Huge discrepancies
We have been looking at F-150s. Each time we find one that looks like a likely candidate, we call the dealership and ask about it, including the payload capacity. Four out of four people have given ...
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JIMNLIN wrote:
The two trucks you mentioned is a great example of the fallacy of the GVWR payload sticker system.
Ford Fleet specs shows as much as 3000 lb payloads on some F150HD or tow max packages. The new aluminum F150 is advertised up to 3300 lb payload.
Non of the F150HD or max tow with those small 4050-4800 RAWR can carry 3000 lbs in the bed.
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They can't? They certinly come close to it.
The trucks with highest payloads are RegCab 4x2s
Compare their base rear axle curb weights to rGAWR.
This was sent to a Car&Driver reporter from Ford and posted as part of their 2015 F150 review. Only the 4x2 2015 data was sent AFAIK.
