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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 09:57 PM
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Towing capacity?

I what to know the towing capacity is trailer hitch, bumper pull, and fifth wheel. One truck is a 1991 f250 regular cab manual transmission 4x4 long bed 7.3 diesel, 1991 f350 supercab auto transmission 4x4 regular bed 7.5 gas, 1996 f350 dually 2wd crew cab long bed 7.3 diesel, 1997 f250 regular cab manual transmission 4x4 7.3 diesel long as, 1997 f350 dually 4x4 (what they put down and showed) supercab manaul transmission long bed 7.5 gas, and a 2000 f350 dually 4x4 supercab long bed 7.3 diesel.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2016 | 05:28 AM
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asking much.. and NOT one has final drive numbers.. a MUST for towing information.


what about Factory Tow packages.. any included???? they ADD to towing ability.


< Search > this forum.. all has been asked before.. lots of times...
 
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Old Aug 27, 2016 | 06:16 AM
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asking much.. and NOT one has final drive numbers.. a MUST for towing information.


what about Factory Tow packages.. any included???? they ADD to towing ability.


< Search > this forum.. all has been asked before.. lots of times...

The 2000 they put 4.10 the others they put nothing down for it
 
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Old Aug 27, 2016 | 06:46 AM
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I guess you are going to be making a lot of phone calls.


the numbers are Needed.. if you want TRUE numbers..


also remember body Trim levels make a difference in Towing ability...


the lower trim levels can tow more... "XL" tows the most.. and 4x4 tows the lowest, with drive lines being the same.


and WHAT is a 7.5 GAS.???? sounds like an error....
 
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 10:31 AM
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7.5 gas is the 460
 
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Old Aug 30, 2016 | 12:02 PM
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For gas, I'd look for V10 engines with big gears. The diesel guys can pitch in on those, as I steer clear of the smelly stuff.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 09:10 PM
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1990 owners manual - manual transmission is LESS than automatic in most cases.

7.5 l MANUAL with proper towing options (max tow options)

3.55 rear - 11.5 GCWR
4.10 rear - 16k GCWR
4.63 rear - 22k GCWR

7.5l with AUTOMATiC (max tow options)

3.55 rear - 15k GCWR
4.10 rear - 18.5 GCWR
4.63 rear - 22k GCWR
5.13 rear - 26k GCWR

Right from the owners manual dated JUNE 1989. Yes manual are rated less, at least as recommended from Ford, and yes there is no absolute trailer weight rating, ONLY a maximum combined weight rating, actual trailer weight rating is dependent on truck weight - IE load in truck, wither reg cab, extended or crew and if 2wd or 4wd. A crew cab 4wd with PASSANGERS will tow the LEAST.

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Old Sep 6, 2016 | 09:29 PM
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diesel towing - same June 1989 owners manual

Manual transmissions - as equipped with max tow

3.55 12k GCWR
4.10 14k GCWR
5.13 17k GCWR

Automatic

3.55 12k GCWR
4.10 14k GCWR

Nice thing about the diesel is you do not punish yourself in the GCWR by choosing a manual tranny, only your shoulder and knee/ankle will suffer.......

As a long term CDL holder who has had one surgery from manual transmissions and there repetitive mindless movements better suited to a automaton, I can speak from authority on sucky medium duty manuals with there totally un ergonomic long shift throws coupled with overy long clutch throws!

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