Diamondpilot
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- Joined
- Jan 18, 2007
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- Daleville, IN
- Tractor
- Jinma 254/284 Ford 861 Powermaster at work
Well, I am not sure that I agree that the trucks don't hold a candle to todays trucks, but maybe I will agree that Ford has raised the vehicle load ratings of the newer trucks.(probably to keep up with the ever changing ratings of the competition) I would probably put my 7.3 up against most any of todays trucks in a lonegivity test with a couple of tons in the bed. The older ones have a better reputation, on which the new ones are riding the coattails of. The 2011 and up are gaining a better rep than the ones before them, but doesn't make them better than the 10 year ago trucks.
David from jax
Guess matter of opinion. I have owned well over 15 trucks and can tell you they get better and stronger each and every year in my eyes. I had a 99 F-350 7.3L and it was a good truck, dont get me wrong. Especially for the time but my 06 F-350 is much more truck and my dads new 2011 is much nicer then my 06. Its just the way it works.
I would put any 05 or later 1/2 ton up against any 3/4 ton gas made in the mid 90's any day of the week.
Chris