24/ MARCH/APRIL 2014 THE RIDER 2014 Domestic Pickup Trucks Harnessed for Work!
will be around for the long haul. If you’re 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 Dodge Ram 1500
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 $17,999-19,995 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
check out the 2014 Motor Trend Truck of the Year (Dodge Ram 1500, listed below), GMC’s luxurious 2014 Sierra 3500HD Denali and Ford’s best-selling F-Series pickup trucks (listed below) for 48 years running. If you’re in the market for an SUV, check out 2014’s Motor Trend SUV of the Year the Subaru Forester, which leads the group in the SUV herd. There are endless options and tow/haul packages offered for
year’s lineup of trucks offered by the Big Three won’t disappoint! From farm work to the tack shop, our list below has got you cov- ered for when you hit the road with horses in tow! The Rider and Barnmice were pleased to return to the Canadian International Auto Show in February where we checked out some of the best pickups on the market for 2014. 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
speed automatic transmission with increased capacity suspension package and a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs). This truck also features a tow/haul transmission option, auto locking rear differential and 17” Ultra Bright Machined aluminum wheels. Starting at $40,250 MSRP.
Ideal for 3 horse-trailering Dodge Ram 2500
GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Regular Cab Long Box 4WD 355 hp 5.3L EcoTec3 FlexFuel V8 engine and electronic 6-
sion with heavy duty handling/trailering chassis equipment and a GVWR of 4,490 kg (9,900 lbs). This truck also features a tow/haul transmission option, locking rear differential and control integrated trailer brake with comfy leather seats. Starting at $58,645 MSRP.
the “heavies” for hauling 4 horses or more Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn
GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT Crew Cab Long Box 4WD 380 hp 6.0L SFI V8 engine and 6-speed automatic transmis-
By Nicole Salo Whether you call them draft, draught or dray horses this
GMC Sierra 1500 SLE GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT Driving Heavies:
transmission with electronic stability control, trailer sway control and a GVWR of 4,082 kg (9,000 lbs). This truck also features leather bucket seats, Class V receiver and a 5th wheel/gooseneck towing prep add-on for $500. Starting at $61,690 MSRP.
automatic transmission with electronic stability control, trailer sway control and a GVWR of 3,084 kg (6,800 lbs). Trailer brake control and Class IV receiver are add-ons that are well worth the price! Starting at $37,015 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price.
Dodge Ram 1500
Dodge Ram 1500 Outdoorsman Quad Cab 4 Wheel Drive 240 hp 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine and TorqueFlite 8-speed
Ford F250 Super Duty
Dodge Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD 383 hp 5.7L Hemi VVT V8 engine and 6-speed automatic
speed AISIN automatic transmission with electronic stability con- trol, trailer sway control and a GVWR of 6,350 kg (14,000 lbs). This truck also features leather bucket seats, Class V receiver hitch, spray in bedliner, trailer brake control and available 5th wheel/gooseneck prep package. Starting at $78,890 MSRP.
Ford F350
Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn Mega Cab 4WD Dual Rear Wheels 385 hp 6.7L I-6 Cummins Turbo Diesel V8 engine and 6-
automatic transmission with tow/haul mode, trailer tow package and a GVWR of 3,266 kg (7,200 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 $56,414 MSRP.
Ford F150 King Ranch
automatic transmission with heavy duty handling/trailering chas- sis equipment and a GVWR of 5,908 kg (13,025 lbs). This truck also features a tow/haul transmission option, leather bucket seat- ing and 17” polished aluminum wheels. Starting at $71,220 MSRP. See something here you like? Visit your favourite dealer and ask for a test drive. Happy hauling!
GMC Sierre 3500HD SLT Crew Cab Long Box 4WD DRW 397 hp 6.6L Duramax Diesel V8 engine and Allison 6-speed
Ford F150 King Ranch SuperCrew 4WD 365 hp 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine and SelectShift 6-speed
transmission with tow/haul mode, trailer tow package w/GVWR downgrade package brings this pickup to a GVWR of 4,490 kg (9,900 lbs) or 4,535 kg (10,000lb) without downgrade option. 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 $58,098 MSRP.
Ford F250 Super Duty
Ford F250 Super Duty Lariat SuperCrew 4WD 385 hp 6.2L V8 engine and TorqShift 6-speed automatic
TorqShift 6-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode, trailer tow package and a GVWR of 13,835 kg (30,500 lbs). This truck also features hill start assist, hill descent control, trailer sway control, trailer brake control, 17.5k trailer hitch receiver, with 25k 5th wheel hitch kit add-on. Starting at $73,608 MSRP.
GMC Sierra 3500HD SLT
Ford F350 Super Duty Lariat SuperCab Long Box 4WD DRW 400 hp 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 engine and
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