2017 dually vs mid 2000 dually comparisons?
I'm curious to hear from folks who have upgraded to a current model dually. I'm hoping to avoid a brand war thread just honest opinions of where/how the new models are improved...specifically for towi...
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Slowmover wrote:
110HP that only exists on paper. Computer keeps things dialed back. HP is a lot of noise and heat, for the most part.
The 4500/5500 series trucks actually have to work for a living. Power ratings are more realistic estimates of available, use-able power. Long life matters.
Not so on today's toy pickemups. Those owners can't resist useless options.
Besides, HP with a diesel isn't the thing. It's the available TQ curve that matters. And I'd bet its impressively flat on the heavier trucks. Revenue miles.
This is false! The reason for the lower power numbers in the cab and chassis trucks is due to emissions and has nothing to do with engine longevity.
There are two kinds of vehicle emission certifications, an engine dyno certification and a chassis dyno certification. If the engine is going into a complete truck(ie, pickup bed) then the whole vehicle goes through a chassis dyno certification which allows it to pass with higher power numbers. If the engine is going into a truck that is not complete (ie, cab and chassis), then the engine alone has to go through an engine dyno certification which is more stringent that the chassis certification and they have to lower power output in order to pass. It has nothing to do with longevity or duty cycle.
