Michelle.S wrote:
Biggest problem with the F450 besides the rear-end is the fact it generally has a lower cargo capacity than an equally equipped F350 since the overall Truck is heavier.
That’s a whole other discussion. Technically a F-450 can carry about 450 lbs less than a similar equipped f350 but if I had a 5000 lb camper and could get 3.55 gears in a F-450, I’d sooner overload the F-450 than be “legal” on a f350.
The same goes for towing ….. technically a 4x4 crew cab F-450 (with its 4.30 gears) is rated to tow a 32,600 lb gooseneck. The similar equipped F350 with 3.55 gears is rated to tow 31,300 lbs and a 4.10 equipped f350 is king with a tow rating of 34,700 lbs. Again if I had a 35,000 lb gooseneck I think I’d be pulling it with an F-450.
The thing is how many people are towing 35,000 lbs? Offer 3.31 gears in a F-450 for those who tow 18,000 - 24,000 lbs.
