RAM,FORD,GMC CHEVY

What are the SAE ratings for the F350, GM 3500's and RAM 3500 let's say with 4x4 Crew Dually best trans and gear ratios.

IdaD wrote:
They are all good trucks with pros and cons. The CP4 injection pump in the Powerstroke and Duramax would give me pause, but beyond that it pretty much boils down to personal preference.

GM will stand by their 100,000 mile warranty on the CP4 and then there is a nice conversion kit to the CP3 pump for under $3K after 100K miles.

I have been buying exclusively GM pickups all my life. I simply haven't been disappointed enough to go somewhere else. I like the comfort of my 15 3500 LBZ, I love the way it handles a load at or above GCVW. The exhaust brake is excellent. I buy them because I need to move a heavy load in order to make a living and the GM trucks since the Duramax have always delivered. Unless GM gives me a reason to shop around, my biggest issues in buying a new pickup are whether it is GMC or Chevy.

rhagfo wrote:

1jeep wrote:
my last ford truck went over 100k miles with zero pump issues, but I change my filters every 10k miles and watch where I buy fuel from.

Well now days 100K is not a badge of honor even for a gasser!! Modern gas should easily be able to 250K, Diesel should make 500K. The Wrapper should also be able to match those distances.

I never said it was, it was just an example of what little issues I have seen with those pumps that people claim implode in 20k miles. If you must know I would still have the old truck but with the new 5th wheel I felt I was in need a of a dually.

dave17352 wrote:
All of them are good. If used buy 2011 and up if you want payload.

MY2011 is true for the GM 1-ton trucks payloads going way up, yes. But for Ram the model year is 2013. Ford had good payload ratings about ten years earlier. If buying new don't fret payload as they've all been almost identical in that regard for four years now.

Doesn't matter since you're paying for it. If I was paying for it? Ford

Thanks for some variety

lawnspecialties wrote:
You've posted that pic so many times, I'm surprised it hasn't faded.

I thought that was the one that showed how well the rear air ride works the best.

Should I start using this one instead?

Fords don't need six tires to haul big loads.

I will try to stay as factual as possible.

RAM follows SAE on their entire truck line, that means they have something to backup what they claim.

The Cummins engine and Aisin transmission are both medium duty.

The Cummins uses the CP3 fuel injection pump, it's proven to be the most dependable among the big three.

Ok now more opinion with some facts mixed in

The RAM factory rear air ride available on the 3500's works GREAT!!!

The Aisin with 4.10's towing a combined 32,500# is flawless, I can start out on a grade without the running gear feeling like it's going to fall out.

The transmission and engine stay cool under all conditions.

The LongHorn and Limited interiors are second to none. The leather quality is what you would expect in a 100K luxury car.

The ride is quiet even when the engine is working pulling the grades, I know the other two are supposed to be quieter! But the worst noise level is nothing as you still can carry on a normal conversation.

The fit and finish is great, the interior is rattle free.

Just look around to see what truck is used most by independent RVhaulers and hot shotters.

Truck has 9,580# sitting on the rear tires. If the truck were a F450 the rear axle would be overloaded at a light 9,100# rating. 3500 Dually is rated to 9,750#.