1500 curb weights

[Jbird]

Ive given up on finding the answer to a relatively simple question online or on the forum here. Hope somebody can help me:

What is the real ,actually using it, curb weight of a late model 1500 pickup? The factory brochures give GVWRs and payloads,but the latter is not at all helpful if one doesnt have some ballpark idea of curb weight. I find one F150 owner weighing in at 6600; one online site suggests any where from 4900 to 5300 for a GMC. That's quite a range!

[valhalla360]

Depends on the specific model and how it's outfitted. 1/2 ton is a very generic description in the modern truck market.

Huge difference between a stripped out 2WD V6 standard cab short bed and a 4WD V8 crew cab long bed with all the bells and whistles.

If you can see the door sticker, you can usually back calculate it based on the GVWR and payload but even there you have to be careful of dealer added items. A 200lb bed cap will likely not be included in the sticker for example.

[MFL]

All curb wts will vary depending on how equipped. If you are looking at a particular truck, look at the GVWR, for example 7,500. Now look at payload on tire sticker 1,500. This means that curb wt of THAT truck was 6,000 as it left the factory.

Jerry