3/4 Ton vs 1 Ton

4x4ord wrote:

ShinerBock wrote:

4x4ord wrote:
My problem with the 3/4 ton diesel is; why offer it? What advantage does it have over a 1 ton SRW? Ford use to offer a 1 ton srw with a 10k gvwr option. They maybe still do. The option was available at no additional charge and consisted of a different door sticker than the 11500 gvwr 1 ton. I understand there are certain states that charge more for licensing trucks with GVWR over 10k so this option makes sense but why would anyone want a diesel pick up with the overload spring removed?

Why offer it? The same reason why Ford offers a de-rated version of the F350 that lowers the GVWR from 11.5k to 10k without changing a thing. So fleets and those who are not so concerned with the numbers on the door can save money on taxes and registration fees if they choose to. Then there are those that might want a slightly better ride unloaded so they opt for the softer springs or coils and just support them with air bags when they are loaded.

As I said before, the number on the door sticker is about as worthless as the toilet paper I used on the can this morning once it is sold. It is only on there because the law requires all manufacturers to do so. If you choose to abide by it then great, if you don't then great. It doesn't matter either way from a legal standpoint unless you have the wrong registration for the load you are carrying.

I'm still not getting it. In Alberta we very seldom see a F250 diesel anywhere; the dealers order in 1ton SRWs. For some strange reason there are a number of 2500 diesel GMC's on the road. The lower GVWR door sticker makes some sense .... it is too take advantage of a loophole in foolish vehicle licensing laws of some states. But if a buyer actually doesn't need to put any weight in the back of his truck why is he buying a HD diesel, wouldn't a 1/2 ton be more comfortable, cheaper to run, quicker accelerating, easier to get into? What is the advantage of a 3/4 HD diesel over a SRW one ton with a 10,000 lb door sticker? If you need the pulling power of the diesel you at least need the 1 ton SRW spring pack.