Gas vs. Diesel Tow Rigs

[RubberDucky]

go either with chevy or dodge.
We have two dodges 2500 diesal at work a 96 and 07. The 96 is showing wear (losing the reverse gear) but we beat the crap out of it pulling a average of 10,000 lbs. I work at a metal shop so nothing is light. the 07 is super quiet. we have not put the 07 through its paces yet.
I drove my buddies 03 2500 dodge pulling a centurion elite bowrider for 6 hrs and it pulled like a dream never felt it back there. The 03 has pulled stuck dump trucks out so it has some power to it.
thats my 2 cents

[Krunchytaco]

I would suggest a Diesel for sure...I wont get into a pissing match over what brand you should get, but I will tell you I have driven a Ford Diesel for 11 years now and have never had a problem yet! 7.3 to 6.0. My 1996 7.3 needed a tranny at 180K.
I have three buddies who own Dodge diesels and have had several problems with them. Mostly tranny issues, father in law has had two trann's in 110k miles, with no towing at all!
So if you find a truck that looks good to you, and you take care of it, I dont think what brand you buy matters!
Good luck and Enjoy...

[Domsz06]

Well said Krunhytaco

[Timmy!]

Well said Krunhytaco

I test drove them all, tried to get a Ford and they couldn't find the one I wanted (black with black interior on an XLT) and the Chevy dealer had 3 of them so I went with it. The Dodge drove nice but the seats hit my back in a weird place so it didn't work out but it was a LOT less $$ for the Dodge.

[yellow3]

I drive an '03 cummins. It'll pull the blue outta the sky. For long distance pulling you wouldn't want anything else. For a nice interior though, you have to go with Chevrolet. Cost of ownership isn't much more than a gasser. Run full synthetic oil and change it every 30,000 miles. It cuts your oil change costs in half. and also be sure to get one that is pre DPF (2007/8). You'll have less hassels and worries. THUMBS UP FOR DIESEL!!

[barbuckle]

Duramax power for sure. Just sold my 04 GMC Duramax/Allison and bought an 08 equipped the same way. Love them both. The 08 has more power and no smoke. Local mileage (15) not quite as good but hwy (19) seems about the same. Friends tell me that the mileage will improve over time. It is nice to have this power in the mountains. When I brought home my first boat "TIGE" I was still able to pull Eisenhower Tunnel (11,000ft) at 70MPH and not get stuck behind a semi or motorhome at 30MPH.

[noworries]

I drive an '03 cummins. It'll pull the blue outta the sky. For long distance pulling you wouldn't want anything else. ...

Look at the "hotshot" rigs you see on the highway. They're nearly all Cummins Dodges pulling very heavy loads.

I drive an '05 Cummins wrapped with sheet metal by Dodge. I do wish I'd gotten a manual transmission, but it was a compromise to the other household drivers whom I want to have pull the trailer up the ramp.

[kana12]

cummins will give you more than enough power to pull a d6 dozer to as 5 x 10 trailer and will get you 20mpg plus unloaded. if you want more room get a ford its a hoss as well and if you want a compy ride get a chevy.. they are all good. im just a cummins man. dodge is bad a$$ motor surrounded by a questionable truck for sure though.. lol

[formandfunction]

Deisel is a pain when your not pulling anything.Cold starts in the morning sound like a ticking time bomb.Terrible smell that makes its way in the truck when you open the door.
Also rides like a dumptruck but for all the downfalls the payoff is being able to tow anything anytime anywhere without worries.

[Timmy!]

Deisel is a pain when your not pulling anything.Cold starts in the morning sound like a ticking time bomb.Terrible smell that makes its way in the truck when you open the door.

Nah, cold starts aren't really a problem on the newer ones. I hook up the electric cord when it's going to be well below zero but even when I don't I haven't had any cold start problems, they have pretty good glow plugs in them nowadays.

[Jetrey]

I've got an 02' dmax, no regrets from day one! 165,000 miles on original brakes and they still have 1/8" before the squeeker hits the rotor. unheard of on the older chevy's. my suburban 98' went through a set of brakes every 15,000 miles wait that was my wifes car, maybe that explains it! back to the dmax. did do injectors at 99k miles, warranty covered. thats it, just add fuel and run the heck out of it. great truck.

[barbuckle]

Gee Jet, I had to replace the brakes and turn the rotors on my wife's Yukon. Go figure??