Better TC hauler- F350 or F450??
It seems logical the F450 would be better for hauling a heavy (5000 pound plus) TC than a similar equipped F350. After all, you have 19.5's, bigger rear axle (I think), and bigger brakes. What other...
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Getting the V10 gas engine in the cab and chassis F450/F550's locked you into a 4.88 axle ratio. I was seriously considering one of those until I discovered that.
Jimh425 summed it up pretty well. Wheels/tires, brakes, rear axle, and the wide-track front axle are why I chose another F450 rather than a new F350. I also got a good deal on it, and a fair trade-in on my 2010.
The F450 is lightly sprung in the rear, it's true. But, I will remedy that in due time. I just put some Stableloads on it, and if it needs more help I'll have another leaf added to the overloads. That is its only deficiency as far as I'm concerned.
I can't say enough about the value of the wide-track front axle. If you've ever gotten into a spot where maneuverability was critical, you would appreciate how tight it can turn. I appreciated it so much on my 2010 that it was a "must have" on whatever I replaced it with.
:):)
Jimh425 summed it up pretty well. Wheels/tires, brakes, rear axle, and the wide-track front axle are why I chose another F450 rather than a new F350. I also got a good deal on it, and a fair trade-in on my 2010.
The F450 is lightly sprung in the rear, it's true. But, I will remedy that in due time. I just put some Stableloads on it, and if it needs more help I'll have another leaf added to the overloads. That is its only deficiency as far as I'm concerned.
I can't say enough about the value of the wide-track front axle. If you've ever gotten into a spot where maneuverability was critical, you would appreciate how tight it can turn. I appreciated it so much on my 2010 that it was a "must have" on whatever I replaced it with.
:):)
