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Old 02-24-2012, 10:26 AM
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Default How much weight can i carry in my bed?

Have an 01 xlt ranger off road, what do u think my capacity is?
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Old 02-24-2012, 11:04 AM
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Default Re: How much weight can i carry in my bed?

You should be able to carry 1/2 ton in it. I've carried over 1/2 ton in mine, although it probably isn't good to do that.
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Old 02-24-2012, 11:18 AM
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Default Re: How much weight can i carry in my bed?

I've heard on this forum before that the max is 1,050 lbs. because of the springs. i'm sure the axle is rated close to that.

edit: i've carried half a ton before, but i don't like to go very far with it.
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Old 02-24-2012, 11:18 AM
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Default Re: How much weight can i carry in my bed?

Deduct actual driving or curb weight from GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) as listed on driver's doorjam sticker. Most 1/2 ton trucks are maxed out with 500 lb. load after vehicle maxed out with AC/ power steering, windows, seats, etc.
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Old 02-26-2012, 06:55 PM
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Default Re: How much weight can i carry in my bed?

gross weight on mine is 5500 and curb weight is 3900 should carry 1600 total including all passengers and cargo. i unknowingly carried 2600 in it. i hauled 100 retaining wall bricks then later fond out they weight 26 lbs each
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Old 02-26-2012, 06:57 PM
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Default Re: How much weight can i carry in my bed?

Max payload is around 1200 pounds but that includes the weight of the driver, passengers, full tank of gas and anything else you might have in the truck.
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