ChoppinDs40 said:
satexas said:
ChoppinDs40 said:
Powerboost towing ability is neutered considerably due to its lack in payload. That truck has less payload than a Tahoe. And I'm not sure you can get an upgraded towing package on it for better brakes and transmission cooler.
IMO, regular 3.5EB with max tow package is the way to roll for real towing.
Smaller boat or camper (like 24', 5k lbs camper) sure.
2026 Ford F-150 PowerBoost (3.5L Hybrid V6)
11,600 lbs, Payload ~1740
2026 Chevy Tahoe (best-equipped)
8,400 lbs, Paypload ~1830
Powerboost has far better towing (3k) and just a 100 pounds weight difference.
Powerboost vs Regular truck (of same equipment/trim level)
1. 7.2 kW Generator built in
2. Better low-end torque (420 hp vs 382hp, and 570 foot pounds to 500)
3. Better fuel economy (in particular around town)
4. Quiet idling (run on battery)
Downsides - more complex, slighly lower max towing (13,500 vs 11,600) and slighly lower payload with a higher purchase price.
lol. Find me a powerboost with 1740lbs of payload.
Go check your sticker.
Last one I looked at was 1400.
I know this is a little late, but if it is still relevant my powerboost XLT has a payload of 1600 per the sticker. It's not exactly barebones, but adding all the garbage with the higher models when I first and foremost want a good tow vehicle makes no sense when accounting for the significant hit to payload. Most XLTs I found were in the 1500+ range, don't think I saw any below 1500 (maybe 1450 with some useless add-ons).
But yes, considering mine has minimal to no add ons that should impact weight significantly I don't know how you can have a payload over 1700.
That said, I love the powerboost. It powers my trailer when I need to while boondocking (or when the propane went out in the middle of the night and I needed electricity to power the refrigerator), tows like the trailer isn't even there, and is pretty damn comfortable for long drives; although that part doesnt make a difference in this comparison.
And I leave it on regularly in the summer heat for my dog while I have to go inside somewhere, and it will run indefinitely; until out of gas that is.
Oh, and now that it's broken in I regularly get over 25 mpg around town, close to 30 the other day when cruising at city speeds since about half the miles were in electric mode.
Also, even though all the Ford dealerships in the Boise area (and surrounding areas for hundreds of miles) laughed at me when I tried to negotiate even though powerboosts weren't selling in this area, ford had a pretty good discount on these specific trucks. This basically came out to the powerboost system (hybrid) with 7.2 being in essence free. That was back this past October, but if you time it right you should be able to get it for a reasonably comparable purchase price to the non-powerboost. I can't say for sure, of course, but it's a possibility that is still the case.
As an aside, the arrogance and "you need us more than we need you, these trucks sell at our prices so take it or leave it" attitude of all the dealerships in the region was a little off-putting though. They treat their customers like annoyances now, and I have never been talked down to with such condescension when buying a vehicle. Since there were so many in the area, they all had pretty comparable truck options to go with. But since they price fix in the region all the prices amongst the dealerships were the same aside from a few minor options. I literally chose my truck by talking to multiple salespeople within multiple dealership until I found one that was the least *******-ish among them. Since none of them know anything about the products they sell, it really didnt matter who I went with, so might as well choose the one that isn't as big of a jerk.
