Large displacement 1/2 ton, or just go for 3/4 ton?

[jackelope]

My dad just had to dump a ton of money into his f150. The mechanic said it was from towing his camp trailer, which is well within the tow rating of his truck. His words were "just because it can doesn't mean it should". Other than the towing, I've always been under the impression that 3/4 tons hold up better on bumpy roads etc just due to beefier components. Back when my buddies all had 1/2 tons we'd go through front ends like crazy. Maybe we're just nicer to our rigs now but I don't think that's the case as mine has been rode hard and put away wet.  I'm no gearhead though

Curious to know what was wrong with his truck that led the mechanic to say that.

I haven’t done much front end work at all with newer F150’s. I mean ball joints, tie rods etc. in say 2015 or newer trucks. Can’t say the same for super duty.

[jackelope]

You can buy the right F150 that’s got a 13k pound tow rating. That’s designed to pull it and designed to stop it. They don’t put tow ratings on trucks just based on their ability to pull. Braking is always considered as well.

[Timberstalker]

You can buy the right F150 that’s got a 13k pound tow rating. That’s designed to pull it and designed to stop it. They don’t put tow ratings on trucks just based on their ability to pull. Braking is always considered as well.

I agree with this, even with it being a Ford.

[jackelope]

You can buy the right F150 that’s got a 13k pound tow rating. That’s designed to pull it and designed to stop it. They don’t put tow ratings on trucks just based on their ability to pull. Braking is always considered as well.

I agree with this, even with it being a Ford.

It was just an example.

[jackelope]

I'll say that if we're talking Fords, there's literally no point in buying a 6.2 V8. It's a massive gas hog and doesn't do too much for you for towing. The biggest tow-rated F150 you can get comes with the 3.5 Ecoboost engine.

[b23]

I'll say that if we're talking Fords, there's literally no point in buying a 6.2 V8. It's a massive gas hog and doesn't do too much for you for towing. The biggest tow-rated F150 you can get comes with the 3.5 Ecoboost engine.

Doesn't Ford have a new 6.8 V8 coming out that's kind of a direct replacement to the 6.2 they used to have?

Wonder why the Ford 6.2 was always so hard on fuel compared to the GM 6.2  Don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not saying my GMC 6.2 makes gas but it's not real hard on fuel either.  Depending on how fast I'm driving mine does between 16-18 on the freeway.

[Mudman]

TT at only 4000lbs?  Ok.  Well if that is all ya do on occasion a 1/2 ton is more than capable.  But I say always go big.  Cummins?  Is your lawnmower a big ol tractor with 88" deck?  If so you are a 3/4 ton guy.  If its a reel or 42" deck go 1/2 ton?    Wat about future plans?  DO ya want choice of bigger trailers to pull?

[jackelope]

I'll say that if we're talking Fords, there's literally no point in buying a 6.2 V8. It's a massive gas hog and doesn't do too much for you for towing. The biggest tow-rated F150 you can get comes with the 3.5 Ecoboost engine.

Doesn't Ford have a new 6.8 V8 coming out that's kind of a direct replacement to the 6.2 they used to have?

Wonder why the Ford 6.2 was always so hard on fuel compared to the GM 6.2  Don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not saying my GMC 6.2 makes gas but it's not real hard on fuel either.  Depending on how fast I'm driving mine does between 16-18 on the freeway.

400hp pushrod V8 along the same lines as the 7.3 gas engine

No idea how much difference it makes, but that GM 6.2 has eco mode and a 10 speed trans. I’m sure those things help.

[b23]

I'll say that if we're talking Fords, there's literally no point in buying a 6.2 V8. It's a massive gas hog and doesn't do too much for you for towing. The biggest tow-rated F150 you can get comes with the 3.5 Ecoboost engine.

Doesn't Ford have a new 6.8 V8 coming out that's kind of a direct replacement to the 6.2 they used to have?

Wonder why the Ford 6.2 was always so hard on fuel compared to the GM 6.2  Don't get me wrong, I'm certainly not saying my GMC 6.2 makes gas but it's not real hard on fuel either.  Depending on how fast I'm driving mine does between 16-18 on the freeway.

400hp pushrod V8 along the same lines as the 7.3 gas engine

No idea how much difference it makes, but that GM 6.2 has eco mode and a 10 speed trans. I’m sure those things help.

Read a little about Ford's new 6.8 and it sounds like it's just a slightly smaller version of the 7.3 

[Special T]

I would also wait a little bit. It seems tha with increased interest rates  new car inventory is starting to stack up. you might get a pretty good deal if you wait 4 months.

[7mmfan]

I would also wait a little bit. It seems tha with increased interest rates  new car inventory is starting to stack up. you might get a pretty good deal if you wait 4 months.

This for sure. I've been watching the market for some time, lots of trucks starting to stack up out there.