Better TC hauler- F350 or F450??
It seems logical the F450 would be better for hauling a heavy (5000 pound plus) TC than a similar equipped F350. After all, you have 19.5's, bigger rear axle (I think), and bigger brakes. What other...
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Fish mojo wrote:
It seems logical the F450 would be better for hauling a heavy (5000 pound plus) TC than a similar equipped F350. After all, you have 19.5's, bigger rear axle (I think), and bigger brakes. What other differences are there?
The 2017 Super Duty payload guide shows a DRW, 4x4, diesel (all must haves), the F350 payload is 6450 pounds and the F450 is 5320 pounds payload.
Is the lower number for the F450 the truck vehicle weight (heavier than the F350) less the 14,000 GVCW, just to keep the GVCW at the limit allowed for non-commercial trucks and the actual, non advertised GVWR would be quite higher in actual payload?
Which truck would you buy for the 5,000 pound plus TC?
There is no such thing as "the non-advertised GVWR". The truck's rating IS the actual rating.
The F450 pickup has a lower load capacity due to the heavier weight of the truck over the F350 pickup. As already mentioned the F450 pickup is aimed at the peopel who are hauling the larger 5th Wheels.
The Chassis Cabs (F450/550) are the ones where the load capacity climbs appreciably.
