2023 Ford F350 Longbed VS Shortbed: I'm Shocked How Many Advantages The Long Bed Has!!! 

The ability to add a tool box, fuel tank, or just have a generator sitting back there all the time and still have more bed than most people with empty shorts is already worth it. Ford throwing in the 48 gallon tank is icing on the cake.

Long bed all day.

Nice! I think the long bed just looks better on super duty’s.

At first I HATED the long bed but now, the huge front end looks silky with the tiny bed in the back. The longer bed makes it look perfect although I do wish it was maybe a foot shorter

Long bed with the steps definitely looks better then without steps. From an aesthetic stand point in my eyes. Makes it look a little smaller like it’s not so long.

Not only for packing/hauling purposes but I think design wise the long bed trucks look balanced.

After going from a short bed to a long bed, I won't go back. The long bed has so much more space even with a 5th wheel hitch in the bed.

Green border window stickers also means special order. I have a 17 F250 ext cab long box, bought it brand new and love it. I'll never go back to a short box again.

Loved this video. Long beds are so much more practical if you are loading things in the bed.

After owning both I Will never go back to the short bed. You touched on everything. More space in the bed even though I don’t need it, it’s nice to put a piece of plywood, Queen size mattress or other misc. items in the bed and shut the tailgate without going over the tailgate and needing to tie the item down. Towing my trailer and headed out on vacation time is where they don’t compare! Ride quality and the extra distance on a tank of fuel especially when I don’t know the quality of fuel where I will be going and needing to stop while pulling my toy hauler made up for the $200 immediately. Plus I get more steps in, LoL when you have to park at the end of parking lots!

When I ordered my 2024 GMC, I asked the dealer about the bed length price difference. It was also a $200 price difference.

I haven’t had a long bed since 2005 because parking spaces in central Texas kept getting smaller. But if I lived somewhere less crowded I would definitely go with the long bed.

My past two trucks have been short beds, but my next one will definitely be a long bed SRW or DRW. When I have to buy plywood or 2x4x8 boards, I would love to close my tailgate.

I have no need for a long bed. If I needed it I would go that route for sure. The short bed will fit my needs perfect.

Very instructive, thanks a lot !:

Ty for sharing, great vid. both look good, would def. take the long bed if I was picking have not seen to many videos with those black wheels @0:54 , ty for showing that option ...

People buy them because they use them. Worst thing about new trucks are the tiny beds. Long bed used to be the “standard” length.

❤Thank you for sharing this God bless you

The step is awesome…👍

Thats the only way i will buy a truck, 8’ beds are the best way to go

Great Video! You should do similar for GMC AND Chevy !!!

That extra foot of cargo doesn’t really give much. But it makes significant difference in driving and parking it. Also for the off road. Shorter base much better for off road. Had both of those. It’s really individual preference. Price wise sure extra $200 worth it

I had a ‘22 F350 Crew Cab LB for 6 months and ~3500 miles. Hauled hay, 3 horse GN trailer, and dump trailer full of manure beautifully, but I quickly realized the LB was overkill for me and made the truck ridiculously long - about 22’ with trailer hitch. My wife hated how big it was and didn’t even want to ride in it, much less learn to drive it. The huge gas tank was painful to fill up so I usually never let it get below a half a tank before filling. Sold it in March ‘23 to a guy who hates the look of the side steps so he wanted a ‘22 with low miles so we were both happy. Still have my ‘87 6.9 diesel standard cab LB until I decide what’s next.

You might be able to get a little bit better deal on the long bed because I don’t think a lot of people like to buy those so they sit on the lot longer.

I just picked up a 23 F250 lariat 6.7 Tremor short bed. I did my research but second guessing myself if I bought enough truck to two my 38ft 5th wheel. It comes in at just under 14k lbs wet. My Tremor came with the 11,000 GVWR package and 3.55 gears. I traded in my 2018 F350 6.7 Lariat long bed that had no issues towing my 5th wheel. My wife and I decided to upgrade for the 10 sp trans and short bed so we didn't have to pack a lunch to walk from front to back and easier parking and maneuvering. The specs on my 18 F350 where 28k GCWR and 20,800 trailer weight. The specs on the 23 F250 are 31k GCWR and 20,500 trailer wt, so I only to a 300 lb hit on trailer wt and a 3000 lb gain on GCWR. I thank I might have taken a hit on payload capacity also but not sure. They are almost identical in towing capacities. The only disadvantage is have to use that heavy a-- slider hitch. I'm also not sure on the Goodyear 35's, I have always used Michelin on my tow vehicles. I would have liked to have gotten the F350 but couldn't justify the price difference and finding one at MSRP. My got my 23 at MSRP plus a $500 military discount. The guy who special ordered it backed out. I have a good relationship with my local Ford dealer. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I HAVE A 2022 F350 PLATINUM LONG BED 48 gl MAKES A DIFFERENCE , AND LIFTED LOOKS BETTER

