rancherlee

I wouldn't purchase a F150 or any other 1/2ton if I planned on towing more than 5000-6000# on a frequent basis. Ya my 5.0l tows my skidsteer/trailer combo ok BUT you really need to be "on the ball" when towing more than 60% of the towing capacity and you can tell the chassis isn't designed to handle "11,300lbs." On a daily basis. Needing a weight distributing hitch for over 500/5000lb that 95% of people don't use , Including me, is the first clue.

MadocHandyman

I thought the HD/max tow has a heavier receiver?!

Adobe2X

I'd also have to ask...how far and how fast are you "regularly" going to tow that kind of weight. Also, hills and grades present?
If its more that a trip across town a couple of times a month, I'd definitely be looking at LEAST at a F250 if not a 350 for that kind of duty.....

bcb97

I think it's a no brainer to get the diesel. I know you said you don't care about getting bad MPG, but I think the bad MPG would get old very quick. Diesel would pull the weight alot better, more efficiently, and safer. That's just my 2 cents.

Twisty

The guy that brought his small rubber tracked hoe to our house was pulling it with an F450 flatbed supercrew.

Centexguy

There is so much more to towing that kind of weight than what a number on paper says. The 3/4 ton will handle better, stop better, get better mileage (assuming diesel), and last longer towing that weight.

Kenferg1

To me this is more about safety. A properly equipped 3/4 ton would be safer, brakes, steering, axles, suspension are more important than trying to save a few bucks using a 1/2 ton. If it is hilly where you pull you will really want the larger brakes.

93Cobra#2771

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Absolutely no question. Super Duty all the way. And I love my my EB while towing my 7500# TT.

That kind of weight on a daily basis, and I'm assuming no WDH? Super Duty.

Watt-maker

Get the max tow and HD suspension pkg. Be sure to give us all updates whenever you can. If your heart is set on the eco, max tow isn't enough by itself. I wish I would've got the HD pkg but none could be found, order only. Didn't have that kind of time.


Really though, everyday? Gooseneck or tongue pull? You should be looking at SD. A 6.2 gasser with the 4.30 gears will pull that load good too. Doesn't have to be diesel. Of course, the diesel can do it easier and more efficient but there is a premium upfront, fuel, maint. as well.

kahlua

Thanks all for all your thoughts and the things to consider. I am definitely am hearing that I may be better off going with a SD. That said, if I was to tow this setup a few times a month, not daily, would that change your opinion? I just rented an ecoboost with max tow from Budget for the week to give it a good trial run and see how it goes.
Again...people feel free to keep posting thoughts! I appreciate them all!
Oh, and has anyone pulled a similar setup? Some heavy equipment or something close to Max weight??
thanks