrontation because you cut someone off or came in on top of someone.
I knew someone that had a half ton chevy with a 4.3 and a 5 speed. It pulled a car trailer and small horse trailer just fine. A 175 will not be a problem.
A midsize truck or small SUV will pull a 175 no problem, a full size with a 4.3 will pull it fine however I would highly recommend getting a V8 in a 1/2 ton truck, more economical in the long run.
I believe the turbo 4 cylinder has better torque numbers than the 4.3.
Pulled a 18' Champion with a 175 on the back with 4.3L in a Chevy Blazer for a few years without any problems at all.
every truck has a tow rating,,, look there. Stay under it.
What year truck?
Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Bravo FS 24P Prop
Atlas 6” jp
Dual Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA SI
Minnkota Ultrex.
I had a 95 Silverado 4.3, pulled 20’ and 19’ glass boats. No issues. I believe it was rated 7k to 8k back then. It will do fine.
Have an adventure everyday !
2006 PT 175 TX 60 HP.
Looks good and pulls good..
1989 Coleman Crawdad
55 lb Minn Kota Endura Max
tow my tracker 175 with a 4 cylinder Audi q5 all day. NO problems whatsoever, sometimes shallow ramps get tricky having to back in so far into the water and the vehicle being fairly low compared to a truck, but on the road its like there is almost nothing behind me.