Anyone planning on buying a 2017 F-350?
I had planned on ordering a new 2016 F-350 to haul our old Lance or a new 1062, but I waited around too long. I've never been fond of buying a brand new model vehicle.
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Boatycall wrote:
I did look into that. The only problem is - While they still come with the exact same 6.7L and tranny, Ford intentionally de-rates/reduces the motor down from 440Hp to 300Hp, and 860flb's torque down to 660. This was to increase the drivetrain lifespan given the heavier duty they are expected to take.
I think if you dig into it, all manufacturers "derate" more than "reduce" the HP & torque on the heavier class trucks.
Something like the lighter are rated at the flywheel and the heavier are at the rear wheel?
So in actuality the power is quite similar, just rated/quoted differently.
The actual info is out there somewhere and I believe has been discussed on this forum in the past. :h
