Power Need To Tow 12,000 lb Trailer

[Power Need To Tow 12,000 lb Trailer]

Thank  you for your comments.

I assume the rating you are referring to is the tow hitch rating.  Those we have been looking at are rated 15,000 to 20,000 hitch ratings.

Again thank you,

 

[Power Need To Tow 12,000 lb Trailer]

We are trying to purchase a MH to tow our car and motorcycle thinking that the combined weight will be about 12000 lbs.    We have been looking at 600 hp Cummins MHs and find them to be quite costly.  I was wondering if a 450 hp engine would be sufficient to effectively pull such a load.  I am looking for performance that is not significantly impaired by headwinds or uphill grades.

Can anyone provide helpful insight?

Lee