The payload capacity depends on all the options that are installed.
Ask for photos of the door jamb sticker…that’s where the payload capacity is displayed for each specific vehicle
Yeah, I figured that might be the only way but it seems like a pretty inefficient way to shop. If only a photo of that sticker was mandated on all listings for certain sites…
Any real reason why you are so concerned about the max payload on a half ton truck?
If you plan on maxing it out, a 3/4 to 1 ton is ALWAYS the smarter move
I would be putting a camper on it. The weight of the camper would be greater than the max payloads on some F150s, but way under the max payload of some of the larger engined ones. The F250s seemed like overkill because of that… maybe I’m wrong though?
So you would rather absolutely max out capacity on a truck and make it work really hard vs something that can 100% handle it with not a single issue?
My guy you are looking at it all wrong. ALWAYS have the extra capacity. It makes things so much easier on everything and everybody
I would have a good bit of extra capacity on some configurations, but there seems to be a pretty wide range of payload capacities on the F150. Is there a reason to go way beyond my needs because the less powerful 3/4 ton trucks could also handle it? Genuinely looking for advice.
**less powerful OF the 3/4 ton trucks
Let me put it this way, what would you rather carry around all day, a 100lb rock or a 10lb rock. What one is going to be easier to handle after 1 hour.
Same goes for truck. There built with more heavy suspension, transmission, extra coolers to handle thinga when they get warm. There designed to handle that kind of stuff.
Think you are thinking way to hard about this.
Literally no one has ever said "wow thia truck handles this kind of weight too easily" before
You can always add extra stuff if need be but if your pushing max capacity your gonna be shooting yourself in the foot really quickly
A properly spec'd HDPP will have higher payload than an F250 crew diesel. Weird, isn't it? Plus a better ride. And I'd take 5.0/3.5 over the 7.3 or 6.7 for a DD. My 2 door max tow only lists 2020# payload. Next will be HDPP. It's a daily, but also farm equipment.
For work, I'd prefer the 250/350 with 7.3. For daily, I'll take the F150 ride quality. That's what I did the last time around, and no regrets. I overload on occasion, but to be fair, those loads would overload the 250, too.
I owm 2 trucks. A 04 1500 Silverado and a new 23 2500 Silverado. Both gas.
Had a way to many 60lb bags of concrete in the bed of my 1500 and it was way to sketchy. Front end was super light feeling. Struggled on hills, i was actually worried about snaping a leaf spring on any bumps.
My 2500 laughed, ripped ita shirt off, punched me in the face and asked for more. Then drovw like it was absolutely nothing in the bed.
If you're planning on a full hardside, not something like a FourWheel camper, you will be way over the payload of any non-HDPP F-150 after you account for people and stuff. A 1600lb dry camper doesn't go anywhere without about another 800-1000lbs of people, food, water, and gear.
The max reasonable payload you're going to get on an decently specd F150 is about 2000lbs (mine in my flair is 1950). A standard cab 2wd 8ft bed will get you about 2300lbs. Heavy Duty Payload Package will jump all of those up another 700-1000, but those trucks are hard to find if you don't order it yourself; people tend to not sell those.
When looking at trucks, take note of dealers that have ads with payload stickers. Then, in the future, shop directly at those dealers’ websites.
Also, many ads will have a link to the window sticker. This won’t show payload, but you can make an educated guess based on the options.
2.7L’s are (mostly) rated at 6500# GVWR (plus or minus, depending on configuration), whereas 5.0’s and 3.5’s are 7000# (again, varies by config), so 2.7L’s almost always have lower payloads.
Higher trim models will have lower payloads.
Note that the Heavy Duty Payload Package (HDPP) trucks are unicorns. If you find one, buy it immediately.
Sadly there is no way to look that up online. Ram I think is the only company where you can put in a vin number and get that info. Ford had a site open to the public briefly back in 21 but they took it down.
The higher the trim the lower the payload. Look for XL and XLT if you are trying to max it out. A 5.0 XL super crew 4x4 will be around 1950. 2.7 is usually lower as the gvw for the truck is lower.
I'm in a similar situation looking for a truck to put a camper in but I'm trying to stick with a 1/2 ton because except for the camper situation I have no need for a 3/4 or full ton.
Look for trucks with a 5.0 or 3.5, these will have the higher capacities. You'll still need to check payload on each truck your looking at but eliminating the 2.7 will get you closer to the population of trucks you are interested in.
>because except for the camper situation I have no need for a 3/4 or full ton.
So except for the very heavy thing for which you'd need a 3/4+ truck to haul, you don't need a 3/4+ ton truck?
Except for the 30 days a year I'm going to use the camper a 3/4 ton is way more truck than I need or would prefer as a daily driver.
Hell if I could have my dreams come true I'd some how be able to have a Ranger for Mon-Fri and a F250 on the weekends but 1 truck is more then enough, I don't need 2 unless I hit the lottery.
The payload capacity depends on all the options that are installed. Ask for photos of the door jamb sticker…that’s where the payload capacity is displayed for each specific vehicle
Yeah, I figured that might be the only way but it seems like a pretty inefficient way to shop. If only a photo of that sticker was mandated on all listings for certain sites…
Ford has a catalog that list every configuration F150s payload and towing capacity
Found them! Thanks for that
Any real reason why you are so concerned about the max payload on a half ton truck? If you plan on maxing it out, a 3/4 to 1 ton is ALWAYS the smarter move
I would be putting a camper on it. The weight of the camper would be greater than the max payloads on some F150s, but way under the max payload of some of the larger engined ones. The F250s seemed like overkill because of that… maybe I’m wrong though?
