Massive Payload Increase for 06 F250
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Massive Payload Increase for 06 F250
So this is just something funny I came across looking up the value of my truck on one of those used values sites. In the listing it shows this for an F250:
Engine Specifications
Type: Gas V8
Size: 5.4L/330
Horsepower: 300 @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 365 @ 3750 RPM
Max Towing Capacity: 5000
Max Payload: 8493
Wow this is great news.
Engine Specifications
Type: Gas V8
Size: 5.4L/330
Horsepower: 300 @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 365 @ 3750 RPM
Max Towing Capacity: 5000
Max Payload: 8493
Wow this is great news.
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Maybe thats what they meant and my payload accoding to sticker on the door is 2450 and the GVWR is 9200 or 9400 or something in that range. Just funny to see PAYLOAD - 8493. Maybe on an F450. Load a 250 to that and I forsee some major breaking.
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Cargo Master
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Well sometimes I think places list towing specs according to the rated weight carrying capacity of the hitch. I know my current Ford class V hitch is 600/6000 weight carrying and 1200/12000 weight distributing. Gotta upgrade it too as I have a 14k dump trailer that at times will be a total weight of 10-12k so that reciever has to go as it is way past the weight carrying capacity.
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haha, not even but i wish. Maybe an F550
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So this is just something funny I came across looking up the value of my truck on one of those used values sites. In the listing it shows this for an F250:
Engine Specifications
Type: Gas V8
Size: 5.4L/330
Horsepower: 300 @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 365 @ 3750 RPM
Max Towing Capacity: 5000
Max Payload: 8493
Wow this is great news.
Engine Specifications
Type: Gas V8
Size: 5.4L/330
Horsepower: 300 @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 365 @ 3750 RPM
Max Towing Capacity: 5000
Max Payload: 8493
Wow this is great news.
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even with a upgraded hitch, I'd still vote for a weight distribution setup. It will tow MUCH better with it. After towing a few heavy bumper-pull trailers, if given the option, I'd go WD every time. Ultimate would be a GN trailer, but the WD will give a pretty comparable ride. Just my $0.02
Well sometimes I think places list towing specs according to the rated weight carrying capacity of the hitch. I know my current Ford class V hitch is 600/6000 weight carrying and 1200/12000 weight distributing. Gotta upgrade it too as I have a 14k dump trailer that at times will be a total weight of 10-12k so that reciever has to go as it is way past the weight carrying capacity.
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even with a upgraded hitch, I'd still vote for a weight distribution setup. It will tow MUCH better with it. After towing a few heavy bumper-pull trailers, if given the option, I'd go WD every time. Ultimate would be a GN trailer, but the WD will give a pretty comparable ride. Just my $0.02
Just because I have not used or needed a heavier set up until now, a dump trailer load varies so much wouldn't there need to be many changes to the tension on the WD hitch set up? If the trailer was loaded constantly I'd think WD, but the few times it will see a near max load is just a couple. I also have air bags for stuff in the bed (without the trailer) and to keep the trailer from pushing the truck down too far. I almost went gooseneck but unfortunately no where to store that size trailer. Plus i like the bed open for hauling tools and such. But insight is good.
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