acadianbob

It's really surprising how much payload you can get by avoiding crewcab and lots of options! I saw numerous supercab XLTs with payload over 2,000 in the dealer lot.

SixShooter14

Yeah, the few Scabs and Rcabs on the lots don't seem to get the full package options that the Screws get.
I see very few SuperCabs on dealer lots. When I bought mine there were a total of 2 at the dealer. They were identical except the other one was sliver. They also had 9 regular cabs and 170 SuperCrews!!

The dealer here where I live hasn't had a new Supercab or regular cab in the 5 years I've been here. They only keep about 30 new trucks on the lot. And I drive by at least twice a day.

Gene K

On a 145WB 4x4 (Scab 6.5 to Screw 5.5) Scab to Screw adds 103 lb.
Regular Cab HDPP 141 2WD 3.5EB to Screw HDPP 157 2WD 3.5EB adds 370 lb.

Mike Up

Only on the Reg and Super Cab, Crew Cab frames are the same extra thickness.

JLTD

I've had both in '13 vintage. The HDPP was stolen.

The HD rode a bit firmer all around; I liked it a little better on the highway. Load range C tires IIRC. Heavier springs all around and as mentioned, the frame itself is thicker. I'd buy it again if I was getting new....don't have to worry about overloading with 5 people and gear.

Gene K

According to the Ford Spec Book this is incorrect.
Their are 3 different thickness frames 0.087 / 0.100 / 0.110
The Supercrew HDPP uses 0.110 and the other Supercrew 157 uses 0.100.
(Thickness is in inches)

The Supercab 164 4x4 is the one were they all use the 0.110 Frame.

Gene K

This is not true. Photos of the GVWR and payload stickers from a 2015 HDPP have been posted on this site.

Ive personally seen one very late production (October) 2015 RCLB 141 XL 100A with HDPP made at Claycomo (KC).
Ive seen a couple of Supercab 164 HDPP (I suspect this is because the 4x4 and HDPP frames were the same).
All Ive seen had one thing in common. 8' Bed Trucks that were part of fleet orders.

Mike Up

The 2011 - 2014 Crew Cab 156" WB frames were all .150", HD Payload Package and Standard Payload Package trucks.

You are siting the new 2015 - 2017 Models.

With prices nearly the same, the '17 F250 seems a better choice over a '17 F150 HDPP truck for many reasons. The only reason for the F150 is strictly Fuel Economy.

Gene K

When you come right down to if that applies to the F250 as well. A SRW F350 is very close to the same price.

Mike Up

Then by all means, get the most for your money and get the F350. Seeing the F350 is only a bit over $1100 more, if you use your truck to do work, it only makes sense in getting another 1000 lbs of payload.

Myself, I don't pull a heavy trailer or haul heavy. The 1890 lbs of payload I have is definitely needed for my 6500 lbs loaded trailer and gear but I highly doubt I'd ever go much bigger or heavier. If anything, I'd go smaller and lighter.