Valor 31T13 with 2001 Ford Excursion 7.3L 4x4

[Benayps]

I want to pull my new 31T13 with a 2001 or 2002 Diesel Excursion 4x4 with the 7.3L engine - the Excursion has a GVWR of 9200# - does anyone see any problems with this? I am going to have a new hitch installed on the truck - suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Lantley]

Once upon a time I towed a 9600 GVW TT with a 7.3 Diesel X. It was a great combo. But a 13K GVW TT will push the limits of your the limits a your X. You will exceed your tow rating and your GCWR.

GVWR and Trailer Towing Weights(1)

Series	Maximum GVWR (lbs.)(1)	Maximum GCWR (lbs.)(1)	Maximum Trailer Tow (lbs.)(1)
4×2	8900	18,000	10,000
4×4	9200	18,000	10,000

(1) Figures are for 6.8L V-10 and 7.3L Power Stroke® turbo diesel V-8
engines.

Engine	Axle Ratios​	GCWR Max. (lbs.)​	Maximum Trailer Weight (lbs.) Excursion​
​	4×2​	4×4​
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	​	​
5.4L (330) SEFI V-8	3.73​	13,000​	6200​	–​
4.10​	14,500​	–​	7200​
6.8L (415) SEFI V-10	3.73​	17,000​	10,000​	9600​
4.30​	18,000​	10,000​	10,000​
7.3L (444) V-8 DI Turbo Diesel	3.73​	18,000​	10,000​	10,000​

 

[Benayps]

I’m looking at the max payload of 4100# - I I am assuming that the majority of that allowance is because of the garage - since I am planning to use it as an office with no toys in it, will that make any difference?