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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NC Hauler wrote:ljr wrote:
If it's only about weight for you, go with the F-350.
I'm curious as to why turning radius of the F-450 is SIGNIFICANTLY smaller than that of an F350 dually. Just curious...I wouldn't have thought that.
ON EDIT: just read above post, which wasn't being posted while I was posing the question..so, guess I got my answer:)
To answer your question, the F350 4x4s front wheels turn out to a 38* angle. The F450s front wheels(and the WIDE TRACK F350s) turn out to a full 45*. That is why the F450s are easier to turn, back, jack and chase campers. The only word of caution with an F450 4x4, if you ever turn the steering wheel to the locked, or almost locked position in 4WD, the front knuckles will bind and break. And that gets expensive quickly. The F350s will buck and lunge, but the F450s can actually break front end components. I've seen it done twice, while jacking 5ers in the mud, by the same idiot.
