Man. Tranny in 2002 F150 vs F250

[zokor25]

I am looking to buy a new Ford Pickup. My concern here is longevity. My '86 F150 just turned 295,000mi. for example.

Here are my two choices...
-2002 F250, 4 x 2, SuperCab, XL, 8’ Bed, 5.4L V8 w/ 6 speed Manual, 3.73 axle
-2001 F150, 4 x 2, SuperCab, XL, 8' Bed, 4.6L V8 w/ 5 speed Manual, 3.55 axle, class III Towing Package

I don't do a lot of hauling. I do sometimes load up heavy but not for very long. My concern is that the manual tranny in the F150 won't last fifteen plus years. I often load my pickup down going and coming from the lumber yards (apx. 1-2 times per week). I always end up carrying junk for friends. As soon as I have space and $$ I plan to get a 16' bumper-pull trailer just to have. Let me know what you guys think...

How long has this tranny been made and where could I find some info. about it?
What tranny is in the F250 and who makes it and where could I find some info about it?
Do either have a granny gear?
On the F250, is there something comparable to the extra strength that comes with with the Towing Package option on the F150 or is the bumper already that strong in its stock form?

There is a dupe of this posted in Towing, Light Duty, and Super Duty forum.

thanks,
wes

[Monsta]

Great questions! Did you happen to try the specifications link here on the FTE website? [link:www.for-trucks.com/specs/index.html|Specifications]
another good one is [link:fordtruck.fordtraining.com|Ford truck]

[daywalker]

The 6 speed in the F-250 is a ZF 6 speed. It's granny is around 5.79:1 (quite low) and I don't think you'll wear it out unless you abuse it. But it should take the hauling and towing just fine. I have a ZF 5 speed in my F-250HD and it still works fine after 111,111 miles and 10 years. P.S., my granny is 5.71:1, 3000RPM and I'm doing 8mph. I don't know what's in the F-150.

Daywalker
92' F-250HD 351W ZF5spd 4x4 4.10
78' Lincoln Towncar 460/C6 (The ultimate beater)

[daywalker]

One of the above links that monsta gave you is really http://www.ford-trucks.com/specs/index.html

Daywalker

[Grandads 66 F250]