What is a half ton pickup
#1
09-04-2018, 02:23 PM
What is a half ton pickup
I know that the F150 is considered a 1/2 ton pickup and the F250 is considered a 3/4 ton. But what exactly does that mean? I have a F150 with the extra payload package. I should be able to put 3300 lbs in the box according the the sticker.That’s over 1/2 ton. So that’s my question. I want to carry 33 bundles of roofing shingles to my cottage, but don’t want to kill my truck. It’s about 200 miles. Will I be good?
#2
09-04-2018, 02:39 PM
Rent a trailer. Why load your truck that heavy, then have to get up in the bed to unload it all. I could see loading lumber or something like that in the truck bed. But shingles are heavy and packed in relatively small bundles.
1/2, 3/4, 1 ton etc are old terms that still stick around. Like 8 or 10 ply tires, that don’t really have that many plies anymore.
It should be class 1, 2, 3 etc. A half of a ton is 1000 pounds. I doubt anyone would be satisfied with that payload anymore.
1/2, 3/4, 1 ton etc are old terms that still stick around. Like 8 or 10 ply tires, that don’t really have that many plies anymore.
It should be class 1, 2, 3 etc. A half of a ton is 1000 pounds. I doubt anyone would be satisfied with that payload anymore.
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09-04-2018, 03:30 PM
#4
09-04-2018, 03:59 PM
I know that the F150 is considered a 1/2 ton pickup and the F250 is considered a 3/4 ton. But what exactly does that mean? I have a F150 with the extra payload package. I should be able to put 3300 lbs in the box according the the sticker.That’s over 1/2 ton. So that’s my question. I want to carry 33 bundles of roofing shingles to my cottage, but don’t want to kill my truck. It’s about 200 miles. Will I be good?
I`m sure your vehicle will make it but I woudn`t do it.
#5
09-04-2018, 04:37 PM
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#6
09-04-2018, 05:03 PM
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If your sticker says 3300# and you plan to take 33 bundles of shingles, then you need to know what a bundle of your specific shingles weigh.
Obviously, 100# per bundle is your theoretical limit. However, since it's a cottage 200 miles away, you are probably taking food, luggage, and some tools. You need to include all cargo (which includes that luggage, cooler, and tools...maybe a ladder) and passengers (just you, or are you taking a couple of 200# buddies to help out?) in your weight. You probably already thought about what I said....I just wanted to throw it out there in case you didn't.
Obviously, 100# per bundle is your theoretical limit. However, since it's a cottage 200 miles away, you are probably taking food, luggage, and some tools. You need to include all cargo (which includes that luggage, cooler, and tools...maybe a ladder) and passengers (just you, or are you taking a couple of 200# buddies to help out?) in your weight. You probably already thought about what I said....I just wanted to throw it out there in case you didn't.
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09-04-2018, 05:28 PM
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09-05-2018, 08:51 AM
Load it up and go. Put as much as possible in the front of the bed and try not to put any in the very rear of the bed. Put some extra air in the rear tires and forget about cruising in the fast lane at 80 like you usually do. Stay in the right lane at 65-70 with the big rigs and you'll do fine. Good luck....
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I can't believe I'm reading suggestions to rent a trailer when he has a Heavy Payload Package. Load it up, man! Also - this is THE PERFECT load for the truck! The shingle bundles stacked in there probably won't go above the bed rails, so the weight is going to be low...not top-heavy or teetering to one side or the other.
Half-ton; 3/4 Ton and 1-Ton trucks were all nominal references from back in the day...just like a 2x4 really isn't...
Go by your payload sticker and use the truck as it was meant to be used. People do it everyday, all day long. You won't be the first...
Half-ton; 3/4 Ton and 1-Ton trucks were all nominal references from back in the day...just like a 2x4 really isn't...
Go by your payload sticker and use the truck as it was meant to be used. People do it everyday, all day long. You won't be the first...
#15
09-07-2018, 03:05 PM
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