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Re: Tow Command avail. with auto and not manual??
I have owned both manual and auto's since '87 model year. Ford has consistently over the years rated the auto's with a higher GCWR. IMO I believe this is due to the amount of slipping of the clutch to take off with higher loads. I know that when I was pulling a big 5er with my '88, I would occasionally get a bit of clutch smell when backing my 5er up a 6% grade driveway. This, however, was with my old 7.3L IDI truck and a 5 speed manual.
With the 6.0 and lower torque off idle, I already need to slip a clutch MUCH more than I would have ever done in the past. Once I get a big load on it, I can see why maybe Ford would derate the manual. However, the 6 speed with the very low starting gear would help. I just haven't pulled anything over 7k lbs with this truck yet.
Robert
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2008 F350 XLT CC DRW 4x4, 6.4, Auto, 4.10, Manual Transfer case, Supplemental Heat, Wide Track Front Axle, Sirius.
1996 Newmar Dutchstar, 8.3L Cummins 6CTA, MD3060 Allison
** SOLD with 80,300 miles ** 2003.25 (Feb. 14, 2003 build) F350 Crew Cab 4x4 XLT, 6.0
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