My 5.7 Tundra has no problem pulling my ~7600lb trailer up just about an grade (4.30 gears), but because I am over my payload limits by at least 500lbs, and nothing else I'm thinking about dumpuing my 2010 5.7 Tundra and going to a 3/4 ton from one of the big 3, I have no brand loyalty and I've had them all in the past and have had good luck with them.I've been looking hard at the new Ram because of the new 6.4 hemi and rear coil springs, looks like I would be looking at around $40k by the time I'm done with taxes and fee's on a new Ram.So I have also been looking for used with low miles and of course the 2014's with 6.4 are hard to find used.has anyone towed with the 5.7 Hemi (2010-2012 Rams) that can comment on the power when towing and mpg's?looks like used Rams are everywhere with the 5.7 for around $27k, but most seem to have 3.73 gears...although with used trucks it's hard to tell since you don't have the window sticker to go off of...I don't know how accurate the online VIN checker is either...any input on the Ram or GM gasser's is appreciated. I haven't counted out the ford, but I'm not sure about power with the 6.2?I'm not really looking for a diesel, but I do see some 2011-2012's around for ~35kThanks,Andy

All three are great choices. Not sure why you would be concerned about the Ford's 6.2 power. It has more HP and torque (385/405) than the 6.0 GM and pretty well the same numbers as Ram's 5.7. With 4:30 gears, the 6.2 is rated to tow over 15K. I pull a 10K+ 5th wheel with 3:73 gears and find it just about the same as my old 2008 V10.Sit back and wait for all the diesel owners to tell you you need a diesel. For the weight of trailer you have, a 3/4 ton gasser will be plenty of truck.

I *think* the Ram 5.7 has slightly more HP and torque than our Toyota. I'm not sure about rear end ratio's though. I wouldn't be opposed to the smaller Hemi in a 3/4 ton with a lower rear end ratio.

I have the 5.7L Hemi 2500 and the 4:10 rear end. I towed my 8,300 lb trailer for the first time in it last weekend and it was great. By the way I paid a little over $31k for the Tradesman Crew Cab Standard Bed with the Preferred Package, Chrome Package, Brake Controller, Tow Mirrors and 5 inch UConnect Touch Screen.

Get the Ram 6.4 gasser. 429 foot pounds of torque.

I'd stick with the Ram 6.4L over 5.7L. The owners of prior 5.7L who upgrade all say more power and better fuel economy. Expect discounts of at least $10k off MSRP of any new truck.The Toyota 5.7L with 4.30 axle is similar in power to Ram 5.7L and Ford's 6.2L. The trans gearing of Tundra with 4.30 is almost identical to Ford/GM 6-spd with 3.73, in trucks that weight 500-1000 pounds more than your Tundra. So you might want the shorter ratio in the HD just to have similar acceleration.

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APT
Explorer
Oct 16, 2014
I'd stick with the Ram 6.4L over 5.7L. The owners of prior 5.7L who upgrade all say more power and better fuel economy. Expect discounts of at least $10k off MSRP of any new truck.

The Toyota 5.7L with 4.30 axle is similar in power to Ram 5.7L and Ford's 6.2L. The trans gearing of Tundra with 4.30 is almost identical to Ford/GM 6-spd with 3.73, in trucks that weight 500-1000 pounds more than your Tundra. So you might want the shorter ratio in the HD just to have similar acceleration.
jmtandem
Explorer II
Oct 16, 2014
Get the Ram 6.4 gasser. 429 foot pounds of torque.
fx2tom
Explorer
Oct 16, 2014
I have the 5.7L Hemi 2500 and the 4:10 rear end. I towed my 8,300 lb trailer for the first time in it last weekend and it was great.

By the way I paid a little over $31k for the Tradesman Crew Cab Standard Bed with the Preferred Package, Chrome Package, Brake Controller, Tow Mirrors and 5 inch UConnect Touch Screen.
spoon059
Explorer II
Oct 16, 2014
I *think* the Ram 5.7 has slightly more HP and torque than our Toyota. I'm not sure about rear end ratio's though. I wouldn't be opposed to the smaller Hemi in a 3/4 ton with a lower rear end ratio.
spud1957
Explorer
Oct 16, 2014
All three are great choices. Not sure why you would be concerned about the Ford's 6.2 power. It has more HP and torque (385/405) than the 6.0 GM and pretty well the same numbers as Ram's 5.7.

With 4:30 gears, the 6.2 is rated to tow over 15K. I pull a 10K+ 5th wheel with 3:73 gears and find it just about the same as my old 2008 V10.

Sit back and wait for all the diesel owners to tell you you need a diesel. For the weight of trailer you have, a 3/4 ton gasser will be plenty of truck.

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