Maximum payload question
Hoping someone can explain something to me... If you go to this Ford website, 2017 Ford® Super Duty F350 Platinum Truck | Model Highlights | Ford.com and scroll down about 3/4 of the way, you will se...
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IdaD wrote:spud1957 wrote:
Max GVWR for 6.2 is 11,300.
Max GVWR for 6.7 is 11,500.
The extra weight of the diesel is the reason for the payload discrepancy.
Yep but payload is pretty meaningless since extra weight of the diesel is almost all on the front axle, while your cargo or pin weight will almost all be on the rear axle. Axle and tire ratings are the figures to know.
I would say the GVWR and its payload numbers are pretty much useless as you point out.
Case in point is the F350 srw which may come in a 10000 GVWR or a 11200 GVWR all in the same exact truck from rear bumper to the front bumper. LOL...the 10000 gvwr truck has a lower payload sticker....and its the same exact truck.
Both have the same brake systems which is dictated by the vehicles axle rating. Example is the two trucks I mentioned above with a 6000 FAWR and a 7230 RAWR = 13230 lbs of braking performance at a minimum.
OP..... use this from Ford for looking at Ford truck mechanical specs and weight numbers for Fords different year models. fleet ford specs
