2023 Ford F350 Longbed VS Shortbed: I'm Shocked How Many Advantages The Long Bed Has!!!
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- The 2023 Ford F350 Super Duty Long bed has some advantages that are hard to overlook! || Like || Subscribe || Share || #fordf350 #superduty
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The ability to add a tool box, fuel tank, or just have a generator sitting back there all the time and still have more bed than most people with empty shorts is already worth it.
Ford throwing in the 48 gallon tank is icing on the cake.
Long bed all day.
At first I HATED the long bed but now, the huge front end looks silky with the tiny bed in the back. The longer bed makes it look perfect although I do wish it was maybe a foot shorter
Long bed with the steps definitely looks better then without steps. From an aesthetic stand point in my eyes. Makes it look a little smaller like it’s not so long.
Yeah, breaks it up visually just the right amount.
After going from a short bed to a long bed, I won't go back. The long bed has so much more space even with a 5th wheel hitch in the bed.
I agree. I did the same thing. I will never go back to a short bed. I haul a 5th wheel and I really like the extra room in the bed with the 8ft box and the not having to worry about turning and pinching the cab is great.
I’m thinking about getting a long box is it worth it ? Like especially with parking and stuff?
@@its_ethan722I just park away from everyone so it's not too big of a deal. The bigger stock fuel tank is also worth it if you travel a lot. Ford has a 48 gallon tank, Ram has a 50
Nice! I think the long bed just looks better on super duty’s.
Not only for packing/hauling purposes but I think design wise the long bed trucks look balanced.
People buy them because they use them. Worst thing about new trucks are the tiny beds. Long bed used to be the “standard” length.
You might be able to get a little bit better deal on the long bed because I don’t think a lot of people like to buy those so they sit on the lot longer.
Green border window stickers also means special order. I have a 17 F250 ext cab long box, bought it brand new and love it. I'll never go back to a short box again.
After owning both I Will never go back to the short bed. You touched on everything. More space in the bed even though I don’t need it, it’s nice to put a piece of plywood, Queen size mattress or other misc. items in the bed and shut the tailgate without going over the tailgate and needing to tie the item down.
Towing my trailer and headed out on vacation time is where they don’t compare! Ride quality and the extra distance on a tank of fuel especially when I don’t know the quality of fuel where I will be going and needing to stop while pulling my toy hauler made up for the $200 immediately.
Plus I get more steps in, LoL when you have to park at the end of parking lots!
I haven’t had a long bed since 2005 because parking spaces in central Texas kept getting smaller. But if I lived somewhere less crowded I would definitely go with the long bed.
Haha that’s a struggle. I usually take up 2 spaces but not all parking spots have spaces on both sides
Loved this video. Long beds are so much more practical if you are loading things in the bed.
When I ordered my 2024 GMC, I asked the dealer about the bed length price difference. It was also a $200 price difference.
exactly! I ordered my 2024 2500HD Denali Ultimate in a long box, and the guy looked at me and blinked repeatedly....why?! It's a truck, it should be able to do what a truck is supposed to do. 😂
He claimed he's never seen someone order that truck in a long box.
I have no need for a long bed. If I needed it I would go that route for sure. The short bed will fit my needs perfect.
My past two trucks have been short beds, but my next one will definitely be a long bed SRW or DRW. When I have to buy plywood or 2x4x8 boards, I would love to close my tailgate.
The decreased payload and towing might look like a drawback on paper but is deceptive in the real world. In a max-load situation, the long bed will feel noticeably more capable. However, there are other drawbacks to consider. In an urban, everyday driving scenario parking is a nightmare. I had a customer trade a late model short for a similar long with the same axle ratio and gas 7.3 engine. He towed an 8500lb trailer and said the added stability made him more confident while towing. However, this advantage was outweighed by a measurable decrease in turning ratio. He said the added bed capacity and stability didn't make up for the added nucience of finding places to park and wider turning with a trailer. Not to mention, most garages will not be big enough. Food for thought.
Excellent video, JB (my initials, too 😅) + The comments are spot on too! I've got an F-350 on order with the long box -for all the reasons you mentioned.
