Same mpg as a stock 6.4 diesel.
By load I mean a small trailer and 45hp tractor. Not 9 tons. But if you need the tow capacity but not wanting/ really need a diesel this would be the way to go.
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Same mpg as a stock 6.4 diesel.
pursuing this one heavily
2005, 67k miles, 6.8 V10 3V, manual trans, crew, 4x4 fx4
http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/608379875/overview/
Holy crap, that's a great deal if it's clean. I can tell you that the tailpipe on it isn't stock.
SID, the f250's I have looked at have had rust issues under the bed, so I have some concerns.
im asking for pics of under the truck on this one before i commit to going down to check it out. thinking about having someone local check it out for me.
I have a new 2014 6.7 Diesel 7000 miles… so far so good. I have not towed with it yet.
I sure as hell would NOT buy a V10 for towing especially if your doing any high altitude driving… omg what a pig, it might be reliable, but jeez that engine would drive me nuts just to drive even without a load on it.
I've towed a 10k pound enclosed trailer on more than one occasion with a 3V V10. It was never at loss for power in the mountains on the east coast. The thinner air out west would have a definite effect though.
I have a 99 2 valve V10 with a manual transmission, 35" tires and lift, 4x4 ,super cab short bed.
I have towed many a 10k plus loads and have had no problems.
My fuel mileage is equal to a diesel when towing, and I get a consistent 14 mpg with my tools in the back.
There really is nothing wrong with the 99 to 04 V10.
Well that's cool, yeah lower altitudes out east you probably do ok. But I live at 7500 feet and frequently drive 10-12K in the mountains here. Normally aspirated engines in general just don't cut it for me.