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There are few segments in the American auto industry that are more hotly contested than the full sized truck group and earlier this year, Ford Motor Company announced that the 2015 Super Duty would come with a new high output PowerStroke diesel engine that packs an awesome 440 horsepower and 860lb-ft of torque. That would have allowed the 2015 F350 to pack 55 more horsepower and 10lb-ft more torque than the Ram 3500 with the Cummins Turbo Diesel…until the folks at Chrysler announced the specs for the 2015 Ram Heavy Duty lineup.
Included for the 2015 model year is a new Cummins diesel engine that makes 865lb-ft of torque – making the Ram the most powerful truck in the class in the power figure that counts most in the world of hard workin’ trucks.
Ram Beats Ford in Torque, Payload and Towing
The 2015 Ford F350 Super Duty is powered by a 6.7L PowerStroke diesel that delivers 440 horsepower and 860lb-ft of torque which, in the right configuration, allows owners to haul an impressive 7,090 pounds in the bed and tow 26,700 ponds on a 5th wheel setup. The 2015 Ram 3500 is powered by a 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel that delivers “only” 385 horsepower, but with 865lb-ft of torque, it is the most powerful option among ¾ ton and 1 ton trucks. The 2015 Ram 3500 is capable of towing the same 30,000 pounds as the 2014 models with slightly less torque, but the payload capacity is increased to 7,390 pounds…meaning that while the Ram doesn’t pack the raw horsepower, it has the power to out-tow and out-haul the Ford F350 and the Chevy Silverado 3500HD in their strongest configurations.
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is powered by a 6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel that produces 397 horsepower and 765lb-ft of torque. In its strongest configurations, the Silverado 3500HD is capable of hauling 7,374 pounds and towing 23,200 pounds. Prior to this bump in torque for 2015, the Ram had trailed the Silverado in payload capacity by 54 pounds, but the added torque and added payload capability has given the Ram the lead in hauling as well…even if only by a small margin.
It should be noted that Ford Motor Company is claiming the most capable truck on the market with their 2015 F450, but when you are shopping strictly for a ¾ ton or 1 ton pickup – the Ram offers the advantage where it really counts.
Other Engines for the 2015 Ram Heavy Duty Lineup
In addition to the new 6.7L High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel engine, the 2015 Ram Heavy Duty lineup has four other engine options depending on the configuration chosen. The “base” engine for the 2015 Ram 2500 and 3500 is the 5.7L Hemi V8 that delivers 383hp and 400lb-ft of torque. Those folks who want a little more power than what is offered by the 5.7L mill can opt for a newer 6.4L Hemi V8 that is based on the high performance SRT engines. This bigger Hemi packs 410 horsepower and 429lb-ft of torque.
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Next up are two different non-High Output versions of the Cummins Turbo Diesel for the 2015 Ram 2500 and 3500. Those buyers who want a manual transmission can only select the 6.7L diesel engine with 350 horsepower and 660lb-ft of torque while trucks with an automatic transmission get a similar engine with 370 horsepower and 800lb-ft of torque. The 5th engine option for the 2015 Ram Heavy Duty is the High Output 6.7L Cummins mated to a 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission.
For comparison, the only other engine for the 2015 Ford Super Duty lineup is the 6.2L V8 that offers 385 horsepower and 405lb-ft of torque so while the F250 and F350 can challenge the base 5.7L Hemi, Ram’s 6.4L Hemi offers more gasoline power while the new 6.7L Cummins HO engine leads the diesel trucks in torque. The only other engine offered for the 2015 Silverado 3500HD is the 6.0L V8 with 360 horsepower and 380lb-ft of torque so while the Duramax diesel has the Silverado being at least somewhat competitive with the diesel powered F350 and Ram 3500, the Chevy’s gasoline V8 is by far the weakest of the group.
Ford Motor Company has the most horsepower in the heavy duty truck segment along with having the most powerful 450/4500 level truck in the segment, but with more torque, more payload capabilities and significantly greater towing capacities at the 3500/F350 level – the Ram brand has a clear advantage among the most popular consumer grade trucks on today’s market.
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Can anyone give me an
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Can anyone give me an estimate of what the 2500 cummins is getting in mpg without a load?
I'm getting about 23 hwy and
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In reply to Can anyone give me an by Preston (not verified)
I'm getting about 23 hwy and 17 in town. I have a 2015 ram 3500. It doesn't have the aisin trans so it is basically the same as 2500 other than it has leaf springs and the 2500 has coils.
Thanks. I appreciate the info
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In reply to I'm getting about 23 hwy and by Megawatt (not verified)
Thanks. I appreciate the info.
You must have it tuned to be
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In reply to I'm getting about 23 hwy and by Megawatt (not verified)
You must have it tuned to be getting that mileage. Dodge's 1500 only just began getting near the mileage your quoting you get with your 3500. I'm sure they'd be interested to hear how your doing that so they can apply it across the board.
Sure, Sure. Dodge has more
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Sure, Sure. Dodge has more horsepower and tow capacity. Yeah yeah, I hear it all the time. I was strictly a Dodge guy until the new 2015 ford lineup in HD trucks. When you talk about Dodge being king remember, the difference at the 3500 level, really is negligible. The problem for me is, Dodge doesn't offer the space and ergonomics and some will say, noiseless comfort of the new Ford HD trucks. Sure, now you're going to say exactly what I used to say. "But Dodge has the same if not more cab space." Sure they do but it's not usable space and where it counts. After driving both vehicles, and several times each, I made the switch because in order to get any interior cab space, you have to get a mega cab. Problem is, Dodge doesn't offer the mega cab in a long bed. In my opinion, the Ford excels where passenger space and comfort are concerned, in the truck I need. I've spent all the time making excuses for why I stayed with Dodge. The Cummins and maybe, MAAAAAYBE, the latest AISIN trannie. It's just not enough. I purchased the Ford F-350 Super crew longbed with the 6.7 power stroke D. All the bells and whistles you could get in May of 2014. I now have 32,000 miles and counting. I have absolutely no regrets. Not looking back, especially now that all future Dodges are Fiat products. I'm wondering how long it will be before they make changes to their Cummins lineup???
The problem with Chevy or GMC
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The problem with Chevy or GMC is they are not rated to tow things. More and more states are having pickups towing trailers to go through weigh stations and be certain about one thing if the GCVWR is being exceeded you will get burnt. So it leaves to choices Ford or Dodge. I tow a 28,000 pound trailer and if I did it with a GM vehicle I would get handed a fine at the weigh station.
What about CHEVROLET
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What about CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500HD, it is ranked highly in the full-size pickup truck class. It features powerful engine choices and well-balanced handling, but a so-so interior keeps it from the top of the class. If you’re looking for a Chevy truck, you consider CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500HD
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