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the bigger truck will likely have the bigger engine, and possibly even more tranny. many of the 600's simply came with 5sp manuals, or 4spd auto's, quite often juice brakes also. specs can/do vary from truck to truck, but this is a good rule of thumb. the 800's generally got 6 spd manuals/5sp auto's, and airbrakes[which i prefer]. although the dump box may be the same size on both trucks, you will have more suspension under the bigger truck, likely tires [size] also. if you have a tendecy to load/pull heavy like i do, go with the bigger truck if it's a sound one. thing's to consider, that you cant change. will you possibly need the higher gvw truck, cant gain or loose the trucks capacity on paper, if you need the gvwr's, lean that direction. the truck will hold up better, be safer, and likely perform better. if you want to stay under the radar with the d.o.t, go with the lighter truck. [keep in mind other circumstances come into play here also]. some ford trucks back in that era and earlier, had a funky brake system[juice over vacume i think], it was good till it broke. then it was contrary and a bit expensive to fix. research this some more. do you know what engine the 800 has in it?
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the fleet; ferds ,02'f350,01'f450.the generals ,82'2500, 82'2500 4x4, 82' blazer, 86' blazer ,93'3500, 96'3500, and a 99' 3500hd with 12 valve cummins power. the goats, 90'd250, 91'd350 4x4, 05'3500. all are diesel powered. a list of bigger stuff, as well as gasser's, got lucky, wife comes from a family that collects junk iron too!
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