BurbMan wrote:
Me Again wrote:
BurbMan wrote:
The 3500 SRW Ram 6.4L Hemi with 4.10 axle is rated to tow 16k+ lbs., see Ram Towing Specs for 2015 3500 trucks. Obviously tow capabilities go way up when you add the Cummins, DRW, and Aisin tranny, but no reason the Hemi won't do the job, especially since the OP lives in the northeast and only travels a few weeks per year.
And the torque management imposed on that engine, makes it a bit of a dog according to the test that have been posted. Chris
A few guys here on the forum (ib516 is one) are towing pretty heavy with the 6.4 and have posted good reports. Not suggesting that the 6.4 is a better choice for the OP, only that the 6.4 should get the job done if the OP wants to go with a gasser.
Mine does just fine with 12,000#. It runs in 5th at 2100 RPM at hwy speed when on flat terrain in TH mode.
I haven't experienced any type of "torque management" during my use. The only time I've even seen that mentioned was in the one test up to the Eisenhower Tunnel towing heavy with the truck to the floor. I also wouldn't call it tq management, but RPM limiting.
I will post a few more videos of my experience towing up mountain grades this summer. It'll hold ~70 mph in 2nd gear at about 5300 RPM.
I've been very satisfied with the performance, even having towed with Cummins diesels previously.
