F150 vs 250
Considering replacing the old girl - 04 8.1 Yukon XL as her electrical gremlins and module failures are becoming increasingly frequent. Plan 1 had been max payload SCrew with max tow pkg but then saw...
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Volkov wrote:
...I do think the brakes will be the biggest issue here. The GVWR is basically the same, just added payload for the weight they took off the truck in '15. NO doubt the 250 will see bigger brakes, but as I said they need that just to stay even. THe better engine braking of the 6.2 is a very good point. Years ago I picked up that advice here and have used it many times to good effect on some nasty descents.
I believe the GVWR dropped from 8200 to 7850 for the 2015+ rigs. With the reduction in weight the payload still increased. Also, on the 2012 the receiver is good for 1150 with a WD hitch but that is less than you will get on the 250/2500 truck.
Due to the larger payloads on the 250/2500 I think you will see a net gain on braking over the 150. The F150 has a very good brake controller and tow / haul mode. With that said the engine braking is definitely less than I had with the 8.1 and 4.10.
I will be curious what you think of the ride (and what the yellow payload sticker says) if you take one for a test drive. When the truck weighs about 5000 and has a payload of 2500 or so how comfortable is the ride? How does that compare to the F-250. If you want to compare 'apples to apples' check the air pressure on the tires and keep them similar on both rigs. I run at 50 lbs unloaded front and back which is more than I need when unloaded. Any lower and the TPMS complains.
Good luck,
Stu
p.s. Do you have a scale nearby? If you go for a test drive and scale it I would be curious what the axles come in at on the new F150 Max Payload. With the cap on and me in the rig - front is 3500, rear is 2800.
