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slarsen
May 11, 2013Explorer
There has been plenty of discussion of these trucks - gas - in the tow vehicle section. I have a 2012 F250 3.73 4X4 and I pull an 11K 5th wheel trailer with no problems. It's been over the Eastern mountains several times and I like it and the non-diesel issues (and lower cost) very well. Mileage: on the interstate around 65-70, about 15.5. Pulling the trailer: around upper 8's at low to mid-60's mph. Those with the 4.3 are making nearly the same mileages. I 'lock' my truck into 5th top gear, which is almost like having a 4.3 so someone 'proved' with a lot of gear ratio info a few months ago. You might be able to look it up.
The 4.3 is rated to pull, if I remember right, 15K pounds. The 3.73 is rated at just over 12K pounds.
The 4.3 is rated to pull, if I remember right, 15K pounds. The 3.73 is rated at just over 12K pounds.
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