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Originally Posted by ducksface
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...is-calculated/
Please read the article and tell me if I'm understanding this correctly. I have known of this for a long while but my logic is what I need checked.
If I don't drive a 12% grade at 100� Fahrenheit while doing jackrabbit starts...how is my towing capacity affected? Does it move higher by leaps and bounds or does it just let me understand real world vs towing capacity settings so I can quit measuring individual pounds?
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Your towing capacity isn't affected at all. It is a set number regardless of grade, temp, road conditions, etc.
I remember when that spec was put in place: There was no way to compare the different OEM's tow ratings as they were all measured differently. Thus they agreed on a set of tests/specs that the trucks must be able to pass to be able to say it can tow X lbs.
Much like the EPA mileage ratings the values are more for marketing than anything else..
I also doubt very much that the E-Series stripped chassis, and F-53 chassis are put through that test to determine their tow ratings. Especially since Ford doesn't how many lbs the different up fitters will add when they put their "box" on the back.
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