F-350 payload capacity question
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F-350 payload capacity question
Hello, I have a 2019 F-350 with the 11K GVW package. The sticker says it has a payload capacity of 4120. Part of the reason for buying the truck was to haul water to my off-grid property. It was my hope to haul two 275g IBC totes. According to Google, they would weight 2330# each when filled with water. That would be 4660# for them plus my weight, my dog, and miscellaneous I have on board. I would be over capacity by about 800#. I can either not fill the totes or be over capacity.
From where I would get the water to my off-grid property is about 10 miles. I know it wouldn't be the end of the world, but is that extra 800# going to be a big problem? I suspect I wouldn't be the first person to overload a pickup. I know I could short fill one of them by 100G but I would rather not.
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From where I would get the water to my off-grid property is about 10 miles. I know it wouldn't be the end of the world, but is that extra 800# going to be a big problem? I suspect I wouldn't be the first person to overload a pickup. I know I could short fill one of them by 100G but I would rather not.
Thanks.
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For that short of a trip I’d haul both totes full. Load range E tires at 80 psi and not hauling at high speeds should be fine. I have a similar payload and have hauled two ibc totes for a couple of months this spring until my well was fixed. 5 miles on a dirt road and about 4 miles of 55mph road to where I filled them. Just take it easy.
now let’s hear from all those that feel this puts innocent nuns and orphans at risk….
now let’s hear from all those that feel this puts innocent nuns and orphans at risk….
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The totes are about 130# empty. I guess that is the number Google used as 275X8+130=2330#
2/3 of the miles is paved county highway, then most of the rest are graveled county roads. only the last 1/3 mile is a bit bumpy but I just drive slow on that part. There is no traffic once I leave the pavement so I can creepy crawl the rest of the way if needed.
2/3 of the miles is paved county highway, then most of the rest are graveled county roads. only the last 1/3 mile is a bit bumpy but I just drive slow on that part. There is no traffic once I leave the pavement so I can creepy crawl the rest of the way if needed.
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Our rigs aren't so different so if you can do it, I can too... I was probably going to try anyway but thought I would ask for other opinions.
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I think its pushing it and less chance for any damages if you keep it closer to payload. The F350 srw isn’t conservative like the f250s are.
Maybe keep it at 2,000lbs for the rear most tank for the first trip.
Maybe keep it at 2,000lbs for the rear most tank for the first trip.
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You think the bigger issue is the body sagging?
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I see what you are going for. The back tank basically straddles the axle, or I am guessing that is where it will be as I haven't checked it. Reducing to 2000 in a tank is reducing the load by 41g.
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So short answer is yes, you will probably be fine, your truck isn't going to explode, and as long as you take it easy you probably won't break anything. My grandad (may he rest in peace) used to fill the back of a long box, V6, 2WD GMC 1500, and before that a straight-six, long box, Ford F150 from front to back with feed bags for his pigs, and rode on the bump stops the 10 miles or so down bumpy country roads. He did about 10 mph the whole time, and those trucks survived for well over 200k each.
So if your tires are rated for the weight, there's a good chance nothing bad is going to happen. Just be sure to take it easy and don't make sudden maneuvers/stops. If that means going a bit slower than the posted speed limit with your four-ways on, so be it.
Would I do this on a daily basis, at highway speeds, for long trips? Absolutely not. But every now and then for a quick distance? Sure, I'd give it ago.
So if your tires are rated for the weight, there's a good chance nothing bad is going to happen. Just be sure to take it easy and don't make sudden maneuvers/stops. If that means going a bit slower than the posted speed limit with your four-ways on, so be it.
Would I do this on a daily basis, at highway speeds, for long trips? Absolutely not. But every now and then for a quick distance? Sure, I'd give it ago.
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I have a '22 F-350 SCLB 6.7L Lariat with the 11,400lb rating. I went to the rock quarry for a load of 57's and the payloader filled it heaping high. The scales showed empty weight of 9,060lbs and loaded was 13,850lbs and my truck suffered no damage. I just took it easy for the 30 mile trip. My rear tires were at 80psi and looked fine. There was less than two inches of space between the overload snubbers and the axle. I've since bought Airlift 7500XL to install.