I am looking at getting a new truck. I am pretty sure I want to stay with a ford because of the solid front axels and front suspension. I will be putting the 8.5' fisher vee on the front and will be using the truck in the summer for landscaping and pulling a 20' bumper mount 10,000# trailer hauling equipment. I am not sure weather a gas or deisel would be better, I like the deisel for towing, but am not so sure about plowing with one. I know the deisel is going to be more economical to run but still amnot sure if that is the way to go. I was told by the ford dealer that there is no difference in the 250 vs. 350 and looking at the specs. for each one don't see the difference. Any help that you could offer would be much appreciated, I can do all the research in the world but personnal experiences and extra knowledge will go a long way in making my decision. <p>Thank You Matt