Samsonsworld wrote:
The 6.7l has better MPGs towing, similar highway, worse in stop and go. Nice engine, as is the Ford, but some of you are stretching the truth a bit.
But for 9k lbs, I would go with the 3/4 ton. The eco will do it, and it is cheaper, but the bigger diesel truck won't get pushed around as much.
I don't think the 3.5L EcoBoost would lack on power. I pulled my 8600lbs dry trailer up a steep hill and it felt like I could easily have done 80 up it if it I really wanted to be in high boost (way low mpg), but of course 55mph is the speed limit and I did 50-55. Like I said, the 35' trailer was a huge sail, and the F-150 is much lighter than the F-250 diesel. Also, the tires on the MaxTow are "P" rated tires, not "E" rated, so spec in the cost of better tires on an F-150, you can get stock on the 250. Then I question too, stopping the load on a steep hill should be easier on the 250, and long-term wear-n-tear on the components in the 250 will be better with a heavy load.
Besides, it's sure nice to be able to use the bed of your truck for what it's meant for, rather than having to try to keep the F-150 as light as possible just to barely squeek by on the payload. As far as power goes, the 800ftlbs of torque on the diesel, is sure nice too. Can you ever have TOO much tow vehicle? No. While a truck may be able to barely pull something, it sure is nice to be able to pull it with ease. I also have more valuable load as my wife and daughter in my F-250, so I upgraded for safety.
