Factory Spec Payload
#1
Factory Spec Payload
I have a 2017 F150 (6.5' bed) and was moving around 80 - 100 sandbags that weigh about 30 pounds each. Conservatively estimating i had 2,400 pounds of payload in the bed. When i googled the specs of 2017 F150s I was surprised to find that its only rated for 1,653 pounds. That brings me to my question, why are factory specs on a truck's payload so low? Doesn't 1653 sound like its not that much?
#2
Google can't tell you your payload. Check the yellow sticker in the door frame. What does it say?
#3
Senior Member
Why do people buy 1/2 ton pickups and then be surprised when they're "ONLY" rated to carry 3/4 of a ton and are overloaded with 1 1/4 tons of material?
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#4
^ This
#5
Why would someone buy a pickup and not be cognizant of the yellow sticker on the door jam which spells it out perfectly?
#6
Senior Member
As a guess I would say 80% of persons buying a pick up aren't aware of the payload. Most don't know the tire pressure is there either. Look how many of these posts come up asking about how much they could carry or tow. It's only after the fact they seem to find out. Another thing is the people that buy a truck as a car with no intention of using it to do work.
#7
Senior Member
As a guess I would say 80% of persons buying a pick up aren't aware of the payload. Most don't know the tire pressure is there either. Look how many of these posts come up asking about how much they could carry or tow. It's only after the fact they seem to find out. Another thing is the people that buy a truck as a car with no intention of using it to do work.
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I have a 2017 F150 (6.5' bed) and was moving around 80 - 100 sandbags that weigh about 30 pounds each. Conservatively estimating i had 2,400 pounds of payload in the bed. When i googled the specs of 2017 F150s I was surprised to find that its only rated for 1,653 pounds. That brings me to my question, why are factory specs on a truck's payload so low? Doesn't 1653 sound like its not that much?
#9
Senile member
As a guess I would say 80% of persons buying a pick up aren't aware of the payload. Most don't know the tire pressure is there either. Look how many of these posts come up asking about how much they could carry or tow. It's only after the fact they seem to find out. Another thing is the people that buy a truck as a car with no intention of using it to do work.
#10
Since you were not aware of your payload sticker, there is something else I would like to add to the conversation.
When carrying heavy loads....you should have your tires inflated to the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall of your tire.
2400-3000 lbs of sand (or anything) can make really bad things happen when your tires are not properly inflated. Be safe.