Which truck for fishing truck f150 vs f250

[clm]

i see no reason to go with a 250 unless you plan on hauling and towing alot. stick with the 150.

[shnelson]

I have an 05 f150 fx4, weighs in around 5700lbs with me in it. Figure an additional 500-2000lbs for an f250 depending on options.

Personally, I don't take my truck out on less than 12", with 14" being preferred. I'd probably up my limit to 14-16" with an f250 but I like to stay dry.

What is your need for an f250? payload capacity? Just guessing based on your busted springs from the prior 1/2 you had. I can tell you that I've had 2,300lbs in the back of the f150 and that's all the further I'd push it, truck rode level and was a comfortable ride. Pulling capacity is rated at 11k, I can tell you it does 9800lbs no problem. Keep in mind this is the FX4 package from 05, equipped with a transmission cooler and 3.73 gears.

I don't care how big and bad someones truck is, from an s10/ranger up to a 3500 it can and will get stuck if you don't approach the conditions properly.

[tsande00]

I've got a late 90's 3/4 ton Suburban. I wish it were a 1/2 ton. I get about 10 mpg if I'm driving with a tailwind and not pulling any thing (the 454 sucks up gas). I also have the added weight to worry about while driving on the ice.

As others mentioned, little benefit to a 3/4 ton unless you are hauling heavy loads.

The only real benefit I can think of is I have a fair amount more ground clearance than similar 1/2 ton Suburbans.

[CJH]

That alone, isn't going to get you unstuck. All they are is skid plates, shocks, and tires.

Really? Didn't think that was the original question. But it (FX4) includes a tire upgrade.

Having a skid plate is a good thing when you have ice chunks bouncing off the bottom of your truck also.

[Monkster]

I have an 2009 F150. I totaled my F350 two years ago this month. I looked into buying another F350 or 250. Bottom line...the newer F150 has more than enough payload AND towing capabilities. I pull a 34 foot travel trailer with no problems. This is the 5.7, FX, trailer package also. I miss my F350, but the diesel prices have also not come down! Gas prices aren't much better, but for hunting and fishing, the F150 does everything I want it to do and more.