Payload rating on F-450.
Ok, looked at F-450 Platinum 4wd, with all the bells, and whistles, has the fifthwheel prep pkg. The stamped limit was 4770 lbs for cargo payload carrying capacity. My question is, is that enough for ...
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rjstractor wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
What are the RAWR's of the 450 Class3 and the MD Cab and Chassis 450???
Folks it's ALL Smoke and Mirrors.
Per Ford's website, RGAWR on the F450 PU is 9900 (same as F350) and the C&C max is 12880. I didn't take the time to dig into spring pack ratings but I suspect that's where the difference is. The C&C model likely has a stronger straight frame as well. Part of the difference is numbers BS I'm sure.
So going by RAWR why buy a 450? I think we all know the fact is the 450 is good for much more than 9,900#.
Smoke n Mirrors.
