Another tow question
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Another tow question
hello, if the Euro version of the ML can tow 7K or so pounds, in theory the US version should be able to handle that weight from an engine and transmission perspective. I know it's a different hitch system and all but I doubt the Euro version of the motor and tranny is any stronger than the US version??
I have a 6K lbs boat and trailer I like to use the ML to tow from the boatyard to the ramp which is only 1 mile away. :v
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I have a 6K lbs boat and trailer I like to use the ML to tow from the boatyard to the ramp which is only 1 mile away. :v
thanks
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deltadude,
I was also concerned about towing with the ML but in preperation for Huricane Frances, I needed to pull my boat out of the water. I have a 22' Glacier Bay, tow weight about 5500lbs. The ML did great but we don't have the hills like you. Good luck
I was also concerned about towing with the ML but in preperation for Huricane Frances, I needed to pull my boat out of the water. I have a 22' Glacier Bay, tow weight about 5500lbs. The ML did great but we don't have the hills like you. Good luck
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Nicker, I think your pulling closer to 6000 with your boat and trailer even with only a half tank of gas. Don't forget that tandem axle trailer is about 1000lbs itself and a full tank of gas another 1000lbs. I'm at 5000lbs with my 22ft boat and trailer which I tow about 5 miles twice a year (to from storage). Don't forget to use low range on the boat ramp, much easier on the drive train. I had lifters, several rocker arms and a wiped cam replaced at 40,000 miles. The truck tows great, but I can't help but think the towing was the major contributor. I drive very easy and use synthetic with 6K change intervals. At this point I'm very concerned with the transmission since the 98-2000 extended engine warranty has kicked in.
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Hello, I don't plan to do any major towing with it, just to from the boat yard to the launch ramp, which is only 1 mile away. I am still surprised the euro version is rated higher than the US version.
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I had a quick check today, and the difference is about 13bhp greater in europe. I suppose that regulations in either the US or Europe are specifying differences. I drive a quad bike in Switzerland and the HP is wound down due to swiss regulations stating that above a certain BHP the Quad Bike would have to under go certain tests that are currently only applied to cars.
I am not sure what your towing capacity is in the US for the ML, but again it will be based on a formula mixed in with a few regulations. In the UK a trailer upto 3500kg can be towed with a normal car (car capacity permitting) after that weight, air breaks must be used.
Not much use this post, but a little insite to the world of unfair regulations!!!
Nick
I am not sure what your towing capacity is in the US for the ML, but again it will be based on a formula mixed in with a few regulations. In the UK a trailer upto 3500kg can be towed with a normal car (car capacity permitting) after that weight, air breaks must be used.
Not much use this post, but a little insite to the world of unfair regulations!!!
Nick
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It regulations, my 2 cts. I am almost certain the new version will have 7700 lbs tow ratings. Look at the VW Toureg V6, that thing is rated to tow 7700lbs and it's only a V6 3.2l motor.
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Originally Posted by autogunner
Yes it is stronger. The Euro engines has more torgue than the U.S.
Let's compare the ML350 with the M112 E37 3.7 liter V6. MB Germany specs a Drehmoment of 345 Nm from 3000 to 4500 rpm. That translates to 254 ft-lb which is the same figure MBUSA specs for 3000 to 4500 rpm. So the torque for this engine is the same in both versions. When the US finally switches to better measuring units, it be much easier to compare.
