River Hill
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Given both truck would be SRW, why pick a F250 over the F350. The price is very close and just wonder what am I missing?
I have always picked the F350 in the past when I plowed snow, but I am no longer plowing.
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pennysmom09
Delaware
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We had a 250, but our 5th wheel maxed out the weight load. When we found a good deal on a 350, we went for it. Now we tow a lot more comfortably. I think the only difference, besides the price, are the springs. It can carry more.
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Lwiddis
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“what am I missing?”
Payload, max tow weight, rear axel capacity etc.
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Lynnmor
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Possible benefits, of the F250:
Better ride.
Lower cost for tags.
Lower insurance cost.
Less height to fit in a garage.
Local parking restrictions.
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RAS43
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Lynnmor wrote:Possible benefits, of the F250:
Less height to fit in a garage.
I don't understand this as the trucks height seems to be the same at cab height. ??
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danrclem
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Everything being equal I'd choose the 350 even if I didn't need the extra payload capacity. Never know when you might upgrade to a bigger unit.
I've been hauling a lot of firewood lately with my F250 and it's pegging my overloads.
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4x4ord
Alberta
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I think the F250 diesel should not be offered. The rear axle blocks on the F350 raise the arse end a bit, which may not be desirable for everyone but I don't think it makes sense to have a 445 hp diesel that can't haul anything.
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4x4ord
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Lynnmor wrote:Possible benefits, of the F250:
Better ride.
Lower cost for tags.
Lower insurance cost.
Less height to fit in a garage.
Local parking restrictions.
Ride is identical.
You can get a 10,000 lb GVWR on the F350 - it is a no cost option which is nothing more than a door sticker that reduces the GVWR from 11500 to 10,000 lbs.
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Second Chance
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No good reason, in my book - 1-ton over 3/4-ton no matter which brand. My DRW F350 even sits lower (and gives me more clearance with the front of the fifth wheel) than my previous GMC 2500HD. It's all in how the truck is configured.
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FishOnOne
The Great State of Texas
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A F250 you'll have more selection on the dealer lots.
A F350 has a different rear end and rear leaf springs packs.
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