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[RC] re: Truck Question - David Bennett

I have a Dodge 3500 (one ton) dually 4x4, manual transmission w/ quadcab.  The 
5.9L engine in it is a Cummins Turbodiesel.   It is a strong solid truck that 
feels 
good towing a gooseneck trailer.   It is very comfortable to drive and to ride 
in it as 
a passenger for extended amounts of time.   I've owned several Ford diesels.  
My Dodge is a better truck for me.

Dave Bennett


The Ford 5.4L is a V8. The Dodge 5.9L is a V10. Of these two trucks 

the Dodge has a far superior engine, it's 4x4, it's a 1 ton with 
stronger brakes, springs, bearings, much better all around. Get the 
Dodge, the only thing better would be if it was a diesel.  8-)
hp @ rpm means the max power the engine can produce in a sterile test 
facility for about 15 minutes. It is a bragging point used in an 
argument of who has a better truck. The actual useable power applied 
to the drive wheels is only 75% of the advertised power due to power 
loss in the transmission, differential & accessories like fan, AC, 
alternator, etc. Get the Dodge.






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