F250 6.2 V8 vs F150 Ecoboost

[aczlan]

Then why do tractor trailers run 15 liter engines? :stirthepot: If you have ever run a truck with an engine brake, you appreciate all the cubic inches that are there and the subsequent savings on your brakes. (I realize this is for a pickup truck but even still a 6.2 liter v-8 is put in the bigger trucks for a reason).
I have actually gone back a decade for my towing needs and dumped a common rail cummins because I found a safer towing experience with a bigger displacement medium duty truck.:thumbsup:

Because if they didn't have turbos, they would need 25-30L engines to do the same job.

Aaron Z

 

[jejeosborne]

Then why do tractor trailers run 15 liter engines? :stirthepot: If you have ever run a truck with an engine brake, you appreciate all the cubic inches that are there and the subsequent savings on your brakes. (I realize this is for a pickup truck but even still a 6.2 liter v-8 is put in the bigger trucks for a reason).

I have actually gone back a decade for my towing needs and dumped a common rail cummins because I found a safer towing experience with a bigger displacement medium duty truck.:thumbsup:

Engine braking is an advantage. Empty mileage is a disadvantage. I'll take the better empty mileage and buy a set of $25 brake pads every 100,000 miles over engine braking but that is just me.

Because if they didn't have turbos, they would need 25-30L engines to do the same job.

Aaron Z

Exactly! Volumetric efficiency and flat torque curves too.

 

[Soundguy]

I personally think diesel is way overkill for your needs. If your towing as infrequently as you claim, the price is darn near impossible to justify. .

Used and diesel would be the way to go for towing jobs.

good work trucks can be had fairly cheap. then you get the benefit of cost reduction.. some increase in tow rating, perhaps larger brakes and more rubber on the ground ( maybee ). safety.. weight control.. etc.

 

[deere5105]

Used and diesel would be the way to go for towing jobs. good work trucks can be had fairly cheap. then you get the benefit of cost reduction.. some increase in tow rating, perhaps larger brakes and more rubber on the ground ( maybee ). safety.. weight control.. etc.

Had actually considered that option, but got to figuring that would be another insurance, tag, upkeep, etc... This is what made me begin to wonder if wouldn't be better to consider a gas 3/4 ton as the mpg I am getting now isn't much different and could get by maintaining one vehicle at close to same cost and then the second question of am I "making a mountain out of a mole hill" and should just go with a newer half ton and be better equipped than I am now. There is no doubt in my mind that a newer half ton would improve my situation, but am I setting the bar too low? As for braking with current trailer, I did intentionally order trailer with brakes on both axles to help getting it stopped under load.

 

[vrmnthntr]

I think with the little amount of towing you do a gas 3/4 ton would do.

Even with brakes on both axles the weight of the trailer can push a 1/2 ton around as I found out. Power was not a problem.

Its no fun having the hair stand on the back of your neck when someone pulls out in front of you.

Another reason I went diesel was because most everything I have runs on diesel and I have 200 gallons of it at home that I can fill up with.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I have a F250 with the 6.7, daughters friend has a F150 with the EB engine. We did a test pulling my 8,000 lb camper from a dead stop to 70 mph going up a nice uphill on ramp and highway. The F150 pulled nicely from a stop all the way to about 50 mph when it seemed to loose some power. It took 55 seconds to reach 70. Hooked up the trailer to the F250 and it passed 70 in 35 seconds and was pulling like a locomotive, would have knocked a few seconds off that time but had some wheel spin on take off. I would never go back to running a gasser.

Diesel to gas is not a fair fight. Put a gas 6.2 in the 250 and the EB would come out on top.

Chris

 

[swines]

I have an Ecoboost F150 with the tow package and an F350, diesel, dually. I pull a trailer that weighs 2600 pounds loaded with a variety of equipment - the gross of the largest load on the trailer is 9K + trailer = 11,600 pounds. The Ecoboost has no problem pulling the trailer and since the trailer has electric brakes - no problem stopping it. Given the choice as to which truck to use - the F350 wins every time. The difference in feel between the two vehicles is remarkable. With the F150 I am always aware there is a trailer in back of the truck and it gets pushed around by the weight in crosswinds, rough roads, etc. The F350 is a way different experience - it just handles the load, doesn't get moved around by the weight and makes towing a much more pleasant experience. Get whatever you can afford - but bigger is way better in trailer towing.

 

[Loadstar]

Put a gas 6.2 in the 250 and the EB would come out on top.

Chris

Sure uhh huh

 

[check]

I would focus more on the comfort level of the truck you're driving, since most of the time you won't have anything attached, and certainly not your heavy duty trailer and tractor.

Since you tow that heavy load very rarely, wouldn't you be more comfortable in the F150? I don't know about the comfort levels of the F250's and F30's for 2013 and 2014, but my 2010 F150 Is Way more comfortable and loaded with nice interior and Exterrier options than the 2010 F250s and F350's were.

 

[GPintheMitten]

Well for 3 to 4 times a year, 30 miles one way, I would get the F150 ecoboost, and go slow and make sure the trailer and it's tires and brakes are up to the job.