Ford F-150 vs F-250 - Half-Ton or HD? We Compare Towing, Payload, MPG & More!

We go through all the ins and outs of the F-150 vs F250, comparing price, fuel economy, power and more. Join us and let us know what you think in the comments below.

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[Trollygag]

$68k truck with cloth seats. Wild times we live in.

[patriot]

As a rancher, I can tell you that a 1/2 ton truck can do anything that a 3/4 ton can do until it comes to towing. As you stated, manufacturers always inflate the towing numbers. You have to subtract the GCVR from the towing number, which will always be less than stated. I stopped using 1/2 tons because of the weaker suspension. Hauling 90% of towing capacity on a 1/2 truck will always cause the rear suspension to sag. 90% of towing capacity on a 3/4 will cause some rear sag as well, but only an inch or two, as opposed to 3 to 4 inches or more on on the 1/2 ton. That’s dangerous when towing.

[bryanclark]

I’d like to see the difference between the stopping distances and how each truck handled an emergency stop.

[nrmedic]

I seldomly tow, so the creature comforts of the F150 are the better option for me. Love my Powerboost.

[jmpersic]

I went from owning an F250 to a Maverick. Didn’t need the capability anymore. The Mav is so much fun to drive, I love it, especially on road trips.

[Rskitalll]

I went from a 150 to a 350 just because of the truck shortage and I am so glad I did. The F350 is a real truck and so happy with it. Same width but definitely taller and longer. I would push the payload capacity all the time on the 150 1700lbs now I have 3500lbs. I do like the steering of the 150 but considering the size the 350 it is fine. Awesome on long trips. For the price difference I would get another 350 btw only about 1000.00 difference between 250 and 350

[bobuncle]

I switched from and F150 to an F250 several years ago. I really wish that I’d made the transition years ago. Even in the 5-7, 000 lb range there’s really no comparison. All the components(axles, brakes, suspension) are just so much more substantial on the 250. Even when I’ve a 12, 000 lb load you feel so much in control.

[tommyestrada]

This was about as close to a comparison of trucks that I have been looking for, I would like to see a towing comparison between the 3.5 EcoBoost F150 and the 7.3L Godzilla F250

[slmjake]

Good video! For me, the right mix at this point in my life is a special order F150 XLcrew with 6.5 bed and the Heavy Duty Payload Package. It has much better mpgs for weekly commute and in the HDPP I get a respectable 25O0 LB payload rating and lower cost 18 inch tires, heavier frame and axle casting and bearings than any other half ton and a 36 gallon fuel tank and 3.73s. This gives me the ability to put in a slide in pop up and my gear, etc. And be under payload.
Later, if God allows it, if I am retired, I will move to a 3500 or 350 platform and use an electric bike to run to the store.
None of the auto editors EVER compare HDPP F150s as they are hard to obtain. You owe it to the community to find one and review it.

[TramaineleDay]

Definitely appreciate the comparison with a fair weight between the half and 3/4 trucks. I do like how you guys pointed out the chain hook up differences. Just traded my Ram 1500 ecodiesel (loved no issues, just a milage thing), for a 24 Sierra dmax. I prefer the GMC chain hook-up vs the half ton Ram.

[jonnyboy]

Love the comparison. Would like to see the same for GMC, between the gas 6.2 1500 and gas 6.6 2500.

[timothystegner]

I was looking for this exact review, and you guys nailed it! Great job!

[andyamysarizonaadventures]

Another thing to remember is towing trailers with high side walls the wind won't effect the larger heavier truck as much.

[stephenzerfas]

Great test. Have a 12 F-150 5.0 that I tow a TT with. It is rated at 7800 lbs towing and 1870 payload with the scab and more basic features. Great truck and I make it work hard. When time to replace I do toy with the F-250 for even better towing and payload plus the F-250 I have read on average is one of the longest lasting vehicles.

[atvseatexchange]

Great comparison, got a 1500 and a 2500 GMC and I've compared them on my own but it's nice to hear about another brand.

[CraigSmith]

I think you hit it spot on. I don't tow very often at all and when I do it isn't a huge number. I would opt for the 150. I do wish you would have done a mileage loop empty to show what these get when not towing.

[skidooboondocker]

100% spot on great review. Surprised to see the f150 mileage.

[wwz]

STX F150 for the win. More payload. As long as you have a 5K to 7K trailer, you will be OK. The problems with the 1500 pound payload, first its a four door truck so you could have four or five passengers. Then people tend to have a bed topper, and stuff in the bed. So they quickly run out of payload. The problem with the higher tow rating F150s you will tend to run out of payload WAY before you run out of tow capacity.

[spyder]

I traded a F150 for F250 and I also tow around 7000 or so. However my 7000 pounds is a 28 foot wind catching camper. This is where the F250 helped me. F150 had plenty of power no problem. But on the interstate around the wind gusts coming from semi trucks the F250 is much more steady.

[tomschneider]

Really good and useful review. You guys are focusing on what counts. It’s the F250 for me