Experience with the 6.2L towing
11-29-2014, 09:34 PM
#11
Flatlander
Thread Starter
Think about the torque you will have on tap at highway speed RPMs. At the low end around 2000 RPM the 3.5 EcoBoost has about 50% more torque than the 6.2 V8.
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11-29-2014, 09:36 PM
#12
Flatlander
Thread Starter
That's just B.S.
I'm pulling a 7500-8000# Sail behind me with an EcoB and the engine is not a problem. The 6.2, by all accounts, would be fine as well, and probably better going down hill with more engine braking. But it's good you don't care about the mileage of those big V8s.
I'd look more closely at the 2014 RAM 2500. That coil spring rear is supposed to be very nice. You can also get factory air suspension. The 6.4L is also supposed to be a good motor.
Personally though, I prefer the looks of the F250 or the GMC 2500.
Think PickupTrucks.com had a review earlier this year of the three 250/2500 gassers. A good read I thought.
I'm pulling a 7500-8000# Sail behind me with an EcoB and the engine is not a problem. The 6.2, by all accounts, would be fine as well, and probably better going down hill with more engine braking. But it's good you don't care about the mileage of those big V8s.
I'd look more closely at the 2014 RAM 2500. That coil spring rear is supposed to be very nice. You can also get factory air suspension. The 6.4L is also supposed to be a good motor.
Personally though, I prefer the looks of the F250 or the GMC 2500.
Think PickupTrucks.com had a review earlier this year of the three 250/2500 gassers. A good read I thought.
11-29-2014, 09:46 PM
#13
Hemi's like a lot of RPM to develop any real power . . . . .
11-29-2014, 10:04 PM
#14
Flatlander
Thread Starter
My current 5.7 cruises in 7th at 2500rpm with 5500lbs on the hitch. Climbing a 6% grade- 3500. Nothing wrong with that. The 6.2 wouldn't fare any better. They are rev happy too and that's what they are designed for so it doesn't scare me. Both pretty stout mills.
11-29-2014, 10:08 PM
#15
Senior Member
I have not had a chance to took a trailer to a new 6.2 Super Duty, but if they tow anything like my 6.2 F-150 it should keep you very happy, My .02 cents.
11-29-2014, 10:18 PM
#16
Senior Member
Well I had gone down today and chatted with them for 2 hours. The 6.4L Hemi is an impressive beast. We talked numbers a bit. They are basically willing to cut their throats to get me in one. Have a lunch with the Ford sales rep tomorrow to see what they have in mind.
11-29-2014, 10:26 PM
#17
Flatlander
Thread Starter
11-30-2014, 12:10 AM
#18
Senior Member
You're right. It was a 6spd. Same 4.10 gears in the rear for both trucks. The Chevy makes 50hp/tq less and still beat the hemi towing. TFL did the review.
11-30-2014, 12:32 AM
#19
Flatlander
Thread Starter
still pretty set on either the 6.2 or 6.4 though. I REALLY wish they would adapt that ZF kit for the HDs sometime soon. If I knew that was coming down the pipe I would wait.
11-30-2014, 09:13 AM
#20
Senior Member
http://special-reports.pickuptrucks....challenge.html
That's the link to the PickupTrucks.com review.
I don't agree with everything they say, so just pick and choose the parts that are important to me.
That's the link to the PickupTrucks.com review.
I don't agree with everything they say, so just pick and choose the parts that are important to me.