2014 Ultimate 1 Ton Challenge results
2014 Ultimate HD Challenge 1. GMC 2. Ram 3. Ford
Forum Discussion
"using the same pump and same filling methods for each, allowing the pump mechanism to click off automatically the first time; then we'd manually fill with one more click after that."
Sorry but that is no way to determine accurately fuel consumption. Same goes for DEF usage.
I am sure they are all very close so that is a non issue as far as I am concerned.
Off the line performance "RAM has always struggled" . The fact the RAM has so much low end torque they have to limit torque. Even with my measly 800# torque and limited output down low I can get my 29K load moving with ease even with 3:42 gears. So that is a non issue for me also.
I don't like the 32 gallon tank but not a deal breaker. Carry a backup 5 in the tool box.
What I like is how well the exhaust brake with the separate modes works and the service brake stopping distances.
I also like the interior. Limited/Longhorn are top quality and very comfortable.
Transmission gearing/tire size probably comes into play, not sure who it benefits.
I understand the 3:73 comparison but If I am in the Dually market I want to know what each trucks BEST performer would be and how that truck compares to the others.
What this really shows is FORD claims higher ratings than they actually perform and GM underestimates their performance and RAM does what they claim and back it up with the SAE J2806 ratings.
Buy what you like, if RAM was not available it would be GM for me, just would have a hard time getting used to the looks!
Sorry but that is no way to determine accurately fuel consumption. Same goes for DEF usage.
I am sure they are all very close so that is a non issue as far as I am concerned.
Off the line performance "RAM has always struggled" . The fact the RAM has so much low end torque they have to limit torque. Even with my measly 800# torque and limited output down low I can get my 29K load moving with ease even with 3:42 gears. So that is a non issue for me also.
I don't like the 32 gallon tank but not a deal breaker. Carry a backup 5 in the tool box.
What I like is how well the exhaust brake with the separate modes works and the service brake stopping distances.
I also like the interior. Limited/Longhorn are top quality and very comfortable.
Transmission gearing/tire size probably comes into play, not sure who it benefits.
I understand the 3:73 comparison but If I am in the Dually market I want to know what each trucks BEST performer would be and how that truck compares to the others.
What this really shows is FORD claims higher ratings than they actually perform and GM underestimates their performance and RAM does what they claim and back it up with the SAE J2806 ratings.
Buy what you like, if RAM was not available it would be GM for me, just would have a hard time getting used to the looks!
