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One of the coolest vehicles in Ford's lineup - F350 Super Duty. Fantastic fuel economy too.
3 tonnes 6.7 litre V8 turbo diesel Real world fuel economy 12-14 litres per 100km. Quote:
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Utah
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The local Ford dealer called me up when he got their first one in. I drove the 6.2 petrol and the 6.7 diesel. I LOVE that diesel! I was able to spin both back wheels in the dry (it had the locking rear diff), while i was already moving (after I turned the TC off). Very quiet and refined, air conditioned seats. The diesel got the fuel economy you mentioned. I averaged about 19-20mpg. That was with the 3.55 rear axle, there is a 3.31 rear axle which would I would take if fuel economy was my priority and I wasn't towing every day. I want one!!!
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me too plz!
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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awesome machine.......... 750 foot pounds torque....... WOW!
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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that is pretty remarkable fuel economy for such a large truck.
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Weak. LOL
our pushout tug is much smaller in physical size yet can handle 350,000+ kg. And outs is the baby model But sadly can only do 25km/h crazy machine though. I do laugh everytime I see something like these on the roads. Where do you fit it? I saw one take up 4 car spaces a lwb dually LOL I'd buy an actual truck for the massive hauling and a luxury sedan as a car instead of this giant thing |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Utah
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It is an actual truck! Unless you need to tow more than 11 tonnes? LOL I certainly don't!
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wonder what licence class youd need to drive it in nsw lol you prob need an mr licence due to the length and weight of the thing
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That with the blood orange paint job and black decals looks amazing. |
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I didn't think tanks were allowed out of the army....
Imagine the bullbar you could have on that!!! ![]() Last edited by Melz; 29-05-2010 at 07:12 PM. |
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Chasing a FORD project!
Join Date: Jul 2008
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What kind of money would the new superduty F350 cost over here in aus? What's the cost in USA?
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it's around 45 - 80k in the us depending on model and options i believe. (the diesel is a 10k option!!).
In aus.... 90 - 140k?
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Chasing a FORD project!
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If only I had the money...
I would only buy one if I had to actually use it regularly and for more than 2 years. Otherwise I can't justify owning a truck like that! Damn cool though and no one on the road would dare mess with ya
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Who ever believes that a 7l 3 ton truck is going to do 12l/100km is dreaming regardless of the fact it's an oil burner.
The vids I have seen of them all show about 7mpg average on the trip computer LOL |
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Who cares about economy when you have a tank, no more waiting in traffic... just drive straight over the top
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building the xe...
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it probably gets 12 downhill in nuetral at idle lmao, with nothing turned on and windows up
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And there are only the F350's ... wonder if the new models will be coming out in the F650 and F750's like they used to ... makes the F350 look like a little Tonka truck.
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I read a comment by a us owner on a review of one of these things. The owner of the 2011 F350 sd said it got 12 mpg over a 380mile highway trip with cruise set
this is for the 6.7 td still 12mpg isn't all that bad for the titanic |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
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if you can afford this truck you can afford the fuel!!!!
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Im at a stage in my life where i have come to realise how muh more fun i could have in something like a SVT Raptor of a 4x4 F150 over a FG/FGII XR8 Ute, really wish Ford Aus offerered something in this sector for some Offroad/Mud Fun on the hundreds of logging tracks i have to play on out my way, especially this time of year.
And No a Ranger Wildtrack is not in the same league. |
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This guy got 10mpg (23L/100km)towing 5ton over a hard 1000km. If you are getting 12mpg without towing, then something is wrong.... A few other guys on the forum are getting 12-14mpg (19-17L/100) towing similar weight.
http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/...towing-256344/
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www.pickuptrucks.com tested it getting 16mpg with an Airstream being pulled behind,and I think 19 empty. I got 20 on cruise doing 70mph, but going through some around town driving, it would only drop to about 18 or so, and eventually work its way back up. If you sat on cruise doing less than 70, I'm sure you could see 22+mpg - and get the 3.31 rear axle so you could get a bit better again.
The 6.2 petrol F250 I drove, I think I averaged about 14mpg. I haven't read Anyones review with that motor yet. Ambulances use more fuel than an empty pickup because of the increased weight and the shape of that box on the back. |
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Nice rig but im just curious bout the maximum tow rating formula they use in the states. 11t on the bak of a 3t rig is a big call even with that spec engine. What does a diesel landcruiser weigh/tow as a coparison? Say 2t & 3.5t?
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