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Jul-22-2015 02:18 PM
IdaD wrote:
The heavy gas trucks do get terrible mileage, but that's offset at least some by the cheaper oil changes and the fuel filters you have to do on diesels. And the 6.4 supposedly does a little better unloaded because it has cylinder deactivation. Still, you're definitely going to be paying a bit more for fuel.
A more practical difference between the two might by towing range - with the gas truck, you're going to need to be more careful about planning for fuel stops and you'll be stopping more often. You live in a more populated state, but if you plan on traveling out west that becomes a bigger factor. Just something else to think about.
Edit - go drive both too. Some just flat prefer gas or diesel. On the Ram, the 6.4 and CTD feel like very different trucks from the driver's seat.
Jul-22-2015 02:14 PM
AMG1978 wrote:
the tires on the MaxTow are "P" rated tires, not "E" rated,
Jul-22-2015 01:57 PM
IdaD wrote:
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I get that city with limited freeway and no highway driving. Highway I get 22 if I stick to 65-70. That's a material difference. But like I said, the towing range may be the bigger factor, especially if you put a transfer tank on the diesel.
Jul-22-2015 01:28 PM
Samsonsworld wrote:
The 6.7l has better MPGs towing, similar highway, worse in stop and go. Nice engine, as is the Ford, but some of you are stretching the truth a bit.
But for 9k lbs, I would go with the 3/4 ton. The eco will do it, and it is cheaper, but the bigger diesel truck won't get pushed around as much.
Jul-22-2015 01:13 PM
TomG2 wrote:IdaD wrote:
The heavy gas trucks do get terrible mileage, but that's offset at least some by the cheaper oil changes and the fuel filters you have to do on diesels. And the 6.4 supposedly does a little better unloaded because it has cylinder deactivation. Still, you're definitely going to be paying a bit more for fuel.
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2013 Silverado 2500HD 6.0 gas engine here. What's so terrible about 16-17 mpg highway and 10 mpg towing? It may not be ecoboost or diesel economy, but with today's gas prices, I can go a long way on $1,000.
Jul-22-2015 01:02 PM
Jul-22-2015 12:56 PM
IdaD wrote:
The heavy gas trucks do get terrible mileage, but that's offset at least some by the cheaper oil changes and the fuel filters you have to do on diesels. And the 6.4 supposedly does a little better unloaded because it has cylinder deactivation. Still, you're definitely going to be paying a bit more for fuel.
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Jul-22-2015 12:44 PM
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Jul-22-2015 12:20 PM
ib516 wrote:
If you're open to other options, I have a RAM, 2500/6.4L Hemi that is loaded up and has just over 3000# payload and a 6500# rear GAWR. Plenty of power for my 12,000# 5er.
When compared to my previous (2007) 3500 SRW diesel, this 2014 2500 gasser has higher: GAWRs, GCWR, and max tow rating. The only rating that is lower is the truck's GVWR. The 3500 was 10,100#, this truck is the class max 10,000#.
Jul-22-2015 12:14 PM
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Jul-22-2015 11:32 AM
shum02 wrote:TakingThe5th wrote:
Also, you are relying heavily on some newer technologies that are not yet well proven. I would temper my expectations a bit to allow for any possible shortcomings.
If you're referring to the EB engine it is by now a very proven and reliable technology. Power wise it will most certainly get the job done.