HD F-150 or 3/4 ton truck?

[dodge man]

The truth is you probably can't go wrong for what your needs are.

 

[Farmer495]

I had a 156" 7.3 6-speed F250 3.73

I now have a 157" 3.5 auto F150 maxtow package 3.73

You can get the extending tow mirrors on the 1/2 ton ( I have them)

Verdict still out on the F150, it's rated to tow 1200 lb more on the bumper than the F250, less box payload.

F150 doesn't beat me up just driving around, turns a lot sharper, uses less fuel just bob tailing.

Towing, so far pulling the same loads the 3.5 does it easier, one hill where my 7.3 would just hold 70MPH in 5th (direct), the 3.5 will accelerate in 5th (1st overdrive)... plus it's quiet....and it doesn't rev or shift stupidly, I'm a manual trans guy and the programming on the 3.5 automatic so far has impressed me. Haven't used the M mode much, but again I haven't towed as much with it yet!

 

[WilliamBos]

Buy an F250 6.2 and be done with it. If you want a cushy ride, do not order the 5th wheel/camper package or snow plow prep. Still plenty capable and a better buy than a grocery getter 1500/150.

 

[17 Oaks]

Reading your needs at this time I would go with a new or near new up towing packages and the HD components at the F150 level. If you cannot find what you are looking for then order one. As for the the F 250, why bother, go big or go home and get the F 350.

I just sold my F 350 dually because my needs changed and I decided to step down to a F 250, mostly thinking I could save a few dollars vs the F 350. Well I was right I could save a FEW, VERY FEW dollars and the differences between the 2 trucks is a lot, so I got a 17 F 350 CC SRW KR last Oct and love it, its my 4 th F 350 and I am NOT a FORD man, never have been, but I buy what I believe is the best product for my application...and I got a great deal @ $2250 BELOW Invoice.

Let us know what you do...

 

[sd455dan]

Buy an F250 6.2 and be done with it. If you want a cushy ride, do not order the 5th wheel/camper package or snow plow prep. Still plenty capable and a better buy than a grocery getter 1500/150.

Isn't that the gas Ford V8 that has to rev to 4500 RPM to make about 400lbft of torque??

I would take the Ecoboosts torque curve over the 6.2.
the OP said he liked a diesels low RPM torque and pulling a heavy trailer up a long grade at 4500 rpm might get old fast.

 

[powerstroke444e]

I have a 2015 f350srw diesel cc xl and use it as a daily driver, but I have several large trailers. And before I had a f450 and a Town car there are time I miss the car but more often than not I miss my old f450. If I bought another I would most likely go with gas 350 as diesel engine is greater on power but mpg is only minimum different from buddies new F250 with 6.2 and seems to pull good enough compared to min. So my point is that I would not spend money on a diesel for what you are doing save the $10,000 and order exactly what you want.
I ordered my last 2 vehicles and would never settle for what is on the lot and ordering new I have seemed to get better price.

 

[WilliamBos]

I have a 2015 f350srw diesel cc xl and use it as a daily driver, but I have several large trailers. And before I had a f450 and a Town car there are time I miss the car but more often than not I miss my old f450. If I bought another I would most likely go with gas 350 as diesel engine is greater on power but mpg is only minimum different from buddies new F250 with 6.2 and seems to pull good enough compared to min. So my point is that I would not spend money on a diesel for what you are doing save the $10,000 and order exactly what you want.
I ordered my last 2 vehicles and would never settle for what is on the lot and ordering new I have seemed to get better price.

How long was the wait when you orderded? I have aklways bought lease returns, but may go new next time.

 

[gladehound]

I had a 156" 7.3 6-speed F250 3.73

I now have a 157" 3.5 auto F150 maxtow package 3.73

You can get the extending tow mirrors on the 1/2 ton ( I have them)

Verdict still out on the F150, it's rated to tow 1200 lb more on the bumper than the F250, less box payload.

F150 doesn't beat me up just driving around, turns a lot sharper, uses less fuel just bob tailing.

Towing, so far pulling the same loads the 3.5 does it easier, one hill where my 7.3 would just hold 70MPH in 5th (direct), the 3.5 will accelerate in 5th (1st overdrive)... plus it's quiet....and it doesn't rev or shift stupidly, I'm a manual trans guy and the programming on the 3.5 automatic so far has impressed me. Haven't used the M mode much, but again I haven't towed as much with it yet!

I'm very interested to hear more about your experience. As you probably know from my opening post, I also had a 156" 7.3 6-speed F250 3.73. What I'm looking to possibly get is the 157" 3.5 auto F150 maxtow package 3.73 (with max payload also... do you have that?). So you've been where I was and have gone where I may go. How much have you towed with the F150, what kind of trailer and conditions, and how'd it do?

Also, how is the fuel mileage empty with the 3.73 gears?

 

[gladehound]

Isn't that the gas Ford V8 that has to rev to 4500 RPM to make about 400lbft of torque??

I would take the Ecoboosts torque curve over the 6.2.
the OP said he liked a diesels low RPM torque and pulling a heavy trailer up a long grade at 4500 rpm might get old fast.

Yes, these are exactly my thoughts. With the ecoboost I will only get more low end torque but I get about 15% less GCVW when pulling my TT due to the lighter F-150. I figure those two factors combined will keep me in a more relaxed gear with the F-150 compared to the F-250 on any terrain. And for this reason, I'm heavily leaning towards the F150HD over a gas 3/4 ton.

 

[Poke]

How long was the wait when you orderded? I have aklways bought lease returns, but may go new next time.

When I ordered my truck it was 6 weeks.