what defines a 3/4 ton?
If it's payload capacity, then why isn't a properly equipped F150 considered a 3/4 ton truck?
Forum Discussion
RGAWR and GVWR has changed over the years especially since the time that 1/2, 3/4, or 1 ton was an actual payload rating.
For example, a 2005 Ram 2500 diesel had a FGAWR of 5,200 lbs, a RGAWR of 6,000 lbs, and a GVWR of 9,000 lbs. The SRW 3500 of the same year had a FGAWR of 5,200 lbs, RGAWR of 6,200 lbs, and a GVWR of 9,900 lbs.
In 2018, a 2500 diesel has a FGAWR of 6,000 lbs RGAWR of 6,500 lbs and a GVWR of 10,000 lbs while a SRW 3500 has a FGAWR of 6,000 lbs RGAWR of 7,000 lbs and a GVWR 11,700 lbs.
The GVWR and RGAWR of the F150 HD's are also much higher than previous year models.
For example, a 2005 Ram 2500 diesel had a FGAWR of 5,200 lbs, a RGAWR of 6,000 lbs, and a GVWR of 9,000 lbs. The SRW 3500 of the same year had a FGAWR of 5,200 lbs, RGAWR of 6,200 lbs, and a GVWR of 9,900 lbs.
In 2018, a 2500 diesel has a FGAWR of 6,000 lbs RGAWR of 6,500 lbs and a GVWR of 10,000 lbs while a SRW 3500 has a FGAWR of 6,000 lbs RGAWR of 7,000 lbs and a GVWR 11,700 lbs.
The GVWR and RGAWR of the F150 HD's are also much higher than previous year models.
