Ford finally releases specs for F-150 3.0L diesel

TakingThe5th wrote:
Does anyone know the engine weight? Would it be half the weight of a 7.3? So the same power with another 500 lb in cargo carrying weight?

I was curious of the engine weight as well and found the Range Rover curb weight of the 3.0 Lion and the 3.0 turbo gas engines are within a few pounds of one another.

Source: 2018 Range Rover Specs

Also found this: "The engine family utilises twin overhead camshafts and multi-valves, single or twin turbochargers with an air-to-air intercooler, and innovative compacted graphite iron (CGI) block construction that leads to a low weight of 202 kg dry. Fuel supply is high-pressure common rail direct injection."

202 kg is 445 lbs so this is coming in around half the weight of the 7.3 that is around 920 lbs dry.

Source: Ford Lion Wiki

While the overall lighter (Aluminum) trucks improve mpg and provide more nimble handling when empty I like having at least as much weight on the truck tires as I do on the trailer tires when towing a bumper pull. For the diesel HD flavor '5/8 ton' I was kind of hoping the diesel would come in heavier to put a little more weight on the front axle. But for that matter you can always go with an F250 or F350 as needed.

Should be a good truck. As for me I am happy with my 2012 and, Lord willing, will run it for a long time.

Good luck all,
Stu