Thanks for all the input. As I've been doing more research, I noticed that the 5.0 Liter has the same horsepower as the 6.2 liter with slightly less torque and the F250 is about 1,700 pounds heavier than the F150. For those that have driven both, how does the power delivery stack up between the two? It seems the power to weight ratio is significantly better on the F150. Although I plan to haul the bikes in the bed of the truck, I might buy a trailer sometime in the future. The F250 comes stock with 3.73 axle ratio, but has a 4.30 option and the F150 has a 3.55 axle option. For those with the 4.30 option, how do you like the lower gears? Quicker I guess and could tow a little easier, but with less gas milage I suppose.

 

I forgot to mention that I am buying my wife a new Ford Edge so the pickup will not be the only vehicle we have.

 

If you are set on a gasser F250 I would go with the 4:30 rear. Like you said it is a heavy truck. Does make for a much better tow veh when loaded. The short bed on a crew cab SD is about 6' 10". you can not get close to that unless you go to an 8' bed on the F150. Gas mileage not much different. I pull a 7000lb Boat in tow haul mode it's perfect.


2012 F250 CC SB 6.2 4.30 4x4 XLT

 

Everyone else has done a really good job of summing it up, I'll just throw in my $0.02.. I was in the market for a 2015 F150 but I ended up in another F250 because I ended up getting it cheaper than I could've got the F150, and that was a diesel! I was going to go with the 3.5l Ecoboost because I'm used to the powerband low in the RPM range from all the diesel trucks I've had in the past. The Eco seemed to be a good compromise in that regard. I do still love my new Superduty though. It's really all personal preference. I think you're on to something with the power/weight ratio being a lot better for the 150. I would definitely get the 4.30 gears if you decide on the 6.2 SD.

 

I'm in the same boat as LBZNick. I went to purchase an F150 and ended up buying a F350. I cost me $1,500 more to get a F350 SRW Platinum diesel than a Platinum F150. More truck than I need, however the resale values on the diesels are Great!

If I was thinking about an F250, I would get the 6.7 diesel.

Just my opinion!

 

Get the Super Duty....1/2 tons are for the boys,

If I was buying new, F-350 all the way. It's what my next truck will be. I want to be able to buy any toy and know I can tow it with no issues. I'm seeing nice equipped XLT Crew Cab 4wd 6.7 being advertised for $44K or so. Can't beat that!

 

Thought I was driving a truck with my '13 150. I know I'm driving one with the '15 250. Big difference in towing confidence and hauling capability.

 

F-150 will be a sportier, more comfortable vehicle. It will feel quicker and more nimble, and it will also most likely have no problem doing the work the OP needs it to.
That said, the SD's are tanks. Mine doesn't drive much different with/without my trailers hooked up. They do tend to rattle a little and bounce you around when empty. You're hauling a lot of steel around even when empty and that will effect MPG, handling, and comfort. I love my 250, but be aware what you are getting into. It will be all truck, all the time. I have 3.73 gears and 6.2 gasser and would get the 4.30 gears if I was buying again. Good luck with your decision.

 

I am only interested in V8 gasoline. I lost interest in diesels when our Big Brother government forced a change in diesel fuel formulations with the low sulfur content. My brother's Chevy Silverado diesel lost 3 MPG on the highway and lost power when the new diesel fuel came out a few years ago. My brother-in-law told me that he is getting a consistent 21-22 MPG on the highway with his F150 King Ranch 5.0 liter. That's pretty good. For those with the 6.2 liter F250, how are you doing on highway mileage?

 

Mid teens highway in the northeast (lots of hills), low teens with a combo of city/highway..

Small lift, on 35's, and 4.30 gears..

Real world gas mileage with the 6.2

 

I wonder what speed he driving on the highway to get 22 MPGs with the 5.0. Anyway I have yet to break 15 with my 6.2. I have 13.8 life time and my best Highway was 14.7. I just past 5000 miles so I don't have that many miles yet. I tend to drive with the fast lane flow which is 75 to 80 around here.

 

I will say that my experience with a 2013 Super Cab STX 5.0 was not like the above quote.
As stated in an earlier post, 8 - 8.5 MPG pulling a 7x14 enclosed with a couple of motorcycles in it on the interstates. It seemed to spend more time in 4th gear, even on grades that were not that steep. Local driving, no load, no trailer I never saw any better than somewhere in the 14's. Maybe 15 or 16 once or twice on the highway. Generally was in the 13's.
My 2014 F250 with 6.2 basically gets the same mileage as that 150 did. Actually a shade better mileage pulling a 7x18 enclosed than the 150 did pulling a 7x14 enclosed. I now have the extra capacity I need when I haul a dump trailer with a skid steer or 4 tons of material in it.
Now that I've gone ahead with a 250 after literally owning over a dozen 150's, I don't see making the move back unless I someday sell the stuff I have now and only need a truck for basic transportation.

 

As I poke around on the 'net I'm seeing quite a bit of inconsistency with reported fuel mileage, especially for the F150 5.0s. The 6.2s on the other hand seem relatively consistent. I'm sure many variables are at work here. I value everyone's input.

 

Good luck finding accurate milage information on the internet. Most people don't know how to accurately establish their milage.

Can't figure your MPG using the gas gauge like most morons do.

 

Based on the recommendations here I made my decision and ordered a 2016 F250 4X4 with the 6.2 liter and 4.30 axle ratio. I want a truck that handles like a truck, not a truck that handles like a car.


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