Are You Buying All These Half-ton Claims?

cekkk wrote:
"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 race will have them up to 20,000 lbs. :h

The modern 1/2 ton is as capable, or more so than the the 3/4 tons of old, like the the 1980's era trucks before they started the HD truck wars. No reason a 1/2 ton can't tow up to specs as long as the mfg builds it to that spec. The same is true with the 2500 HD trucks that are light years ahead of the old 3/4 ton trucks in terms of capability.

BTW, I had a 85 Chevy C-20 that was a total dog. About 1/2 as powerful and capable as my 1/2 ton Tundra.