Which new 1 Ton Diesel would you buy?
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Todd780
OverCamper
I would suggest drive all 3 and see which one you like best. I think all 3 manufactures that are offering dually diesels all build pretty good trucks.
As stated above I think for this application independent front end or solid axle may not matter, I'm sure the terrain a dually diesel could handle will be fine with IFS.
Hell, guys are off roading Tacomas and F150's etc and they're IFS....
As stated above I think for this application independent front end or solid axle may not matter, I'm sure the terrain a dually diesel could handle will be fine with IFS.
Hell, guys are off roading Tacomas and F150's etc and they're IFS....
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Newest iteration of Diesel engines and transmissions offered by the big 3
Trixxx
Well-known member
I have a 2020 F250 Tremor with the 6.7L Diesel and 10 spd transmission. The 10 spd was new in 2020 and I love it compared to the old 6 speed. Smooth as butter. Also has 475 hp & 1050 lb torque.
There’s not a single other truck on the Full Size market I would trade this for. My buddy has a TRX I’ve driven pretty hard, and while sweet, it’s limited towing/payload capacity would be a deal breaker for me.
There’s not a single other truck on the Full Size market I would trade this for. My buddy has a TRX I’ve driven pretty hard, and while sweet, it’s limited towing/payload capacity would be a deal breaker for me.
Porkchopexpress
Well-known member
I guess you are asking generically but knowing how you will use it might make a difference?
My perception is that Ford has been the leader in selling light duty commercial diesels with Dodge second and GM a distant 3rd. Since commercial users abuse them and see the most broken trucks, their preference probably reflects reliability, durability and overall operating costs.
Maybe someone who deals with truck fleets can confirm or deny?
Towing/ Hauling....HD truck stuff
billiebob
Well-known member
New diesels are far too unreliable regardless of the manufacturer. Have a buddy with a transit mix, gravel business he uses his truck hard often towing a tridem equipment trailer. In the past 6 years he's had Ford, Dodge, GMC diesels, none of them lasted a full year without breaking down. All powertrain issues. The GMC was in the shop for 6 weeks waiting for warranty parts. He now drives a Chevy with a gas engine, 2 years of trouble free driving and he's not missing the diesel torque. He'll never buy another diesel pickup. But he was several Mack gravel and cement trucks with real diesel engines.... all pre def.
Regcabguy
Oil eater.
The shop I use gets IFS trucks in frequently for aftermarket upgrades,ball joints,CV shafts etc. These are trucks that worked hard and frequently offroaded. Nothing tracks like an IFS.
displacedtexan
Active member
I'm primarily a "diesel guy" all three of the Big Three are building a solid, reliable truck these days. I've got a number of friends who are full time diesel mechanics and shop owners. The Ford 6.7s are by far the most popular with them. Even if their race truck is a Cummins.
Sounds like the issue isn't the trucks...
Highlander
The Strong, Silent Type
Is the fuel economy significant among the HD diesel vs HD gas?
The first time I saw a diesel cheaper than gas was a few ago in CT... never seen before.
Also why can't GM put their trucks on SA?
The first time I saw a diesel cheaper than gas was a few ago in CT... never seen before.
Also why can't GM put their trucks on SA?
ricoisme26
Active member
If I were buying a truck today I'd go for a Ford. I think all three of the trucks would work for my uses and each has its area that it shines. I think the Ford is the best overall even if its not the best in each area. I do find their interior the most comfortable personally.
85_Ranger4x4
Well-known member
Kind of a limited sample but it looks like a lot of fleets around me are swinging from Ford to Ram. John Deere service trucks, utility companies, city street department, county roads department etc. All used to be only Fords but seem to be slowly replaced with Rams.
I am really considering a 2500 Ram, 6.4 Hemi though. Hard pass on a rube goldberg diesel of any flavor.