1997 F450

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Should be an easy one for someone out there. I'm in the process of getting a '97 F450 with 7.3 Powerstroke and Altec AT200 Boom/bucket.
I've been a Ford guy for years so I know that 150 = 1/2 ton, 250 = 3/4 ton, etc. So does a 450 work out to be 1 1/4, 1 1/2 or how does that go? Was just curious as to how it was rated because I know guys will ask once the truck is here.
 
   / 1997 F450 #2  
It seems that the whole 1/2 -3/4 etc. thing might have been from old military ratings that were "off road" ratings. I think that it has turned into a really meaningless rating anymore. Take a military 21/2 ton or "deuce and a half, you can easily put that on a 450 but what truck is built heavier?
 
   / 1997 F450 #3  
Should be an easy one for someone out there. I'm in the process of getting a '97 F450 with 7.3 Powerstroke and Altec AT200 Boom/bucket.
I've been a Ford guy for years so I know that 150 = 1/2 ton, 250 = 3/4 ton, etc. So does a 450 work out to be 1 1/4, 1 1/2 or how does that go? Was just curious as to how it was rated because I know guys will ask once the truck is here.

AFAIK, it's a 1.5ton

PS.. I have a 99 f450.. was cab/chassie and has a custom bed on it for GN/5thwhl hauling... awesome truck.. you should love yours.. I love mine. has 4.88 rear and pulls like a freight train..

soundguy
 
   / 1997 F450
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AFAIK, it's a 1.5ton

PS.. I have a 99 f450.. was cab/chassie and has a custom bed on it for GN/5thwhl hauling... awesome truck.. you should love yours.. I love mine. has 4.88 rear and pulls like a freight train..

soundguy

Good to know soundguy. A pretty low mile (about 64k) truck. Anything I can find about the dealer points to a sterling reputation. Can't dig up any dirt on him anywhere. :)
This one has a big tool storage box behind the cab and then a 9' diamond plate flatbed behind that. Should work great for me.
Pretty much a lifetime parts warranty. It'll only be driven 3 - 4k miles per year anyway. Just from home to my seamless gutter jobs pulling a 7x14 enclosed trailer with all my gear in it.
The 2010 F150 FX4 pulled it just fine, so I'm sure it'll be a breeze for an F Super Duty.
 
   / 1997 F450 #5  
that truck won't even notice a 14' trailer behind it.. even if it was loaded wirth a car on it and had no wheels.. :)


soudnguy
 
   / 1997 F450 #6  
You will love the truck. You will hate the fuel usage. By not putting it down the road for miles each day you will get used to it. Look inside the drivers door jamb and it will list the trucks GVWR. This truck can be ordered with different spring packs.
 
   / 1997 F450 #7  
ao.. lokup the rear axle code. as long as it is not a 4.88 it won't be so bad on the fuel. maybee it is a 4.10

soundguy
 
   / 1997 F450
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I know there are all kinds of threads about these type of rigs and DOT, but I couldn't find one specific to safety equipment.
I've got DOT numbers because the gross combination of the F150 FX4 and my trailer were 14,500 and a business is advertised on both truck and trailer. The DOT numbers were on my last truck. I'll get them on the 450 when it comes home. I've had a Class A CDL forever so the license isn't a concern.
My question is, does DOT require triangles, fire extinguisher, etc. for rigs this small?
 
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   / 1997 F450 #9  
My question is, does DOT require triangles, fire extinguisher, etc. for rigs this small?

Probably I'd say yes, if commercial.. however, even if it didn't require them.. I'd have them.

my f450 is pretty much solely used with my gooseneck to go fetch tractors out of state.. etc.. I have fire extinguisher, triangles, a full tool box that should handle most mechanical and electrical repairs in a parking lot below major surgery. i carry extra lamp elements, CPS sensor, and other small bolt on parts, plus a spare serpentine belt, have 3 diamond plate tool boxes inthe bed.. 2 ont he sides, and one behind the fuel transfer tank benhind the cab in the bed. I keep extra rad fluid, engine oil, brake fluid, trans fluidf and gear oil, and other minor supplies I might need roadside to stop up an emergency leak.. patch putty epoxy, etc.. wire and tapes.. etc.. a spare battery, a winch, more tie straps than I could everuse on the trailer, plus a come-along. a hi lift jack, small air compressor and 15g air-up tank, plus a small rack that holds cribbing timber for tires or jacks, and a cross bar setup that holds 4 5g diesel cans for those emergency out of fuel in the middle of nowhere situations. plus a spare tire, even though she is a dually. an array of led flashlights and worklights as well.. leather and rubber gloves.. etc.. etc. cab has a pillow and blanked, some bottled watter and dry non perishibal snacks in case I need to pull over and nap without hitting a cirty for a snack, or if I have a buddy driver, which I usually do, so we can trade off sleeping and driving... etc.. i also keep a emergency change of clothes in the truck including shoes.. have a couple spare keys hidden around, and xerox copies of identification tucked into a couple different envelopes in the cab.. etc.

I know this likely adds a bit to my hauling weight and slight hit on the fuel economy, but other than major component failure, I'm pretty well covered for emergencies while out of state.

sounds a lil overboard.. but i don't like the feeling of being on the roadside 3-4 states away in the dark, broke downand not at least have a few things i MIGHT need.. etc..

zi remember going thru lousiana after 04/05 hurricane season a couple times. hard to find fuel, some roads closed.. bad traffic jams on the long bridge on 10/12 spare fuel came in handy.

in texas one time had a piece of road debri jump up ( :) ) and snatch trailer wireing plug out from truck.. had to pull over and gerry-rig some wireing from damaged truck socket to trailer, plus fix stripped wires on trailer. took a bunch of butt connectors, some zip ties and alot of electrical tape and spare wire and a buddy holding a flashlight and getting me tools and such on a roadside in cold weather with rain approaching... but got home cuz' we was prepaired ...

soundguy
 
   / 1997 F450 #10  
I know there are all kinds of threads about these type of rigs and DOT, but I couldn't find one specific to safety equipment.
I've got DOT numbers because the gross combination of the F150 FX4 and my trailer were 14,500 and a business is advertised on both truck and trailer. The DOT numbers were on my last truck. I'll get them on the 450 when it comes home. I've had a Class A CDL forever so the license isn't a concern.
My question is, does DOT require triangles, fire extinguisher, etc. for rigs this small?

The requirements are the same for a truck over 10k GVWR as your F150 combination that is over 10k GCWR.
 

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