Differences between Ford SD F350 and F450?
I’ve been comparing the F350 to the F450. According to Ford’s “build your super duty”, a CC, 8’, DRW, 4WD F450 is about $3500 list more expensive than a like model F350. The F350 has a payload rating ...
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My guess is the curb weight of the F-450 pickup bed truck has a higher curb weight than the F-350.
Be sure to check the rear axle ratio's because the F-450 normally has a lower rear axle ratio, leading to higher engine rpm's at at any given road speed in a certain transmission gear. I would not want the engine reving up more than normal, and considering it is a diesel, you want a lower engine RPM most of the time.
Are you planning on towing more than 23,000 pounds? If not, then the F-350 will handle the load, probably have softer springs, and should not ride as much like a lumber truck as the heavier F=450.
You might also consider a special bed truck. You can buy a F-350 or F-450 in cab and chassis configuration. It will have a slightly longer length from cab to center of rear axle, normally about 9" longer wheelbase. Then a specialty bed is installed with compartments to store stuff. It can have the pedistal or normal style hitch installed too.
Fred.
Be sure to check the rear axle ratio's because the F-450 normally has a lower rear axle ratio, leading to higher engine rpm's at at any given road speed in a certain transmission gear. I would not want the engine reving up more than normal, and considering it is a diesel, you want a lower engine RPM most of the time.
Are you planning on towing more than 23,000 pounds? If not, then the F-350 will handle the load, probably have softer springs, and should not ride as much like a lumber truck as the heavier F=450.
You might also consider a special bed truck. You can buy a F-350 or F-450 in cab and chassis configuration. It will have a slightly longer length from cab to center of rear axle, normally about 9" longer wheelbase. Then a specialty bed is installed with compartments to store stuff. It can have the pedistal or normal style hitch installed too.
Fred.
