6.2L mpg
02-24-2011, 11:38 PM
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That's an incorrect assumption, 4wd is lower than 2wd (always is, I know it doesn't make sense but even on an F350 dually the 2wd has more capacity than the 4wd). As shown below the 4wd has a capacity of 11,100 and the 2wd has 11,300 (with max tow package), without max tow package 2wd is the 7500 you stated and 4wd is 7200. You were comparing numbers for 2wd without max tow and 4 wd with max tow). Easy mistake, but rule of thumb is 2wd will always tow more than 4wd with the same set up.
The following chart is a really good reference for the towing capabilities.
The following chart is a really good reference for the towing capabilities.
02-25-2011, 04:55 AM
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Glad I could help.
I have tried getting a clear answer for years as to why 4wd had lower capacity and been told alot of assumptions but noone has said they know for sure. Logically you would think it would increase capacity but then you shouldn't be in 4wd on hard surfaces anyway which is where you would most likely be when towing so both trucks are being 2wd and should be the same. But alas it isn't.
It has been that way as long as I have been towing.
IF anyone really KNOWS the reason I would love to hear it, it's just something I have had to accept as fact without ever knowing the truth behind it.
I have tried getting a clear answer for years as to why 4wd had lower capacity and been told alot of assumptions but noone has said they know for sure. Logically you would think it would increase capacity but then you shouldn't be in 4wd on hard surfaces anyway which is where you would most likely be when towing so both trucks are being 2wd and should be the same. But alas it isn't.
It has been that way as long as I have been towing.
IF anyone really KNOWS the reason I would love to hear it, it's just something I have had to accept as fact without ever knowing the truth behind it.
02-25-2011, 12:40 PM
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4wd adds weight to the vehicle. That added weight has to be subtracted from the towing capacity. That is why a 2wd will allways tow more. Its usually only a couple hundred pounds.
GCWR(gross combined weight rating) is another way to figure out exactly what you can tow. It includes the weight of the truck plus any payload, plus trailer weight and you can not exceed the GCWR.
GCWR(gross combined weight rating) is another way to figure out exactly what you can tow. It includes the weight of the truck plus any payload, plus trailer weight and you can not exceed the GCWR.
02-25-2011, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by lowd77
4wd adds weight to the vehicle. That added weight has to be subtracted from the towing capacity. That is why a 2wd will allways tow more. Its usually only a couple hundred pounds.
GCWR(gross combined weight rating) is another way to figure out exactly what you can tow. It includes the weight of the truck plus any payload, plus trailer weight and you can not exceed the GCWR.
GCWR(gross combined weight rating) is another way to figure out exactly what you can tow. It includes the weight of the truck plus any payload, plus trailer weight and you can not exceed the GCWR.
03-02-2011, 12:36 AM
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hey Mike60110,
With that 12.0 mpg, do you think that you have a heavy foot? I am seeing 13-14 mpg elsewhere and was just wondering if you are punching it a lot or if you are doing a lot of city driving??? thanks! I really want to go with the 6.2....but hoping I can avg around 14 or so. It isnt a deal breaker, but I know that some of you with this new 6.2 may be jumping on it a lot and that can bring down the mpg's.
With that 12.0 mpg, do you think that you have a heavy foot? I am seeing 13-14 mpg elsewhere and was just wondering if you are punching it a lot or if you are doing a lot of city driving??? thanks! I really want to go with the 6.2....but hoping I can avg around 14 or so. It isnt a deal breaker, but I know that some of you with this new 6.2 may be jumping on it a lot and that can bring down the mpg's.