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Well for one thing, I was just trying to understand what payload is exactly.
Secondly, I wanted to know between the 2 or 3 trims and models that I am considering, which would have the best payload.
I guess I am trying to get the maximum payload for the money I spend because I would use the bed for carrying things more then I would tow (never say never but I do not foresee really towing anything).
Also, at the moment, if I get the truck, it would really help me in hauling a bunch of porcelain tiles. I suppose with the trims that I am considering, maybe I would play it safe and say that I could haul around 1500lbs at least.
Keep in mind that the calculated payload is approximate, particularly if you're going to carry anything in or on the truck (recovery gear, first aid kit, extra LED lights, aftermarket skid plates, your three-gallon coffee mug, your dogs, golf clubs, skis, whatever) on a regular basis, and the best way to get a true "available payload" number is to gas up with all of your accessories and go to a scale (with a full tank of fuel and yourself in the car). I'm planning to do that at some point after I get my aftermarket bumper and winch installed, as that's a significant variation to factory weight.
Well for one thing, I was just trying to understand what payload is exactly.
Secondly, I wanted to know between the 2 or 3 trims and models that I am considering, which would have the best payload.
I guess I am trying to get the maximum payload for the money I spend because I would use the bed for carrying things more then I would tow (never say never but I do not foresee really towing anything).
Of the 3 choices you mentioned any of them will handle most anything you could throw in the bed within reason.
The only way to know for sure is to look at each of the trucks and look at their yellow stickers in the door jamb.
As mentioned above EVERY option added whether from the factory or dealer will affect the payload.
2 of the same XL or XLT, etc. trucks in the same trim level will be different if they have different option packages.
Click here 2017 Ford F-150 Brochure for the PDF and look at page 31. It has all the general payloads for each engine, cab size and wheel base. But any feature you ADD, like a moonroof, will reduce this. Or google that brochure for the year you're looking for
2017:
Last edited by BlackBoost; Oct 5, 2017 at 01:22 PM.
Thanks to everyone for their quick input on this topic.
If I do decide to buy, this will help me to make a decision.
I think the XL 4x4 kind of probably has everything I need.
The Coyote engine, 4x4 capability and Crew Cab Roominess not mention, out of the 3 that mentioned, the most payload capacity. i think it's rated at GVWR 7000# compared to the other two that are below that.
Good on you for asking! And this is the right place to ask, as if you ask a dealer, they'll pull numbers out of the air and quote them as standard fact.
As mentioned, every truck has a payload sticker in the driver door jam that is the allowable payload for that specific truck. This is really the only sure-fire way to know what you can haul with your truck. Payload is affected by GVWR, which is affected by packages, cab configurations, and engine choice, and also affected by options. All other things equal, the 5.0 will get you the highest payload, and the lower the trim the higher the payload.
I bought my first truck ('16 Lariat) thinking I'd done my research and thinking I was buying a truck with 2,650lb payload as the Ford website was very misleading for this information. After my truck was delivered and I had owned it for a few weeks, I learned about the payload sticker (after asking 10+ salesmen about payload ratings on different trucks of all brands) and found out my truck's payload was, in fact only 1563lbs due to the options I'd piled on (still best in class for the options). Needless to say, it was a disappointing realization that I had been misinformed that whole time.
You won't find an F-150 with 3,270 pounds... Putting a ton (i.e. 2,000 pounds) in the bed of an F-150 will likely exceed the rear axle capacity given whatever else is in the truck.
Click here 2017 Ford F-150 Brochure for the PDF and look at page 31. It has all the general payloads for each engine, cab size and wheel base. But any feature you ADD, like a moonroof, will reduce this. Or google that brochure for the year you're looking for
2017:
Interesting that the XLT 2WD 5.0 beats the XL 5.0 4x4 by 60lbs (according to the particular trucks that I am looking at).
That must be due to the 4x4 having more weight, I initially thought that just because its a 4x4, that would be better.
