Quick question about trucks

[b0mbrman]

This is probably a very easy question that I could have used google for...

The F150, Silverado 1500, and Ram 1500 all have some form of .15 in their name. What does this refer to?

 

[EyeMWing]

Not much. It means they're in the "half ton" weight class - 25x is 3/4 ton, 35x is 1-ton. This, in theory, relates to cargo capacity.

 

[ElFenix]

and T100 was actually a midsize, so it doesn't count as any of them


honda is calling the ridgeline a half ton truck, which is ridiculous

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Not much. It means they're in the "half ton" weight class - 25x is 3/4 ton, 35x is 1-ton. This, in theory, relates to cargo capacity.

So why isn't it F100, Silverado 1000, and Ram 1000?

And even then, each's cargo capacity is more than half a ton

 

[CrackRabbit]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Not much. It means they're in the "half ton" weight class - 25x is 3/4 ton, 35x is 1-ton. This, in theory, relates to cargo capacity.

So why isn't it F100, Silverado 1000, and Ram 1000?

And even then, each's cargo capacity is more than half a ton

Many years ago there was a F-100 and the 150 was a step up from it. But I dont remember how.
My grandfather has a late 70's F-100 Ranger he still uses occasionaly.

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: CrackRabbit

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Not much. It means they're in the "half ton" weight class - 25x is 3/4 ton, 35x is 1-ton. This, in theory, relates to cargo capacity.

So why isn't it F100, Silverado 1000, and Ram 1000?

And even then, each's cargo capacity is more than half a ton

Many years ago there was a F-100 and the 150 was a step up from it. But I dont remember how.
My grandfather has a late 70's F-100 Ranger he still uses occasionaly.

Hmmm...so once upon a time, was an F100 only capable of hauling 1000 pounds?

 

[0roo0roo]

penis + 1500mm

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
penis + 1500mm

k...

 

[ToeJam13]

Its just a brand number. If it used to mean something, it doesn't anymore.

Ford has several classes of full size trucks, with weight and towing ratings based on engine, transmission and platform:
F150: GVW 5060-5910 lbs, GCWR 6650-8200 lbs
F250: GVW 5823-6409 lbs, GCWR 8800 lbs
F350: GVW 5500-6490 lbs, GCWR 9900-12000 lbs

Info on F450-F750 trucks can be found HERE

GVW = Gross Vehicle Weight - weight of the vehicle only.
GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - highest allowed weight of vehicle and cargo combined.
GCWR = Gross Combined Weight Rating - highest allowed weight of vehicle, cargo, and trailer combined.