the hoe was a deere. 18' reach. the trailer was a lowboy. I pull my skid steer all the time it pulls it like it's not even back there. the trailer and steer is 11500+- I use my truck as a truck not an over priced car. If I break something I'll replace it with something better it's that simple. So far I have not had any problems. knock on wood!! I service everything regularly. If for one second I thought I would have any problems I wouldn't do it. I would borrow my buddies 3500 and go on about my bussiness. My truck has 42K on it and besides the bed liner there is not a visible blemish on it. This summer when they put the new body on the 2500's I plan on getting one of them.