I have been trying to find out through local dealers and online what capacity can a Ford heavy duty truck legally pull from a custom weld-on butt plate using a pintle hitch. This is the type of hitch that is welded professionally to the frame of the truck. I would like to pull a pintle hitch trailer rated at 21K so I want to very sure I get the right type of truck to pull this type of trailer.
From the manuals the conventional pull for the F350/F450 with a crew cab is 17,500 but I am not sure if I add a custom weld-on plate to the frame it would increase my capacity? As far as the F650 I have seen some pretty large pintle hitch setups on the road so it seems that would work but I can't find anywhere the ratings officially. Any input would be appreciated.
From the manuals the conventional pull for the F350/F450 with a crew cab is 17,500 but I am not sure if I add a custom weld-on plate to the frame it would increase my capacity? As far as the F650 I have seen some pretty large pintle hitch setups on the road so it seems that would work but I can't find anywhere the ratings officially. Any input would be appreciated.
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