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SAE J2807 is an SAE standard for determining the towing capacity of passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks. [1] It was written to allow consumers to more accurately compare vehicles from different manufacturers. First released in 2008, it has been periodically updated, with the 2020 version being the most current.
The maximum towing capacity was 5,200 lb (2,360 kg) and the truck had a payload limit of 2,450 pounds. Although most trucks fell within the 1/2 ton category, a 1-ton model was offered (in two-wheel drive form) for several of its earlier years until finally being dropped because of a lack of interest.
The first edition of the Highway Capacity Manual was released in 1950 and contained 147 pages broken apart into eight parts. It was the result of a collaborative effort between the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and the Bureau of Public Roads, the predecessor to the Federal Highway Administration. [1]
After decades of Ford trucks built in Mexico from imported assembly kits, 1965 was first Mexican-built Ford truck in the recently-open Cuautitlán Assembly in Cuautitlán Izcalli. The models included the F-100 (1/2 ton pickup model), F-350 (1 ton truck model) and F-600 (5 ton truck).
For flat deck and pickup trucks towing 10,000-to-30,000-pound (4.5 to 13.6 t) trailers there are fifth wheel and gooseneck hitches. These are used for agriculture, industry, and large recreational trailers. Front trailer hitches are also used on pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and RVs for multiple purposes. [6]
Drive to the front axles is selectable and all axles have differential locks. Suspension on the A2 variant is by Hendrickson RT40 leaf springs with equalizing beams. Suspension on A4 models is Holland air suspension, ADS-240 (front) and AD-246 (rear). Tire size is 1600 R20 on all models, and standard tire fit is Michelin XZL. [1] [5]
The 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 ton M880-series was based on the Dodge W200, a 3 ⁄ 4 ton capacity 4×4 civilian/commercial truck. The 880/890 had a 2,500 lb cargo rating, enabling it to have a 5 ⁄ 4-ton load rating. The similar 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 ton M890-series was based on the Dodge D200, a 3 ⁄ 4 ton capacity 4×2 civilian/commercial truck.
Its width at the narrowest point, between the wheel wells, is 50 in (1.3 m). [54] Towing capacity is 11,000 lb (4,990 kg), as tested in conditions exceeding 100 °F (38 °C) on a desert road that is specified by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) as the standard for determining a vehicle's tow rating.