So can people that got 8k off of MSRP with a gas say the diesel really costs 16k?
Real towing numbers 6.7 vs 7.3
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So can people that got 8k off of MSRP with a gas say the diesel really costs 16k?
No you just get the engine and wheels free ??
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The 6.7 powerstroke/10 speed is used up to 50k GCWR in the F-750. So yes, the transmission is built to last in both applications
So it seems the point of discussion (with the Tremor crowd) is mute! Gas or Diesel will do what you want. Different gearing, same tranny. HP is out the window with various aftermarket mods and tunes available. To me, the diesel seems to be more touchy with maintenance and it seems most on this forum don't 'really' need the diesel as a daily tower, but they want the 'Powerstroke'. Just my observation. Both are fine, but it seems to me for the most part that the diesel crowd on a whole really doesn't need the diesel part. YMMV and peace to you if that is your choice, no hate meant.
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With a boat that light you could use an F150. Get the 3.5 ecoboost and you'll get over 10mpg while towing a 6500lb boat.
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Wondering how my new camper will tow with the 7.3. Thanks for the numbers! About what I expected.
Or I should of just got the 6.7 and get over 20 towing ?, j/k. I know a half ton would handle all my needs just fine, I really just prefer the super duty trucks in general.
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To clarify a few comments-questions.... I am well aware of the differences between gas & diesel, this was simply real world numbers I shared since I owned both. I knew the 7.3 would suffer with mileage for long distance towing however I rarely tow more than 20 miles. This was a trip from Topsail Island NC to Ft Walton Beach Fl right at 800 miles flat towing. I was facing a 20MPH headwind which didn’t help and like I said a T-Top on a boat puts extra resistance. This is why you see many larger boats wrapped when towing. I wasn’t that surprised on the MPG however I was a bit surprised on how often she would kick down on the slightest grade like an overpass.
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The 6.7 was averaging 19.5 where the 7.3 was 14 normal driving
So at the end of the day, would you say you are happy with your decision to switch to the 7.3, or are you contemplating going back to a diesel for the next truck?
Your experience with the eco is better than mine. I got the privilege to burrow a buddies truck over a couple of weekend trips while my Tremor was on order. With my boat only tipping the scale at 5200lbs -5500lbs depending on the trip the eco was lucky to get 7 where I am getting 10 with the same boat and my 7.3L Tremor. The eco had the max towing package and believe 3:73 gears not sure on that though. Empty mileage was a completely different story, that thing was close to diesel economy but still not quite as good as what people here are posting. Loaded my buddies eco was very powerful, but one of the thirstiest things I have driven. That contributed to why my friend made the jump to a superduty with the 6.7L last fall.
Wonder if RU2PD tried pulling his boat with the F150 for another comparison.
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I did... 2018 F150 3.5eco.... it had a 4" pro comp lift 35" nittos.. I didn't tow much but similar MPGs at the 7.3 city.
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I am happy with the 7.3 however if I was towing distances more often I would go back to diesel.
There’s a slight chance a boat cover might be cheaper than a diesel.
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The other factor is depreciation, both real value and write off value. The Diesel truck cost more up front ( write off) you will resell it for much more ( real value ).
Mine is a business, I enjoy both so the cost comparison is out the window for me.
I am a huge fan of the 7.3 love them. but the $$$$ is with the 6.7 in my circumstances .
Mine is a business, I enjoy both so the cost comparison is out the window for me.
I am a huge fan of the 7.3 love them. but the $$$$ is with the 6.7 in my circumstances .
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I totally agree that I do not need the Powerstroke. I also agree that the Godzilla would be a more economical choice, and way easier to maintain.
However: I know for a fact that my truck will tow anything it is certified to tow...in ANY terrain. My 6.7 Tremor can pull things thru the mountains with ease......basically If I keep to my door stickers for cargo and gvwr, I will never really approach the actual limits of my F250....and that is what I want in a heavy duty truck. Between the over built engine and the fact my F250.....is an F350, I am good to go!!
We bought our 2020 F250 7.3 Tremor in Dec. I’ve started a new rv repair business and needed to move campers around the property. We also two a 8k camper and found the f150 was maxed out. With a trip out east this year, the 250 will handle better. I did a lot of research on the 6.7, while yes we would save on fuel, although only about $300 a year. So the added 10k for the 6.7 and the higher costs of maintaining a diesel would not make any sense for our needs, no matter how much better the mpg is on the 6.7. We can’t even tow the max with the 7.3 in Ontario without a specific license.
Given you were dealing with a 20 mph head wind on top of a ground speed of 70 mph, it's little wonder that you got 7 mpg.
I just towed my 23 ft enclosed snowmobile trailer (4000lbs. loaded and it acts like a giant sail as well) with a 15 mph quartering wind (ambient temp of 20 degrees and winter blended fuel as well) and got 9 mpg with my 7.3 gasser.
It's no worse than my F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost...so I'll take the stability of the Superduty over the F150 any day.
I just towed my 23 ft enclosed snowmobile trailer (4000lbs. loaded and it acts like a giant sail as well) with a 15 mph quartering wind (ambient temp of 20 degrees and winter blended fuel as well) and got 9 mpg with my 7.3 gasser.
It's no worse than my F150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost...so I'll take the stability of the Superduty over the F150 any day.
I'm surprised the difference is that wide! I've got about 12,000 miles pulling this around the country and I'm averaging 10.5 MPG at 15,800 lbs.
Unless youre pulling your 30.000 LBs or house around....why would you need 410 or 430 gears with the 6.7??
