Payload capacity
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Payload capacity
I was wondering if there is a way to approximate the payload capacity of a 2003 F250 auto transmission crewcab V10 without having the truck weighed. I always thought that a 3/4 ton truck could safely have 1500lbs in the back, but after reading several posts here, I'm not sure if it's higher or lower. I checked the edmunds site and they show the following:
5,790 lbs curb weight
8,800 lbs gvwr
3,010 max payload
That's a ton 1/2 of weight. Does this look right?
5,790 lbs curb weight
8,800 lbs gvwr
3,010 max payload
That's a ton 1/2 of weight. Does this look right?
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I am no "expert" but I remember when I was selling the 1999/2000 at the local Ford dealership, one of the things they always told you to pitch was that a F150 was really a 3/4 ton payload wise. So I guess it would hold true that a F250 might be a 1 ton and so on.
I might be wrong,
Mike B
I might be wrong,
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According to the "specs" section of this site (link below), the CC short bed, 4x4 weighs in at 6271. This does not say what engine though. Anyway, the truck is leagally good for 8800 lbs. 8800-6271 = 2529 lbs left over for payoad\gas\passengers. The safest way of course, would be to fill the tank and weigh the truck.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/specs/20...perduty_1.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/specs/20...perduty_1.html
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Payload ratings....
My supercab F250 V10 (auto, 4x4, short bed) weighed in at 6800lbs with me in it and 1/2 tank of gas. I've been hauling material to the landfill and they weighed it unloaded.
v10kenj,
According to the 2003 data in the Superduty sales brochure your particular 4x4 F250 has a payload rating of:
2525lbs if it's a short bed
2390lbs if it's a long bed
This includes one 150lb driver and no extra equipment, don't know if they included a full tank of gas or not though.
I'd say you're definitely within your limits up to 2000lbs. Any more than that and I'd weigh it just to be sure.
Like I said, mine weighed 6800 and has the GVWR of 8800 which leaves me 2000lbs capacity even though the info from Ford says 2790lbs. The added weight from skid plates, tow hitch and extra weight from the V10 account for the discrepancy.
v10kenj,
According to the 2003 data in the Superduty sales brochure your particular 4x4 F250 has a payload rating of:
2525lbs if it's a short bed
2390lbs if it's a long bed
This includes one 150lb driver and no extra equipment, don't know if they included a full tank of gas or not though.
I'd say you're definitely within your limits up to 2000lbs. Any more than that and I'd weigh it just to be sure.
Like I said, mine weighed 6800 and has the GVWR of 8800 which leaves me 2000lbs capacity even though the info from Ford says 2790lbs. The added weight from skid plates, tow hitch and extra weight from the V10 account for the discrepancy.
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Originally posted by v10kenj
bpd151,
4200 lbs? That sounds like too much weight.
bpd151,
4200 lbs? That sounds like too much weight.
Actually I've had 4000+ in my F350 with the airbags pumped and the 19.5" tires at 95 psi. It did haul just fine, but the braking left much to be desired
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My '01 250 4x4 5.4l reg cab 8' box factory 235/16 is rated for 3300lb payload. Personal high is 4225lbs of gravel. Still had plenty of power, spring and front end solid on the ground. Tire pressure 70 lbs.
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With 4200 lbs in the bed, you better have more than 70 psi in the rear tires! Unloaded rear axle weight is probably 2700 lbs on your truck, so if you add 4200 lbs you end up with 6900 lbs on the rear tires. Considering that the highest rated tires available (unless your running 19.5 like Outpost 22) is for only 6830 lbs, you are exceeding the tire rating. At max load of 6830, you need a minimum of 80 psi to handle the load. If you cruising the highway at 70 mph for an hour on the way home with that load, you probably want to run 90 psi in those rear tires (which is permissible if the rims are rated for that pressure).
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The 4200 lbs wasn't intentional. Hard to judge when getting loaded up with a 5yd payloader. The trip was only 15 mi at 55mph max, so not worried. Tires are rated for 6100lbs. @ 80psi. the loader did a good job of balancing and with reg. cab not all the weight on the rear. Sure felt a lot safer than 1500lbs in my old F150.
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