Ram 2500 Cummins the most fuel economical

[thehippie]

Is the Ram 2500 Cummins the most fuel economical amongst 3/4 ton to one ton diesel pickup trucks?

[BenK]

Wow...can see where this is going...

So, Yes, a Prius can tow a trailer. Just like this motorcycle can. I've towed
many things, including a utility trailer with my 2 seater with a 2.4L ICE that
weighs around 2400 lbs with me in it...which is less than my brothers Prius weighs
with him in it

If MPG is that important to you...then buy a half ton with any one
of the published high MPG's. The only diesel that markets to car
folks is the EcoDiesel and rightly so, there is a niche market and
you fit that bill perfectly

howmuchcanitow howmuchshoulditow

[45Ricochet]

Wildwilly101 wrote:
I don't believe you will find one brand diesel having a significant advantage over another in mpg, perhaps in different model years maybe, but new, not so much.

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[Wildwilly101]

thehippie wrote:

donn0128 wrote:
People do not buy diesel trucks for fuel economy. They buy them to do a job! If you want foel economy, buy a Prius for goodness sakes.

Can prius tow a trailer?

Maybe a little tiny one :W

[thehippie]

donn0128 wrote:
People do not buy diesel trucks for fuel economy. They buy them to do a job! If you want foel economy, buy a Prius for goodness sakes.

Can prius tow a trailer?

[donn0128]

People do not buy diesel trucks for fuel economy. They buy them to do a job! If you want foel economy, buy a Prius for goodness sakes.

[Wildwilly101]

I don't believe you will find one brand diesel having a significant advantage over another in mpg, perhaps in different model years maybe, but new, not so much. As was already stated, driving habits, loading, wind, etc all have an affect. If you're trying to make a new truck purchase decision on this factor alone, you may be focusing on an unimportant issue. I believe all the big three diesels are very capable haulers and darn nice trucks. I've always been a Cummins guy having just purchased my 4th one. Would still have #3 if I didn't need to upgrade to a dual wheel, it only had 103K miles on it when I traded it. Just saying...

[Targa]

I am not sure what you want. You have recieved some very good info from the members here in regards to your threads. They have covered your questions from the Tundra all the way to the HD trucks. The new trucks are so close in overall performance that the only thing one has over the other in todays market is your personal preference on its looks and interior. So there you go, drive them and see which one you personally like best.

[edatlanta]

I'm thinking it depends mainly on the driver technique and speed. I get 12 mpg +/- .5 mpg towing the fifth wheel in my signature with a 3/4" GMC 6.6 Duramax.

I'm very non-aggressive and tow at 60 mph on interstates and less than that on 2-lane.