F250 Payload Capacity
I am looking at buying a used F250 but the door sticker seems to have a lot lower payload than I thought it would have. The truck fits the price range my wife and I are in. We are looking at a 1995 Hallmark, model number 4026-9HM. We will probably strip it down and rebuild it as simple and light as possible. Want to have a front hitch for bikes and will occasionally tow a small boat.
Specs of the truck are 2013 F250 XL w/power locks/windows/mirrors, 6.2L V8, 4x4/FX4, ex-cab, 8' bed. Payload capacity of 3016lbs, GVWR 10000lb, Front GAWR 4800lb, Rear GAWR 6100lb. It had a 3 leaf rear leaf spring and no auxiliary upper leaf. Factory tire pressure of 75PSI front and 80PSI rear. It sat very tall for a F250. With that GVWR, I would think the payload would be higher. Am I assuming too much to think it should have a higher payload?
Is this a good truck or should I hold out for an F350? Could I bring it to a heavy truck shop and upgrade the suspension and apply for an official payload re-certification? Or just buy it, load it up, and get on the road?
Specs of the truck are 2013 F250 XL w/power locks/windows/mirrors, 6.2L V8, 4x4/FX4, ex-cab, 8' bed. Payload capacity of 3016lbs, GVWR 10000lb, Front GAWR 4800lb, Rear GAWR 6100lb. It had a 3 leaf rear leaf spring and no auxiliary upper leaf. Factory tire pressure of 75PSI front and 80PSI rear. It sat very tall for a F250. With that GVWR, I would think the payload would be higher. Am I assuming too much to think it should have a higher payload?
Is this a good truck or should I hold out for an F350? Could I bring it to a heavy truck shop and upgrade the suspension and apply for an official payload re-certification? Or just buy it, load it up, and get on the road?
