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You would probably be slightly lower than the listed manual trans.......
This is right from the Ford Recreational vehicle and trailer towing guide 1992-3....with 7.3 IDI
The GCWR of the Fseries trucks towing a frame hitched trailer.
F series with 7.3 and automatic is:
355....12000lbs
410....17000lbs
F series with 7.3 and manual is:
355....12000lbs
410....14000lbs
The CGWR of the Fseries trucks towing a Fifth wheel trailer.
F series with 7.3 automatic is:
355....12000lbs
410....17000lbs
513....18000lbs
Fseries with 7.3 and manual is:
355....12000lbs
410....14000lbs
513....17000lbs
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This is right from the Ford Recreational vehicle and trailer towing guide 1992-3....with 7.3 IDI
The GCWR of the Fseries trucks towing a frame hitched trailer.
F series with 7.3 and automatic is:
355....12000lbs
410....17000lbs
F series with 7.3 and manual is:
355....12000lbs
410....14000lbs
The CGWR of the Fseries trucks towing a Fifth wheel trailer.
F series with 7.3 automatic is:
355....12000lbs
410....17000lbs
513....18000lbs
Fseries with 7.3 and manual is:
355....12000lbs
410....14000lbs
513....17000lbs
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your actual GCVWR is alot more than that...... me and many others on here have.... my truck will be rated at 18,000 according to the registration papers this summer when i have to re register..... it says 12,000 right now because it was cheaper and i wasn't for sure all my work was gonna hold up when i first got her all put back together from a million pieces
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So from what this site is telling me: https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp
6,001 - 10,000 Pounds
So my truck weighs 6,001 pounds and it can max out at 8,600 pounds
So with a GVWR of 8600 I can loud the truck with 2,500 pounds, or with an empty truck I can pull a 10,000 pound trailer with a tongue weight of 2,500 pounds.
Does all that sound right...Or am I way off?
6,001 - 10,000 Pounds
So my truck weighs 6,001 pounds and it can max out at 8,600 pounds
So with a GVWR of 8600 I can loud the truck with 2,500 pounds, or with an empty truck I can pull a 10,000 pound trailer with a tongue weight of 2,500 pounds.
Does all that sound right...Or am I way off?
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your actual GCVWR is alot more than that...... me and many others on here have.... my truck will be rated at 18,000 according to the registration papers this summer when i have to re register..... it says 12,000 right now because it was cheaper and i wasn't for sure all my work was gonna hold up when i first got her all put back together from a million pieces
Yeah, these trucks could pull a house if they wanted too, but I just want to know what I'm legally allowed to load the truck with and tow.
In Indiana the tags will only go up to 11,000 after that you need a CDL I'm guessing.
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From: Higginsville, MO
i would go talk to the DMV about that im fairly certain that is not right or else everyone who buys a pull behind camper would have to be CDL qualified. the rating on the truck means little to nothing it what you get it registered for that the DMV in missouri we can go up to 24,000 without getting commercial tags
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From: Terre Haute, IN
Shouldnt need a CDL until 26,001 lbs...
Keep in mind that our 37" tires are going to cut down what we can pull... its like having 3.08 gears...
Keep in mind that our 37" tires are going to cut down what we can pull... its like having 3.08 gears...
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Every state is different and has their own laws so check with your state to know for sure. A lot of states are following federal DOT guidelines. I wish all would do that. Would make things much simpler for all of us.
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What do you have your truck tagged at?
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Also don't forget. If you haul anything for profit. You need a DOT sticker (free) if Gross combination weight capacity is over 10K.
For example.. my truck weighs 8600# empty and has a door sticker of 18000. When I haul seed to my fields I have to have the DOT sticker on the truck.
For example.. my truck weighs 8600# empty and has a door sticker of 18000. When I haul seed to my fields I have to have the DOT sticker on the truck.
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Also don't forget. If you haul anything for profit. You need a DOT sticker (free) if Gross combination weight capacity is over 10K.
For example.. my truck weighs 8600# empty and has a door sticker of 18000. When I haul seed to my fields I have to have the DOT sticker on the truck.
For example.. my truck weighs 8600# empty and has a door sticker of 18000. When I haul seed to my fields I have to have the DOT sticker on the truck.
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From: Terre Haute, IN
Mine is just a normal 7k truck plate. My boss has an 11k plate on his truck and i know he hauls more than that... I was told a while back that the weight on the sticker is only supposed to cover the trailer....
As in a 7k plate being good for any trailer up to 7k lbs.... now, i could be wrong, or it couls have changed....
Must be a per state thing... none of our farm trucks have DOT stickers or inspections, even the 4 semis.... The semis and trailers get an inspection done by us, but thats it.... and they all have farm plates.... maybe thats the difference?
As in a 7k plate being good for any trailer up to 7k lbs.... now, i could be wrong, or it couls have changed....
Also don't forget. If you haul anything for profit. You need a DOT sticker (free) if Gross combination weight capacity is over 10K.
For example.. my truck weighs 8600# empty and has a door sticker of 18000. When I haul seed to my fields I have to have the DOT sticker on the truck.
For example.. my truck weighs 8600# empty and has a door sticker of 18000. When I haul seed to my fields I have to have the DOT sticker on the truck.
Must be a per state thing... none of our farm trucks have DOT stickers or inspections, even the 4 semis.... The semis and trailers get an inspection done by us, but thats it.... and they all have farm plates.... maybe thats the difference?