Tag: towing capacity

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Get sued the easy way: Tow trailers with pickups

New pickups have higher towing capabilities, but they still need to be “properly-equipped” to avoid dangerous trailering practices By G.R. Whale Special to HardWorkingTrucks.Com Today’s pickups can tow more than ever before. So private contractors, landscapers, construction companies, utility and DOTs, and fleet operators take advantage of that capability by towing bigger loads. What hasn’t […]

April 18, 2015

Pickups

Road Tested: 2015 F-350 SuperCrew 4×4

Road Test: 2015 Ford F-350 SuperCrew LEATHER-CLAD HAULER: From the Kentucky’s Beckley Grade to Oregon’s Coast, loaded King Ranch-edition turbo-diesel a luxurious performer when put to the test A diesel pickup’s pulling power becomes glaringly evident when subjected to a long, steep uphill grade with 14,000-pounds in tow. Similarly, a truck’s livability and level of comfort […]

April 10, 2015

Pickups

Air Helper Spring Installation

The system we installed on this truck has worked flawlessly in a variety of conditions and under a range of loads from completely empty to a payload of 1000 lbs while towing a trailer that weighs 7,000 lbs.

January 21, 2015

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TITAN XD Diesel Built To Tow

XD models use different frame, 555 lb-ft Cummins 5.0l V8 turbo diesel and “heavy-duty attitude” to put Nissan’s new full-size 1/2-ton at head of pack The 2016 Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab, which was shown in Detroit with the 310hp Cummins 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel, is the first of three cab configurations, two frame sizes, three […]

January 12, 2015

Pickups

F-450 gets best-in-class towing nod using SAE J2807 standard

Using the Society of Automotive Engineers J2807 standard, the 2015 Ford F-450 Super Duty Class 3 pickup has been rated a best-in-class 31,200 pounds. SAE J2807 establishes tow vehicle performance requirements against certain performance criteria to determine a truck’s maximum trailer tow rating. Ford is a founding member of the J2807 committee, which includes other […]

September 2, 2014

Vocational

First Drive: 2015 Ford Super Duty

Ford Steps Up The 2015 Pickup Towing War With More Muscle Than Ram Or GM Heavy Duties Rolling hard into the throttle driving 2015 Ford F-350, Ram 3500, and Chevy 3500HD Silverado duallies towing 33-foot 5th wheel travel trailers tells a lot about a diesel pickup’s power, ride and handling. Put those same trucks/trailers on […]

July 18, 2014

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GMC Releases Revised 2015 1/2-ton Tow Ratings

Chevrolet and GMC release 2015 tow ratings for 1/2-ton pickups; most numbers slightly less than 2014 with adoption of J2807 testing

June 19, 2014

Vocational

2015 F-350 Gets More Muscle; F-450 Claims Best In Class Towing Capacity

2015 Ford F-350/F-450 set new standards for heavy-duty pickup towing capacity and power.

March 4, 2014

Opinion

Pickup Tow Ratings Finally Standardized

2015 finally brings a standard to tow ratings and vehicle weight ratings with SAE J2807 being accepted by all the automakers.

February 19, 2014

Pickups

2015 GMC Canyon specifications

Preliminary specifications of the 2015 GMC Canyon mid-size pickup trucks

January 11, 2014

Pickups

Conventional Towing Defined

Conventional towing typically means towing on-the-ball and those weight limits are far less than the truck’s max tow capacity.

October 18, 2013

Pickups

2015 Silverado HD, Sierra HD Revealed in Texas

2015 GM 3500HD pickups rated to tow up to 19,600 pounds on factory hitch; get body changes seen in 2014 1500s

September 26, 2013