The conventional towing capacity for a 1983 Ford F250 with a straight six is between 12,000 and 14,000 pounds. The fifth wheel towing capacity is up to 16,000 pounds.
The 2009 Ford F250 6.4 liter diesel pickup truck has a listed towing capacity of 8500 pounds. The manufacturer recommends that you do not exceed the towing capacity.
around 9000lbs give or take
The windshield wiper governor on a 1983 Ford F250 is located behind the glove box. It is on the left side of the cowl.
Maximum payload is 6120 lb (2780 kg). Maximum towing is 24500 lb (11100 kg). The better the towing package, the better your results!
NO! Even though they look the same, the center hole on 1987 up 8 hole rims are bigger than your 1983 rims.
10000 Lbs @ 2500 rpm
12 to 16 mpg depending on weather and towing.
The different sizes refer to the engine and towing capacity. The larger sizes generally effect the fuel economy as well. You can find the specifications at http://www.fordf150.net/specs/05sd_specs.pdf
The Ford F250 is a 3/4 ton truck and the F150 is a 1/2 ton truck. The main purpose for these differences, is pointing out the towing capabilities for each truck. The major difference between the F150 and F250 is size and power. The F250 has a more powerful drivetrain and can tow and haul more cargo.
If you want to tow a boat buy a ford f250 or f350 if you want the most power go with the f350 that is the most reliable.
Www.ford.com/trucks/superduty/models is your best bet to get all the information that you will need to know if you would like to purchase a Ford F250 or not. All of that is straight from the company itself. There is no chance of you getting incorrect information.
The size of the Engine, Cab, and bed determine the towing capacity of a truck. You have listed none of these so it is impossible to tell you it's rating. I suggest you go to the web page listed below and click on "Tow Rating". Locate your truck to see what it can tow.