2014 Ram specs finally come out
Dodge finally re-did their specs page and it finally represents the Hemi and not a base engine. The 8 Speed for the Hemi looks to be great. Finally a transmission that won't suck all the power out ...
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Mike Up wrote:
Now they've come clean and state how low the payload is with the Hemi option. For cab configuration with the Crew Cab, 4WD, 5.7L Hemi, and 5'7" short bed, the Big Horn model only has 1390 lbs max (compared to Ford's 5.0L 1700 lbs Max). That's 310 lbs lower which is huge IMO. The Sport model is even lower at 1330 lbs, the Laramie at a very low 1240 lbs., and the Laramie Longhorn and limited at an Ultra Low 1060 lbs payloads. Remember these are Max so take another 100 or 200 lbs off for options. My truck has 118 lbs in options.
I hate GM products so I'll never own one of those but Toyota looked good, just not as rugged as the American big 3, plus I get no company discount on them.
Wow, those are some low payload numbers. We have 1,551 on our Chevy and we are close to maxing out on that. I don't know why anyone (even those who don't tow trailers) would want a truck with such a low payload capacity. If you buy a truck, you expect to haul something at some time, so why limit yourself?
As for the second part I quoted, I am actually different but similar (if that makes sense). I will never buy a Ford product, but will consider a GM, Chrysler, or Toyota.
