Question about weight ratings

tim1970 wrote:
Still trying to figure out payload and towing capacity for my truck. (2016 F-250 Diesel). I plan on going to a scale and getting an exact weight of my truck. However, I am not sure what to subtract that number from to get my actual payload. According to the door sticker the GVWR of my truck is 10000. However the front axle rating is 5200 and the rear axle rating is 6100 which gives a total of 11,300.

I am not trying to start a debate (really, I'm not) but can I use the larger number when trying to determine what trailer I can pull? I have read many different places that say the 10K GVWR is just to avoid commercial designations and higher taxes in some states. I also have a hard time believing the GVWR comes out to "exactly" 10k lbs.

While initially only looking at TT, we just happened to look at some 5w floor plans and are actually considering it. However the size we need for the family would put dry pin weights around 1600, and once we get it loaded we could be around 2k pin weight. Going by the 10k gvwr number, it will not be possible for us.

Thoughts?

Your truck WILL have a sticker on the door listing the exact payload capacity for your specific truck. From that subtract the weight of any occupants, and anything you have put in or added to the truck, including a hitch etc. That is your remaining payload capacity.

Along with that you need to make sure you not over either axle limit.

GVWR comes to exactly 10,000 lbs because that's what the mfg states, and yes, for a 3/4 ton, that is also the max GVWR for that class of vehicle by federal standards.