Which gasser is best for 12,000 pound load?

[wheat]

how critical is that 4.3 gears? I can find a few TV's but that gear ration is rare as hens teeth. (practicing my ole timer speak)

[memilanuk]

I'm not sure how rare it actually is... the local Ford dealer seemed to think it was unusual. I was kind of surprised it didn't show up in the VIN, but rather in the option codes on the load sticker on the door pillar.

[Jack Klompus]

Originally Posted by Corgi50

To everyone who posted - thank you for this invaluable information on tow vehicles.

We have been so scattered - and also relying too much on "fake news" on the internet - so, instead of using a scatter shot approach - we are now armed with specifics and our ducks are in a row.

Such a great resource - thank you again.

Food for thought:

I know you listed a 35K budget. About a year ago, I asked the EXACT question you did. That was my budget as well, I had decided.

After research and contemplation, I ultimately ordered a 7.3 4.30 SuperDuty. Being able to spec it exactly how I wanted controlled costs. I paid under invoice.

I could not be happier with my tow rig decision. For a ~10K GVWR trailer, Godzilla makes a lot of sense.

[consolenut]

3/4 ton 1 ton gasser the main thing to have to tow with a gas engine is rear gear if you don't have enough rear gear you're not going anywhere