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mike5150's avatar
mike5150
Explorer
Nov 01, 2017

Tow Vehicle help break down some of the numbers

Why all the numbers don't we just need the payload ? is the payload buried in all the numbers below? I am sorry if this is a stupid question Mike



Ford Super Duty F-250 SRW 6.4 Diesel

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear 6100 lbs 6100.0 min 6100.0 max
Curb Weight - Front 4540 lbs 3699.0 min 4645.0 max
Curb Weight - Rear 2795 lbs 2684.0 min 2815.0 max
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap 9800 lbs 9200.0 min 10000.0 max
Gross Combined Wt Rating 23000 lbs 15000.0 min 23000.0 max
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 5000 lbs 5000.0 min 5000.0 max
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 500 lbs 500.0 min 500.0 max
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 12500 lbs 8400.0 min 12500.0 max
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 1875 lbs 1260.0 min 1875.0 max
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  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Nov 01, 2017
    It's usually all about what the REAR AXLE can carry AFTER truck is FULLY loaded!!!
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Nov 01, 2017
    Ron3rd wrote:
    Payload is usually on the drivers door sticker.


    Yep, payload based on the 10,000# max GVWR for a class 2 truck. If you chose to go by the GRAWR it will likely go up about 1,000#.
  • JIMNLIN's avatar
    JIMNLIN
    Explorer III
    Nov 01, 2017
    Cummins12V98 wrote:
    It's usually all about what the REAR AXLE can carry AFTER truck is FULLY loaded!!!

    Just to add some numbers...many 3/4 ton HD trucks rear axle may weigh in the 2900 lb range subtracted from 6100 rawr = around 3100 lb payload in the bed before exceeding the lessor of a axle/tire/wheel or rear spring packs. Generally the OEM wheels are the weak link.
  • IdaD's avatar
    IdaD
    Explorer
    Nov 01, 2017
    The payload tag confuses more people than it helps. It can either overstate or understate the actual capability of a given vehicle.
  • 4x4ord's avatar
    4x4ord
    Explorer III
    Nov 01, 2017
    In Alberta the scale police don't care about any of those numbers. They really aren't overly interested in what little pick up trucla are hauling period. If they did care they would first make sure your tires are not overloaded. Next would be your rear axle. I'm quite sure they would never look beyond that.

    In British Columbia If your headlights are pointing at the moon they could ticket you if you are over you vehicles gvwr.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Nov 01, 2017
    IdaD wrote:
    The payload tag confuses more people than it helps. It can either overstate or understate the actual capability of a given vehicle.


    The bad part for 5er owners is that very LITTLE weight is added to the front and part of the capacity is derived from the front axle rating.

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