I've driven a F750 non CDL with a Cummins in it, thing was a beast. I have a F350 dump with the 6.2 which is fine but it's matted to the 10 speed which I don't like. I get 7 MPG while towing a dump trailer 75% of the time.
The biggest observation (besides payload) is brakes. Comparing 2012-2015 era trucks the 450/550 will cook rotors over time…never had a brake issue in the 650/750 trucks. You’ve got me curious if the new trucks with the exhaust brake make a big difference…we have a 16/17 750 with the exhaust brake but no 450/550’s…they are all older 6.7’s. And everything I’m comparing is used as chip trucks in the tree industry.
Had multiple 550’s…I’m always over loaded, More so than you said.. in my opinion…5 yards of gravel is an average load not a heavy load lol. Great trucks but glad I up graded to a larger truck with my CDL.
So 3 yards of crushed gravel is payload for my 550. 19,500 lbs. I’m 6,000 overloaded with 5 legally. My transmission is now going they told me that’s why. I got another 550 now too
Which one of these two has less steering wandering? I had two ford trucks 2006 F350 and 2015 F250, one was worst then the other, steering wheels were very loose, front wheels where flapping side to side on the straight highway. Very tiring to drive like that, have to correct your steering every second just to go straight. Mechanics told that it is typical for the ford work trucks, and nothing we can do about it, they even have a term for it "Ford Wander".
I’d say the same. They are probably even worse than your trucks. A lot of people complain about that but honestly I am used to it and don’t even notice anymore
Idk tho the 550 cant carry what the 750 can and 750 is dealing with much more weight ive seen people in concrete load them up like a 10 wheeler dump but on short distance only
@@tandtlandscapeandmasonryI have one. Whoever told you that doesn’t know what they are talking about. It’s a 205” WB truck, which you can get in an F550. It has the same wide track front end as a 450/550 the big difference on a 600 is the front coils, dual overloads in the back and 245 tires vs the 225’s on the F450/550
I've driven a F750 non CDL with a Cummins in it, thing was a beast. I have a F350 dump with the 6.2 which is fine but it's matted to the 10 speed which I don't like. I get 7 MPG while towing a dump trailer 75% of the time.
Really good review between the two trucks!
Thank you!
The biggest observation (besides payload) is brakes. Comparing 2012-2015 era trucks the 450/550 will cook rotors over time…never had a brake issue in the 650/750 trucks. You’ve got me curious if the new trucks with the exhaust brake make a big difference…we have a 16/17 750 with the exhaust brake but no 450/550’s…they are all older 6.7’s.
And everything I’m comparing is used as chip trucks in the tree industry.
Thanks for the upload!!
I appreciate it!
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The exact review I was looking for, my exact questions have answers. Looking to buy first dump and was thinking 550vs 750 lol
What u gunna go with?
@@tandtlandscapeandmasonry feeling like 550 but also thinking a switch and go. More versatile options.
Thank you for your insight!’
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Had multiple 550’s…I’m always over loaded, More so than you said.. in my opinion…5 yards of gravel is an average load not a heavy load lol. Great trucks but glad I up graded to a larger truck with my CDL.
So 3 yards of crushed gravel is payload for my 550. 19,500 lbs. I’m 6,000 overloaded with 5 legally. My transmission is now going they told me that’s why. I got another 550 now too
Gained a sub good review brother
Thanks man!
You can order a larger hp engine. There are three different types. Depends on your pocket and preference/needs.
Good trucks there Ford's,
What class of CDL do you need for the f750 when you pull your sure trac trailer
A when hooked up to a trailer
What about insurance? Not asking what you pay, none of my business but is the 750 significantly more to insure or not that bad?
Not that much more
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YOU CAN SEND OUT THE F750 TO MARMON HERRINGTON TO ADD 4X4 IF NECC, BUT IS QUITE EXPENSIVE.
That would be sick! I don’t think I need it tho
What's your take on the F600? I feel like it's a unique truck that bridges the gap quite well.
I almost got one but my dealer said it has a worse turning radius then the 550 so I just got another 550 instead
Which one of these two has less steering wandering?
I had two ford trucks 2006 F350 and 2015 F250, one was worst then the other, steering wheels were very loose, front wheels where flapping side to side on the straight highway. Very tiring to drive like that, have to correct your steering every second just to go straight.
Mechanics told that it is typical for the ford work trucks, and nothing we can do about it, they even have a term for it "Ford Wander".
I’d say the same. They are probably even worse than your trucks. A lot of people complain about that but honestly I am used to it and don’t even notice anymore
Idk about admitting to overloading "quite a bit" on video and publishing it online
I prefer the 550
Same
Don’t need a CDL for air brakes anymore unless you go over 26k GVW
In Maine?
@@tandtlandscapeandmasonry yes I’m maine that’s where I’m from
Go to a diesel shop they’ll have the hardware to remove the 76 mph governor
Thank you!
@@tandtlandscapeandmasonry try your ford dealer first! They MAY do it for free
Idk tho the 550 cant carry what the 750 can and 750 is dealing with much more weight ive seen people in concrete load them up like a 10 wheeler dump but on short distance only
Yes. I can put 10 yards of heavier stuff in but not drive far also super illegal
@@tandtlandscapeandmasonry any heavier, you'll need CDL right??
@@BruceDragon-sf1tr you need your cdl to drive this 750. It’s 33k rating. 26k is the cutoff point
What about a F-600?
I didn’t get one because I head the turning radius is worse!
@@tandtlandscapeandmasonry oh dang, ok
@@tandtlandscapeandmasonryI have one. Whoever told you that doesn’t know what they are talking about. It’s a 205” WB truck, which you can get in an F550. It has the same wide track front end as a 450/550 the big difference on a 600 is the front coils, dual overloads in the back and 245 tires vs the 225’s on the F450/550
Why can't you split the difference and look at an F650?
You can just dosnt make sense for me. F650 weighs about the same as a 750 but has 7000 lb less payload.
You can order a larger hp engine. There are three different types. Depends on your pocket and preference/needs.
I think this one has the best. At least what the guy who I bought it from said