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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rhagfo wrote:
Well with the Ram 2500 to 3500 you have an unknown in that they have different frames. As far as axle manufacture ratings go the full floating axles used in HD pickups for years going back to to the late 90’s, most have had a rating over 10k, it is the trucks frame that comes into play.
Ram rates 6000 front, 6500 rear in the 2500, given all the variables. The frame isn't unknown, because Ram wouldn't be able to rate the axles for more weight than the frame can hold. And the only difference in the frame is that the 2500 is designed to have coils whereas the 3500 is designed to have coils.
