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leopardhawk
Explorer
Jun 25, 2017

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 see the "Maximum Payload Package Selector (lbs.)" section.

Scrolling down through that section to the F-350 SRW 4X4, and looking in the column for the Crew Cab, I cannot understand why the vehicle with a GVWR of 11,300 lbs. would have a payload that is 640 lbs. HIGHER than the vehicle with a GVWR of 11,400 lbs.!! I don't get it...maybe 'cause I haven't been around trucks all that much?

Does anyone here have any input, comments, advice, an explanation...?

Thanks!

Mark
Tow Vehicles

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  • Terryallan's avatar
    Terryallan
    Explorer II
    Jun 26, 2017
    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.


    Actually max payload is all the truck is rated to carry, and all the BRAKES are designed to STOP. No matter where the weight is. The brakes are only designed to stop the GVWR of the truck.

    BTW. at max GVWR. The brakes are not designed to stop ANY of the trailer.
  • IdaD's avatar
    IdaD
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2017
    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.
  • blt2ski's avatar
    blt2ski
    Moderator
    Jun 25, 2017
    My C2500 reg cab has all of 300 lbs less payload than the dually crew cab I had. Almost 3000 lbs difference in GVWR!
    As noted, different engines, bed length, cab style, even interior level can add a lot of weight vs a stripped model.
    There were two others posting awhile ago with 05 rallies like I had. There was 600 lbs difference between the most base model and the one with a leather interior.
    A these things can make a difference in final payload numbers.

    Marty
  • drsteve's avatar
    drsteve
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2017
    The true payload of any truck depends on it's particular configuration and options installed, and will be found on a sticker inside the door jamb.
  • spud1957's avatar
    spud1957
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2017
    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.
  • leopardhawk's avatar
    leopardhawk
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2017
    Wow, thanks for all the quick replies! I did not think of that, gs vs. diesel, and it surprises me that Ford would actually not clarify that on the web page...

    Thanks again, I think I will also speak to the Ford dealer tomorrow and see if I can't get an explanation directly from them... I will post my findings here if anyone is interested.

    Mark
  • rjstractor's avatar
    rjstractor
    Nomad
    Jun 25, 2017
    It took a while to find what you are referring to, but without really digging into it it's likely that the 11300 GVWR CCSB configuration is with a gas engine and the 11400 GVWR is diesel. The diesel engine is much heavier, so the gas version would have a higher payload despite a slightly lower GVWR.
  • time2roll's avatar
    time2roll
    Nomad
    Jun 25, 2017
    Looks like the long bed has a base weight 230 pounds more than a short bed. Also the higher GVWR could be given to the diesel that also weighs more. Basically the slight change in GVWR and payload is based on other options and the additional weight of that option.
  • leopardhawk's avatar
    leopardhawk
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2017
    Sorry, the website didn't append properly... here it is below...

    http://www.ford.com/trucks/super-duty/2017/models/f350-platinum/

    Mark

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