Maxium Tow Capacity
Laughing Gas
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typTowing capacities can be found at:
2012 Ford Super Duty | View Towing Specifications | Ford.com
However, if you are looking at a 5er with a heavy pin pay attention to the payload rating:
2012 Ford Super Duty | View Payload Specifications | Ford.com
and rear axle ratings:
2012 Ford Super Duty | Detailed Chassis Specifications | Ford.com
I believe that the dry rating of the axle on the above overstates the installed weight rating by about 60# on the front and 500# on the rear.
2012 Ford Super Duty | View Towing Specifications | Ford.com
However, if you are looking at a 5er with a heavy pin pay attention to the payload rating:
2012 Ford Super Duty | View Payload Specifications | Ford.com
and rear axle ratings:
2012 Ford Super Duty | Detailed Chassis Specifications | Ford.com
I believe that the dry rating of the axle on the above overstates the installed weight rating by about 60# on the front and 500# on the rear.
Last edited by JohnD333; Dec 15, 2011 at 09:43 AM. Reason: typo and no enclosure
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Usually the first obsticle you run into is the pin weight of the 5th wheel or gooseneck over loading the load capacity of the truck. Usually the rear axle rating or the rear tire capacity.
The second most common is the GCVW. With a CC 4x4 truck that weighs 8300-8400 lbs. And your GCVW somewhere around 23,000 lbs Your max trailer will be in the 14,700.
Usually the last rating we butt heads with is the trailer weight exceeding the truck is rated to tow. Usually before we hit this rating we have already exceeded one of the two above.
The F350 give you about 1000 lbs more in the bed/rear axle than a F250.
The second most common is the GCVW. With a CC 4x4 truck that weighs 8300-8400 lbs. And your GCVW somewhere around 23,000 lbs Your max trailer will be in the 14,700.
Usually the last rating we butt heads with is the trailer weight exceeding the truck is rated to tow. Usually before we hit this rating we have already exceeded one of the two above.
The F350 give you about 1000 lbs more in the bed/rear axle than a F250.
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BUY BIGGER
Better to have too much truck than not enough....
Ford lowered the weight ratings on the 2011 F250 after it was out for awhile.
Nothing huge but still not cool in my book, went from 15,800lbs to 14,400lbs....
Here is the link to where I asked the forum about this change:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-capacity.html
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Better to have too much truck than not enough....
Ford lowered the weight ratings on the 2011 F250 after it was out for awhile.
Nothing huge but still not cool in my book, went from 15,800lbs to 14,400lbs....
Here is the link to where I asked the forum about this change:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-capacity.html
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My personal opinion is there is very litte difference in cost, fuel mileage or maintenance between a F250 or a F350. So why not buy the bigger truck?
A F250 is great for the person who wants to haul branches to the dump on saturday, take the lawn mower in for service, pull a water skiing boat out to the lake, or a couple of motorcycles over to the track.
But if you are considering pulling a 5ver or a Gooseneck trailer then the starting point is a F350 and the question is, Do I need a dually or will a SRW do?
A F250 is great for the person who wants to haul branches to the dump on saturday, take the lawn mower in for service, pull a water skiing boat out to the lake, or a couple of motorcycles over to the track.
But if you are considering pulling a 5ver or a Gooseneck trailer then the starting point is a F350 and the question is, Do I need a dually or will a SRW do?
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I have a f250 Super Duty now a friend has the same truck in a 350. From what I can tell the only difference is on extra leaf spring in the rear plus overload springs. Other than that they are the same. I added air bags to mine for better ride when towing. I don't air them up when I take the lawn mower in for repair though!
I have been seeing alot of new 6.7's single rear wheel towing huge 5th wheel Toy Haulers and was wondering if the load rating has changed from the older trucks?
I have been seeing alot of new 6.7's single rear wheel towing huge 5th wheel Toy Haulers and was wondering if the load rating has changed from the older trucks?
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Start with the F350 SRW and consider from there.
The 2011+ F250 is a bit soft.
I pre-ordered and didn't realize the effects of the changes.
Sure it's an easy enough fix but why not start with the proper hardware from the beginning?
The 2011+ F250 is a bit soft.
I pre-ordered and didn't realize the effects of the changes.
Sure it's an easy enough fix but why not start with the proper hardware from the beginning?
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I am not sure what the difference between a F250 and F350 would be but my F250 was over $900 for a one yr sticker on the plate.
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We run a 2011 F350 Lariat 4x4 6.7L SRW long bed with factory installed 5th wheel and camper package and no trouble pulling 14-15k on a daily basis. Like Painted Horse quoted the the max combo is 23k and 14,700k on the trailer. We average about 24-26k combo on a daily basis with no towing issues, but have found it statistically impossible to exceed the max trailer of 14,700k with out exeeding the 23k combo on a 5th wheel and feel the Combo weight is understated from Ford. They put a 25k 5th wheel hitch in the bed, so that is over built for the truck right out of the gate. IMHO the dually is kind of bulky for everyday driving and makes it difficult for drive thru's, parking, ect..
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New 2023 Guide: F250. 6.7 with the 3.55 20k or over F350 w/4.3 is 21k...(30K GCWR) Plenty of power unless you have your CDL and looking to hotshot heavier loads then I would recommend a dually or even F450
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