F350 vs F450 towing and fuel economy
I am trying to choose between the older (poss 2008-2010) F350 and F450. It will mainly be used to haul trailers back and forth so I prefer the dual rear wheels and like that the 450 has more payload a...
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Going from 3.73 gears to 4.56 gears in my V10 improved by towing fuel economy by about 15%. Of course it also went down by that much not-towing. In the end it was a wash since I tow so much, and it definitely performs way better with the 4.56 gears.
Also, the wide-track front axle is another benefit of the F450 (and the Fatboy F350). It allows for a smaller turning radius due to more wheels cut angle. I have an F550 axle waiting installation into my van...
Also, the wide-track front axle is another benefit of the F450 (and the Fatboy F350). It allows for a smaller turning radius due to more wheels cut angle. I have an F550 axle waiting installation into my van...
