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4x4ord
Mar 10, 2021Explorer III
philh wrote:4x4ord wrote:
^^^^ It makes sense if you view the F450 as Ford's "Tow Master"... larger wheels; bigger brakes; 4.30 gears; wide track suspension; diesel engine ... it's an all in package. If I was ever going to go duals I would consider the F450 but would have a hard time with the 4.30 axle ratio. For towing an RV I would want 3.31, I would be ok with 3.55s but 4.30 would probably be a deal breaker.
Even with the new 10 spd trans?
Yes the new Powerstroke with 3.31 gears and the 10 speed is capable of putting more torque to the rear axle in low gear than the 2019 Powerstroke did with 4.30 gears.
At 1600 rpm the Powerstroke is capable of making 320 HP so you certainly don't need high rpm to cruise down the highway with a 16k RV in tow.
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