2017 F-150HD or F-250?

mhamershock wrote:
I tow an Attitude 27CBG toy hauler. GWVR is 9900, tongue @ 15% of max is 1485. Real world is more like 8500 max for me and about 1100 tongue. I'm putting 4500-ish on the rear axle of the current tow rig. I am overloaded by 5%. :)

F-150HD RAWR is 4800, payload around 2500 on a 7850 GVWR in the HD Supercrew spec I'd buy. The F-250 6.7l diesel is 6340 RAWR and about the same payload at a 9900 GAWR in the spec I'd buy.

Obvious differences with lots more headroom on the F250, but I'm not getting a bigger trailer. Unless the DW says otherwise. ;) I don't tow a lot (5-6x a year) and the truck will be a daily driver for me.

So which one? Opinions?

Thanks!

Mike

You should only consider the perspectives of those that tow heavy with the newer HDPP truck.

I'm a newbie, and there are very few members who tow heavy with a HDPP truck, but there is one guy up here name Mike.

Ask Mike, he knows.

I have a 8,400lb/ 9,900lb max TT 37ft, and a 2018 HDPP, XLT 3.5EB, 4x4, S.Crew, 2,472lb payload, 1,320lb hitch with the 6.5 box.

I'm breaking in my truck right now, and can't wait to start towing.

The HDPP will tow its ratings well. Get the HDPP, unless you just want the 3/4 ton truck, but the HDPP trucks will tow that trailer.

That EB and 10 speed is a much better power combination as a daily driver than even the diesel.

Go to the HDPP F150 forum for information, this is not the place to get information for towing heavy with 1/2 ton trucks.