Vehicle Capacity Comparison
So there are lots of numbers to know when buying a truck and trailer. I have recently purchased a truck and camping trailer I knew all these numbers but got a little suspicious once seeing the numbers...
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As a Tundra owner I've been arguing your point for a while. For some reason the Tundra gets bashed even though it has higher ratings than both the Ram and F150 you mention. I'm not saying this to brand bash or start the loyalty wars, just continuing with the OPs point.
FAWR 4000lbs
RAWR 4150lbs (d-rated, axle manufacturer actually lists them much higher)
Yet a GVWR of only 7200lbs resulting in payloads as low as 1300lbs.
With a strong drivetrain, 4.30 towing gears, more power than a GM 6.0l and brakes that are comparable, if not bigger, than most 3/4 tons, I have yet to find the weak link for my situation. My Tundra handles my 31' 8000lbs trailer very well even though I'm a couple hundred pounds over my "rated" payload.
It all comes down to who can build the truck the cheapest, but still give it ratings that will sell, while keeping the legal department happy.
FAWR 4000lbs
RAWR 4150lbs (d-rated, axle manufacturer actually lists them much higher)
Yet a GVWR of only 7200lbs resulting in payloads as low as 1300lbs.
With a strong drivetrain, 4.30 towing gears, more power than a GM 6.0l and brakes that are comparable, if not bigger, than most 3/4 tons, I have yet to find the weak link for my situation. My Tundra handles my 31' 8000lbs trailer very well even though I'm a couple hundred pounds over my "rated" payload.
It all comes down to who can build the truck the cheapest, but still give it ratings that will sell, while keeping the legal department happy.
