It all depends on your own preference on what truck you like, If we are just discussing diesels here are some facts on the big three.
On 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 (1 Ton) 2010 Motor Trend Truck of the Year
6.7 Liter Cummins Diesel I6
(Cummins is the only engine company of the tree that makes engines for semi trucks, boats, and tractors, so Cummins is a big name to people who use the diesels as work horses)
Makes 350 HP and 650 lbs of Torque @ 1500 rpm (which is the lowest among the three, meaning you will be able to start rolling with less power when pulling a large load)
This is as clean as the rest and just as or even quieter than the others.
On maintenance, since it's a diesels it doesn't need to be maintained as often as gas powered vehicles. The dodge needs an overhaul every 350,000 miles. Gas cars need between 60,000 and 100,000.
The new emissions standard on diesel require some to add a urea based exhaust fluid to keep it clean and pass emission. Not the dodge, this engine has been out there for 3 years now and has shown that it is a great engine.
On the Ford 2011 F350
New Ford built 6.7 powerstroke V8
Makes 400 hp and 800 lbs of Torque @ 1800rpm
This engine is Ford first diesel that they designed them selfs. Its the most fuel efficient of the three. It require you to add urea-based exhaust fluid when the monitor requires it. I have no experience with urea so this something new. Test have shown strong for this new engine, but it is new and might need to be tinkered with for the first year before it is perfect.
On the Chevy 2011 3500
6.6 liter V8
397 HP and 765 lbs of torque at 1700rmps
This engine was just upgrade for the 2011 model year. It has good quality experience in the field. It also requires you to add urea-based exhaust fluid when the monitor requires it.
All of the trucks offer exhaust braking systems(jake brake) (Dodge is standard, available on the rest.) All of the trucks look great on the exterior, Dodge has the best rated interior, with Ford next (Ford hasn't upgrade the HD interior in some years) Chevy in third still very plastic looking.
On towing in my experience and from other reviews I have read, that Chevy and Dodge underrate them self most of time when saying how much their tow rating is. And Ford overrates their tow rating, the Ford will be able to tow it but will have a trouble when it comes to an up hill grade.
Picking your truck is up to you not to what other people say. Do your research before purchasing and test drive all three before choosing. If you see one in a parking lot see if you can ask how the owner likes and dislikes it. They are always dislikes and its something you might not hear from truck model lovers.
correct antifreeze for 2006 dodge ram diesel truck
No. There are no diesel options available for the 1/2 ton pickups, from GM, Ford, or Dodge.
It depends where one looks but a frequently recommended truck for diesel truck pulls is the Ford diesel truck but does cost nearly $60,000. Also recommended are the GMC diesel truck and the Dodge diesel truck.
The maximum speed of the 1965 Dodge 400 diesel truck is 75 mph.
The Chevy Duramex is considered a diesel truck. The duramex is a V8 diesel engine that has 397 Horse Power and 765 feet of torque. This truck is estimated to get 680 miles per tank of gas.
Depends on the vehicle. if you mean Heavy truck like a eighteen wheeler or dump truck then most of them use Diesel engines. If you mean light duty truck like a 1500 Chevy or dodge or f150 its gasoline. If heavyer then that it could be either gas or diesel.
Dodge cummins. By far
The negatives of owning a Ford or Dodge or Chevy truck is that they are costly to maintain.
I think a Chevy has a better reviews then dodge, A chevy based on reviews has less maintance problems then a dodge.
CHEVY! they last longer. : )
Where is the crankshaft sensor located on a Chevy 1500 sil. turbo diesel truck?
There is no such truck. The Ram is a Dodge, the Silverado is a Chevy.