We acquired a 2001 with 211,000 miles on it.
F250 SC(for the kids) short box, 4x4, automatic, 4.10 gears.
With a set of trailer brakes, it's pretty capable to bring home alot of wood.
i would say with a 5.4l a little small but then again we have been using a little white chevy to haul wood.
I would think gearing would play a big part. I just want my next truck to be the right truck to pull a cord of green Oak minimum (with some in the box) properly.
Kevin
Okay, so it isn't oak, but the dump trailer was 6-1/2 x 12' with 24" metal sides, and the truck was loaded tight also.
Yes, there were 3"wide straps holding the load in multiple places, and the ride home was pretty smooth.
Mines an 05 F250 w/ 5speed Torqshift auto trans. Pull 12,500# Backhoe and trailer.
Does OK for a 330 cubic inch engine LOL. If you want to pass a Camaro Going up hill get an oil burner...
If you're going to occasionally haul big loads does OK. I only get 9-10 MPG empty or loaded.
Brakes and a good brake controller are essential. I got the integrated TOW Command system and it works good.
I think I ordered 3:73's with limited slip.... truck weighs 6600# empty
The tranny makes the difference.
Oh yeah - This thing rides like a hay-rack rough!!!
That photo doesn't really show the grade of the land, the rig is pointed uphill. The only time it squats, is when there is 2/3cord of split wood in the bed and #10K on the 20' trailer. Even then, load it smartly and it isn't an issue. The stock brakes are surprisingly capable, but electric trailer brakes are the only way to roll.
The hitch insert configuration, raising the ball height when you have a heavy bed load and a trailer, can help with keeping things more level, just remember to pull it out before you drop the tailgate.
12.5 -13.0 mpg city/errands
17 highway to gtg's.
A neighbor has the V10, standard cab, long bed, and 8mpg loaded or empty is a serious drag in my opinion. His gearing is 4:10.
A supercab, with longbed is the ideal in my opinion, just get ready for lots of room for turning.
One other thing to look for, and it could take some doing, make sure you verify it has limited slip. Many of the 4x4 trucks do not have it, and if you go on the FORD Truck website and poke around the forum, you'll find plenty of information to help you find just what you are looking for.
You should see what gooseneck trailers allow you haul.......
my dad has a 99 F350 long bed extended cab with the v10. it will pull anything and it has 260,000 miles on it. only thing is ford heads on a v10 suck. we blew plugs out left and right until we bought aftermarket cast aluminum heads runs like a dream. constantly pulls a bobcat 763 with forks, bucket, and sweeper attachments. but then i also have a custom made triple axle 18' car trailer.
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