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octanemaniac · 09-04-2013, 11:26 AM

Motor31, the pin weight was my concern. The CC capacity of the F450 is listed at only about 5k according to the Ford Towing Guide 2013, after including two 150lb drivers, etc... (that seems pretty light to me, so I wonder if I'm misinterpreting that number). Estimating pin weight at 25% of 23k would be 5750lbs, a bit over the CCC.

I suppose with a couple of touring HD's loaded it may reduce the pin weight a bit, but maybe not so much with a third axle. We really don't want to manage a MDT.

Thanks again for the replies.

09-04-2013, 11:26 AM	#8
octanemaniac Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 10	Motor31, the pin weight was my concern. The CC capacity of the F450 is listed at only about 5k according to the Ford Towing Guide 2013, after including two 150lb drivers, etc... (that seems pretty light to me, so I wonder if I'm misinterpreting that number). Estimating pin weight at 25% of 23k would be 5750lbs, a bit over the CCC. I suppose with a couple of touring HD's loaded it may reduce the pin weight a bit, but maybe not so much with a third axle. We really don't want to manage a MDT. Thanks again for the replies.