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Old May 14, 2015 | 08:24 AM
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Tailgate weight capacity?
Anyone know what the tailgate weight capacity would be on a 2013 Lariat F350?


I need to load a 400 lb lawn tractor and I need to know whether I should remove the tailgate or not.


I cannot find information in the owners manual.
 
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Old May 14, 2015 | 08:44 AM
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I do not know but I have had WAAAAAAY more than 400 lb on my tailgate. I am sure you could leave it on.
 
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Old May 14, 2015 | 09:14 AM
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The times my buddy and I sit on my tailgate enjoying a cold one, we're way over 400lbs!
 
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Old May 14, 2015 | 09:25 AM
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Not to mention, when loading a lawn tractor the entire weight will never be fully on the tailgate at one given time.
 
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Old May 14, 2015 | 11:13 AM
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I move my lawn tractor with my truck. Never ever thought about tail gate. I have had 800 pounds elk on the talk gate.
 
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Old May 14, 2015 | 11:14 AM
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With Ramps of course I regularly load my Atv which weighs around 900lbs with me riding it up the ramps
 
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If the front wheels start coming off the ground........

Be careful........
 
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Originally Posted by Sailor_Roy
If the front wheels start coming off the ground........

Be careful........
The new 2016 being out of a aluminum you might have that problem.
 
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Originally Posted by Dakster
The new 2016 being out of a aluminum you might have that problem.
Dak......I think it is the 2017 that will be Alum body........
 
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Dak......I think it is the 2017 that will be Alum body........
Ditto ^^^^
 
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Originally Posted by Blapensee
With Ramps of course I regularly load my Atv which weighs around 900lbs with me riding it up the ramps
I've done this many times as well. No issues.
 
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Ok, thanks guys! Appreciate the comments.


If it rears up, I will let you know.
 
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Originally Posted by Sailor_Roy
Dak......I think it is the 2017 that will be Alum body........
You are right... I still have it in my mind that the change was for 2016. It is IN 2016 as a MY2017.
 
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It is rated at 500lbs loaded in the centre of the tail gate. With all of these things, there will be a "factor of safety" involved, so it will handle much more than that. I have loaded an 800lb motorcycle with the weight fully on the tailgate with no problem.
 
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Originally Posted by BigF350
It is rated at 500lbs loaded in the centre of the tail gate. With all of these things, there will be a "factor of safety" involved, so it will handle much more than that. I have loaded an 800lb motorcycle with the weight fully on the tailgate with no problem.

Another country heard from.... LITERATELY! Long time no see Adrian. Hope all is well in Aus...
 
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