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Old 12-04-2014, 11:15 PM
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I was comparing some payload numbers between some trucks. As I've mentioned elsewhere I have a F150 Screw(1401# payload) and a Crew Cab Silverado(1575# payload). Both have short beds. Interestingly enough, I was comparing payload numbers to a friends GMC Sierra standard cab with a 8 ft bed. His payload was just around 1650#. All trucks were 1/2 ton. I found this interesting as the conventional wisdom is that a long bed truck should have more payload , which it does, but barely.
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My truck when purchased has a #1700 payload, GVWR of #7700 in the 6.5' bed The same truck in a short box and GVWR of 7650 had a payload in the #1900s
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screw 6.5- 1780 lbs..
interesting that I can't build my truck in a 2014...lol
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screw 6.5- 1780 lbs..
interesting that I can't build my truck in a 2014...lol
I noticed that as well. I have an identical build and wanted to see what kind of prices I could get for a new one, but was shocked to see I could only get 3.73 and 157" wb with a 5.0, or opt out for 3.55 with Eco. At least with the 15's, you can build an XL Screw with 6.5, 3.5EB, power windows/locks, and center console. Seems like a nice option for the base model trim, and I'm looking forward to more specs being posted about it
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Originally Posted by Wannafbody
conventional wisdom is that a long bed truck should have more payload
I'm not sue I follow this logic. Just because the bed is longer the payload is somehow greater????

The reality is the payload is based on the chassis and wheelbase. The more weight from body cab & bed that you place on that chassis the less remaining payload is available. Longer beds in the same cab configuration have less payload due to the extra weight from the additional bed length. Granted if you substitute a longer bed for shorter cab length then obviously this will have more payload as bed weights are less than cab weights (due to less material).
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2014 f150 Scab 6.5 1739lbs 5.0
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2013 F150 SCrew 6.5' HD, Ecoboost: 2213 lbs
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Originally Posted by batstat
2013 F150 SCrew 6.5' HD, Ecoboost: 2213 lbs


need to specify your an HD f150...lol...
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2014 Screw 5.5 1785lbs
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2013 F150 Lariat 4x4 6.5' bed Max Tow & HD Payload Pkg's. GVWR 8200 w/ 2162 payload.


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