mflinehan

New to the f150 realm, a recent convert in love with the new changes.
I'm in need of a truck that can haul 200-300 gallons of water along with a 300 foot electric hose reel and a gas pump.
Water being about 8.6 lbs a gallon I believe put with the reel and pump being about another 200 lbs. Can this be done.
300 gallons puts me around 2800 pounds and
200 around 2000 pounds total.

Any help would he great.

brulaz

A stripped down regular cab XL or XLT with 8' bed and the HD payload option can get you over 3000# payload with the 5L or eco.

I've frequently seen them on the lot around here. The construction companies are buying them. Pretty cheap actually with the 5L V8.

Watt-maker

I assume your hauling water on a trailer? If not, the only F150 capable of staying within posted payload would be a regular cab with the HD suspension pkg. Also how far,fast, road conditions, etc, are you hauling the water. If your hauling with a trailer just about any F150 should do. However, I would at least consider the basic towing pkg maybe even the max tow pkg. If your planning on hauling in the bed but not very far, fast, or rough, a F150 with max tow and some airbags may do the trick. I work in a very rural area. Hauling water is part of everyday life for some folks. Most people haul water with a trailer but some have bed mounted tanks. I see a few F150s doing the work so it can be done, especially if using a trailer.

mflinehan

Most days it will see in town use only but it will be used on many gravel roads in its life. I used a trailer last year and don't want to do that again this year. It's the essential part to my business.
Correct me if I'm wrong but the highest payload you can get in an 150 is 2800, buy has anyone out there done this l.

murf

2780 in just water and pump. Regular cab 4x2 is 3120. 4x4 is 2810. Obviously you need HD Payload. I'd do it

http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/specifications/payload/

mflinehan

I have no doubt that the truck is able to stop, and move and additional 3000 pounds. My concern is I see a lot of f150 dragging tail, with much lighter loads. Is there really that much different in the payloads.
You guys are great I really appreciative the input.

murf

http://www.etrailer.com/Vehicle-Susp...eid=2012762283

This will stop any sag you may have

acadianbob

I think you'd be happier with a 250 . . . .

murf

F250 4x4 has only 200-800 lbs more payload. Does that justify $10,000 more you'll spend?

http://www.ford.com/trucks/superduty...tions/payload/

HoustonRider

Use a trailer. Get the truck you want. At least then you have the option of whether or not you want to carry 3,000 in the bed 24/7.

It will carry it, but it's kinda on the outer limits of the capacity.