Need help on purchase
Cargo Master
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Hi all. I'm going to be in the market for an HD truck in the next month or so. I'm going to be towing a 15k lb or less fifth wheel with no more than 2k hitch weight. Looking for a used one that will last 10 or so years. Also, I'm not looking to spend more than $50k. I've had 2 2017+ F250s in the past, one gas and one diesel and I know diesel is best for heavy towing, but how many miles is a good stopping point for long term reliability when looking for them for sale? I see some fairly new ones out there with over 200k miles already. Also, how are the 6.2 gas 6-speeds holding up over time? Thanks for the advice.
15k lb exceeds the tow rating of many gas 250 and some 350’s depending on cab, bed and axle ratio.
https://www.ford.com/cmslibs/content...wing_Guide.pdf
Cargo Master
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6.2’s are probably the most reliable, some 7.3’s have had lifter failure and some 6.7’s have had CP4 failure or upper oil pan leaks or both.
Hotshot
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Hi all. I'm going to be in the market for an HD truck in the next month or so. I'm going to be towing a 15k lb or less fifth wheel with no more than 2k hitch weight. Looking for a used one that will last 10 or so years. Also, I'm not looking to spend more than $50k. I've had 2 2017+ F250s in the past, one gas and one diesel and I know diesel is best for heavy towing, but how many miles is a good stopping point for long term reliability when looking for them for sale? I see some fairly new ones out there with over 200k miles already. Also, how are the 6.2 gas 6-speeds holding up over time? Thanks for the advice.
HD truck is an f-650
for 15k towing, you can easily get by with a SD truck
Laughing Gas
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Not sure where you are, but here is a diesel for pretty close to your limit, and only 40K miles
https://www.redwoodford.com/inventor...W2BT3MED93422/
https://www.redwoodford.com/inventor...W2BT3MED93422/
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