Advice on new Gas Tow vehicle
I will start this post out by saying I know a diesel would outperform a gas motor. But after reading all the posts of issues with diesels, I am thinking if I buy new, I would go with a gas motor. My...
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theoldwizard1 wrote:ScottG wrote:
Since you have time, I would wait until the new Ford 7.3L gets 2~3 years of miles on them and then consider one. Give them time to get the bugs worked out and get the inevitable improvements new vehicles always get.
One thing that currently seems odd is that the F250 only has 2 axle choices, 3.55 and 4.30. Typically there is a 3.73 in there.
The F350 has a choice of 3.73 and 4.30.
Max tow rating on F250/F350 7.3L gas are an amazing 18,000-20,000 lbs (5th wheel).
That's a heck of a spread. I wonder if they'll bring back the 3.73 if the public keeps asking.
I'm cruious what the eng speed is in top gear at 60 with the 4.30? I realize it wont be towing in that gear (?) but we end up doing a fair amount of bob-tailing once we get someplace.
