OK, all you truck wonks...

4x4ord wrote:
In my view of things there is very little difference between a 1/2 ton and a 1 ton in that they are both little run around trucks but there is a big difference in capability. If you want a useful little truck get a 1 ton and you have your choice of gas or diesel. If you have no real need for a truck but want the versatility of being able to throw the odd thing in the bed now and again get a 1/2 ton. 3/4 tons have the disadvantages of the 1/2 ton in that they can't handle any weight and the price tag of the 1 ton so in my mind they should be discontinued.

:R

Not sure as to what rock you have been living under..

There is so many half truths and myths in your post.

Each vehicle "class" has real reasons for it's existence.

My 2013 F250 Supercab 4x2 has MORE available payload (3415 lbs) than ANY of the F150s and even surpasses a lot of lower GVWR F350s.

You are applying a big broad brush to your picture. Understanding the options is critical in getting the max payload and you plain just don't get it...

If you are looking for max payload then you must think about all those unneeded options and skip them.

You want 4x4? well that takes a 600lb bite out of the payload.. Want Platinum or King Ranch? Yep those take bites out of the payload..

Crewcab? yep there goes more payload.. Long bed? another bite..

Diesel? -800 lbs off the payload..

Each bite out of the payload adds up..

You want the absolute max payload available you MUST get a basic barebones XL 4x2 reg cab..