ford ecoboost
Hi all...my wife and I r going to buy a larger tt in the 7500 pound range. The new ford f150 ecoboost properly equipped is rated at 11300 with the 3.73 limited slip dif. The f250 superduty w diesel...
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Anyone that farms or works construction know what occationally overloading a 1/2 ton is all about. It is to you to decide how heavy you wish to load your truck
Yep, been in construction and farming for my whole life. We don't use 1/2 tons for everyday worktruck needs. It's not about what your truck can pull in a straight line (even uphill), but rather about what the physical characteristics of your truck can handle. The Tundra can pull the space shuttle, right? If the new 1/2 ton has replaced the old 3/4 ton, then what's the point of the new 3/4 ton? Why not just skip straight to a 1 ton?
Yes, the engineers have figured out how to get more power (or equal power) from smaller engines compared to their big block predecessors. However, when I drive down the road today, I'm sure to see plenty of older model fords and chevys on the road with the 454's and 460's. I'll even see some dodge rams with the older 360's. They'll be hauling big trailers just like they've done from day one. 20 years from now, how many ford EcoBoost trucks will we see that are still holding up? A V6 engine that's made to do the same as a V8 engine? Burn it hotter, pump more air, put higher stress on components. It's not a recipe for long term success.
But still, it all comes back to being safe. When that heavy crosswind grabs ahold of your 8K trailer connected to your 5K truck, let the tail wagging begin.
Edit: this thread will be dead in a day or 2...then we'll wait another week for a new similar one to begin.
