Are You Buying All These Half-ton Claims?
"All-New F-150 Can Tow a Ram, a Silverado & Haul Two Hondas" Tows 12,200, claimed. (Ford Truck Enthusiasts) I guess we can soon do away with our 3/4 & 1-tonners. In a couple years the capacity rac...
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I certainly buy all the half ton specs. That's why I originally bought a 2010 F-150. However, back then, I didn't take into consideration trailer pin weight and payload capacity. I figured big tow numbers and such. So I upgraded trucks to what I have now because of the whole payload/hauling issue.
However, the newest Ford F-150 has been lightened and I believe still have the same 9.75" axle in the rear. That rear axle is rated somewhere around 4,500 to 5,000 lbs. It also still weighs as much as a 1980's single cab long bed 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck I believe. So as long as you're hauling and towing within the defined payload and trailer rating of your specific truck, I'm fine with it.
However, the newest Ford F-150 has been lightened and I believe still have the same 9.75" axle in the rear. That rear axle is rated somewhere around 4,500 to 5,000 lbs. It also still weighs as much as a 1980's single cab long bed 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck I believe. So as long as you're hauling and towing within the defined payload and trailer rating of your specific truck, I'm fine with it.
