2013 Ford 3/4 ton vs ton GAS
I am going to get a new Ford, 3/4 ton or ton, but not quite sure which one. It looks like the ton truck allows me to get more fifth wheel towing capacity, but I have to change the axel ratio, which i...
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mpfireman wrote:
A class 8 truck with PROPER gearing would blow your socks off. Without governors to regulate top speed,
those babies can reach 100 MPH plus with ease. But torque is the king when towing, as you will find out, especially if you purchase a heavy fiver.
Not trying to split hairs here but I'm not sure what you mean by proper gearing; even the 18-speeds are OD in the top gear or 2. An 18-speed running in 18th is not much different than a 1-ton pickup with a 6-speed running in 6th. (example- Eaton-Fuller AutoShift 18-speed's top 2 gears are 0.86 and 0.73)
Sorry for the hijack OP.
