Short answer
Open the driver's door. The Tire and Loading Information placard states the combined weight of occupants and cargo the vehicle should never exceed. That's your payload for that exact truck.
The certification label lists GVWR and front/rear GAWR. Trailer tongue weight and aftermarket accessories count against payload.
The two labels
- Tire and Loading Information placard (FMVSS 110): the occupant-plus-cargo limit and tire sizes/pressures.
- Certification label (49 CFR 567): GVWR and gross axle weight ratings.
Payload budget
Payload budget
Start with the payload number for the exact truck (the yellow "Tire and Loading Information" placard on the driver's door jamb lists the combined weight of occupants and cargo it should never exceed). Then add what you carry.
What eats payload
Passengers, tools, a topper, a toolbox, a plow, a spray-in liner, bigger wheels, and the trailer's tongue weight. Weigh or estimate everything.
Why the brochure number differs
Max payload figures come from the lightest qualifying configuration. Higher trims, 4WD and options add weight and lower payload.
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A local next step
Swant Graber Motors (Chevrolet, Ram, Dodge) is at 1690 E Division Ave, 715-537-5657. Swant Graber Ford is across Highway 8 at 1697 E Division Ave, 715-537-9500. Barron, WI 54812. Send your question or the vehicle details before you visit and the right person will be ready. Shop new and used inventory.
Questions
Where do I find my truck's payload?
On the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver's door jamb, which states the combined weight of occupants and cargo the vehicle should never exceed.
