3/4 to 1/2 Ton

[Fordnandez]

Thanks for all the input guys.

[Fordnandez]

There are plenty of mods that can be made to a half ton to improve payload and minimize sag.

Agreed but nothing actually raises the payload capacity of the truck. The fact that is can do it does not negate the fact that the truck is overloaded. In the event that something terrible happens you can be in deep trouble and you insurance company can leave you high and dry.

[Fordnandez]

I drove an F250 diesel from 1999-2016(3 trucks) and switched to a Dodge 1500 because I didnt have the need for a 3/4 ton diesel any longer. Drove the KR F150 for a weekend and the driver's seat was extremely uncomfortable. 3 years and 50K miles later and the Dodge 1500 has had zero issues. I cant say that about any other vehicle Ive ever owned. With that said, I was telling my wife a few weeks back I miss the bigger truck. Not sure why, but I miss it.

I think I would feel the same way........ your last sentence summed it all up.

[Fordnandez]

He doesn’t tow or haul enough to require a 3/4 ton diesel yet desires a payload above a 1/2 ton.

What’s to disagree with?

I owned a 2015 3/4 ton gas Ford and a diesel, given his needs the gas will do fine.

I am the OP on this thread. I disagree because what I am trying to decide on is either the comfort/MPG/nicer truck/manuverability of the half ton or the Novelty/power/capability/familiarity of the diesel 3/4 ton. With the gas 3/4 ton you dont get the benefit of any thing I mentioned above.

I can completely understand the appeal that the gas 3/4 ton has to some folks. I just think that if I got one I would be unhappy with it in 3 years.

[Fordnandez]

Don't take this the wrong way, but your 08 6.4 Powerstroke is one of the worst diesel trucks ever made. Those motors are as bad as the 6.0 powerstroke. If you decide you need another diesel, than go look at a 6.7 powerstroke or 6.7 cummins and you'll be way happier.

My dad has a 1/2 ton because he doesn't need anything bigger and he likes it. I have a 2014 f250, and I wish I had a 1 ton dually with some of the loads I have to pull, so i've never considered a half ton. But DON'T buy a 3/4 gas. I had one for a short while and hated it. They don't pull anything like a diesel and the fuel mileage is terrible.

My 2 cents.

No offense taken. Their issues have been well documented. I have had great luck with mine up until recently. Also their power with just exhaust, intake and tune is absolutely nuts. Luckily I did this with just 5k miles on the truck which is why I think I have had no issues. I could get over the rough ride, bad maneuverability and high maintenance cost if I got 18 MPG but I get 13.

[Gulfcoastin]

Here is my .02, I went from a 98.5 3/4ton 24V 4x4 cummins that I drove for 7 years to a 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 crewcab 4x4 and instantly regretted it the first time I put a trailer or a load in the back. Fuel mileage was better in my cummins, towing no comparison. Cummins would drag anything I put behind it. Bed loaded down headed to west TX in the sierra sucked, constantly got headlights flashed at me because the weight in bed. Nothing crazy just gear and coolers that are a necessity when 330 miles away from home. Only thing the sierra had that the cummins did not was the comfort and smooth ride. To me that is the only advantage going from a 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton. Ride is obviously going to be more enjoyable.

[mrc]

I have a 14 f150 CC 6.5' bed with a 5.0, fuel mileage averages 13.5 mixed hwy, town and pulling a trailer. It will pull anything I need to pull and never miss a beat the only problem is power to payload ratio. Heavy loads the engine can handle but the suspension seems a little weak. But that is with a big travel trailer or a 20' trailer pulling equipment.