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Chase_WV
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Apr 29, 2015

F250 6.2L vs. 6.7L TD

Currently towing a Keystone 31RBDS 7800dry or about 9000 loaded with a 2011 Nissan Armada. (Let the comments begin)

But trying to decide on a 2012 F250 Lariat 6.2L nicely equipped (tow capacity 12K) for $37K or a 2015 F250 with a 6.7L TD bare bones SLT (Tow capacity 14K) for $42K. Both have about 20K miles on them.

My head is spinning trying to decide which is the better way to go.

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  • Either would be fine with the trailer you have. But if you like all the bells and whistles the new trucks have (I do), then you may not be happy with the "bare bones" 2015. But if you have any plans to move up to a larger trailer then the 6.7 may be the better choice.

    I have a 2012 F350 6.7 King Ranch loaded that I love. I get the great diesel engine + the bells and whistles. But I am pulling a 35' 5er with frequent trips to the mountains so the extra power is appreciated.
  • The 6.2 gasser gets excellent reviews on this forum. As tbred mentioned the payload may be less on the diesel due to the increased weight.

    If it were me and I could afford it, I'd go with the diesel. I love my RAM gasser, but one day it will be upgraded to a Cummins.

    On this forum, gas vs diesel...its Yankees/Red Sox, Red/Blue, Mich/Ohio State :-)

    Bottom line is that both are good choices, do your homework and get the one you like best!
  • Compare the payload on both, 6.7 may actually be less.
  • Same here once you get a diesel for towing you won't go back. Plus there isn't that much difference in price and you'll get the Ford warranty on the 2015
  • I like diesel. Someday you just might want to upgrade to a 5th wheel and you'll be ready.