Philthyphil
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Good to know. I had an old 3/4 gasser, but it was older than me. All 1/2 tons otherwise.
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How heavy a load are you talking? A new diesel F250 or 2500 Dodge will pull a 15k trailer as fast as you want to go. If you’re going to regularly pull a trailer over 12k or so though you’d be better served with a dually. Occasional heavy loads put some timbren bags on a 3/4 ton and go with it. FWIW, I have a 2017 long bed, crew cab F250 diesel. Pulls great, rides great, fun to drive when empty, maneuvers like a greyhound bus off road is the only negative. 48 gallon tank gives me almost 800 mile range with no load and no trailer. If I’m not pulling a trailer I can fill up in Trinidad, Colorado and drive to my house in San Antonio without refilling.For what I’m doing, I feel like a 3/4 ton is going halfway. I need to be able to pull heavy loads. Not everyday, but often enough. That said I felt like getting the gasser was going halfway but maybe it’s a descent compromise. I don’t need to pull it fast and I’m not in Colorado anymore so I’m not going to 12k’. I just need to feel like I’m not going to break my truck when towing. I do however live at the top of a very steep hill halfway up a mountain ...
Also, the engine brakes on the newer Ford diesels are incredible. Surprisingly little braking required even with the automatic transmission down steep grades.For what I’m doing, I feel like a 3/4 ton is going halfway. I need to be able to pull heavy loads. Not everyday, but often enough. That said I felt like getting the gasser was going halfway but maybe it’s a descent compromise. I don’t need to pull it fast and I’m not in Colorado anymore so I’m not going to 12k’. I just need to feel like I’m not going to break my truck when towing. I do however live at the top of a very steep hill halfway up a mountain ...
Tires, oil changes, and generally higher routine maintenance costs of the diesel vs gas. I can’t comment on reliability and non-routine maintenance of the diesel since I don’t own one.Yeah I’ve been towing almost that with my half ton. I shouldn’t be doing it and I’d like to be towing more but I won’t. Just across town for now but that won’t last. Then add the hill and “its all she’s got captain!”
What extra maintenance are you referring to IL?
FYI most gas 3/4 ton trucks are manufacturer rated to tow and haul more than an equally equipped diesel. The limiting factor is usually the tongue/pin weight.If you are wanting to pull heavy loads and a 3/4 diesel is halfway, then a gasser might be closer to a quarter of the way.
Right, so still a limiting factor. Diesel models in general are rated to tow more than comparable gas modelsFYI most gas 3/4 ton trucks are manufacturer rated to tow and haul more than an equally equipped diesel. The limiting factor is usually the tongue/pin weight.
Mainly went with the 250 because there were a lot more of them on the lots when I was looking but also they ride a little smoother. Same engine & Transmission, just a little less suspension. Also, the GVWR on a 250 is 10k lbs, vs 13k or so on a 350. So you have a little more wiggle room to avoid going over 26k GVWR and CDL headaches.Nice rig Walt. I have about same tractor. Not going transcontinental with it though. I’m not worried about offroad prowess in this rig. Why did you go 3/4 vs. 1 ton? What don’t I get? Isn’t price negligible new and even more negligible used?
Definitely get 4wd and a locker, without them your big truck will get stuck on wet grass.Also for the love of god get 4wd with a locker, you will need it.
Where do you live? What's your hourly rate? Just in Case ...I do my own wrenching
I might suggest but I don't do any repairs for others much anymore.Where do you live? What's your hourly rate? Just in Case ...