5.9 Cummins Diesel Towing capacity
We are looking very seriously at a 5vr that total GVWR is 15,000 pounds. My dodge dually is 2001 dually. JUst had the tranny completely rebuilt and it has been chipped. Not sure about being able to ...
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I pull a 15,000 lb. toyhauler with my 2001 Dodge Cummins dually. It has higher HP injectors and a chip. It pulls just fine as long as I keep an eye on the EGT gauge, and don't overdo it.
I've been over quite a few passes, and sections of 6% grade. The truck has the power to pull at speed, but the EGT will go through the roof. It will tow easily at 70 mph, and 75 mph if the cruise isn't set, no issues, on flat to rolling highway of course. I do have the 6-speed manual so that may make a difference.
As for carrying capacity, the specs show the rear axle is rated for 7500 lbs., and my last trip to the scales showed 6300 lbs. on the drive axle. So provided you're not carrying a ton of stuff you should be okay. Be aware you will be over the GCVWR of 21,000 lbs. I'm at 23,000 lbs.
FWIW the GVWR for my toyhauler is 18,000 lbs., and I'm at 15,000 lbs.
I've been over quite a few passes, and sections of 6% grade. The truck has the power to pull at speed, but the EGT will go through the roof. It will tow easily at 70 mph, and 75 mph if the cruise isn't set, no issues, on flat to rolling highway of course. I do have the 6-speed manual so that may make a difference.
As for carrying capacity, the specs show the rear axle is rated for 7500 lbs., and my last trip to the scales showed 6300 lbs. on the drive axle. So provided you're not carrying a ton of stuff you should be okay. Be aware you will be over the GCVWR of 21,000 lbs. I'm at 23,000 lbs.
FWIW the GVWR for my toyhauler is 18,000 lbs., and I'm at 15,000 lbs.
