Finally, Spring is right around the corner and it is finally clearing up here in Western PA. With the ground finally getting to the point where I can get the old Kubota out and spread some lime. Here is my question, I have to get 2,000lbs of lime, it is a one time a year deal with 15 miles from the store to the house, even though it is roughly 500lbs over the limit of my hauling ability in my 2007 F-150 XLT 5.4v8 4x4, would I still be able to haul it in the bed or would I have to make a couple trips or dread saying it have to dig out the old 16 foot trailer? Planning on leaving the gas tank run low just to save a few lbs, but still. I wasn't to sure but before I decided to try it, I thought I would ask you guys. I've hauled 1720 (43 40lb bags of lime) before and didn't have any problems with power or squating which made me wonder. Thanks ahead of time for your opinions - Ryan

 

Its not technically legal, but no one will stop you. I have used my F150 to haul 6 engines, each weighing 600 lbs. That's 3600. Don't do it for long trips or you risk damaging the rear axle, but the legal GVW of the truck and the actual weight it can safely carry are two completely different things. I wouldn't hesitate to carry that much weight at all.

Keep in mind that your truck with the 9.75" axle has the same GVW as mine with the 8.8" axle. The chances that my 98 and your 07 are identical in how much they can actually safely carry is pretty unlikely. GVW is a legal distinction. How much it can safely carry is a whole different story. My 88 chevy light 3/4 ton is technically illegally overweight with me, three guys, our hunting gear, and a chainsaw, but it doesn't stop me from loading it to the top with locust and oak firewood AND towing an 18' trailer full of the same wood.

I actually got on the PA turnpike as class 3 once with that rig, which is over 15k. Yikes. That was a bit overkill

 

You would be over GVWR, but I've had more weight in my 2003 and would do it again.

 

Once a year, only 15 miles? No sweat. Drive sensibly and try to avoid potholes and rough roads.

 

I thought no sweat also with it only being round 500 over, but I just figured I would ask to be safe before I regretted doing it. Thanks guys.