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Njmurvin
Explorer
Jun 25, 2020

Anyone pulling over 12K with new Ford 7.3 Gasser?

I currently own a 2004.5 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 Diesel and I'm in the market for a truck. My Arctic Fox is a nice trailer but it's a beast (12K+ lbs). My truck is bone stock and has 325hp and 600lb-ft of ...
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mtofell1
Explorer
Jun 26, 2020
Yeah, 12K is well within the 6.4 Hemi capabilities, especially with the 4.10 gears. For that load I'd be looking pretty hard at going gas (Ford, Ram or Chevy/GMC). The new tranny offerings in HD gassers has really helped narrow the gas v. diesel debate. Or, more accurately, has raised the load considered to be comfortably towable with a gasser. 10 years ago it seems 10K was most people's limit. It seems to be creeping up almost to 15K with some of these new engine/tranny combos.

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