Ford 7.3L Gas Engine

[goeduck]

The thing about diesel vs gas engines is that diesel mpg doesn’t change very much empty or loaded/towing. I get about the same mileage in the city, on highways, loaded or empty. But usage greatly affects gas motor mpgs. And this was the same with my old VW diesel car.

I never was brave enough to try to tow anything with my old Mercedes 240D

 

[jyoutz]

I never was brave enough to try to tow anything with my old Mercedes 240D

I didn’t tow with VW either, but it got the same mpg city and highway.

 

[Hay Dude]

A Cummins will also work well in a large hay truck. It’s significant that Cummins is the only light truck diesel that is also used in industrial equipment such as log skidders, etc… You won’t find a power stroke or Duramax in those applications.

Like this one?

 

[deerefan]

I looked at this one a couple days ago. On the fence about it, 2wd 3.55 gears

Well equipped for my needs. Was ordered then buyer backed out. Has 2 batteries and auxiliary switches, probably ordered for a police or fire department.

 

[jyoutz]

I looked at this one a couple days ago. On the fence about it, 2wd 3.55 gears View attachment 728306View attachment 728307
Well equipped for my needs. Was ordered then buyer backed out. Has 2 batteries and auxiliary switches, probably ordered for a police or fire department.

Resale? Where I live you can’t sell a 2wd truck.

 

[deerefan]

Resale? Where I live you can’t sell a 2wd truck.

We tend to keep trucks 10-15 years. Resale not a big issue for us. While I would like 4wd, it is not a necessity for us. We are more concerned with cost and practicality

 

[jyoutz]

We tend to keep trucks 10-15 years. Resale not a big issue for us. While I would like 4wd, it is not a necessity for us. We are more concerned with cost and practicality

If it works for you and resale isn’t a factor, then buy what you like. In my region, dealers won’t even stock 2wd trucks.

 

[deerefan]

If it works for you and resale isn’t a factor, then buy what you like. In my region, dealers won’t even stock 2wd trucks.

They have about a 60/40 4wd/2wd ratio here. I am in Louisiana

 

[jyoutz]

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They have about a 60/40 4wd/2wd ratio here. I am in Louisiana

No snow, but what about mud?

 

[deerefan]

No s

No snow, but what about mud?

In my general area, the ground is typically hard. South of me-plenty of it