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Originally Posted by WA1DH
Like everyone else said, the towing isn't the big deal. I'm sure I could get 3k lbs moving behind my 2L escort, albeit slowly. Stopping it is another story. The big issue is pulling a boat out of the water. I don't know if a 2.3 Ranger could do that. Not to mention the fact that I'm leaning toward a 5 spd which would mean burned up clutch in no time if I couldn't get the load up the ramp. I have a friend with a 5 spd 2.3L Ranger and I believe he said the rated capacity was only 1500 lbs.
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You should be doing a burnout on the wet pavement of the ramp before burning up the clutch.
With regard to the S-10's 4-cyl, take it to 3K RPM, and keep the clutch spinning and the engine revved until you're doing 10mph, then fully engage the clutch, and pull away normally. Even with 3K lbs on a steep boat ramp you should have the clutch out within 4 seconds. I would assume the same would go for the Ranger's 4-cyl.