Towing capacity is great. But I want the weight of the truck to help stop a heavy trailer and no get pushed around. That being said, I have a 13 f350 and havent had a single problem. Just wish ford would use a truck sized fuel tank so i wouldn't have to carry one in the box.
2015 F250 6.7 Powerstroke
- Thread starter 800HMX
- Start date
Towing capacity is great. But I want the weight of the truck to help stop a heavy trailer and no get pushed around. That being said, I have a 13 f350 and havent had a single problem. Just wish ford would use a truck sized fuel tank so i wouldn't have to carry one in the box.
347strokin
Active VIP Member
Badass69
Active VIP Member
Then you buy truck size accordingly. I have towed around 9000 behind my one F150. ... felt just fine... just like all my old GM 3/4 tons did pulling the same load. No surprise as the trucks weigh about the same and have similar brakes both in size and capacity. If you need to pull around 13000 or more the 1 ton probably does good. If you need to pull highway tractor weight like half this forum..... buy one lol.
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
Last edited:
Badass69
Active VIP Member
Sipping. ... lol... thats subjective. Bettwr... yes... sipping no. If you live towing a trailer that is where buying a diesel is great.... I probably tow more than the average guy and I still don't tow what I consider a lot. I'm sorry... I dont want to drive a tractor everyday.... I did that... grew up with that ... no thanks.
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
Last edited:
suzuki_ryder
Active VIP Member
It will tow at 2000 rpm up a hill with 12,000lbs, but it's putting out 35psi boost on said incline and 17-21 psi at a steady speed of 110km/hr on the flats. Expect 30L/100km fuel economy towing something heavy.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
- Thread starter
- #47
I only have a couple thousand km on the truck. Empty on the highway I am getting 13l/100km and boost gauge rarely moves.
With my 12ff Enclosed Floe with 2 quads, I have been getting 14-15l/100km. The boost gauge has moved to 10lbs.
Lots of power but with the extra 25% premium for diesel fuel plus the extra $8,000 or so up front, a diesel makes no economic sense. I use it almost solely for towing and I wanted the power and capacity. Drives like sh!t compared to my half ton (way rougher, bigger). I couldn't use it as a daily driver.
With my 12ff Enclosed Floe with 2 quads, I have been getting 14-15l/100km. The boost gauge has moved to 10lbs.
Lots of power but with the extra 25% premium for diesel fuel plus the extra $8,000 or so up front, a diesel makes no economic sense. I use it almost solely for towing and I wanted the power and capacity. Drives like sh!t compared to my half ton (way rougher, bigger). I couldn't use it as a daily driver.
Your boost seems way out. On a incline I run no more then 25. 110 on the hwy I'm around 10
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
suzuki_ryder
Active VIP Member
This was on a 6.4L power stoke while towing. 25 and 10 would be my values unloaded.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
cedarpoint
Active member
just towed a 40 foot landing craft boat home 900 kms with 2012 f350 6.7 diesel weight was 19000 lbs 19l/100kms
- Thread starter
- #52
doorfx
Active VIP Member
Nice!!!!!
I am almost always hooked onto a 30' gooseneck with an average of 18,000 - 23,000 lbs on it. Set the cruise at 110, and het 23l\100km. When I have a sled deck and 2 sleds, I get an average of 16.5 l\100km. We have f350 work trucks in the same configuration but gas jobs, to tow the same trailer and only 10,000 lbs on it you're looking at 35-38 l\100km and don't plan on passing anything. Don't get me wrong, the gas jobs have their place. they are great for the occasional load or just having weight in the box.
As for the extra $8000 up front, Have you seen what the resale on a 5 year old gas 350 is vs a diesel? When I bought this truck I looked at having a base model diesel and a nice half ton. Problem was there is no used market for the base diesel, Cost of ownership was cheaper to get it loaded out.
As for the extra $8000 up front, Have you seen what the resale on a 5 year old gas 350 is vs a diesel? When I bought this truck I looked at having a base model diesel and a nice half ton. Problem was there is no used market for the base diesel, Cost of ownership was cheaper to get it loaded out.
Similar threads
