How well does a Raptor tow??? I tow a 27ft enclosed with a 12 Ram Cummins,,,and it absolutely is an awesome vehicle,,,but could I be happy with a Raptor? Anyone towing with a 6.2L Raptor? I know the Raptor is probably not much for payload, but can it handle a trailer? I am thinking the suspension on a Raptor is not cargo friendly.
Ford RAPTOR vs Diesel????
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I talked to a guy a few weeks ago with a brand new roush raptor that was pulling a monstrous pull behind toy hauler. It had to be about 40 feet. He said it actually pulled surprisingly well and he was very happy with it. Granted, the roush version has about 600 hp and he had an equalizer hitch on but I think they all probably do well. I'm sure having a little wider wheelbase than the normal f150 helps. Definitely not meant for pulling in the same way that your dodge is but there's no doubt it could handle it.
I would argue that if you already have the diesel, keep it. If you are looking at replacing an older pickup, I'd go for the Ecoboost. The Raptor pull it just fine with the 6.2L, but I'd still rather have the Ecoboost ...
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Raptor= 7 MPG @ 65 MPH, 6 MPG @ 75 MPH
Cummins= 10.5 MPG @ 75 MPG
Won't be long before your pocketbook will miss the cummins.
Cummins= 10.5 MPG @ 75 MPG
Won't be long before your pocketbook will miss the cummins.
I would rather have a diesel but with your figures it would be a wash on both pocket books with the 82 cent price difference we have here. That makes up the 3 MPG difference.
If you are looking for a better ride out if your cummins, look into a carli suspension system. Most of there kits are about a three inch lift, and with long travel rear air bags, keep your original payload. Look at some vids on YouTube, there are a couple comparisons in the same trail with a raptor and a carli, and the carli can actually pull away from the raptor.
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I have towed close to 3,000 miles with my new 13 Raptor and I'm very happy and getting 12 miles per gallon which isn't the greatest but love my truck. I'm pulling a three place mirage and yes the diesel will obviously have more torque but you will be very pleased with the towing power of the Raptor!!!
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Chaz, does your raptor have 4 Low range? I thought I saw that the raptors don't have a low range but I don/t know if its true or not? If not that would be a deal breaker, not used very often but when you need it you need it.
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Yes the Raptor has 4 Low. Locking rear Diff also. Off road mode plus more.
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A good buddy of mine had a Raptor. It does have a cool fun factor but he eventually got rid of it. He said it was built up for desert racing but that made it a very unpractical truck. It rode very stiff and while it pulled ok, it just wasn't designed for that. Good motor, nice features but terrible ride. If you want a Ford I'd go EcoBoost for a 1/2 ton and the diesel if you want real towing power.
The truck rides smooth and yes has 4 low. The truck is a Cadillac and has many cool features wouldn't hesitate to buy one.
Yes the Raptor has 4 Low. Locking rear Diff also. Off road mode plus more.
Sam
That thing looks awesome!
Just a math correction.
6.5 - 10.5 is a 61% increase in fuel milage.
$3.32gas - 3.99 diesel(my cost for fuel in central washington)is a 20% increase in cost.
Raptor =$51 for every 100 miles driven.
Cummins = $38 for every 100 miles driven.
That equals a 25% savings in fuel expense.
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Good luck trying to get people to believe you're math. I get it but most people don't want to accept the truth
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Also, for under $1,000 u can get a good programmer and ur 12 ram can have as much power as the ford and chevy diesels.
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A buddy of mine has a Raptor; perfect truck to throw a couple dirt bikes in the back and rip out to the desert.
If you live in an area without emissions, you can open that Cummins exhaust and get real close to double that Raptor's 6.5 mpg towing. And burning through a 26 gallon tank every 160 miles is painful, and more than a little stressful driving through Wyoming or Montana and missing a fill up.
If you live in an area without emissions, you can open that Cummins exhaust and get real close to double that Raptor's 6.5 mpg towing. And burning through a 26 gallon tank every 160 miles is painful, and more than a little stressful driving through Wyoming or Montana and missing a fill up.
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