Re: F250 vs F350

["Duncan Fletcher" <dfletche@gte.net>]

The difference is in the payload capacity of the truck alone. The 350 has
larger components capable of higher truck payload - wheels, axles, brakes.
The trailer has its own brakes and puts only 10 - 15 % of its weight on the
truck frame, axles, and wheels. You do not gain any towing capacity because
the drivetrain is the same in both vehicles. In fact you lose a bit because
the truck with larger components is heavier and the combination weight of
truck and trailer remains the same.

Duallies (which is unrelated to 250/350 - it is possible to special order a
250 with dual tires and a 350 without) will decrease rear end sway.

Duncan Fletcher
dfletche@gte.net


----- Original Message -----
From: David & Vicki Wheeler <dwheeler@icx.net>

> Ok, I know we just had a truck discussion, but I have a probably dumb
> question.  The 2000 F250 & F350 are rated similarly for load & towing, so
> what's the difference?  You can get the same engine, transmission, tow
> package, axle ratio, etc. on the F250 that is available on the F350.  Does
> the dually offer more stability for towing a gooseneck?  I can't find a
> salesman to talk intelligently to me.
>
> I currently have a 2 horse slant bumper-pull, but plan to move up to a 3
> horse with LQs within the next 2 years.  I live in E TN, so there is
> mountain towing.
>
> TIA.
> Vicki Wheeler
>




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