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as previously stated these trucks (although not legally) can handle lots of weight. Last time i got hay i set a new personal record for my truck of 22,300 pounds total weight with truck and trailer. We also had the cummins dodge with us with another trailer which weighed out to about 21,000 pounds. My truck pulled the weight alot better than the dodge!
legally, any of these trucks can haul 26,000# minus curb weight when you're talking about truck & trailer with a class C license... they can actually do it too...
as far as cargo in the bed... you might not mind a ticket for being overweight, but I'm going to at least try to talk you out of exceeding your GVWR... It is very true that a 5.4L F250 can legally haul more without a trailer than a PSD F250... but you knew that when you bought it...
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OE Options installed: TowCommand Brake controller, Upgraded to 4 spkr. Single CD/AM/FM w/AUX from 2 spkr. AM/FM, cab clearance lights, Fog Lights, Cruise Control, Redundant Audio Controls.
as previously stated these trucks (although not legally) can handle lots of weight. Last time i got hay i set a new personal record for my truck of 22,300 pounds total weight with truck and trailer. We also had the cummins dodge with us with another trailer which weighed out to about 21,000 pounds. My truck pulled the weight alot better than the dodge!
I do this every time I haul hay. 7,800 pound truck, 3,500 pound trailer, 13,000 pounds of hay=24,300 pounds. A good trailer, with good brakes, loaded evenly handles the loads just fine. My truck is licensed for 26,000 gvw and as long as I keep the axle weights in check on the truck there is no problem from the DOT with hauling that much.
What pleased me the most was I average between 11.5 and 12.2 mpg when hauling that much.
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That's interesting putting that much rock in the bed and have it all fit. What is your set up or did you exceed your tire ratings, your axle ratings and your GVWR?
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2005 F250 V10, CC, SB, 4x4, 4.30 axle ratio
1994 Exploder XLT, 4x4, auto trans and Pioneer cd player
I do this every time I haul hay. 7,800 pound truck, 3,500 pound trailer, 13,000 pounds of hay=24,300 pounds. A good trailer, with good brakes, loaded evenly handles the loads just fine. My truck is licensed for 26,000 gvw and as long as I keep the axle weights in check on the truck there is no problem from the DOT with hauling that much.
What pleased me the most was I average between 11.5 and 12.2 mpg when hauling that much.
I get that empty with my V10, are you sure?
__________________ My V10 will out pull your PSD any day of the week,
If its close to stock and of the same age as my V10.
I do this every time I haul hay. 7,800 pound truck, 3,500 pound trailer, 13,000 pounds of hay=24,300 pounds. A good trailer, with good brakes, loaded evenly handles the loads just fine. My truck is licensed for 26,000 gvw and as long as I keep the axle weights in check on the truck there is no problem from the DOT with hauling that much.
What pleased me the most was I average between 11.5 and 12.2 mpg when hauling that much.
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Originally Posted by bill11012
I get that empty with my V10, are you sure?
He has a 7.3 PSD empty for him is probably 18+
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I don't know... I'm not worried about the suspension or tires nearly as much as I would be about the brakes... getting that much moving is one thing, stopping it in a hurry is very different.
I don't know... I'm not worried about the suspension or tires nearly as much as I would be about the brakes... getting that much moving is one thing, stopping it in a hurry is very different.
your right, I got him confused with another guy with a 5.4.
i get 15 mpg empty with stock size tires and with my 35s i get 13.5 mpg empty. When ever i haul long distances i put my stock tires on and i got 12-13 mpg towing a two horse trailer with two horses and loaded down with all sorts of gear and water all the way to Vermont.
exactly haha when you work a farm you get used to towing or driving things that most people wouldn't even attempt. Listen to the song international harvestor haha chug a lug a luggin' 5 miles an hour. its all about taking it slow and knowing what may be ahead of you and speeding up from behind you.
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