I had a ‘22 F350 Crew Cab LB for 6 months and ~3500 miles. Hauled hay, 3 horse GN trailer, and dump trailer full of manure beautifully, but I quickly realized the LB was overkill for me and made the truck ridiculously long - about 22’ with trailer hitch. My wife hated how big it was and didn’t even want to ride in it, much less learn to drive it. The huge gas tank was painful to fill up so I usually never let it get below a half a tank before filling. Sold it in March ‘23 to a guy who hates the look of the side steps so he wanted a ‘22 with low miles so we were both happy. Still have my ‘87 6.9 diesel standard cab LB until I decide what’s next.
How much did it cost for refilling the full fuel?
$250
Thats the only way i will buy a truck, 8’ beds are the best way to go
After all a long bed is a real truck bed. All shorter beds are a pain in the ass
That extra foot of cargo doesn’t really give much. But it makes significant difference in driving and parking it. Also for the off road.
Shorter base much better for off road. Had both of those.
It’s really individual preference.
Price wise sure extra $200 worth it
Ty for sharing, great vid. both look good, would def. take the long bed if I was picking have not seen to many videos with those black wheels @0:54 , ty for showing that option ...
On the east coast, we need a little more maneuverability! I see your thinking on the fuel tank. I am pleased with my intermediate bed, not too long, not too short, just right!
I HAVE A 2022 F350 PLATINUM LONG BED 48 gl MAKES A DIFFERENCE , AND LIFTED LOOKS BETTER
Very instructive, thanks a lot !:
It's always been my opinion to get the long bed with the super cab. It gives you the same length as a crew cab short bed so it's just as easy to park but you get the bigger fuel tank. Get it with 4:30 gears put a two and a half inch level kit on it and you can run 37-in tires and take it about anywhere.
I never understood why Ford doesn't build more of them this way. Nor do I understand why a family of four needs a crew cab. Unless you are hauling around four other full grown men you don't need that much space in the backseat, and it doesn't make sense to get a pickup that can't carry as large of a piece of wood as my minivan.
I wonder what's the point of building a 350 without a 5th wheel prep package?
I just picked up a 23 F250 lariat 6.7 Tremor short bed. I did my research but second guessing myself if I bought enough truck to two my 38ft 5th wheel. It comes in at just under 14k lbs wet. My Tremor came with the 11,000 GVWR package and 3.55 gears. I traded in my 2018 F350 6.7 Lariat long bed that had no issues towing my 5th wheel. My wife and I decided to upgrade for the 10 sp trans and short bed so we didn't have to pack a lunch to walk from front to back and easier parking and maneuvering. The specs on my 18 F350 where 28k GCWR and 20,800 trailer weight. The specs on the 23 F250 are 31k GCWR and 20,500 trailer wt, so I only to a 300 lb hit on trailer wt and a 3000 lb gain on GCWR. I thank I might have taken a hit on payload capacity also but not sure. They are almost identical in towing capacities. The only disadvantage is have to use that heavy a-- slider hitch. I'm also not sure on the Goodyear 35's, I have always used Michelin on my tow vehicles. I would have liked to have gotten the F350 but couldn't justify the price difference and finding one at MSRP. My got my 23 at MSRP plus a $500 military discount. The guy who special ordered it backed out. I have a good relationship with my local Ford dealer. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regular cab with long bed for me
Short bed all day
❤Thank you for sharing this God bless you
If I am going to get a long bed I’m going to get a dually.
A SRW tows more than a dually from a few years ago, and drives so much better.
@@clifft7832dually is more stable tho
Down side to duallys are the hideous rancher wheels. I ain’t spending 30k on wheels lol
I bought a 2023 long bed super duty with the sport package has the high output 7.3 I love the 48 gallon tank I'm getting over 21 miles a gallon at 75 miles per hour I put on over 6,000 miles and have averaged 18.8 that's pulling 5th wheels boats in town and Highway crazy right it does have the 331 gears... Lariat ultimate package love it had seven or eight short beds before this truck
High output 7.3L?
@@dantimber opps 6.7...lol
Hey, don't forget that on a F-250 the crew cab reduces the towing capacity and GVWC or (Gross Vehicle weight capacity).
Long bed regular cab. Proper truck configuration, that.
Also, get the 4.31 rear end with the 7.3, otherwise you are blowing ~4,000lbs in towing
The most I ever put in at once was about 33gal and I think diesel was running about $5.50+ at the time, so pushing $200!
