2013+ f350 drw vs f450 for 18k towing
hi guys, new to the forum, but been lurking for quite some time getting some great answers. heres my situation. im in the market for a raptor 365lev(Dry Weigh-14,383 lbs Cargo Weigh-3,650 lbs) o...
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ib516 wrote:taken wrote:ib516 wrote:
Isn't the 2013 F"450" just an F350 with 4.30 gears anyway? IIRC, the F350 was actually more capable in many respects than the 450 was in that model year. They had many complaints about the low top speed (81 mph) of the F450 (why, I have no idea, 81 should be fast enough).
The 2008 - 2010 F450s were burly, after that, not so much. In 2011, they were changed to be basically just an F350 with a 450 badge. They lost their unique frame, Dana 110 axle, 19.5" wheels/tires, etc.
I think it is 2015 where they beefed them back up again to true class 4 status.
Yes, I clarified all that a few times in this thread. 2011-2014 the 350 DRW and 450 are identical but for the wide track front axle and the 4:30 gears as opposed to 3:73's. Order the high capacity tow package and you get both those options on a 350 DRW. 2008-10 and 2015+, the 450 is a completely different animal.
Posted before I read the whole thread. I see I duplicated info. My bad :)
No problem. We all do it from time to time! :B
