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Cummins12V98
Jul 25, 2016Explorer III
Adam R wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
"Well, maybe it's time for Ram to put together a 4500 pickup?"
Don't think there is any reason to do so. Ford already is competing with the RAM 3500 with it's F450. I am sure that is enough reason for RAM to leave well enough alone.
That would be with their 2 wheel drive single cab dually? That's what Ram uses to claim their current highest available tow numbers. Not sure what the take rate on a 2wd single cab dually is, but it can't be very high. If you want to compare apples to apples, let's see the numbers of the F350 4x4 crew cab vs. the Ram 3500 4x4 crew cab since that is the most popular configuration these days. Then do the same comparison for Ford's upcoming 2017 model. Ford easily trumps Ram's current offerings and does it with a crew cab and 4wd standard.
The F450 SHOULD blow the RAM away in it's SAE ratings. Remember it's ford that feels the need to compare the 450 instead of the 350 to the 3500 RAM.
You can say it's standard but I say VERY limited.
Ford has had 18 years to design the 17 HD trucks so they SHOULD lead every single category.
Then it will be GM and RAM's turn to up it all again.
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