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Buy what Ford?
Hello all.
I am doing commercial property management and most of the time all I will by hauling around with me is 1 or 2 32" mowers and small amounts of backyard debris.
But once a week I will attach a 32 foot trailer to my truck and fill the trailer up with house hold trash(cleanouts). I will also be using a snow plow.
I'm currently in the market for buying a truck and I don't know what would be my best bet since I will be driving most of the time just the lawn mowers about 200 miles per day. 4800 miles per month. I am thinking something that has good gas mileage but could tow some huge pounds when I need to.
Can some one let me know if a F150-250- or 350 is best for me?
Either way, do you also know what the average mileage for the almost empty truck gives? Thank you
I am doing commercial property management and most of the time all I will by hauling around with me is 1 or 2 32" mowers and small amounts of backyard debris.
But once a week I will attach a 32 foot trailer to my truck and fill the trailer up with house hold trash(cleanouts). I will also be using a snow plow.
I'm currently in the market for buying a truck and I don't know what would be my best bet since I will be driving most of the time just the lawn mowers about 200 miles per day. 4800 miles per month. I am thinking something that has good gas mileage but could tow some huge pounds when I need to.
Can some one let me know if a F150-250- or 350 is best for me?
Either way, do you also know what the average mileage for the almost empty truck gives? Thank you
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Snowplow was all I needed to hear...lol. I would recommend looking at a Super Duty SRW, gas or diesel is the debate in my mind. Sounds like you will work it hard enough for a 6.7, but that's a big hit to the balance sheet I can understand. Mine with the 3.55 rear end gets 15ish around town, 19-20 on the freeway when running light. 
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6.7L is the Diesel i think. I'm a new business and I do want to run my trucks to there max but I have a very short supply of money to start with so I'm going 6.2L.
SRW means 2 front and 1 back tire moves?
DRW means 2 front and 2 back move?
If I buy a SRW what will I be losing in comparison with the DRW?
Will I still be able to use a snow plow and would you know how much a 2013 f350 SRW 6.2L would be able to haul safely? Or better yet could It haul a full 32 foot trailer?
I think Ford has specs that a f350 6.2L SRW can haul 12,500 extra pounds but I dont no how to read it.
http://www.ford.com/trucks/superduty...ations/towing/
Also would you know what the life expectancy of that 2013 F350 SRW 6.2L is if I took good care of it but still used it alot?
Thats abit of questions. If any1 knows the answer to any 1 of them please let me know. thanks
P.S. Sorry for late reply, its 3:45 AM here and I'm in bed
SRW means 2 front and 1 back tire moves?
DRW means 2 front and 2 back move?
If I buy a SRW what will I be losing in comparison with the DRW?
Will I still be able to use a snow plow and would you know how much a 2013 f350 SRW 6.2L would be able to haul safely? Or better yet could It haul a full 32 foot trailer?
I think Ford has specs that a f350 6.2L SRW can haul 12,500 extra pounds but I dont no how to read it.
http://www.ford.com/trucks/superduty...ations/towing/
Also would you know what the life expectancy of that 2013 F350 SRW 6.2L is if I took good care of it but still used it alot?
Thats abit of questions. If any1 knows the answer to any 1 of them please let me know. thanks
P.S. Sorry for late reply, its 3:45 AM here and I'm in bed
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6.7L is the Diesel i think. I'm a new business and I do want to run my trucks to there max but I have a very short supply of money to start with so I'm going 6.2L.
SRW means 2 front and 1 back tire moves?
DRW means 2 front and 2 back move?
If I buy a SRW what will I be losing in comparison with the DRW?
Will I still be able to use a snow plow and would you know how much a 2013 f350 SRW 6.2L would be able to haul safely? Or better yet could It haul a full 32 foot trailer?
I think Ford has specs that a f350 6.2L SRW can haul 12,500 extra pounds but I dont no how to read it.
http://www.ford.com/trucks/superduty...ations/towing/
Also would you know what the life expectancy of that 2013 F350 SRW 6.2L is if I took good care of it but still used it alot?
Thats abit of questions. If any1 knows the answer to any 1 of them please let me know. thanks
P.S. Sorry for late reply, its 3:45 AM here and I'm in bed
SRW means 2 front and 1 back tire moves?
DRW means 2 front and 2 back move?
If I buy a SRW what will I be losing in comparison with the DRW?
Will I still be able to use a snow plow and would you know how much a 2013 f350 SRW 6.2L would be able to haul safely? Or better yet could It haul a full 32 foot trailer?
