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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dzirkelb wrote: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.
I've had a diesel (replacing one now) so I'm well aware of the torque. I just dont' tow enough to justify the cost increase, and never in any mountain area. All local, all 20 minute drives. So, no diesel please.
dzirkelb
Cedar Rapids
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Joined: 06/16/2013
You die hard Diesel guy are missing one of the OP's most important post!
I too like the way my diesel pulls the hills of the West Coast, but the OP lives in Iowa, not a lot of hard hills there and he doesn't travel more than about 20 miles to go camping.
He will do fine with a 6.2 F350, with 3.73 even.
