Best Diesel to tow 12,000-13,000 lbs?
Newbie here, so be easy on me eh? My wife & I are just beginning to consider what (used) diesel trucks to consider buying - to pull up to a 13K lb 5'er (not yet purchased). Looking at it another way...
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I will limit my comments to personal experience. I really have nothing of value to add regarding GM or Dodge although I'm sure each offers a quality product. But can speak to My Ford.
When I was doing my search for a 1 ton Dually I had a few requirements. Top of the list was the 7.3 Powerstroke. A 500,000 mile motor.
As others have said you probably want to stay away from the Fords with 6.0 and 6.4 diesels
Well while doing my search I included F550 and I found a 1999 F550 crew cab with pick up bed. Clean truck (not a big surprise in Az.) From the outside no difference from the F350. Yes frame was shortened.
Same engine and trans as F350 but everything else is much heavier. Dana 135 rear end with 4.88 gears as an example. I am currently using as a daily driver and it works just fine.
Now the best part. $7K price.
The set up pulls combined weight of 20K lbs up the 6% grade outside Phoenix at 70 MPH with no problem.
I know there are always discussion that you don't need a 1 ton or a Dually but I am all about overkill. I know everything I tow and haul is well within the safe limits of my truck.
Just my opinion.
Best of luck with your search.
I will limit my comments to personal experience. I really have nothing of value to add regarding GM or Dodge although I'm sure each offers a quality product. But can speak to My Ford.
When I was doing my search for a 1 ton Dually I had a few requirements. Top of the list was the 7.3 Powerstroke. A 500,000 mile motor.
As others have said you probably want to stay away from the Fords with 6.0 and 6.4 diesels
Well while doing my search I included F550 and I found a 1999 F550 crew cab with pick up bed. Clean truck (not a big surprise in Az.) From the outside no difference from the F350. Yes frame was shortened.
Same engine and trans as F350 but everything else is much heavier. Dana 135 rear end with 4.88 gears as an example. I am currently using as a daily driver and it works just fine.
Now the best part. $7K price.
The set up pulls combined weight of 20K lbs up the 6% grade outside Phoenix at 70 MPH with no problem.
I know there are always discussion that you don't need a 1 ton or a Dually but I am all about overkill. I know everything I tow and haul is well within the safe limits of my truck.
Just my opinion.
Best of luck with your search.
