Looked at (2) XLT SC 4x4 at the dealer today:


http://wwwqa.cotus.ford.com/services...EW1EG7ffa05007


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3.5 EB
302A
3.31 Axle
Navigation
Trailer Tow Pkg
P275/55R20 Tires
20" PVD Chrome Wheels
36 Gal Extended Tank
Trailer Brake Cont
Payload Rating = 1774 lbs.


http://wwwqa.cotus.ford.com/services...EW1EF7FFA09078


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5.0L
302A
3.55 Axle
Trailer Tow Pkg
P275/55R20 Tires
20" PVD Chrome Wheels
36 Gal Extended Tank
Trailer Brake Cont
Snow Plow Prep
Payload Rating = 1835 lbs

 

Does this chart show the payload ratings you guys are talking about, or is it for something else?

Sorry, that chart sucks. Here is where I got it, page 23.

http://assets.forddirect.fordvehicle...C4C740F1C4.pdf

 

yes/no... it technically shows the payload of a basemodel in the various engine/cab/drivetrain configurations. We're talking about actual payloads after all the options have been added/subtracted out.

 

so from what I understand the 15MY trucks essentially have the max town now. the only thing max tow gets you now is 3.55 Elocker and a HD bumper. My 13MY max tow payload is 166? lbs. so really not getting much more than what I have now. still good for a half ton I guess.

 

Its about the same payload wise but actually an improvement since the 2014 max tow were bottlenecked by the 4050lb rawr. the lighter truck should do better with available rear axle payload.

Impressive! the new 145" scabs are ready for 5th wheels over 10000 lbs.

 

It just occurred to me that while 6.5 box adds cargo space it also adds whatever additional weight in materials thus reducing payload. I ordered a Lariat SCREW with 6.5 box. Would be kinda ironic if my bigger box actually carries less weight than the 5.5. Anyone have any numbers from 2014 6.5 vs 5.5 to compare?

 

Usually being longer wheelbase allows more weight before he front end gets light which is a factor in payload. My 6.5 bed on my 06 has always had more payloads than any 5.5ft beds.

 

Just compared a bunch of window stickers for similarly equipped Lariats where some were 145" wheelbase and some where 157". 145" were all listed at 7000 lb GVWR and 157"s were all 7050 lb GVWR. So the 6.5 box on a SCREW adds 50 lbs to GVWR.

 

We're they both 4x4 or 2wd etc?

 

All 4X4