Gasser vs Powerstroke for snowplowing

[fordguy74656]

Hey Guys,
So last year was my first season plowing. I have an 18 gas however, ordered a 6.7 diesel to replace it. My dealer thinks I'm touched in the head for spending extra money for the diesel. My snow plow partner runs a 350 6.7 and plows with it. I think the advantage would be diesels are meant to idle, longevity of the motor and overall mileage are pluses. What do you guys use if you plow and what do you think pros and cons are gas vs diesel in a plow application? appreciate your feedback.

 

[DIG]

Hey Guys,
So last year was my first season plowing. I have an 18 gas however, ordered a 6.7 diesel to replace it. My dealer thinks I'm touched in the head for spending extra money for the diesel. My snow plow partner runs a 350 6.7 and plows with it. I think the advantage would be diesels are meant to idle, longevity of the motor and overall mileage are pluses. What do you guys use if you plow and what do you think pros and cons are gas vs diesel in a plow application? appreciate your feedback.

According to the manual, Tremors are not for plowing.

 

[fordguy74656]

According to the manual, Tremors are not for plowing.

I am aware. My build is a non tremor sadly

 

[ccw]

Hey Guys,
So last year was my first season plowing. I have an 18 gas however, ordered a 6.7 diesel to replace it. My dealer thinks I'm touched in the head for spending extra money for the diesel. My snow plow partner runs a 350 6.7 and plows with it. I think the advantage would be diesels are meant to idle, longevity of the motor and overall mileage are pluses. What do you guys use if you plow and what do you think pros and cons are gas vs diesel in a plow application? appreciate your feedback.

I don’t have experience with plowing, but from a numbers standpoint heads up that you have less front end payload with the diesel because of the extra engine weight. So it might limit your plow options.