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FIXX

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cmon lets be fair,,compare 2013 with a 2013 truck,,not a 2011 dodge to a 2012 ford and chevy that had upgraded and up rated their hp ratings in 2012..

i would just like to see everybody be happy with their product no matter which brand they buy..They all have their corks and brake down and not one of them are the best or perfect..

Uncle Dave

Good point, but "model year" is just another game.

http://special-reports.pickuptrucks....roduction.html

The issue pickuptruck.com had with this is that everybody plays games with model years so you get the model year you get when you arrange the test.

Note: We are seeing the 2014 Silverado introduction in January of 2013.

UD

FIXX

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Another thing people dont realise is that the cummins engine has longer leggs then the v8 ford and d-max engine..the cummins dont build max hp rite away,it builds up to its max hp..i wish they put the 8.3 in the PU..now that would be some serious torque..

sprink58

+1

Fixxxer22

To me its kinda like when the ford 6.7 was released they released a lower horsepower rating waiting on chevy to release theirs then recalled the sold trucks for a "power improvement strategy". Its all a big dick showing thing between the big 3. They all have strong points and weak points. ALL of them.

Also, i cant wait to hear a story of someone shelling a rear end or twisting a shaft overloading a toyota and bringing it in for warranty work. can just see the customer shouting "YOU PULLED THE ****ING SPACE SHUTTLE WITH ONE!!!!"

OP should be a dodge salesman

Wes Burmark

Three brands of trucks makes for interesting conversation. I have been in all three at a horse ranch my wife and I go to every summer. The wranglers all have STRONG opinions of which truck is the best. Motor Trend tested the 1500 against the Eco Boost and liked the Ram better even though it was slower (empty). They said the Dodge outpulled the Ford but the Ford was pulling almost 1000 pounds more. The Chev d-max out accelerated the Ford for a bit but it had 3.70 gears and the Ford had 3.50. Both hit the 1/4 about the same. You have to read the fine print! I would be happy with any one of the three but don't seem to have a spare 50-60k to spend on a new truck... rats!

turbo rr

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Whats up with the damn gm interiors? I was on the lot the other day looking at the 13 ram 1500 and the 12 silverado. The 12 silverado's interior looks like a 10 year old truck.

mpally

That's why I didn't really even consider one when we recently bought a F150. Interior hasn't changed in years and we already have a 09 Suburban. They are changing the dash for the 2014's.

FIXX

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• Ram 3500 Heavy Duty’s maximum trailer weight of 30,000 pounds far surpasses closest competitor’s 23,100-pound max

• 850 lb.-ft. Cummins Turbo Diesel is tops for torque

• 37,600-pound Gross Combined Weight Rating leads all heavy-duty pickups

• Ram 2500 leads all ¾-ton pickups

• Ram Chassis Cab trucks also deliver best-in-class towing

In the quest to build the most capable trucks available, Ram officially released class-leading towing and weight ratings for its 2013 line of Ram Heavy Duty pickups and Chassis Cab trucks.

The Ram 3500 Heavy Duty pickup will claim a 30,000-pound trailer capacity thanks to a new class-exclusive 50,000 pounds-per-square-inch, high-strength steel frame, improved transfer case, higher-load transmission, an upgraded 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine with a best-in-class 850 lb.-ft. of torque and other significant driveline upgrades.

Ram’s closest competitor is limited to a 23,100-pound maximum trailer.

"We built the new 2013 Ram Heavy Duty to be the undisputed Heavy Duty ‘King of the Road.’ These new rigs deliver on the number one key attribute most critical to these customers: uncompromising capability,” said Fred Diaz, President and CEO — Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, Chrysler Group LLC. “Towing capability, reliability and engine performance are ranked first through third, respectively, with HD customers. The 2013 Ram Heavy Duty trucks unequivocally deliver all those things, as well as a very low total cost of ownership.”

The Ram 3500’s Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) -- which is defined by the maximum combined weight of the truck, payload and trailer -- has been raised to 37,600 pounds, which again far surpasses the closest competitor’s 30,500-pound GCWR.

Ram has increased the capability in its other truck models as well.

For 2013, the Ram 2500 will also benefit from increased towing and GCWR. At 18,350 and 25,000, Ram 2500’s towing and GCW ratings are also best among ¾-ton pickups.

Ram Chassis Cab trucks also deliver maximum capability with best-in-class towing and GCWR figures 29,600 pounds and 37,500 pounds, respectively (5500 model).

Ram Heavy Duty adds a number of new features for 2013, including a factory-integrated fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitch mount, a 17,000-pound Class V hitch with 1,800 pounds of tongue weight, class-exclusive electronic stability control (ESC) for dual-rear-wheels and a new Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) –positioned camera, the first of its kind in the heavy-duty pickup category, to provide a full view of the bed for easier hook-up of fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers as well as monitoring cargo.

For 2013, all Ram Heavy Duty diesels benefit from an all-new cooling system. A high-efficiency fan, dual radiators, dual transmission coolers and low-slung charge air cooler afford 25 percent more heat-rejection capacity. Lower operating temperatures deliver improved performance, durability and lower operating costs. Cummins Turbo Diesel-equipped Ram trucks also provide best-in-class 15,000-mile oil change intervals.

Ram is also introducing an industry-exclusive Ram Active Air intake system. When the intake system senses extreme heat, it draws cooler air from the front of the vehicle – a function that also engages at high altitudes for superior throttle response in low oxygen environments. When conditions are wet from snow, ice or water-fording, the system pulls air from an under-hood inlet, clear from snow packing and water.

Also among the upgrades for 2013, Ram Heavy Duty front drive shafts and U-joints are sized larger to align with the truck’s new Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR).

To handle the best-in-class towing and payload capability of the new Ram Heavy Duty, a new front and rear suspension system with advanced geometry builds upon the chassis improvements and greatly improves overall roll stiffness. An advanced three-link front suspension on the Ram 3500 is necessary for the vehicle’s higher GVWR and for use with heavy front loads, including snow plows. Additionally, a newly designed Hotchkiss leaf spring rear suspension on the Ram 3500 offers improved ride and handling while delivering higher towing and payload capability. Delete ReplyReply ForwardSpamMovePrint Actions NextPrevious