Back and forth between F250/Ram 2500
I don't want this to turn into a brand war, but I know it will. I was set on the Cummins. After driving one it felt a little "dull" to me. Interior and options are fantastic as is the dependable ...
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rhagfo wrote:
Nope, the Cummins will not be as "Peppy" as a Duramax or Scorpion, but it is a lot more torquey. This torque is what moves the load, HP is what makes it go fast.
Look at Cummins12V98 signature moving 37,800# with 385hp and 865 FT. LB. of TORQUE! He does this all over the west coast, up and down hills and mountains.
I run at 19,500# combined and only have about 280hp and 560 lb. ft. of torque, and do just fine in the hills with a 3.55 rear end.
One last thing to think about Ford makes the Scorpion engine, making them the sole suppler of OEM parts.
Cummins builds not only the 6.7, and supply parts for the 5.9, and OTR truck engines. I can go to a Ram dealer for parts, or Cummins NW locally for parts, it never ceases to amaze me that I get the best prices at Cummins NW.
Small correction, my combined load is 32,500#. The truck is rated for 37,800#.
Yes the truck handles the load confidently!
