2014 Ram Ecodiesel
So I was bored today between work appointments and was building a sweet new 2014 Ram 2500 w/ the 6.4 Hemi on their website and eventually worked my way to the new ecodiesel stats. Wow, people hate on the Tundra's because 1,400 lbs payload is too little. Try 850 lbs on the 4x4 Crew Cab Laramie models! That is pretty much equal to my Hyundai Elantra.
Obviously they are not built for the towing public, but it does make you wonder how many people not knowing much about actual specs will think they can pull an 8,000 lb trailer with one. After all the salesman said it would be fine and it is a diesel! I would guess there is probably configurations on most 1/2 ton lines with similar payload ratings, but I would think there would be a pretty good market for a 1/2 ton diesel with 1,800 lb payload. Surprised Ram didn't try to offer it. Anyone know what the Nissan plan is for Cummins? Are they looking to expand into 3.4 ton territory?
Obviously they are not built for the towing public, but it does make you wonder how many people not knowing much about actual specs will think they can pull an 8,000 lb trailer with one. After all the salesman said it would be fine and it is a diesel! I would guess there is probably configurations on most 1/2 ton lines with similar payload ratings, but I would think there would be a pretty good market for a 1/2 ton diesel with 1,800 lb payload. Surprised Ram didn't try to offer it. Anyone know what the Nissan plan is for Cummins? Are they looking to expand into 3.4 ton territory?
