2005 Ford F350 Diesel Supplement 3rd Printing - Page 18
2005 Ford F350 Manual
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Driving Integrated hitch rating The standard integrated hitch has two ratings depending on mode of operation: • Weight carrying - requires a draw bar and hitch ball. The draw bar supports all the vertical tongue load of the trailer. • Weight distributing - requires an aftermarket weight distributing system which includes draw bar, hitch ball, spring bars and snap-up brackets. The vertical tongue load of the trailer is distributed between the truck and the trailer by this system. F-Super Duty Maximum Gross Trailer Weight - lb. (kg) 6000 (2721) 15000 (6804) Maximum Tongue Weight - lb. (kg) 600 (272) 1500 (680) Hitch Type 6.0L DRW Pick-ups 2.5" ID without adapter (requires 2.5" drawbar) 6.0L DRW Pick-ups 2.5" ID with adapter (requires 2" drawbar) All SRW Pick-ups 2" receiver Weight carrying Weight distributing Weight carrying Weight distributing Weight carrying Weight distributing 5000 (2268) 12500 (5670) 500 (227) 1250 (567) 5000 (2268) 12500 (5670) 500 (227) 1250 (567) Towing trailers beyond the maximum tongue weight exceeds the limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural damage, loss of vehicle control and personal injury. 18 2005 Econoline (eco) Supplement USA (fus)