3.73 vs. 4.30 AXLE RATIO

GPG52! wrote:
Thks LENR
I appreciate all of the feedback which is making me do more research and factoring more options.
My current TV is a 2006 Ram 1500 MegaCab Laramie (built on a 2500 chassis but with a 1500 rating), 5.7 Hemi and 3.73 ratio. It has done its job but is right at the max.
For those who missed my response on the question of Payload
" Maximum Payload Weight Ratings.
F250 SWR 4x4 158.0" WB SuperCab
Max GVWR 9,900lbs (standard), Payload 3,250lbs
Max GVWR 10,000lbs (optional),Payload 3,350lbs
F350 SWR 4x4 158.0"WB SuperCab
Max GVWR 9,900lbs (standard), Payload 3,240lbs
Max GVWR 10,000lbs (optional),Payload 3,310lbs

Now in all fairness the F350 has much wider optional choices
GVWR 10,700lbs to 11,000lbs - Payload 4,010lbs to 4,240lbs
GVWR 11,200lbs to 11,500lbs - Payload 3,700lbs to 4,000lbs

But comparing apples to apples @ 9,900lbs GVWR
F250 3,250lbs vs. F350 3,240lbs."

Again thks for all the feedback!!

With those posted payloads, I'm assuming that all of them are Gas engines? A diesel will typically drop your payload down 500 to 1000 lbs on an F-250 while they tend to beef up the payload rating on the F350. The whole reason for the existence of the 2500/250 vehicle is the 10,000 lbs GVWR. I personally don't think at 2500/250 would exist if some states didn't have different laws in regards to insurance and licensing to a vehicle over 10,000 GVWR. So in your case, if you're sticking with gas, getting an F-250 is the same thing as an F-350 according to the numbers you posted. However if you do decide to get a diesel, you will most likely be forced to get an F-350 if you want to maintain or increase the payload number to stay in that 3000 to 4000 lbs payload range.