what is towing capacity

Asked by jrcash66 Feb 05, 2015 at 05:50 PM about the 1989 Ford F-350 STD Extended Cab LB

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Vwags answered 9 years ago

In general Towing Capacity is the amount of weight your vehicle can safely tow and stop. You also have a rating for GCVWR (Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating) which is the total weight for tow and towed vehicle. You also have axle ratings which is the maximum amount of weight for each axle.

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Larry answered 9 years ago

Is it Diesel? In general, the F350 can pull 12, 000 lb

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Jimmyphatz answered 5 years ago

Im buying 1990 350 ford. plan on putting a 40 ft flatbed and hauling freight. Im confident it can pull the trailer which is 8K and 10-15K lbs on top of that.

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