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Explorer

Jun 14, 2021

Ram 2500 CTD and GM 2500 Dmax up the Ike.

Pretty much a nonevent for both. I wish they would start towing 11-14k 5th wheels up the Ike in these tests. The wind resistance on those would make these trucks struggle a lot more.

Ram 2500 HD Cummins vs Chevy Silverado HD Duramax vs Ike

11K trailer

Up the Hill
GM: 8:00 (perfect run)
Ram: 8:00 (perfect run)

Brake Applications
GM: 1
Ram: 0

Fuel Mileage(computer)
GM: 8.1 mpg
Ram: 8.9 mpg

Fuel Mileage(calculated)
GM: 8.2 mpg
Ram: 9.0 mpg

Tow Vehicles

24 Replies

Grit_dog
Navigator II
Jun 14, 2021
^Well, are they getting more views or less? Therein lies the “right” answer.
Groover
Explorer II
Jun 14, 2021
Not much info there to base any decisions on. I have been disappointed with TFL tests recently. They seem to be more about entertainment than anything else.
Grit_dog
Navigator II
Jun 14, 2021
ShinerBock wrote:
Pretty much a nonevent for both. I wish they would start towing 11-14k 5th wheels up the Ike in these tests. The wind resistance on those would make these trucks struggle a lot more.

Lol, right?
Who cares how well a new HD diesel tows a light load like that. I've pulled loads like that over the Ike in a F150, with a 5.4 and 4speed OD.
Flan
Explorer
Jun 14, 2021
Can’t go wrong with either imho.