2500 or 3500 what's the major difference?

[lmarcrum]

I am looking at new trucks. It seems most new trucks on the lots are 2500. If you want to tow or have a HD truck wouldn't you want a 3500. Most of the trucks are equipped with a diesel and a 2500 chaise. Why is that? I am looking looking for a Ford F350 with a gas 6.2L engine. Hard to find. I live in Illinois and will not use the truck that much in the winter. That is why I did not choose the Diesel engine. I have heard the cold is not good for a Diesel engine if not used or started much in the winter.
What is the major difference between the 250 & 350 chaise. Are the brakes the same? Thank you

[therink]

therink wrote:
See my truck in signature. I had to factory order to get a 3500 gasser. You will have a hard time finding one. If buying new, why not factory order anyway? Then you can build it yourself and get exactly what you want.
Steve

Btw the difference for me was a yellow sticker in the door jamb with an additional 800 lbs payload. I was running 500 lbs over with my last 2500. I like to run legal.

[azdryheat]

For me - the brakes. Towed my former Everest with a 2500 and 3500 DRW and the only difference I noticed was the 3500 didn't suffer brake fade on mountain grades. The 2500 will tow many 5th wheels whose GVWR is around 14,000 pounds or less. I wouldn't tow more than that with a 2500.

[therink]

See my truck in signature. I had to factory order to get a 3500 gasser. You will have a hard time finding one. If buying new, why not factory order anyway? Then you can build it yourself and get exactly what you want.
Steve