New RAM HD 1000 lb-ft

Cummins12V98 wrote:
" I wish they would spec the trucks to their capability, for whatever reason, they don't."

They simply don't have the transmission that can pass the SAE test. You may be towing 30k and no doubt it tows just fine BUT it would not pass the SAE test.

New transmission will no doubt significantly increase the tow rating. Anxious to hear why now with the new transmission they have a higher rating since they said basically there is no need for a higher rating than 22,300#.

Like we have said before, I am also anxious to hear what they say about their "new found" tow ratings. My guess is they wont acknowledge the flip flop. I am a GM fan but this irks me big time. The trucks are capable of towing over 30K as they are with little effort. I agree that it might be the Tranny holding them back, it is not the rear end as someone suggested (but lack of 4.10's could be), nor the brakes, frame strength or the power of the engine. My 05-5500 4X4 had 5.19's. I also wonder if they don't want the added liability and warranty claims of their trucks running that heavy. Regardless of how good they are, lugging 30K plus around will accelerate wear. That is why the class 4-5 trucks don't make the same power as the 350/3500's do. They all back off the power with a longer duty cycle. If I apply GM's logic to the lower ratings, if only 2% utilize this kind capacity, so what if you increase the warranty claims on those 2%? You will sell a lot more trucks at the end of the month. I imagine you would have to go deep into a smoke filled room to find the true answer. The reality is, just as we discuss here, it gives the impression that the truck isn't as capable as the others. Based on my experience, I know that not to be true. But if your just looking at the spec sheet with no experience with the truck, it is a logical conclusion to draw. If they want to sell more HD's this has to change. They have zero issue wading into the hp and torque war, but for some reason draw the line on the towing capacity war. I will step off the soap box now.