![]() ![]() However, if you're looking at these numbers and do not hold a commercial license, any of these trucks will likely fit the average truck owner's requirements. The Power Stroke wins here again with a total towing amount of 34,000 pounds versus Ram's 31,210 pounds. However, towing over 26,000 pounds requires a commercial driver's license in all US states.īoth the Ram's Cummins (seen above) and Ford's Power Stroke can pull over that amount, but the Duramax lags with a total towing capacity of 23,300. The first is the structural design of the truck itself, and the other is the engine's strength. Torque and horsepower are significant factors in how much a truck can tow. Other factors, including how much they weigh and how much optional equipment they have to carry all of the time, affect performance to some degree. The engine produces 350 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque in the Ram 2500, or 420 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft of torque in the Ram 3500.Īll of the domestic brands are relatively close in terms of torque. But that's the way it's always been for the Cummins engine in these pickups, and, at 6.7 liters, this engine is slightly larger than the Duramax V8. The Ram Heavy Duty's Cummins diesel engine is unusual: it only has six cylinders and is in an inline configuration versus rivals' V8. It's also equipped with an Allison automatic transmission, which is another renowned brand among trucks and another draw to the engine. Meanwhile, the 2022 Chevy Silverado HD (seen above) and similar GMC Sierra HD Duramax diesel engine, with a cast-iron engine block and aluminum head, is a 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 with 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque. But the engine has been essentially unchanged since 2015 when new injectors and a turbocharger were added. of torque that it was elevated to for 2020. The 2022 Ford F-Series Super Duty continues with the 6.75-liter V8 diesel with variable geometry turbocharger is expected to continue with the 475-horsepower and 1,050 lb.-ft. ![]() These are the heavy-duty truck engines and how they stack up. Diesel engines are capable of producing a lot more torque than gasoline engines. The significant reason large, heavy-duty trucks exist is to tow things. ![]() Here's a breakdown of all the differences between these three pickup truck diesel brands. The best choice depends on what the consumer wants it to do. The three dominant names in the American diesel truck market are General Motors' Duramax, Ford's Power Stroke, and Cummins, which goes in Stellantis' Ram trucks.Įach has benefits over the other, but what sways buyers towards diesel engines in heavy-duty pickups is better low-end torque, pulling power for towing trailers, and (slightly) better fuel economy. It's part of the culture.Īnd among diesel-powered pickup trucks, there's also loyalty among engine names. For years, customers return to the brands they've stood by and defend why theirs is better than others. Loyalty reigns among full-size pickup truck buyers. ![]()
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