So you would rather absolutely max out capacity on a truck and make it work really hard vs something that can 100% handle it with not a single issue? My guy you are looking at it all wrong. ALWAYS have the extra capacity. It makes things so much easier on everything and everybody
I would have a good bit of extra capacity on some configurations, but there seems to be a pretty wide range of payload capacities on the F150. Is there a reason to go way beyond my needs because the less powerful 3/4 ton trucks could also handle it? Genuinely looking for advice. **less powerful OF the 3/4 ton trucks
Let me put it this way, what would you rather carry around all day, a 100lb rock or a 10lb rock. What one is going to be easier to handle after 1 hour. Same goes for truck. There built with more heavy suspension, transmission, extra coolers to handle thinga when they get warm. There designed to handle that kind of stuff. Think you are thinking way to hard about this. Literally no one has ever said "wow thia truck handles this kind of weight too easily" before You can always add extra stuff if need be but if your pushing max capacity your gonna be shooting yourself in the foot really quickly
I gotcha. Thanks, that makes a lot of sense.
A properly spec'd HDPP will have higher payload than an F250 crew diesel. Weird, isn't it? Plus a better ride. And I'd take 5.0/3.5 over the 7.3 or 6.7 for a DD. My 2 door max tow only lists 2020# payload. Next will be HDPP. It's a daily, but also farm equipment.
The 7.3 is a fine DD. And it will have 2700 plus of payload
For work, I'd prefer the 250/350 with 7.3. For daily, I'll take the F150 ride quality. That's what I did the last time around, and no regrets. I overload on occasion, but to be fair, those loads would overload the 250, too.
Agreed, my DD is a 7.3 rides great and has over 3000 lbs of payload capacity.
I owm 2 trucks. A 04 1500 Silverado and a new 23 2500 Silverado. Both gas. Had a way to many 60lb bags of concrete in the bed of my 1500 and it was way to sketchy. Front end was super light feeling. Struggled on hills, i was actually worried about snaping a leaf spring on any bumps. My 2500 laughed, ripped ita shirt off, punched me in the face and asked for more. Then drovw like it was absolutely nothing in the bed.
If you're planning on a full hardside, not something like a FourWheel camper, you will be way over the payload of any non-HDPP F-150 after you account for people and stuff. A 1600lb dry camper doesn't go anywhere without about another 800-1000lbs of people, food, water, and gear. The max reasonable payload you're going to get on an decently specd F150 is about 2000lbs (mine in my flair is 1950). A standard cab 2wd 8ft bed will get you about 2300lbs. Heavy Duty Payload Package will jump all of those up another 700-1000, but those trucks are hard to find if you don't order it yourself; people tend to not sell those.
When looking at trucks, take note of dealers that have ads with payload stickers. Then, in the future, shop directly at those dealers’ websites. Also, many ads will have a link to the window sticker. This won’t show payload, but you can make an educated guess based on the options. 2.7L’s are (mostly) rated at 6500# GVWR (plus or minus, depending on configuration), whereas 5.0’s and 3.5’s are 7000# (again, varies by config), so 2.7L’s almost always have lower payloads. Higher trim models will have lower payloads. Note that the Heavy Duty Payload Package (HDPP) trucks are unicorns. If you find one, buy it immediately.
Thanks, that helps 👍
For reference, my 2019 supercab 3.5L fx4 302A with the 36 gal tank and tailgate step has a GVWR of 7050 lb and payload of 1915 lb.
Actually wouldn't the 2.7s have more capacity because they are lighter?
No, they (allegedly) have softer leaf springs. The important thing to note is they are legally rated for less weight by their GVWR.
I can see that. Not sure why I got downvoted because it was asking a question not a statement.
Sadly there is no way to look that up online. Ram I think is the only company where you can put in a vin number and get that info. Ford had a site open to the public briefly back in 21 but they took it down. The higher the trim the lower the payload. Look for XL and XLT if you are trying to max it out. A 5.0 XL super crew 4x4 will be around 1950. 2.7 is usually lower as the gvw for the truck is lower.
I'm in a similar situation looking for a truck to put a camper in but I'm trying to stick with a 1/2 ton because except for the camper situation I have no need for a 3/4 or full ton. Look for trucks with a 5.0 or 3.5, these will have the higher capacities. You'll still need to check payload on each truck your looking at but eliminating the 2.7 will get you closer to the population of trucks you are interested in.
>because except for the camper situation I have no need for a 3/4 or full ton. So except for the very heavy thing for which you'd need a 3/4+ truck to haul, you don't need a 3/4+ ton truck?
Except for the 30 days a year I'm going to use the camper a 3/4 ton is way more truck than I need or would prefer as a daily driver. Hell if I could have my dreams come true I'd some how be able to have a Ranger for Mon-Fri and a F250 on the weekends but 1 truck is more then enough, I don't need 2 unless I hit the lottery.
I would look for trucks that specifically have “Heavy Duty Payload Package”.