[NickKent]

I'm looking for a new truck at the moment. Currently have a 05 v10 crew cab short bed with 4.10's. I tow a tool trailer 6-8k lbs weekly and also have a dump and equipment trailer that are 14 GVWR. I'm nervous that the 6.2 isn't going to do as well as my v10 and that I don't drive enough to justify the 6.7. I'm 15k miles a year probably. I do run boxes and racks on my truck so it is pretty heavy all the time. 8-8.5k. I average 9 in town with my v10 and 6-7 towing heavy and plowing snow. How do you guys think that the 6.2 and 6.7 would compare? Thanks

 

[NickKent]

After all the reading I've done, I've been leaning towards the 6.2. Seems to be pretty on par with my current engine. The v10 has been ok a bit off on the hills towing and poor mpg but otherwise ok. I do keep reading posts though that have me thinking I should go back to diesel (used to have 7.3) but I know they are different animals. While it would be under warranty I'm really leery of maintenance issues. I end up running pretty short drives for the most part and my 7.3 would never completely come up to temp a lot. I worry about that with the 6.7. Also I can tow my tool trailer daily, but usually get it to a job and try to leave it. So end towing it once a week more likely. I'll keep reading and try to figure all this out.

 

[NickKent]

I've only got 10k miles on mine, but happy so far. Average 11.9-12 mpg. That is with racks and boxes and limited highway driving. Pulls trailers fine, just won't walk up grades on the highway. Really have to get her screaming to hold speed. 4-6 gear isn't a problem but if it kicks into 3rd I get scared. Try to slow down before that happens. Still gets me from point A to B.