What's the difference between an F-350 and a F-450?
el Rojo and Pam said
09:57 AM Oct 24, 2013
I have a 2010. I believe the towing capacity is 23000 lbs. My turning radius isn't very good, but I can live with that.
-- Edited by el Rojo on Thursday 24th of October 2013 09:58:28 AM
el Rojo and Pam said
03:56 PM Oct 24, 2013
I always thought the F-450 just had a little more suspension thus carrying capacity. I have a F-350 DRW and have added air bags to the rear axle to help with carrying the Lance truck camper.
My real question is if we decide to upgrade to a nicer/heavier 5th wheel ie. Mobile Suites, would I need to buy a new truck also?
igotjam said
04:31 PM Oct 24, 2013
Had both (F-450 for my Elite Suite). The differences depend on the year. In general the F-450 I had had a better turning radius than the F-350, and the F-450 cost more. Check the specs carefully for the year you are looking at. I needed the 450 for my 20.000# Suite in 08 but in 2012 the 350 would have done the job.
R12 said
04:25 PM Oct 25, 2013
The main differences are the F450 has the wide track front end which gives it great turning ability and it has the 4.30 gear ratio which gives greater pulling power but less mpg.
Bill and Linda said
04:39 PM Oct 25, 2013
igotjam wrote:
Had both (F-450 for my Elite Suite). The differences depend on the year. In general the F-450 I had had a better turning radius than the F-350, and the F-450 cost more. Check the specs carefully for the year you are looking at. I needed the 450 for my 20.000# Suite in 08 but in 2012 the 350 would have done the job.
Yep in all regards and wery true about the turning radius and the MPG in most cases and the F-350 does come in a single rear wheel which is not generally appropriate with a big 5’er such as the Elite Suite.(Overload situation as well as safety and stability of the DRW.)
But it really depends on the year of manufacture and the specifications of the individual truck which can vary greatly; especially in models over the last 10 or so years.You must check the specifications of the specific truck carefully.Not just the “350 / 450” badge on the side.“It depends" on the year and how they built the truck. I.e. the options. Lots of variables.
I have a 2010. I believe the towing capacity is 23000 lbs. My turning radius isn't very good, but I can live with that.
-- Edited by el Rojo on Thursday 24th of October 2013 09:58:28 AM
I always thought the F-450 just had a little more suspension thus carrying capacity. I have a F-350 DRW and have added air bags to the rear axle to help with carrying the Lance truck camper.
My real question is if we decide to upgrade to a nicer/heavier 5th wheel ie. Mobile Suites, would I need to buy a new truck also?
Yep in all regards and wery true about the turning radius and the MPG in most cases and the F-350 does come in a single rear wheel which is not generally appropriate with a big 5’er such as the Elite Suite. (Overload situation as well as safety and stability of the DRW.)
But it really depends on the year of manufacture and the specifications of the individual truck which can vary greatly; especially in models over the last 10 or so years. You must check the specifications of the specific truck carefully. Not just the “350 / 450” badge on the side. “It depends" on the year and how they built the truck. I.e. the options. Lots of variables.
Bill