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Which non diesel 3/4 ton truck
Posted on 1/1/14 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 1/1/14 at 2:39 pm
I asked about trucks one time before but now I am really shopping.I got rid of my F250 6.0 this morning.I am now in the market for a new 3/4 ton crew cab 4x4 truck.I would prefer not to go the diesel route again.Its an 8k option and it would take several years to "breakeven" with the increase in mileage over a gas burner.Also,if that damn diesel ever breaks outta warranty I have to sell a kidney to fix it.Hammertime can vouch for this.I pull a 28ft TT a couple times a year and my tractor about 8-10 times a year.My options are F250 with the 6.2,Chevy/GMC with the 6.0, and Ram 2500 with the 5.7 Hemi or new 6.4 Hemi. What say the OB?Any real world exp with these vehicles? 
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Posted on 1/1/14 at 2:42 pm to pdubya76
I have a 2012 6.0L chevy. Pulls 12K well. I had a 2002 cummins and the Chevy 6.0 is close in power. Not equal but not that bad.
Posted on 1/1/14 at 2:56 pm to pdubya76
I have a F150 with the 6.2 and it does just fine. Havent hooked anything over 10k up to it but it did just fine with the medium loads.
Right before I left LA DWL&F, they were phasing out the Ram 2500 5.7 in favor of the F250 6.2. The agents that were getting the new trucks absolutely loved them and did nothing but bitch about the old ones.
I would never consider the 5.7 2500. Maybe the 6.4 but only after the 6.2, then the 6.0.
Right before I left LA DWL&F, they were phasing out the Ram 2500 5.7 in favor of the F250 6.2. The agents that were getting the new trucks absolutely loved them and did nothing but bitch about the old ones.
I would never consider the 5.7 2500. Maybe the 6.4 but only after the 6.2, then the 6.0.
Posted on 1/1/14 at 3:10 pm to pdubya76
I've got a 2012 GMC 6.0 4x4 crew cab with 65k miles.....probably do a little more towing than you but relatively close.....always had F-250 diesels before and have been really happy with the gas burner......not as much power but close enough since I'm not towing all day everyday......3.73 rear end and I'm getting close to 14mpg and drop down to about 9mpg when towing........in my opinion the only way it makes sense to have a diesel these days is if you tow everyday or will keep the truck forever or have a severe case of little man syndrome
Posted on 1/1/14 at 4:14 pm to pdubya76
This is where I always chime in and tell people to get a Tundra. 4.30 rear end, 381 hp and 401 ft lbs of torque. Spend a few extra bucks and upgrade your suspension and get a trailer brake and you're ready to go
Posted on 1/1/14 at 4:21 pm to pdubya76
If it ain't disel it's 5/8ths truck
Posted on 1/1/14 at 4:43 pm to pdubya76
you looking to buy new or used? what years?
Posted on 1/1/14 at 10:04 pm to pdubya76
Ram Power Wagon FTW.
ETA: Have you driven all three yet? Ram just redesigned the suspensions on the 2500s. Supposedly worlds better than what they were using before.
LINK for reference. Scroll down to the middle for a 2014 Ford vs Chevy vs Ram comparison.
ETA: Have you driven all three yet? Ram just redesigned the suspensions on the 2500s. Supposedly worlds better than what they were using before.
LINK for reference. Scroll down to the middle for a 2014 Ford vs Chevy vs Ram comparison.
This post was edited on 1/1/14 at 10:21 pm
Posted on 1/1/14 at 10:34 pm to pdubya76
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Ram Power Wagon FTW.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 8:52 am to pdubya76
I have a 2013 F250 with the 6.2L, I've put over 15,000 miles on it. I love it, I tow a mini excavator on a 20' bumper pull trailer as well as a Bobcat skidsteer at times, it does great. Stock MPG was 11.5MPG after lift and 36x13x20 tires 9.8 MPG. I should note that I drive like a bat outta hell.....
This post was edited on 1/2/14 at 9:03 am
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