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Dec 14, 2015 | 02:09 AM

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TRUCK WEIGHT

I am picking up and '88 F250/460/auto dually. In PA they ask for what weight tag do you want. I'll be towing an open 18' trailer with a a 3000lbs car and about an additional 1000lbs of extras. Can't find a weight for this truck. Oh, for those of you that will tell me that a 1988 F250 dually doesn't exist, well I have one with all the documentations. Thanks

Dec 14, 2015 | 08:25 AM

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My '97 F-250 crew cab short box 460, auto 4WD, with a fiberglass topper weighs about 6600 lbs empty.

Dually would be heavier
If yours is long box that would be heavier
If yours is 2WD that would be lighter
If yours doesn't have a topper that would be lighter.

So I'd guess 6000 - 6500 for yours.

Dec 14, 2015 | 06:05 PM

Conanski

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You are going to have to get the truck weighed, nobody can tell you what your truck weighs.

Dec 14, 2015 | 07:38 PM

1vannn

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Go to a grain scale - they usually openly weigh our stuff for us. For us it's Harvest Land, but I'm sure it'll be different. They're not spot on, but pretty close.

Dec 14, 2015 | 07:41 PM

Dank Hill

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Also try your local scrap yard they should be able to tell you the weight if you go there with some scrap.

Dec 14, 2015 | 07:49 PM

pgg00

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My dad had an F250 dually. Was made by Centerion

Dec 14, 2015 | 09:08 PM

Bad Bad Leroy Brown

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Don't know if it'll help, but mine weighs 5,600 empty.

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Dec 15, 2015 | 01:07 PM

Bad Bad Leroy Brown

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Landscaping places with bulk stone and mulch and stuff would probably let you weigh the truck.

Dec 27, 2015 | 12:14 AM

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You will need to have the weight certified. Truck scales is your best bet. The tires weigh about 75lbs each. The spare and the 2 outside duals can be taken off to lighten it up. Been there in Kalifornia. My 90 F350 Dually weighs in @ 5950.

Dec 27, 2015 | 08:12 AM

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Diesel_Brad

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 5X5

it does NOT have be be an exact weight, they want a best Guesstimate

6,500lbs is close for the truck
3,000lbs car
2,500lb trailer
1,000lbs of extras
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13,000lbs

That would put you in class 5(11,001 - 14,000lbs)

Personally I would register it in class 6(14,001 -17,000lbs)
just to be on the safe side or if you are loaded heavier or hauling something heavier

Dec 27, 2015 | 09:55 AM

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Or find a truck stop with a Cat scale. That would be your most accurate option. They will pay for an overweight ticket for truckers if their scales were wrong. They keep them well calibrated.

Dec 27, 2015 | 04:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 5X5

I am picking up and '88 F250/460/auto dually. In PA they ask for what weight tag do you want.

I think Diesel Brad answered the question, but I am not sure how he got to that answer. Does the new owner reside in PA and the truck is being purchased there or is he or the truck out of state ? When I buy tags for a truck in MI, they do not ask if I plan to haul anything with it or how much that could possibly weigh ......