weight of F-250 diesel
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07-12-2004, 11:13 AM
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weight of F-250 diesel
I've got an 04 F-250 extended cab diesel 4X4 off road Lariat...
I just installed new rims and tires.. (Mickey Thompson 16X8" rims on BFG 285 75 R 16 tires... the rims say 3100 pounds max per rim.
I looked on the inside of the door and it has 3 different weights.
GVWR 8800LB
Front GAWR 4800LB
Rear GAWR 6084LB
Could someone tell me what the weights mean and how much does this truck weigh?
I hope the rims can handle the weight of the truck....drf
I just installed new rims and tires.. (Mickey Thompson 16X8" rims on BFG 285 75 R 16 tires... the rims say 3100 pounds max per rim.
I looked on the inside of the door and it has 3 different weights.
GVWR 8800LB
Front GAWR 4800LB
Rear GAWR 6084LB
Could someone tell me what the weights mean and how much does this truck weigh?
I hope the rims can handle the weight of the truck....drf
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07-12-2004, 11:31 AM
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GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
This is the rating given as a maximum for the vehicle, its passengers, fuel, and payload (this does not include a trailer) If pulling a trailer, *I THINK* the tongue weight of the trailer is the only portion factored in to the GVWR from the GCWR when towing a trailer (Gross Combined Weight Rating, which is the maximum weight rating for the entire vehicle, trailer and all)
GAWR Front and Rear - Gross Axle Weight Rating
This is the maximum amount of force/weight that the front/rear of the truck is allowed per axle. Cumulative, these add up more than the GVWR, allowing for unequal weight distribution for oddly shaped loads, ect.
The MT's rated for 3100 lbs are more than sufficient, as the total of the 4 would equal 12400 lbs. (more than the GVWR) Even if loaded to full Rear GAWR at 6084 lbs, the rear MT wheels would be sufficiently rated to support 6200 lbs.
This is the rating given as a maximum for the vehicle, its passengers, fuel, and payload (this does not include a trailer) If pulling a trailer, *I THINK* the tongue weight of the trailer is the only portion factored in to the GVWR from the GCWR when towing a trailer (Gross Combined Weight Rating, which is the maximum weight rating for the entire vehicle, trailer and all)
GAWR Front and Rear - Gross Axle Weight Rating
This is the maximum amount of force/weight that the front/rear of the truck is allowed per axle. Cumulative, these add up more than the GVWR, allowing for unequal weight distribution for oddly shaped loads, ect.
The MT's rated for 3100 lbs are more than sufficient, as the total of the 4 would equal 12400 lbs. (more than the GVWR) Even if loaded to full Rear GAWR at 6084 lbs, the rear MT wheels would be sufficiently rated to support 6200 lbs.
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The easiest way to find your truck weight is find the nearest truck scales and weigh it.
My 2003 F250 6.0L PSD, extended cab, short bed with a weathergard truck box with ~200 lbs in it, full tank of fuel and my butt in it (220 lbs) weighs 7620 lbs total. I'm going to re-weigh it with the axles on different scale plates to get not only the total weight but the actual weight on each axle.
With a GVWR of 8800 lbs - 7620 lbs (truck + me) it means I can legally only load 1180 lbs of cargo/passengers without exceeding the GVWR. Guess it's time to lose weight!
My 2003 F250 6.0L PSD, extended cab, short bed with a weathergard truck box with ~200 lbs in it, full tank of fuel and my butt in it (220 lbs) weighs 7620 lbs total. I'm going to re-weigh it with the axles on different scale plates to get not only the total weight but the actual weight on each axle.
With a GVWR of 8800 lbs - 7620 lbs (truck + me) it means I can legally only load 1180 lbs of cargo/passengers without exceeding the GVWR. Guess it's time to lose weight!
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