Why an F250 over F350 6.7 Diesel Crew Cab

[River_Hill]

Given both truck would be SRW, why pick a F250 over the F350. The price is very close and just wonder what am I missing?

I have always picked the F350 in the past when I plowed snow, but I am no longer plowing.

[Shal36]

I was riding through a residential area near DC a month ago and noticed a sign on the road going into a neighborhood that read something to the effect of: “No vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR.” So, your normal F350 with 11,500 GVWR or thereabouts would be verboten but order the same truck with the 10,000 GVWR placard and you’re ok. The F250 would raise no eyebrows no matter how similar it is to the F350.

Isn’t it funny how all the 250/25000 series trucks magically cap out at 10K GVWR with most being either 10k or 9,500. Gee, the 3/4 ton trucks must all be so mechanically similar (this is sarcasm, folks)...meanwhile, there’s a bazillion GVWR configurations for half-ton trucks.

[Huntindog]

A lot of HOAs prohibit 1 ton trucks. A friend of mine ran into this issue. His fix? He replaced the F350 emblems with F250 emblems. The HOA gestapo was then satisfied.
For the same reason, Ford offers the lower GVW as an option. Some HOAs have limits, and in some places registration costs more with higher GVWRs.

So to answer the question, there is no real reason to get an F250. Just some made up rules by busybodies that love to tell others what they can have.

[ksss]

A lot can always do a little, but a little can never do a lot.

[2001400ex]

In years past, 1 tons used to ride awful. Even my buddies 2013 Ford 1 ton rides rough when unloaded. The newer pickups from what I read, they ride almost the same now. My next pickup will be a 1 ton. Because I'm overloaded with my fifth wheel on any 3/4 ton and there are times when I just need a little more pickup, like with rock in the bed. I'd rather buy too much than not enough.

[goducks10]

Well there must be a reason since most dealers stock a lot of both near me. I'm perfectly happy with my 2500. It's more than enough for my 28' 9000 lb 5th wheel. A 3500 would be overkill. In reality my 2500 CTD is too. If you gotta tow big then go 1 ton. If not then get what floats your boat.

[rjstractor]

The trucks are so similar mechanically (especially the diesel version) that I personally think it's silly that Ford and other manufacturers build the 250 and 350 SRW. The 350 has higher numbers, an overload spring set (available on the 250), maybe a little bit bigger tires and a spacer block. Nearly all the nuts and bolts are the same. There's a reason the 350 only costs a little bit more. Having said that, get the 350. If marketing made any sense, the F350 SRW would be come the F250 and the F350 would be DRW only. Same goes for other makes. Ram could probably beef up their coil suspension to meet the current 3500 SRW specs.

[FishOnOne]

A F250 you'll have more selection on the dealer lots.

A F350 has a different rear end and rear leaf springs packs.

[Second_Chance]

No good reason, in my book - 1-ton over 3/4-ton no matter which brand. My DRW F350 even sits lower (and gives me more clearance with the front of the fifth wheel) than my previous GMC 2500HD. It's all in how the truck is configured.

Rob

[4x4ord]

Lynnmor wrote:
Possible benefits, of the F250:
Better ride.
Lower cost for tags.
Lower insurance cost.
Less height to fit in a garage.
Local parking restrictions.

Ride is identical.
You can get a 10,000 lb GVWR on the F350 - it is a no cost option which is nothing more than a door sticker that reduces the GVWR from 11500 to 10,000 lbs.

[4x4ord]

I think the F250 diesel should not be offered. The rear axle blocks on the F350 raise the arse end a bit, which may not be desirable for everyone but I don't think it makes sense to have a 445 hp diesel that can't haul anything.

[danrclem]

Everything being equal I'd choose the 350 even if I didn't need the extra payload capacity. Never know when you might upgrade to a bigger unit.

I've been hauling a lot of firewood lately with my F250 and it's pegging my overloads.

[RAS43]

Lynnmor wrote:
Possible benefits, of the F250:
Less height to fit in a garage.

I don't understand this as the trucks height seems to be the same at cab height. ??

[Lynnmor]

Possible benefits, of the F250:
Better ride.
Lower cost for tags.
Lower insurance cost.
Less height to fit in a garage.
Local parking restrictions.

[Lwiddis]

“what am I missing?”

Payload, max tow weight, rear axel capacity etc.

[pennysmom09]

We had a 250, but our 5th wheel maxed out the weight load. When we found a good deal on a 350, we went for it. Now we tow a lot more comfortably. I think the only difference, besides the price, are the springs. It can carry more.