Ford's payload capacity confusion

transamz9 wrote:

azjeffh wrote:
Just ordered a new 5er and looking for a truck to pull it (21K GVWR).

According to Ford's website, I should be able to get a 2016 F350 4X4 dually diesel that has a 14K GVWR with a 6460 payload capacity. The problem is when I went to look at one last week the label on the door stated ~5400 lbs payload. To me that doesn't make much sense since I doubt the vehicle's unladen weight is 8600 lbs. Shouldn't GVWR-CCC=unladen? I did verify the vehicle did indeed have a 14K GVWR placard. The GCWR is 35K which should be well within the limits of the combo.

In addition I'm trying to decide between the 3.73 and the 4.30 rear end. I understand the 4.30 has a 3K greater towing capacity (26.5K vs 23.5K) but will likely burn more fuel. I really don't understand the other advantages of the 4.30.

I had considered the F450 but oddly enough the payload is stated at only 5300 lbs which is really confusing to me.

We plan to full time and travel the US so I'd like to get this right the first time.

Ford posted the 450 with a 14,000# GVWR to be able to have it in the same class as the Ram and Chevy 3500. The 450 is a heavy chassis so it will have less payload than a 350 if you go by the door.