Tank, what engine did it end up having in it?

yeah. Like I said, I didn’t think it was horrible as I’ve had custom lifted and lowered cars my whole life and the ride is part of what you lose most of the time when you run something “different”. But the family was like, “we do not want to ride back here for any lost drives” lol.

Cummins (330 I believe). Allison trans. Air ride air brakes. Cool truck. I still kinda want it. Lol

I wouldn't want to fuel it with California priced diesel.........$6+

Schwalbe had some killer stretched trucks, I thought I saw a video or read that the guy isn't building them anymore.

Why a 650? Other than the fact they look cool, I don't think they are more capable than today modern 1 tons. I have towed my 34' cabin cruiser over 30,000 miles in 5 years with my F450 Limited. Even at these weights, I can easily maintain 70+ going through the mountains. It is also my daily driver and has tons of luxury/ comfort items.

I’ll take the monster brakes and heavier everything, with a sacrifice of ride quality anyday.

450’s still don’t compete with the medium duty platform there.

it’s all relative.

but yeah, fuel prices suck in ca. we’re in Arizona right now though.

Well, he said he decided not to get a 650 due to the ride quality. Of course a 650 will still be better, and a class 8 tractor will be better than a 650. But, the 450 has pretty big brakes, because of the 19.5" wheels. With triple axle EOH brakes, I can stop damn near as well as without the boat.

Loaded out my tub today. 28+K over the scales. Ride somewhat better with something on hitch. But still rough. During any emergency maneuver- the 1 ton will be sketchy.
BUT when truckers give you thumbs up every time you pass them