Hemi 6.4 or Cummins
I have to upgrade my Ram 1500 for a new 2500. I have limited funds so I can either afford the Ram 6.4 Hemi STL with all the bells and whistle I want or the stripped down Tradesman with the cummin...
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Fuel costs while towing may be high in the 6.4L, but relatively even while empty. Make sure you get the lower rear end with the 6.4L.
Two comparisons.....
My cousin has a 5.7L 2500 towing 7k lbs TT and has never once complained. He has the 4:10 rear.
My father has an F250 with the 6.2L (very comparable to the 6.4). He tows a fifth wheel that's probably close to 10k loaded. He drove cross country, PA to CA and said he only wished for more power at higher elevations. He did say a diesel would make the trip easier.
If you're not towing all that much, go for the 6.4L. It's a really great engine, will have plenty of power, and you'll have a nicer truck.
Two comparisons.....
My cousin has a 5.7L 2500 towing 7k lbs TT and has never once complained. He has the 4:10 rear.
My father has an F250 with the 6.2L (very comparable to the 6.4). He tows a fifth wheel that's probably close to 10k loaded. He drove cross country, PA to CA and said he only wished for more power at higher elevations. He did say a diesel would make the trip easier.
If you're not towing all that much, go for the 6.4L. It's a really great engine, will have plenty of power, and you'll have a nicer truck.
