I'm in need of a new work truck. What are the differences between the two trucks other than tow and haul capabilities?


EDIT:
I guess I should have added, I'm looking at the single rear wheel models, 5.4, 4 speed auto, with 4WD and a tow package.

I just don't see much data difference between the two. I have two F150's now but as my company's needs increase, I know these trucks are not going to meet my needs.

Thanks

 

welcome to the board from Canada!
The 350 is a heavier duty all around truck, but I dont know much else bout it. The guys and gals on here are great and will be able to help you out!
BTW, nice avatar!

 

I have a 1999 F-150 equiped like you want. The only piece of advice I can give is get a rear ratio other that the stock 3.54. The only way I could get the the 3.73 was with the off road package, an additonal $1700. I haul a 16' enclosed trailer with a small dune buggy, and ATC 250R or CR250 a bed full of wood and 40 gallons of addditonal gas and sure could use a little more umph for some of the hills.

 

F-250 has a 2500lb payload capacity and F-350 have a 3500lb payload capacity. its just a general rating to compare apples to apples for example Chev 2500 to F-250. not much to compare there but ya know what i mean. another thing...get the new 6.0L diesel instead of the 5.4. the price tag is a bit higher but the 20mpg and huge towing capacity will pay for itself in no time

 

If you are looking at a SuperDuty then there aren't many differences between the F-250 and F-350 SRW. The F-250 has a 2" rear block and the F-350 has a 4" rear block. The F-250 has a GVWR of 8800# and the SRW F-350 has a GVWR of 9900#. Other than that the springs, t-case, tranny, etc......are all the same. I'd get the SRW F-350 for the higher weight rating.


Hope this helps.

 

the f-350 daully has a higher hauling capacity and the four wheels in the bacl egually distributes the wait in throughout the back of the truck which lets u haul more

 

I think a diesel F350 will support your needs a lot better than an incremental trade up. Why buy another truck and find you need an even bigger one later?

You should find the mileage pretty much the same, a lot depends on the load itself.

The F350 is much stronger, solider, and safer truck in the long run. If you can get it now, I would say go for it!

NOTE: The used F250 I recently bought actually has an F350 suspension under it and dual wheel rear axle - there are a few exceptions out there. But I assume you intend to buy new.