RedJeep wrote:
APT, thanks for the reply. This is all very perplexing. The tow guide states that the 2000 f-350 crew cab 4wd DRW 7.3TD is rated at 12,600 lbs towing while the f-350 crew cab 4wd SRW 7.3TD is rated at 13,000. I would expect that the dually would have a much higher tow rating than a SRW. Perhaps Ford is deducting the weight of the fender flares? Makes no sense.
You are correct; the DRW truck weighs more than the SRW truck and therefore it's tow rating is, surprisingly, less due to that fact.
Now, the tale that isn't told by the tow rating is
how well each truck will handle that 12500lb+ trailer. I'm not a "you need a dually for everything" guy but I think when you're up in that weight range it very much becomes a consideration.
