In researching my Raptor purchase (and other truck purchases) in the past year; I've noted how many dealers and individuals don't understand how optional equipment impacts payload ratings. The payload must be calculated when adding options to a base truck.
That said, the Raptor payload isn't "low". It's correct and the ADVERTISED payload figures for most pickups are higher what the actual payload is of the trucks consumers purchase (Read: Optioned up).
Because the Raptor only comes in one overall trim configuration with minimal options, Ford had to "tell the truth" about the payload. Whereas they don't accurately calculate it for the other F150 trim levels. They only supply the payload for a "stripped" base-model cab/bed/powertrain configuration.
So, that said, read the following links and educate yourselves about OPT and ARC weights and enjoy the calculations sheet.
But, for sake of conversation the Raptor 133" wb is rated at 950# payload.
Take a 145" Wb SCAB w/5.4 4x4. Listed at a payload of 1670 with an OPT/ARC of 806#. Thus, if you have a full-option truck in this case and subtract the 806 from the 1670; you're left with a Payload of 864. LESS than the Raptor. Granted, that's an extreme example because not all trucks have all options and optional equipment (like a winch/brushguard and a toolbox, etc.) installed; but it can happen.
For many buyers that get leather, heated seats, navigation, etc. etc. etc. and still think they have a ~1700# payload, they are misguided and undereducated (and likely overloading their trucks if they actually use 'em).
https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/2010/10_F-150.pdf
https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2011/2011_Truck_Payload_Workbook.pdf
Now please stop saying the Raptor payload is "low".
That said, the Raptor payload isn't "low". It's correct and the ADVERTISED payload figures for most pickups are higher what the actual payload is of the trucks consumers purchase (Read: Optioned up).
Because the Raptor only comes in one overall trim configuration with minimal options, Ford had to "tell the truth" about the payload. Whereas they don't accurately calculate it for the other F150 trim levels. They only supply the payload for a "stripped" base-model cab/bed/powertrain configuration.
So, that said, read the following links and educate yourselves about OPT and ARC weights and enjoy the calculations sheet.
But, for sake of conversation the Raptor 133" wb is rated at 950# payload.
Take a 145" Wb SCAB w/5.4 4x4. Listed at a payload of 1670 with an OPT/ARC of 806#. Thus, if you have a full-option truck in this case and subtract the 806 from the 1670; you're left with a Payload of 864. LESS than the Raptor. Granted, that's an extreme example because not all trucks have all options and optional equipment (like a winch/brushguard and a toolbox, etc.) installed; but it can happen.
For many buyers that get leather, heated seats, navigation, etc. etc. etc. and still think they have a ~1700# payload, they are misguided and undereducated (and likely overloading their trucks if they actually use 'em).
https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/2010/10_F-150.pdf
https://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/topics/2011/2011_Truck_Payload_Workbook.pdf
Now please stop saying the Raptor payload is "low".
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