2017 2500HD versus 3500HD SRW

4x4ord wrote:

IdaD wrote:

4x4ord wrote:
I don't understand why the 3/4 ton diesel market exists. I think the 1500 should be for people who want a nice riding truck to use for getting groceries, picking up a new fridge and light trailer pulling (10,000 lbs or less). The current 3/4 ton should be discontinued and the one ton SRW should be badged 2500. The step up to a 3500 should include duals. To me it makes no sense whatsoever to design a truck capable of pulling a house and then reducing its payload to that of a 1/2 ton by not putting any springs in the back.

The payload reduction has nothing to do with the rear springs. The payload reduction is entirely a function of the class max 10k lb GVWR. The rear axle rating on most 3/4 tons, which accounts for the difference in springs, is typically within 500 lbs of the equivalent 1 ton. There are valid reasons for having a heavy duty model with a max 10k GVWR, because above that commercial vehicles get into a lot of DOT hoops, registration can be higher and other expenses and restrictions can come into play.

What you're asking for is available from Ford in the way of a no charge option for a phoney 10k lb GVWR door sticker on their F350's.

Or an F250 with the right camper package...same difference.

The reality is your previous point makes some sense. If you badge the SRW heavy duty trucks a 250/2500 and the DRW trucks a 350/3500 you'd actually have a meaningful difference in capability at each step. But it'll never happen.