2017 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel HD
With Ford expected to add a diesel and ten-speed to their aluminum-bodied F-150s for 2017, Ram engineers are working hard — likely focusing on many different bottlenecks, rather than a single technolo...
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I don't think you will see the Ecodiesel towing more than 10,000 lbs since there is not much more gearing you can give it and still being economical. The 9,200 lbs it is rated for is with a 3.92 gear ratio and an 8 speed transmission. If it can't be done with that then I don't think making the rear gear shorter is going to do much. They would have to pump up the power output of the Ecodiesel to get it done.
Also, the only Ecodiesel rated for 9,200 lbs is a seldom bought stripped down 2wd regular cab. The more common crew cab 2wd is rated at 8,800 while the crew cab 4wd is 8,600 lbs.
Also, the only Ecodiesel rated for 9,200 lbs is a seldom bought stripped down 2wd regular cab. The more common crew cab 2wd is rated at 8,800 while the crew cab 4wd is 8,600 lbs.
