Towing capacity vs max cargo weight rating
Hello all! Can someone clarify something for me? If a truck's max gooseneck trailer loaded weight is 15,100 lbs (as per manufacturer towing guide - it is a Ford) - how can the max cargo weight rati...
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The RAWR would be considered the legal issue, in your example, and more specifically the tire rating on the rear axle. In some states, the registration weight is a legal issue, but in those states you can buy more registration wt. Even though your truck door sticker says 10K, you can purchase 12K or more if you want.
While many speak on forums, about legal issues, no one speaks of personal experience, unless maybe they are a commercial hauler.
Another thought...you mentioned getting more payload from a gas engine truck. Yes, due to the lighter drivetrain, the truck itself will weigh less. This really makes little difference, due to the RAWR being similar between the two, and most of the heavy diesel wt is on the front axle.
I can't give legal advice to anyone on a forum, but the truck/trailer you are talking about, is a non-issue IMHO. If you fit in the rear axle weight I described in the example, you are GTG.
Jerry
While many speak on forums, about legal issues, no one speaks of personal experience, unless maybe they are a commercial hauler.
Another thought...you mentioned getting more payload from a gas engine truck. Yes, due to the lighter drivetrain, the truck itself will weigh less. This really makes little difference, due to the RAWR being similar between the two, and most of the heavy diesel wt is on the front axle.
I can't give legal advice to anyone on a forum, but the truck/trailer you are talking about, is a non-issue IMHO. If you fit in the rear axle weight I described in the example, you are GTG.
Jerry
