Real payload #'s for 3/4 and 1 tons

[pilotpip]

Hello all,

If you have a free minute, could you let me know what your payload sticker states for your 3/4 or 1 ton? I'd also like to know what brand and engine you have.

I'm looking at a 2400BH. I have two small kids and currently drive a 13 F150 with an ecoboost and 3.31 gear. My payload is 1400lbs. With LT tires, and a Hellwig sway bar already on it, I know it can tow but know it's going to be close in the payload department. In my regular line of work, weight and balance is a crucial part of the equation, so I understand the importance of it, and respect the limits. I have a few things I am planning on ditching (heavy tool box that has a bunch of crud I don't use, and the factory fold out steps I use to get into said tool box) which should give me back 100+ pounds, but if a 2400BH is going to get me too close, I'll be buying a new truck first.

Before I start going to different dealerships looking at a very limited supply of heavier trucks, and getting harassed by hungry salesmen I would like to see some actual numbers. If you have a minute to post yours, I thank you in advance!

[Superduty]

Pilotpip,I have a 13 Ford F-250, Diesel
3:31 gears, elocker rear end
4x2
Payload sticker 2640

[jasonl78]

2017 Ram 3500 Megacab with 6'4" bed running a 6.4L Hemi V8 gasser and 3.73 axles. Payload sticker is 4,006 lbs.

[FT4NOW]

2016 Ford F350 DRW Lariat
4WD
Crew Cab
Long Bed
3.73 gears
6.7L PSD
Heavy duty front spring package (designed for snow plow)
Payload 5200 (I rounded the last two digits)


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[Kevin2282]

2016 Ram 3500 4x4 Mega Cab SRW Laramie with a Cummins and Aisin transmission / 3:42 gears
Front axle GAWR 6000 lbs
Rear axle GWAR 7000 lbs
GVWR 12300 lbs
Cargo Capacity 3870 lbs

[cfowler55]

2017 RAM 3500 CTD. DRW. 4x4. 3.73 axle 5615ccc

[backtrack2015]

2017 F-350 CCSB 6.7L Diesel. Payload = 3332 lbs.

[Second Chance]

I don't go by what the door tags say about payload - that number doesn't account for hitch, occupants other than driver, "stuff," etc. I fill 'em up, load the hitch, passengers, gear, etc., and head for the nearest CAT scales. Here are the numbers (rear axle/tire ratings - scale weights) for our previous truck and our current truck:

2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax/Allison 2WD CC 6.5' bed, Andersen Ultimate hitch, LT265/60R20E OEM tires: 3,120 lbs. "real" payload.

2012 Ford F-350 Powerstroke 2WD DRW CC Lariat 8' bed, PullRite OE Super Fifth 18K hitch for Ford puck system, LT245/75R17E 121/118S Michelins: 5,120 lbs. "real" payload.

Both of these trucks likely have higher payload numbers than typical because they are two-wheel-drive trucks (most diesels are manufactured and sold as 4WD trucks).

Rob

[Riverbug]

I don't go by what the door tags say about payload - that number doesn't account for hitch, occupants other than driver, "stuff," etc. I fill 'em up, load the hitch, passengers, gear, etc., and head for the nearest CAT scales. Here are the numbers (rear axle/tire ratings - scale weights) for our previous truck and our current truck:

2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax/Allison 2WD CC 6.5' bed, Andersen Ultimate hitch, LT265/60R20E OEM tires: 3,120 lbs. "real" payload.

2012 Ford F-350 Powerstroke 2WD DRW CC Lariat 8' bed, PullRite OE Super Fifth 18K hitch for Ford puck system, LT245/75R17E 121/118S Michelins: 5,120 lbs. "real" payload.

Both of these trucks likely have higher payload numbers than typical because they are two-wheel-drive trucks (most diesels are manufactured and sold as 4WD trucks).

Rob

Hi Rob. I'm confused. Payload and Cargo Carrying Capacity are one in the same are they not? A truck with 10,000# GVWR that has a curb weight of 7,000# has a payload/CCC of 3,000#. But you are saying you don't rely on that tag at all? Ultimately, you would have your GVWR to start with, take the loaded vehicle to a scale, and see how your actual weight compares to GVWR. Just trying to understand how the tag is not representative of expected CCC/payload?

[NB Canada]

Hi Rob. I'm confused. Payload and Cargo Carrying Capacity are one in the same are they not? A truck with 10,000# GVWR that has a curb weight of 7,000# has a payload/CCC of 3,000#. But you are saying you don't rely on that tag at all? Ultimately, you would have your GVWR to start with, take the loaded vehicle to a scale, and see how your actual weight compares to GVWR. Just trying to understand how the tag is not representative of expected CCC/payload?

I believe he is stating that the number on the door jamb is not accurate as things are added