F-150 vs. Super Duty
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F-150 vs. Super Duty
I'm thinking about starting a business that will require me to do a lot more towing than I'm currently used to. I know my current truck will pull the load, but I certainly won't want to do it on a daily basis, it has a hard enough time pulling our 2,400lb boat(3.55's and 33's aren't the greatest). So that brings me to the idea of getting a new truck.
I would be pulling 2 ATV's, a 300 gallon water tank, and an assortment of about 200lbs of tools etc. on an 18' steel trailer. I'm thinking it will weigh around 5000lbs. It will be a 5-6 days a week thing for 5-6 months a year. The rest of the year would be unloaded for the most part, except for towing the boat occasionally. I may also try to build up a snow plowing business during the winter months, so a plow is a possibility.
With the the F-150 I'm looking at the 5.0 or EB, crewcab or extended, 6.5' box and 3.73's. The Super Duty would be the 6.2 crew or extended, 6.5' box and 3.73's. Both would be 4x4. I'm wondering if the 150 will be able to handle years of towing and remain reliable, or if I should move up to the SD and give up some gas mileage and every day comfort. I know we're not talking about a ton of weight, but IDK if the 150 is really built for towing that load daily.
Right now I'm thinking the SD, but if I can get by with the 150 I'll go that route to save some $.
I would be pulling 2 ATV's, a 300 gallon water tank, and an assortment of about 200lbs of tools etc. on an 18' steel trailer. I'm thinking it will weigh around 5000lbs. It will be a 5-6 days a week thing for 5-6 months a year. The rest of the year would be unloaded for the most part, except for towing the boat occasionally. I may also try to build up a snow plowing business during the winter months, so a plow is a possibility.
With the the F-150 I'm looking at the 5.0 or EB, crewcab or extended, 6.5' box and 3.73's. The Super Duty would be the 6.2 crew or extended, 6.5' box and 3.73's. Both would be 4x4. I'm wondering if the 150 will be able to handle years of towing and remain reliable, or if I should move up to the SD and give up some gas mileage and every day comfort. I know we're not talking about a ton of weight, but IDK if the 150 is really built for towing that load daily.
Right now I'm thinking the SD, but if I can get by with the 150 I'll go that route to save some $.
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How does buying a new truck save him money? The savings in gas is pennies compared to the cost of replacing his current ride.
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ruffn-it - I'm not worried about the engine, I'm thinking that the transmission and suspension in the SD will handle the use much better and more reliably.
eye.surgeon - That is likely what I'll have to do right off the bat. Once I get some cash flow coming in is when I'll look to upgrade. The need for a new truck is amplified by the want for a new truck, as I've had my current ride for 9 years and am getting the itch to get something new.
eye.surgeon - That is likely what I'll have to do right off the bat. Once I get some cash flow coming in is when I'll look to upgrade. The need for a new truck is amplified by the want for a new truck, as I've had my current ride for 9 years and am getting the itch to get something new.
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I would never push snow with anything less than a 3/4 ton...... and at that I'd want a diesel.
eye.surgeon - sound voice of logic and reasoning, its all about cash flow and buying a 40k truck right off the bat when you have a perfectly capable truck, not the best idea, but do what you want.
Good Luck!!!!
eye.surgeon - sound voice of logic and reasoning, its all about cash flow and buying a 40k truck right off the bat when you have a perfectly capable truck, not the best idea, but do what you want.
Good Luck!!!!
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Put some 4.56 gears in your truck and nice transmission cooler and it will do fine for a few years.
When buying a new truck, get a SD. It's much more comfortable, will pull anything, built better(IMO) and get a diesel so you will get much better fuel economy and longevity out of the truck over the 6.2.
When buying a new truck, get a SD. It's much more comfortable, will pull anything, built better(IMO) and get a diesel so you will get much better fuel economy and longevity out of the truck over the 6.2.
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