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Rick Muck- Mark IV · 02-16-07, 09:27 AM

Standard axle on a E350(van cutaway chassis) is 73.2" track (center of DRW) and an E450 is 77.7" track.

Also be mindful of the GVWR of the truck you start with, that is the max capacity of total weights of chassis, body, cargo and passengers. Most E350 DRWs are 11,500# and E450s are 14,050#. That is for the last few model years. Older units are less. If anyone needs exact GVWR info, contact me and I can look it up. It does not take long to exceed the rating. A diesel E350 with a 176" wheelbase (the longest) has a bare chassis weight of around 5700#. A 16/17 foot body with a roll up door will add about 2200/2400# leaving about 3600# for the ramps, equipment, cargo (car) and your own self and "crew." An E450 would be preferred.

Rick

02-16-07, 09:27 AM	#52 (permalink)
Rick Muck- Mark IV Mark IV Silver Supporter Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: W. New York GT40: Formerly P1116 Posts: 893 Rep Power: 15	Re: I hate trailers...... Standard axle on a E350(van cutaway chassis) is 73.2" track (center of DRW) and an E450 is 77.7" track. Also be mindful of the GVWR of the truck you start with, that is the max capacity of total weights of chassis, body, cargo and passengers. Most E350 DRWs are 11,500# and E450s are 14,050#. That is for the last few model years. Older units are less. If anyone needs exact GVWR info, contact me and I can look it up. It does not take long to exceed the rating. A diesel E350 with a 176" wheelbase (the longest) has a bare chassis weight of around 5700#. A 16/17 foot body with a roll up door will add about 2200/2400# leaving about 3600# for the ramps, equipment, cargo (car) and your own self and "crew." An E450 would be preferred. Rick __________________ The GT 40 reunion at the Glen in 1989 was as close to Heaven as I'll get...