2017 F350 verses F650
07-10-2017, 02:36 PM
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Is the 2013 going to be trade in or sold out right ??
650 for a DD better get an ice pack......
650 for a DD better get an ice pack......
07-10-2017, 03:32 PM
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I have heard concerns about the turning radius on the long bed models. Most of the places I go I have not had issues, but even taking my current truck to some of the ball games, etc can get tight. We usually opt for taking my wife's F-150 if we anticipate a crowded parting situation.
I have not had issues with needed 4WD when pulling the Nordic out of ramps, but most of the ramps I have used are pretty good. I have needed 4WD when pulling out my other boat (fishing setup) a couple of times, but the ramps have been marginal a few times with it. When I spoke to Chris at Supertrucks last year he said the weight of the F650 negated the need for 4WD. If I go an F350 it will be 4WD for sure.
I have lightly considered going with both if I can find a good deal on an F-650 or just keeping the truck I have now and adding an F-650 to the garage. Many of the trucks out there are highly customized thus highly driving up the asking prices (although true selling price might be significantly less). I did see a 2008 F650 Excursion setup for sale with lower miles. But they still want $139k for it. That just seems like a lot for a 10 year old vehicle....
I have not had issues with needed 4WD when pulling the Nordic out of ramps, but most of the ramps I have used are pretty good. I have needed 4WD when pulling out my other boat (fishing setup) a couple of times, but the ramps have been marginal a few times with it. When I spoke to Chris at Supertrucks last year he said the weight of the F650 negated the need for 4WD. If I go an F350 it will be 4WD for sure.
I have lightly considered going with both if I can find a good deal on an F-650 or just keeping the truck I have now and adding an F-650 to the garage. Many of the trucks out there are highly customized thus highly driving up the asking prices (although true selling price might be significantly less). I did see a 2008 F650 Excursion setup for sale with lower miles. But they still want $139k for it. That just seems like a lot for a 10 year old vehicle....
After hauling from FLL to Tickfaw and back the 650 is the way for long hauls. And I have put almost everything in or out at several ramps with the Brand X 650 and 2wd has never been an issue.
Steve Freeman drives his 650 all over Atlanta every day so he would be a good resource. I have the Kelderman 4-link front and rear air so the ride isn't as bad as some.
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07-10-2017, 06:23 PM
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07-10-2017, 07:23 PM
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We just bought an 07 F650 Cat/Allison from Supertrucks. Its more of a toy since I'm only towing a 27' boat, but it is a phenomenal road hauler and having 214 gallons of gas is really nice. With the Kelderman Air Ride front suspension, I would equate the ride to my 6" lifted 02 F350 with front leaf springs. Driving down torn up surface streets sucks, but normal roads and highways is really nice. The Super Singles are supposed to ride a little softer. Keep in mind, its dimensionally no bigger than a F350 dually, its just taller, so anywhere you can take a dually, you can take the 650.
For towing a 42' boat, I wouldn't consider anything but a 650 honestly. The big thing, especially if you're towing all over for poker runs, is not having to find a gas station that your rig can fit in every 300-400 miles like you will with the 350. At 70mph, mine gets 13-14mpg (doesn't change towing my little boat), anything over 70mph and it starts to drop off (specific to the Cat motor).
BTW This is an 08 250 with 8" lift and 37" tires.
For towing a 42' boat, I wouldn't consider anything but a 650 honestly. The big thing, especially if you're towing all over for poker runs, is not having to find a gas station that your rig can fit in every 300-400 miles like you will with the 350. At 70mph, mine gets 13-14mpg (doesn't change towing my little boat), anything over 70mph and it starts to drop off (specific to the Cat motor).
BTW This is an 08 250 with 8" lift and 37" tires.
07-10-2017, 07:35 PM
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I'm not sure what the 6.7 Powerstroke motors get for gas mileage. But I know they de-rate the 6.7 when they put them in the 650, down to 725ft-lbs of torque instead of 900 in the 250/350 trucks. I'm sure the big name diesel tuners could take care of that if you wanted more power. The Cat motor is 900ft-lbs I think.
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07-10-2017, 09:48 PM
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My wife and I daily drive our F650 and LOVE it! We are looking for a 6 door next and plan to daily drive that, so ours is for sale.
I personally would get a used 650 with the bigger diesels, the new ones are way under powered with the derrated pickup engine and trans. Plus the amount of money you save buying a used 650 will go a long way compared to a new one!
Your wife having a F150 helps also since you can drive that.
I personally would get a used 650 with the bigger diesels, the new ones are way under powered with the derrated pickup engine and trans. Plus the amount of money you save buying a used 650 will go a long way compared to a new one!
Your wife having a F150 helps also since you can drive that.
