Hitch rating on SD
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Hitch rating on SD
Do any of y'all know what the rating is on the receiver hitch that comes on the SD's. Would it be different from the F-250 to the F-350.
I have a 99' F-350.
Thanks for the help!
I have a 99' F-350.
Thanks for the help!
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There should be a sticker or stamped information. The factory hitch receiver on my 2002 F350 is a Class IV. This supports a 2 inch square ball shank.
The 2002 Ford specs at
http://fordtruck.fordtraining.com/f250/html/spcfrm.htm
show the following for F150 - F350:
Max trailer weight: 5000 lbs.
Max tongue weight: 500 lbs.
However, if a weight distributing hitch is used, the F350 specs are:
Max trailer weight: 12,500 lbs
Max tongue weight: 1250 lbs
Looking at Reese's website, http://www.reesehitch.com/selection.html
a class 4 hitch receiver is good for:
12,000 lbs with weight distributing hitch
7,500 lbs weight carrying hitch.
A class 5 bumps these up to 12,500 lbs. for a weight carrying hitch.
I'd guess that Ford is being much more conservative by stating max trailer weight of only 5,000 lbs. for any F150 to F350 truck without a weight distributing hitch.
Rich
2002 F350 SCab V10
The 2002 Ford specs at
http://fordtruck.fordtraining.com/f250/html/spcfrm.htm
show the following for F150 - F350:
Max trailer weight: 5000 lbs.
Max tongue weight: 500 lbs.
However, if a weight distributing hitch is used, the F350 specs are:
Max trailer weight: 12,500 lbs
Max tongue weight: 1250 lbs
Looking at Reese's website, http://www.reesehitch.com/selection.html
a class 4 hitch receiver is good for:
12,000 lbs with weight distributing hitch
7,500 lbs weight carrying hitch.
A class 5 bumps these up to 12,500 lbs. for a weight carrying hitch.
I'd guess that Ford is being much more conservative by stating max trailer weight of only 5,000 lbs. for any F150 to F350 truck without a weight distributing hitch.
Rich
2002 F350 SCab V10
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250 and 350 have the same hitch. i think it is 8000lb but it sure looks the same as a 10,000 lb one. if it is a factory hitch i would not worry too much about over weighting it. from what i have seen looks like the truck would rip in half before anything would ever happen to the hitch. have seen powerstroke's putting out 800+ of torque hooked to a progressive sled with the factory hitch. bunch of other parts come flying out but never seen a hitch give out.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 08-Feb-02 AT 11:32 AM (EST)]The 1999 and 2000 hitches were only rated for 10,000lbs. I believe they increased this to 12,500lbs in the 2001 model year.
-V10gunner
'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, 4R100, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Dark Toreador Red over Silver, Line-X, Husky mud flaps, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell
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'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, 4R100, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Dark Toreador Red over Silver, Line-X, Husky mud flaps, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell
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You guys be REALLY careful with those ratings. I special-ordered a '99 to have a Class IV, which the rest of the towing industry says takes you to 10,000 lbs. The truck arrived with a Ford "V5" rated hitch, but the fine print (both on paperwork and stamped onto the hitch) maxed-out at a Class III, 8000lb rating. That ain't Class IV, and they bought me a new Reese Class V after I griped.
Bought a 2001 brand-new off the lot. Same darned Ford hitch, so I had the old one transfered.
Buy the best you can get, and that'll be aftermarket. Buying Ford's hitch for heavy towing is a waste of money, and may put you in danger as well.
Bought a 2001 brand-new off the lot. Same darned Ford hitch, so I had the old one transfered.
Buy the best you can get, and that'll be aftermarket. Buying Ford's hitch for heavy towing is a waste of money, and may put you in danger as well.
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My 2001 F250 with the tow package is rated the same as Rich's (2nd post)...
Standard hitch
- 5,000 lbs
- 500 lbs tongue weight
Weight transfer hitch
- 12,500 lbs
- 1,250 lbs tongue weight
Enough to pull anything I own and then some.
Edmo
Standard hitch
- 5,000 lbs
- 500 lbs tongue weight
Weight transfer hitch
- 12,500 lbs
- 1,250 lbs tongue weight
Enough to pull anything I own and then some.
Edmo
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If you need any more capacity than either the 10K or 12.5K (weight distributing) that comes on these trucks, you should be using a gooseneck or 5th wheel.
It tickles me to see the loads some folks are towing!
It tickles me to see the loads some folks are towing!
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I didn't even bother with the factory hitch. Here's what I installed on my truck: http://www.torklift.com/loadit.html . The Superhitch is rated 15,000 lbs and is really nice if you are towing while hauling your camper.
Harald
2000 F350 4x4 CC DRW V10 4.30ls Lariat LWB.
Firestone Ride-rite airbags, Rancho RS9000 shocks and Torklift Superhitch.
1998 Alpenlite Pendelton 11'10" camper held on by Torklift tie downs.
Harald
2000 F350 4x4 CC DRW V10 4.30ls Lariat LWB.
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