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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MikeRP wrote:
Interestingly his tires are Continental with a 3415 lb rating per tire which is 225 lbs per tire less. Am that would get you to 450 lbs of the difference between 4156 and 3415. So that would get you to 3865. Another 140 lbs in the diesel tank differences. That would get you to 4005. Maybe there is little difference afterall!!!
Well frick you live and learn!
And to me this just proves mods either way can affect they payload up and to the axle/ tire ratings.
I told my friend to get the 3640 lbs tires when the Continentals are worn out.
You have to think that Ford may lose some sales over this difference. When in truth the trucks are essentially equal.
Peace
