What is Dudes With Trucks?

Dudes With Trucks manages 5 data types including fuel logs. Helps you organize, track, and share your work in 1 place for teams and solo users.

Tool / Load Capacity

Truck Payload Calculator

Compare passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight with the payload limit on your truck's label—or, if needed, a GVWR-based estimate. Always verify axle, tire and OEM limits before loading.

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Enter Your Truck Info

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Door-Label Payload Limit (lbs)Preferred: maximum combined occupant/cargo weight from your truck's label, when providedGVWR (lbs)Use only as a fallback when paired with an actual/known truck weightActual / Known Truck Weight (lbs)Scale weight is better than a generic brochure curb weightPassengers Weight (lbs)Total weight of all passengersCargo in Bed (lbs)Tools, equipment, materialsTongue Weight (lbs)If towing (leave 0 if not)

Understanding Payload

Reference

Payload planning starts with the limit shown for your specific truck when available. Passengers, cargo, added equipment and trailer tongue or pin weight can all consume that allowance, while axle and tire ratings must still be checked separately.

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Start With the Truck Label

Use the Tire and Loading Information / certification labels for your exact truck
If the label gives a maximum combined occupant-and-cargo weight, prefer that number over a generic brochure payload figure
GVWR minus actual vehicle weight can be useful for planning, but factory options and added equipment change the real truck weight
Check front and rear GAWR and tire load ratings in addition to total vehicle weight

What Uses Payload

Driver and passengers
Cargo, tools and equipment in the cab or bed
Accessories or modifications that add weight
Trailer tongue weight or fifth-wheel/gooseneck pin weight

Before You Load

Do not exceed GVWR, either GAWR, tire ratings, hitch ratings or any lower component limit
Use actual scale weights when accuracy matters
Distribute and secure cargo according to vehicle and cargo-equipment instructions
This calculator is a planning aid, not a safety, legal, warranty or insurance determination

Track Your Loads

Use TruckVitals to log payload, track towing, and get safety reminders before you load up.

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