Glad you’re waking up

After all a long bed is a real truck bed. All shorter beds are a pain in the ass

The most I ever put in at once was about 33gal and I think diesel was running about $5.50+ at the time, so pushing $200!

I’d like to see a video on which brand. Gm. Ram. Ford. On who has the biggest cab space. Obviously ram gets to use mega cab. But the fords and gms. Have definitely gotten bigger in the past couple years so I’m not quite sure ram still has the title for biggest cab.

Assuming the tanks are full those range to empty numbers assume just over 14 MPG.

I want the long bed in red. But can’t afford it damn

Show me a ford cclb with 7.3 and stx package, i wanna see that payload number!

Camping. I like the super cab

I bought the long bed. I’m never goin back.

Also, get the 4.31 rear end with the 7.3, otherwise you are blowing ~4,000lbs in towing

I wonder what's the point of building a 350 without a 5th wheel prep package?

Hey, don't forget that on a F-250 the crew cab reduces the towing capacity and GVWC or (Gross Vehicle weight capacity).

Long beds are great for capacity and fifth wheels but try backing one up with a 26' trailer at a tight boat ramp. Or parking in a conventional parking space on the side of the street in small town USA.

I bought a 2023 long bed super duty with the sport package has the high output 7.3 I love the 48 gallon tank I'm getting over 21 miles a gallon at 75 miles per hour I put on over 6,000 miles and have averaged 18.8 that's pulling 5th wheels boats in town and Highway crazy right it does have the 331 gears... Lariat ultimate package love it had seven or eight short beds before this truck

Anyone who uses a truck like a truck. It’s long bed every time. I had 13 trucks since 04. And I run outta bed space very often. Loved my 8 footers. Now just wish I can afford a new 350 long bed

If I am going to get a long bed I’m going to get a dually.

I have to correct you the short box Super Duties have a 36 gallon tank

I buy trucks for their utility, not to add a bunch useless mods that look nice but only add weight and rob payload. Long beds add utility in almost all cases. Prior to 2023, the LB also added about 700 lbs in payload over the SB. That advantage has been reduced somewhat in 2023 to 400 lbs.

Does the ford f250 platinum/tremor package offer the long box

Long bed missing skid plate

Short bed all day

No clearance lights!

The long bed is a truck. I don't take parking ease into consideration, I will never daily drive my '23 F350 KR. The long bed rides better, is more stable when towing, and has a giant gas tank. I can get the tailgate shut with dirt bikes or an ATV in there.

I just don’t get y everyone don’t get a long bed it only about a foot bigger

I was going to Trade my 2021 PB xlt for 2023 F350 XLT long bed with 7.3. With the powerboost , Economy wise i am averaging 24 mpg around town and only tow my 34 coacman travel trailer a few times a year(7500pounds). The godzilla would get 15 around town if I was lucky.

Neither truck is a bargain, they are both overpriced by $27,000.👎

what is the point buying pick up, without long bed, u should buy a suv without the back door

A truck has a 8ft box!!! All others are for groceries .

Short bed = soccer Dad

Why do you keep calling a short bed standard?

Just my opinion here. “STANDARD”. Bed is 8 feet long. The short bed is for city folks! Useless!

I really want this truck but can’t bring myself to buy one given how ugly the front end is

I don't like those wheels on the long bed.

People don't want a long bed due to parking the sucker. It just grinds my gears of how for sales Ford made these trucks like a SUV. With a 4 door cab. To me if you do not work do not buy a short bed work truck. What does a person need a F- 250 for unless you got a job to do? Maybe you have a boat to where it is easier to maneuver the truck around. That is understandable. But people just driving such a truck for going to work in a office? Huge waste of fuel. I see the fords F-250 F-350 XLT or special editions. They are treated like a car. Ask someone to get you through a ditch full of mud and water, a person will think that they would get stuck in their truck.

Long bed dually gang

I understand the advantages and like them but I just can't imagine having to deal with that massive wheelbase.