Gas VS Diesel F250
I am looking at new F250, I have f wheel about 8000lbs. I would like to know gas mileage while towing and not towing, also on diesel. How would gas handle the load? Thanks
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spud1957 wrote:
The diesel will certainly out pull the gasser with an 8000lb trailer. The 6.2 would pull that with no problems. I pull 10K and never wished I had a diesel.
If you have the extra money ($10K+) for the diesel? Go for it but I would recommend you get a 350. The diesel really eats up payload in a 250. You will be in the low 2000lb payload range with a 250 diesel. Since you would have the extra $10k for the diesel, an extra $600ish for the 350 shouldn't be a problem.
S
This is a right on post! The only thing I can add is that I average 9 mpg towing my FW, and about 14 mpg empty, at 70 mph. Mine is a 250 6.2.
Jerry
