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In 2002, the Ford F-350 7.3 diesel has a towing capacity of 12,500 pounds. It is essential to maintain your tires in top condition to avoid accidents. Tire issues are inevitable over time, such as premature wear, feathering, cupping, and potential loosening. Regularly check tire pressure monthly and inspect for any punctures from sharp objects. Eventually, you will need to replace your tires every 30,000 to 50,000 miles to ensure safety on the road and prevent accidents.
How much weight can a 2002 F350 Super Duty 7.3 diesel tow with a gooseneck attachment?
We don't have any issues towing our 2011 Mobile Suite, which weighs 18,440 pounds with a tongue weight of 3800 pounds, through the Rocky and Smoky Mountains regularly using our 2002 F-350 Dually 7.3 Powerstroke with an Automatic Transmission.
It has a high towing capacity.
According to the Trailer Life Towing Guide, here are the towing capacities for various configurations of the F-350 trucks:
- F-350 4WD with 6.8 V-10 engine: 9,700 pounds to 10,200 pounds
- F-350 4WD with 7.3 Turbodiesel engine: 12,700 pounds
- F-350 DRW (Dual Rear Wheels) with 5.4 V-8 engine: 6,900 pounds to 7,000 pounds
- F-350 DRW with 6.8 V-10 engine: 9,700 pounds to 10,300 pounds
- F-350 DRW with 7.3 Turbodiesel engine: 12,800 pounds
- F-350 4WD DRW with 5.4 V8 engine: 6,400 pounds to 6,500 pounds
- F-350 4WD DRW with 6.8 V-10 engine: 9,300 pounds to 9,800 pounds
- F-350 4WD DRW with 7.3 Turbodiesel engine: 12,300 pounds
Please note that TD stands for Turbodiesel, DRW for Dual Rear Wheels, and various other abbreviations and ratios indicate specific configurations and features.
The 2002 Ford F-350 with a 7.3 Diesel engine can tow up to a maximum of 12,500 pounds.
I towed a 580k backhoe with a GN22 20ft gooseneck trailer and used cruise control. The backhoe weighed 16k and the trailer weighed 4500, so you can calculate the rest.
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