'15 F-450 Pickup

[scoutcub]

Hey Jesse -

Nice new ride!
I've been debating for the last several months regarding keeping & bulletproofing my 06 F350 dually, or sell it and possibly get one of these. I've got 92K on mine, never had any problems and towed some heavy loads. A bit concerned about the 4:30 gearing, kicks up the towing capacity but hurts the mpg.
I've seen some other threads on here where guys are recently paying good money for used 3/4 and 1 ton trucks....guess I need to look at a depreciation matrix and make a decision.
Q; when did the second generation come out....2013?
And, rough estimates on mpg?

thanks!

Frank

 

[JESSE1]

The second generation came out with the '15 models. Improved fuel system and several improvements to the engine for durability and reliability. I have less than 200 miles on the truck but the computer has shown a high of 17 mpg at 55 mph to about 15 mpg at 75. It's a long way from breaking in. So far I'm very impressed with the ride and quietness of the truck. About 2000 rpm's at 55mph, this is my third F-450 pickup with the 4.30's, really not a bad axle ratio for this truck.

 

[schmism]

So does that require a Class B Non-cdl in your state? Im fairly shure it would in mine (IL) (if not farm tags)

class V 2.5" rear factory hitch or just a class IV 2" version?

19.5" "commercial" tires or something else?

 

[2458n]

The old 450's could have a 5.13 rear gear. Hauled a 8,000 lb counter weight and had to refill once a day.

 

[JESSE1]

So does that require a Class B Non-cdl in your state? Im fairly shure it would in mine (IL) (if not farm tags)

class V 2.5" rear factory hitch or just a class IV 2" version?

19.5" "commercial" tires or something else?

Not sure about the commercial license requirement. I already have a Class A commercial license so I'm covered there. The truck is rated for 40,000# GCWR so if you plan on hauling that heavy you probably need one.
The rear hitch is a Class V, rated for 19,000# weight distributing and 12,500# non-weight distributing.
The tires are commercial 19.5" load range G.

 

[JESSE1]

The old 450's could have a 5.13 rear gear. Hauled a 8,000 lb counter weight and had to refill once a day.

We bought a new '88 F-SuperDuty ( they didn't have the F-450 name then). It had the 7.3 non-turbo diesel and 5 speed trans. Only rear ratio for the diesel was a 5.13, if you got the 460 gas engine you got a 4.88. That 7.3 diesel needed all the help it could get, good engine but only made about 175 hp. These were good, heavy trucks, had the straight front axle like a medium duty truck.

 

[wmonroe]

Sharp looking truck, I really like the two tone combination. Have you loaded it down yet and gave it a good towing test?

 

[WM75Guy]

Nice looking truck. I may have to look at a Ford since GM did away with their line of medium duty trucks.

So does that require a Class B Non-cdl in your state? Im fairly shure it would in mine (IL) (if not farm tags)

class V 2.5" rear factory hitch or just a class IV 2" version?

19.5" "commercial" tires or something else?

40,000# GCWR, 14,000# GVWR.

Not in Texas just to drive the truck. Class B or Class B CDL is only required for a GVWR of 26,001# or greater. Put a non-farm trailer behind it over 12,000# GVWR and it would require a Class A CDL. He has a Class A CDL so he is covered.

You can tow a farm trailer behind it up to 20,000# with just a Class C. A 20,000# trailer being towed behind this truck would only be 34,000# GCWR, still within the vehicle rating and the law. You see this on the road a lot with a trailer loaded with hay or a large tractor, especially a TLB.

TxDPS - Classes of Driver Licenses

Class C

Authorizes an individual to drive any single vehicle:
1.Or combination of vehicles that are not included in Class A or Class B
2.With a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds towing a farm trailer with a GVWR that does not exceed 20,000 pounds
3.Designed to transport 23 or less passengers including the driver; vehicles rated as 16-23 passengers including the driver require a Class C CDL unless exempt

 

[Happy Gilmore]

Really nice rig!

 

[scoutcub]

Thanks Jesse.
The mpg is nearly the same as mine, figure 9 years of advanced technology, mine has the 4:10. 62@2000 rpm.
I like the built in class V, I had to install my own. Does it have the double box opening?
And, ever had the azz of the truck below level? I added an extra spring in the springpack, and added firestone airbags, and have always been at least level or a bit higher in the back.
Ohh dam I'm starting to feel more interested.....$$$$ lol