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18/ MARCH/APRIL 2013 THE RIDER


Horsepower to Towing Power: 2013 Domestic Pickups Get ‘er Done!


By Nicole Salo.


There is something about a brand new truck with mud on its tires that makes cowboys (and cowgirls) rejoice in a job well done. If you’re in the market for a new truck, 2013 will not disappoint as the Big Three auto makers roll out some of their biggest, baddest, toughest trucks ever. We got a first-hand look at some of them at the 2013 Canadian International Auto Show in February and we’re highlighting some of our favourite towing machines to get your horses down the road in style, comfort and safety all year round. While enjoying the sights and sounds of the CIAS, we got to check out 2013 Motor Trend Truck of the Year (Dodge Ram 1500, listed below), Chevrolet’s all-new 2014 Silverado (check for that to be on the market sometime this Fall) and Ford’s best-selling F- Series pickup trucks (listed below) for 47 years running. If you are in the market for an SUV, check out 2013 Motor Trend SUV of the Year winner Mercedes-Benz GL that gallops out in front of the field.


There are endless options and tow/haul packages offered for these pickups as well as many other models within each category just waiting to be loaded up and taken to the horse show. Base models with a 2 Horse Rating start even cheaper then what you see here, most in the $19,499-19,995 range. All of these models and options are listed on the truck manufacturer’s websites (GM.ca, Dodge.ca, Ford.ca), where you can “build and price” your truck suited to your driving and horse-towing needs. Each of these trucks is innovative in design, well crafted and will be around for the long haul. If you are in the market to move your horses from Point A to Point Z and all stops in between, any of these trucks will make it easy and safe with their many options and creature (horse and human) comforts to take you happily down the road.


IDEAL FOR 1 OR 2 HORSE TRAILERING


Chevrolet Silverado Ram 1500


|Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD 383 hp 5.7L Hemi VVT V8 and 6 speed automatic transmis- sion with electronic stability control, trailer sway control and a GVWR of 3,992 kgs (8,800 lbs). This truck also features leather bucket seats, Class V receiver hitch and an integrated trailer brake control. Starting at $55,995 MSRP.


Ford F250 Super Duty Lariat SuperCrew Reg. Box 4WD 385 hp 6.2L V8 and TorqShift 6 speed automatic transmis- sion with tow/haul mode, trailer tow package w/GVWR down- grade package brings this pickup to a GVWR of 4,490 kgs (9,900 lbs). This truck also features hill start assist, hill descent control, trailer sway control, trailer brake control, 12.5k trailer hitch receiver and available 5th wheel/gooseneck prep package. Starting at $47,024 MSRP.


Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD 395 hp 5.7L Hemi VVT V8 w/FuelSaver MDS and 6 speed automatic transmission with electronic stability control, trailer sway control and a GVWR of 3,091 kgs (6,800 lbs). This truck also features leather bucket seats, 20” chrome clad aluminum wheels and options for an integrated trailer brake control. Starting at $46,395 MSRP.


Ford F150 King Ranch SuperCrew 4WD


360 hp 5.0L FFV V8 and 6 speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode, trailer tow package and a GVWR of 3,500 kgs (7,700 lbs). This truck also features hill start assist, trailer sway control, roll stability control, trailer brake control and a Class IV trailer hitch receiver. Starting at $52,399 MSRP.


Ford F150


Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LTZ Ext. Cab Long Box 4WD Dual Rear Wheels


397 hp Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 engine and 6 speed auto- matic transmission with heavy duty handling/trailering chassis equipment and a GVWR of 5,908 kgs (13,025 lbs). This truck also features a tow/haul transmission option, leather seat trim and 18” polished aluminum wheels. Starting at $67,300 MSRP.


Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn


THE “BIG GUYS” FOR HAULING 4 HORSES OR MORE


Chevrolet Silverado


Ford F150 King Ranch


Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Extended Cab Long Box 4 Wheel Drive


326 hp Vortec 5.3L V8 engine and 6 speed automatic trans- mission with heavy duty handling/trailering suspension package and a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 3,175 kgs (7,000 lbs). This truck also features a tow/haul transmission option, leather seats and 18” chrome clad aluminum wheels. Starting at $47,305 Manu- facturer’s Suggested Retail Price.


Dodge Ram 1500


Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab 4WD DRW 383 hp 6.7L I-6 Cummins Turbo Diesel V8 and 6 speed AISIN automatic transmission with electronic stability control, trailer sway control and a GVWR of 5,262 kgs (11,600 lbs). This truck also features leather bucket seats, Class V receiver hitch, smart diesel exhaust brake, trailer brake control and available 5th wheel/gooseneck prep package. Starting at $73,495 MSRP.


IDEAL FOR 3 HORSE-TRAILERING


Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Ext. Cab Long Box 4WD 380 hp Vortec 6.0L V8 engine and 6 speed automatic trans- mission with heavy duty handling/trailering chassis equipment and a GVWR of 4,309 kgs (9,500 lbs). This truck also features a tow/haul transmission option, locking rear differential and control integrated trailer brake with comfy leather seats. Starting at $53,260 MSRP.


Ford F350 Super Duty Lariat SuperCab Long Box 4WD DRW 400 hp 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 and TorqShift 6 speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode, trailer tow package and a GVWR of 7,500 kgs (15,000 lbs). This truck also features hill start assist, hill descent control, trailer sway control, trailer brake control, 17.5k trailer hitch receiver, available 5th wheel/gooseneck prep package and 5th wheel hitch kit. Starting at $68,330 MSRP.


See something here you like? Visit your favourite dealer and ask for a test drive. Happy hauling!


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