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Maverick tailgate weight limit lbs - half and down positions

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Even with kids it creaks. I won't trust a full grown adult to sit on it!

And even if it's true about the 500lbs weight limit, the truck feels light weight that it squats with a slight weight added to the tailgate

On a side note, anyone know the weight limit of the hard top roll tonneau cover?
Me & my best friend sat on my open tailgate at a car show, between the 2 of us that's 475lbs, it felt solid & didn't make any sounds.
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Me & my best friend sat on my open tailgate at a car show, between the 2 of us that's 475lbs, it felt solid & didn't make any sounds.
Yeah, and Im pretty sure the 400 and 500 limit are for while the truck is in motion, so even more when just sitting there
 

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2400 lbs when in fully down position.*

*Fully down defined as tailgate completely removed and resting flat on the driveway.
 

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I’ve loaded a 42” Crafstman lawn mower on my truck with me riding it.
If you’re afraid to step on your tailgate, you want to watch out for the sun. It’s more likely to cause you harm.

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Even with kids it creaks. I won't trust a full grown adult to sit on it!

And even if it's true about the 500lbs weight limit, the truck feels light weight that it squats with a slight weight added to the tailgate

On a side note, anyone know the weight limit of the hard top roll tonneau cover?
I sit on it all the time bro. Never any issues.
 

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I’ve loaded a 42” Crafstman lawn mower on my truck with me riding it.
If you’re afraid to step on your tailgate, you want to watch out for the sun. It’s more likely to cause you harm.

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Thanks for posting this. I plan/hope to haul my mower soon as well. I think my mower is heavier than a 42" Craftsman. But it's good to know somebody has had success doing this.
 

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When hauling cargo using the tailgate
middle position, make sure the load is
evenly distributed and supported using the
support locations in the pickup bed. See
Locating the Pickup Bed Slots (page
264).
Note: Secure all cargo.
Note: The maximum load capacity for the
middle position is 500 lb (226 kg) evenly
distributed to the 2 pickup box wheelhouse
locations and the tailgate.
 

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We used the tailgate as a diving board and not an issue.
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