The step is awesome…👍
I buy trucks for their utility, not to add a bunch useless mods that look nice but only add weight and rob payload. Long beds add utility in almost all cases. Prior to 2023, the LB also added about 700 lbs in payload over the SB. That advantage has been reduced somewhat in 2023 to 400 lbs.
Drop down to the gas engine and you instantly get up to at least 4500 lbs if you stick with the Lariat trim. I'd pick an XLT over the Lariat because the Lariat inches to the $100k price point here in Canada
Great Video! You should do similar for GMC AND Chevy !!!
Anyone who uses a truck like a truck. It’s long bed every time. I had 13 trucks since 04. And I run outta bed space very often. Loved my 8 footers. Now just wish I can afford a new 350 long bed
I bought the long bed. I’m never goin back.
I want the long bed in red. But can’t afford it damn
I’d like to see a video on which brand. Gm. Ram. Ford. On who has the biggest cab space. Obviously ram gets to use mega cab. But the fords and gms. Have definitely gotten bigger in the past couple years so I’m not quite sure ram still has the title for biggest cab.
Assuming the tanks are full those range to empty numbers assume just over 14 MPG.
Camping. I like the super cab
A truck has a 8ft box!!! All others are for groceries .
The long bed is a truck. I don't take parking ease into consideration, I will never daily drive my '23 F350 KR. The long bed rides better, is more stable when towing, and has a giant gas tank. I can get the tailgate shut with dirt bikes or an ATV in there.
Long beds are great for capacity and fifth wheels but try backing one up with a 26' trailer at a tight boat ramp. Or parking in a conventional parking space on the side of the street in small town USA.
Heck even a 6.5 bed is too long in town, lol! I have a 5.5 F150 and I still really struggle to fit into spaces in my town.
Neither truck is a bargain, they are both overpriced by $27,000.👎
They haven't been 40k since the 90s in a diesel
@@arod6789Those trucks are over $90,000 not $67,000. That was the base price before any options...
No clearance lights!
They always leak and go bad
I have to correct you the short box Super Duties have a 36 gallon tank
Short bed = soccer Dad
Just my opinion here. “STANDARD”. Bed is 8 feet long. The short bed is for city folks! Useless!
My thoughts exactly.
A short bed is a hat shelf. It's like the back seat in a Porsche 911.
Show me a ford cclb with 7.3 and stx package, i wanna see that payload number!
Glad you’re waking up
I just don’t get y everyone don’t get a long bed it only about a foot bigger
I was going to Trade my 2021 PB xlt for 2023 F350 XLT long bed with 7.3. With the powerboost , Economy wise i am averaging 24 mpg around town and only tow my 34 coacman travel trailer a few times a year(7500pounds). The godzilla would get 15 around town if I was lucky.
You’re averaging 24 with the 7.3?
@@MrCBify i was not clear. 24 mpg with the powerboost. That's why i did not get the F250. The PB will tow 11000 with 430 hp and 570 ft lb of torque
@@lcmm55🤔
what is the point buying pick up, without long bed, u should buy a suv without the back door
Long bed missing skid plate
Does the ford f250 platinum/tremor package offer the long box
Tremor is only available with the short box
@clickynote thank you
Why do you keep calling a short bed standard?
You really need to do your homework the long box is the standard box not the other way around
Go Long Bed or get a Tacoma
I don't like those wheels on the long bed.
I really want this truck but can’t bring myself to buy one given how ugly the front end is
It's a work tool, not a pageant winner. And, it looks better in person.
People don't want a long bed due to parking the sucker. It just grinds my gears of how for sales Ford made these trucks like a SUV. With a 4 door cab. To me if you do not work do not buy a short bed work truck. What does a person need a F- 250 for unless you got a job to do? Maybe you have a boat to where it is easier to maneuver the truck around. That is understandable. But people just driving such a truck for going to work in a office? Huge waste of fuel. I see the fords F-250 F-350 XLT or special editions. They are treated like a car. Ask someone to get you through a ditch full of mud and water, a person will think that they would get stuck in their truck.
3.31 and optional 3.55 is terrible 😢 wtf is that trash
Long bed dually gang
I understand the advantages and like them but I just can't imagine having to deal with that massive wheelbase.