What is the towing capacity, payload, and GVW or a 2001 F250 extended cab, long bed with the 7.3L?

I've been doing some research online, but some independent websites are saying over 13.5k for towing, but i can't believe this since my 2005 F-350 with the 6.0L can only tow 12.5.

I know these are ratings, and not what they can actually tow.

Thanks,
-Kevin

 

Depends on the hitch, tow ball size, fith wheel set up etc, should be a sticker in the drivers door jam.

Might be a difference if it's a auto or stick, anybody know?

 

I realize that it depends on those things, i'm looking for what ford rates it at. I don't have the truck to look at, trying to find out to see if it is worth buying. Someone with a 7.3L F250 should be able to answer these questions fairly easily. I know if someone asked about a 05 F-350 i could answer them.

Thanks,
-Kevin

 

max GCVW=20,000# , max trailer weight (conventional calss IV hitch) =10,000# , 5th wheel trailer weight can be calcuated be subtracting the GVW from the GCVW.

 

I'd be more worried about the STOPPING part of the towing!!! That's a lot of weight behind ya when you tromp on the 'binders!!

 

It also depends on the rear end gear ratio.

 

I towed my 12.5klb 5th wheel with an F250 for a short time before I found the F550. the motor was up to the task but the rear axle, springs, brakes, etc were underrated. Made for a white knuckle trip every time I went anywhere. I ruined the brand new brakes on one downhill stop that I had to do because traffic slowed down. ONE STOP. I pulled over and the brakes were smoking. I told my wife that we've got to find a better solution or we are going to be a statistic someday.
I know all about gentle even pressure on the brakes to avoid overheating them, I took a CDL course many years ago. And drove a flatbed delivery truck in my early 20's.
This was simply a 60 to 30 starting out with cold brakes. 1/2 mile later they were smoking.

 

the book that came with my F350 had PAGES of numbers... bottom line 20k lbs is the max GCVW as far as i know... and to master kwik you must listen... STOPPING is the real concern... you have to have very good brakes... and the 5ver has to have very good electric brakes, and i reccomend the Prodigy brake controler... and follow safe towing procedures... most importantly... when you are towing in heavy traffic... SLOW DOWN..! most of the people driving on the highway today don't have a CLUE how much distance you need to stop your truck and it's tow load...!

 

A good trick is to go 1 mph slower than the surrounding traffic. I wasn't doing it that day and it cost me a change of underwear!

 

Maybe someone might be so kind to post the link to it. Or you could research this site because thats where I found it and if I recall correctly it was around 13,500. I beleive the capacities are all listed in the Diesel Supplement to the owners manual as well. That is also linked here somewhere. Personally, I have experienced no problems whatever towing a fifth wheel RV with my lifted 02 4x4. The RV is 33ft and in the 10-12K region. I don't know what my gear ratio is but I saw a posting here stating that there is virtually no difference between the F-250 and 350 during the 01-03 year models. I do have a six speed and make good use of it when towing. I wouldn't recommend towing that weight through the Rockies with an auto. We have done 3 succesful tours so far and whenever I can emotionally come to terms with $3 dollar diesel we will head out again for Montana and Canada. The West is the Best!

 

Question, the person above who discussed the smoking brakes incident, did the trailer you were towing have trailer brakes that you were properly making use of?

 

Prodigy brake controller with the gain all the way up to the top. 13 amps. 12.5k trailer is HEAVY for an F-250.

 

wow, scary.

 

I recently towed 13,000lbs+ of roofing materials 250mi thru Seattle stop and go traffic with '99 f250 4x, prodigy, air bags, upgraded receiver hitch. With sensable following distance and traveling 4-5 mph slower no problems. I wouldn't have attempted Seattle traffic had the truck not been handling/stopping so well early in the trip. I checked brakes on back side of town, warm but not dangerously hot. I was extremely impressed how well the truck handled the weight. However, this was a one shot trip. And yes I know the truck+trailer+load is close to, if not exceeding 20,000lbs.