jus2shy wrote:
For Ford, the Ecoboost is the tow monster to have. A 10k 5th is really nothing to a modern gas motor until you get above 4 or 5,000 feet.
Currently the ONLY gasser in a 1/2 ton with enough power for a large trailer is Fords 6.2L. All others are far too weak. But that 6.2L is a $3500 add on to an already expensive truck. It makes no sense to spend that kind of money on a gasser 1/2 ton when you can get a diesel 3/4 ton.
We'll have to disagree that a gasser 1/2 ton is fine for 10K under 5,000 feet. The 6.2L's cost is not a good value and you still end up with a 1/2 ton.