I think Ford has specs that a f350 6.2L SRW can haul 12,500 extra pounds but I dont no how to read it.
http://www.ford.com/trucks/superduty...ations/towing/
Also would you know what the life expectancy of that 2013 F350 SRW 6.2L is if I took good care of it but still used it alot?
Thats abit of questions. If any1 knows the answer to any 1 of them please let me know. thanks
P.S. Sorry for late reply, its 3:45 AM here and I'm in bed
Drw will have a higher payload capacity and will feel more stable when towing due to the wider track.
The motor is new so there isn't a whole lot of data with it but I would imagine you could really get 150+ without hardship if you follow the maintenance schedule
And yes based on that towing guide a 350 SRW can tow a 12,500lb trailer in any configuration.
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These new engines are very big, Im hoping its the best ford has ever made because this is the first truck I will be buying 
So SRW or DRW. My money's alittle small because Im just starting up, would I be fine plowing and hauling with just the SRW F350 gas or do I really need the DRW?
And yes. I only do work to manage bank owned properties like for example Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo has different properties in every state so yes on average its like 200 miles aday in just my location but the money is ok so there I go
So SRW or DRW. My money's alittle small because Im just starting up, would I be fine plowing and hauling with just the SRW F350 gas or do I really need the DRW?
And yes. I only do work to manage bank owned properties like for example Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo has different properties in every state so yes on average its like 200 miles aday in just my location but the money is ok so there I go
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A 6.2 can be rated the same as the diesel, for towing over 12500 pounds you need the 4.30 axle gears(up to 15k), Snowplow not a problem.
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SRW trucks are more economical to operate, better mpg, less tires to replace. I think a SRW is more than capable from what you describe. Only thing that might change my mind is if you need to put a large Salter in the back.
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I say go 6.2 gas F350 SRW. When looking at trucks make sure it has the "snow plow prep" package. It includes a larger alternator, bigger trans cooler, larger radiator, larger cooling fan as well as most importantly the 6,000lb front springs.
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How much plowing will you be doing? How tight are lots need to be plowed, and how big are they.
My dad and I have plowed 4-18 unit apartment lots for over 20 years with 1/2 ton trucks, all f150's. Three 90's f150 that all had 7'6 western plows. Our current set is an 01 with the western HTS or half ton system plow and it works fine too, a liitle light for back dragging is all.
What do you define as huge pounds? Household rental unit crap does not weight that much. What does your 34' trailer weight?
F150 ecoboost sounds up to the task. If money is no issue then go F350 power stroke.
My dad and I have plowed 4-18 unit apartment lots for over 20 years with 1/2 ton trucks, all f150's. Three 90's f150 that all had 7'6 western plows. Our current set is an 01 with the western HTS or half ton system plow and it works fine too, a liitle light for back dragging is all.
What do you define as huge pounds? Household rental unit crap does not weight that much. What does your 34' trailer weight?
F150 ecoboost sounds up to the task. If money is no issue then go F350 power stroke.
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How much plowing will you be doing? How tight are lots need to be plowed, and how big are they.
My dad and I have plowed 4-18 unit apartment lots for over 20 years with 1/2 ton trucks, all f150's. Three 90's f150 that all had 7'6 western plows. Our current set is an 01 with the western HTS or half ton system plow and it works fine too, a liitle light for back dragging is all.
What do you define as huge pounds? Household rental unit crap does not weight that much. What does your 34' trailer weight?
F150 ecoboost sounds up to the task. If money is no issue then go F350 power stroke.
My dad and I have plowed 4-18 unit apartment lots for over 20 years with 1/2 ton trucks, all f150's. Three 90's f150 that all had 7'6 western plows. Our current set is an 01 with the western HTS or half ton system plow and it works fine too, a liitle light for back dragging is all.
What do you define as huge pounds? Household rental unit crap does not weight that much. What does your 34' trailer weight?
F150 ecoboost sounds up to the task. If money is no issue then go F350 power stroke.
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Thank you very much. I do believe you are right and the f350 srw 6.2 will be up for the challenge without the getting a DRW. Gas miles is a huge reason to get the SRW instead. Would you know how much better considering milage it is compaired to the DRW?
Also to others, the trailer I will haul will just have house hold items in it like things that are inside homes so I do believe it wont weigh to much.
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I don't know what the F350 will get with the 6.2L, I just bought a 14 F250 w/6.2L, it has snow plow package on it. Right now it is getting 12-13 city. I haven't had any real highway yet. Don't forget to get the Electronic Locking Rear Axle,, this will come in handy on snow/dirt w/o having to go into 4x4 HI. I assume you will get 8-9 when plowing and hauling loads, others who had theres longer can offer better mpg's than me right now. Good luck with your choice..