Ram Goes to Stunning 900 lb-ft of torque
The 2016 Ram 3500 breaks the towing record previously held by the old Ram 3500 (at 30,000 pounds) by moving up to 31,210 pounds,more than two tons beyond its closest rival. To get there, Ram went from...
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FishOnOne wrote:Turtle n Peeps wrote:Ford wrote:
Ram quickly pointed out that the rating was for an F-450, which is in a different class than its 3500. But Ford shot back, saying that despite its name, the F-450 is technically a class 3 pickup truck, thanks to its gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 14,000 lbs., putting it in direct competition with the Ram 3500.
ROTFLMAO, well if it's "technically a class 3 pickup truck" then why does it have a class 4 badge on it??
I wonder if the people that buy a class 4 badged pickup know if they "really" know they are buying a class 3 pickup?
Ford marketing, they are second to NONE! :B
Perhaps the other marketing is to sell a class 4 with a class 3 badge. There's a reason RAM 3500 one upped the F450! It's to say there best in class once again.
My advice is don't get caught up with the badges! :W
I won't argue one bit my truck is in class 4 territory and the Ford when they finally decide to build a modern truck they will be in the same class 4 with a 3 label.
My truck loaded weight is 15K and I am well within front and rear axle ratings. The 14K is just a number for licensing these days.
