F250 6.2 V8 vs F150 Ecoboost

[jejeosborne]

Sure uhh huh

I would have to agree with DP on this one. The EB F150 would out accelerate a 6.2 F250 towing any weight as well as empty.

Just talking acceleration now.

 

[Soundguy]

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.

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deffinately no fun when you can't stop. that's more annoying than having to pull out and speed up slowly..

 

[Loadstar]

I would have to agree with DP on this one. The EB F150 would out accelerate a 6.2 F250 towing any weight as well as empty.

Just talking acceleration now.

Amazing, I wonder why they have not taken the oil fields and construction sites by storm.

 

[ericb2400]

Get the 150EB and when you need to towe heavy, rent a uhaul truck ;-)

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[jejeosborne]

Amazing, I wonder why they have not taken the oil fields and construction sites by storm.

Oil fields and construction sites need quick acceleration? I am confused with this reply.

 

[econometrics]

I've been a a similar quandary as the OP here, with almost the same tractor weights and needs for towing it. I probably only trailer my 5075E 2-3x per year, and it's a 20mile round trip MAX.

I have borrowed my in-law's F250 gasser with a 25' gooseneck to do this, as my 2007 5.3L Silverado crew would never pull the JD safely.

After doing that a couple times, I've realized I need to look at the V10 or 7.3L diesel engine for a future acquisition. I'd much rather have something that's not towing my tractor at or near the top of it's towing range, but would be nice to have something with a little power to spare.

I'm going to keep my 2007 Silverado, as it's a great all-around truck for 98% of my every day needs. So I've been on the lookout for a late-90's to early-2000's F250/350 V10 or diesel. I had a shot at a 2002 V10 DRW F350 but was a day late to the party for $4200. Big time bummer. Still looking.

Let us know what you decide!

 

[deere5105]

I've been a a similar quandary as the OP here, with almost the same tractor weights and needs for towing it. I probably only trailer my 5075E 2-3x per year, and it's a 20mile round trip MAX.

I have borrowed my in-law's F250 gasser with a 25' gooseneck to do this, as my 2007 5.3L Silverado crew would never pull the JD safely.

After doing that a couple times, I've realized I need to look at the V10 or 7.3L diesel engine for a future acquisition. I'd much rather have something that's not towing my tractor at or near the top of it's towing range, but would be nice to have something with a little power to spare.

I'm going to keep my 2007 Silverado, as it's a great all-around truck for 98% of my every day needs. So I've been on the lookout for a late-90's to early-2000's F250/350 V10 or diesel. I had a shot at a 2002 V10 DRW F350 but was a day late to the party for $4200. Big time bummer. Still looking.

Let us know what you decide!

Your situation is almost identical to mine. As I get a little older I tend to like to acquire my own tools for my projects and interests. Have no problem sharing and loaning things, but much prefer having at my disposal whenever I need it. I have found other uses for the trailer as it was last towed for a hay ride for the youth group at church. Getting some feedback from a friend who has went from the F150 to the F250(V10) and now back to the F150. All were Super Crew 4wd units. His greatest tow load is a bumper pull camper at 8,000 lbs. His comments were that for a daily driver the F250 begins to get frustrating parking and maneuvering and is tight fit in most garages.

 

[econometrics]

Getting some feedback from a friend who has went from the F150 to the F250(V10) and now back to the F150. All were Super Crew 4wd units. His greatest tow load is a bumper pull camper at 8,000 lbs. His comments were that for a daily driver the F250 begins to get frustrating parking and maneuvering and is tight fit in most garages.

Indeed! my '07 Silverado has 75K miles and is paid for. Trading that thing for something in the 3/4 ton range with similar milage and features would mean I would likely pay out of pocket around $10K.

Then, like you said, I would have to drive a truck every day that got worse fuel mileage and was a little more of a bear to maneuver around town.

Thus, I have decided to look for an older, higher mileage, basic towing vehicle for around $5K that I can let sit in my shop most days of the month without feeling bad about not driving it!

 

[deere5105]

Indeed! my '07 Silverado has 75K miles and is paid for. Trading that thing for something in the 3/4 ton range with similar milage and features would mean I would likely pay out of pocket around $10K.

Then, like you said, I would have to drive a truck every day that got worse fuel mileage and was a little more of a bear to maneuver around town.

Thus, I have decided to look for an older, higher mileage, basic towing vehicle for around $5K that I can let sit in my shop most days of the month without feeling bad about not driving it!

With that being the case, do you invest in diesel or gas? Hear stories of diesel accumulating water and not fairing well for infrequent use, however it should be no different than my tractor and I do not have these issues with it? With your scenario, I would likely still invest in the F150 Ecoboost when the replacement time came and by staying with a bumper pull trailer could have a back up if needed. Yet another potential option.

 

[econometrics]

With that being the case, do you invest in diesel or gas? Hear stories of diesel accumulating water and not fairing well for infrequent use, however it should be no different than my tractor and I do not have these issues with it? With your scenario, I would likely still invest in the F150 Ecoboost when the replacement time came and by staying with a bumper pull trailer could have a back up if needed. Yet another potential option.

I agree. Whenever I replace my 1/2ton, it will be with something beefier. I plan to drive it until the wheels fall off, so by then I'm sure 1/2ton trucks will be able to pull 25K with V6s, HA!

I would rather have a V10 since I will not drive it as much, for sure. They seem harder to find in the DRW, single cab flat-bed trucks, but I'm keeping watch patiently.