Tow-rating guide explained?
#1
Tow-rating guide explained?
Hey guys, can someone explain to me the tow rating guide? What confuses me is the list of possible GCWR and the resulting tow capacity. For instance, it says for a F250 CC, 6.7, 3.55 a range of GCWR of 20600 to 25700 lbs. I understand the difference between with or without tow package, but how come the other values about? What would I need to order to get max GCWR on a Ford F250? I also understand that there's a huge difference between 4x2 and 4x4, or even more for a dually. Or a changed axle ratio. But in between one set of options?
If that has been explained somewhere else, just point me to it.
If that has been explained somewhere else, just point me to it.
#2
#3
Forget the tow guide. What really matters is the door sticker and what the truck actually weighs (which you can find out at the nearest CAT scale for about $10). Subtract the truck's scale weight from the GVWR on the door sticker and you have the remaining/actual payload capacity. More importantly for an F250, subtract the actual weight of the rear axle from the GVWRR (rear axle rating) on the sticker. This tells you what you can put on the rear axle. Nearly all 3/4 ton trucks will hit the max rear axle capacity (for tongue or pin weight) long before the max towing capacity.
Rob
Rob
#4
@BPofMD
That is actually all in the tow guide, and even if you stay in one set (e.g. 4x4, SB, 18" tires etc) there's a range of GVWR. I would expect the GVWR is fixed and the payload changes depending on the weight of the truck, but not that the GVWR changes.
@Second chance
Thank you, yeah, you're right. We're still in the planning phase and debate whether we need a F250 or F350, and get the 5er accordingly. I understand that the sticker will be the final call, but the guide (it's a guide, not a certificate) should be helpful to estimate what the numbers might be. But it cannot be if I don't get it.
Great advice on the rear axle rating!
That is actually all in the tow guide, and even if you stay in one set (e.g. 4x4, SB, 18" tires etc) there's a range of GVWR. I would expect the GVWR is fixed and the payload changes depending on the weight of the truck, but not that the GVWR changes.
@Second chance
Thank you, yeah, you're right. We're still in the planning phase and debate whether we need a F250 or F350, and get the 5er accordingly. I understand that the sticker will be the final call, but the guide (it's a guide, not a certificate) should be helpful to estimate what the numbers might be. But it cannot be if I don't get it.
Great advice on the rear axle rating!
#5
@BPofMD
That is actually all in the tow guide, and even if you stay in one set (e.g. 4x4, SB, 18" tires etc) there's a range of GVWR. I would expect the GVWR is fixed and the payload changes depending on the weight of the truck, but not that the GVWR changes.
@Second chance
Thank you, yeah, you're right. We're still in the planning phase and debate whether we need a F250 or F350, and get the 5er accordingly. I understand that the sticker will be the final call, but the guide (it's a guide, not a certificate) should be helpful to estimate what the numbers might be. But it cannot be if I don't get it.
Great advice on the rear axle rating!
That is actually all in the tow guide, and even if you stay in one set (e.g. 4x4, SB, 18" tires etc) there's a range of GVWR. I would expect the GVWR is fixed and the payload changes depending on the weight of the truck, but not that the GVWR changes.
@Second chance
Thank you, yeah, you're right. We're still in the planning phase and debate whether we need a F250 or F350, and get the 5er accordingly. I understand that the sticker will be the final call, but the guide (it's a guide, not a certificate) should be helpful to estimate what the numbers might be. But it cannot be if I don't get it.
Great advice on the rear axle rating!
Rob
#7
@Second chance
Thank you, yeah, you're right. We're still in the planning phase and debate whether we need a F250 or F350, and get the 5er accordingly. I understand that the sticker will be the final call, but the guide (it's a guide, not a certificate) should be helpful to estimate what the numbers might be. But it cannot be if I don't get it.
Great advice on the rear axle rating!
Thank you, yeah, you're right. We're still in the planning phase and debate whether we need a F250 or F350, and get the 5er accordingly. I understand that the sticker will be the final call, but the guide (it's a guide, not a certificate) should be helpful to estimate what the numbers might be. But it cannot be if I don't get it.
Great advice on the rear axle rating!
Without 4x4, and getting an XL or XLT with minimum options, along with the gas engine, you may get by OK with an F250. But for an extra $1000 or so, the extra GVWR is piece of mind for us, and should guarantee us no hassle with the po-po.
Plus, the F350 will allow for a bit of camper creep, which tends to happen a lot.......don't ask me how I know.
Trending Topics
#8
@mtnguy
originally we started out looking at F350 6.7 dually. But I feel that's a lot of truck when you're also want it for driving around, not just for the hauling part. But sifting through the excellent information on this forum, I'm now coming back to a F350SRW, especially as my husband would love having a Lariat.
And the 10,000 lbs option is dead. Learning as a go.
*sigh*
Would be a F350 SD SWR work? (w automatic slider hitch).
originally we started out looking at F350 6.7 dually. But I feel that's a lot of truck when you're also want it for driving around, not just for the hauling part. But sifting through the excellent information on this forum, I'm now coming back to a F350SRW, especially as my husband would love having a Lariat.
And the 10,000 lbs option is dead. Learning as a go.
*sigh*
Would be a F350 SD SWR work? (w automatic slider hitch).
#9
@mtnguy
originally we started out looking at F350 6.7 dually. But I feel that's a lot of truck when you're also want it for driving around, not just for the hauling part. But sifting through the excellent information on this forum, I'm now coming back to a F350SRW, especially as my husband would love having a Lariat.
And the 10,000 lbs option is dead. Learning as a go.
*sigh*
Would be a F350 SD SWR work? (w automatic slider hitch).
originally we started out looking at F350 6.7 dually. But I feel that's a lot of truck when you're also want it for driving around, not just for the hauling part. But sifting through the excellent information on this forum, I'm now coming back to a F350SRW, especially as my husband would love having a Lariat.
And the 10,000 lbs option is dead. Learning as a go.
*sigh*
Would be a F350 SD SWR work? (w automatic slider hitch).
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post