Compare 2WD to 4WD ?

[rlivin]

I am looking to buy a powerstroke for pulling enclosed car trailer @7000 lb bumper pull. I am thinking 7.3 since i want to stay under $10000.00. my question is whats the fuel mileage diffrence between 2wd and 4wd? empty highway and towing. do i need a 4wd or will 2wd be sufficient. i will not be getting offroad any.

[sfgiantsfan9]

I wouldnt think the fuel mileage would change very much with the 4wd. If you aren't offroading at all and want to maybe save a few bucks then you can go with the 2wd. But there might be an unforseen even further down the road where you will wish you had 4wd. Even though i spend most of my time in 2wd, I won't buy a truck unless it has 4wd. Just my opinion. Hope this helps and good luck with your purchase

[Gear Jammer]

I would go 4wd.

Better to have it and not need it. Then to need it and not have it.


If you pull onto wet grass you might get stuck. Also i think later down the road when you sell the truck 4wd will help the sale.

[BLACK_PSTROKE]

^^^^ what he said

[rlivin]

what kind of fuel mileage can i expect from a 4wd 7.3? towing and empty? are there any addons that would increase the mileage?
Thanks

with my 02 4x4 im getting about 17-19 mpg on the highway and about 13-14 towing. the mods are in my sig

[Austin G]

Depends where you live, 2wd in the winter here is useless.

[Goose350]

4wd. These trucks get stuck very easily and you will wish you had it

[fordfan30]

I dont know about other trucks but mine says 5k max on bumper. To be sare you need a class 4 hitch.

[Austin G]

Originally Posted by fordfan30

I dont know about other trucks but mine says 5k max on bumper. To be sare you need a class 4 hitch.

I think he means it isn't a gooseneck of 5thwheel, since most places refer to anything that is attached (near) the bumper a bumper pull.