Ford vs chevy vs dodge

[LJMasonWy]

When I was going to buy my truck (2007 Dodge Ram, quad cab, 8ft Bed, with the Cummins Turbo Diesel) I had a hard time deciding which brand. I finally decided to look at other that were doing the same thins I wanted to do with my truck, which was haul horses around... Cheyenne Frontier Days was in town - the worlds largest outdoor rodeo. I drove through the back lots to see what the guys that depended on hauling their horses around the country to make their living were driving. I do realize that Dodge is a PRCA sponsor, and Ford is a PBR sponsor. About 60% of the cowboys drove Dodge 2500/3500 with diesel engines. 15% each to Ford and Chevy/GMC with the remained a mix of Toyotas and Semis. I bought a Dodge.

So, my suggestion is find people that make their living doing what you want to get a truck for, then find the best deal for the accessories and add-ons that you want. None of them are perfect vehicles, none of them are complete trash, and I think you can get two trucks off the same line and one will work great and one will be a lemon. In most cases all the consumer publications recommend against extended warranties, but IMHO, when you are buying something you expect to significantly outlast the warranty it might be worth a look.

[dodge man]

Thanks, I'll check it out.


Hey anyone crazy enough to haul around 10k lbs with an 05 dodge ram 1500..have a chance to score up a sweet deal but I need to know if it's possible with some upgrades.

Depending on the rear gears, it would probably work, that would be right on the edge of the towing limit.

[case245]

wow 10k with a 1500 that i want to see with my own eyes

[dodge man]

Air bags, 3.92 rear gears, hemi, and good trailer brakes, it would work. I had a 2007, and it seemed like it was rated near 10,000 lbs.+

Edit, I looked up what a 2005 could tow, it looks like its less than 9000 lbs, so towing 10,000 lbs would really be pushing it.

[case245]

lol i tow 12500ibs with my 3500hd 4.11 gears it does well my cousins dads 2001 x cab 360cu in bearly pulled a 1/2 pickup an 1985 i had to stop an wait for him to catch up

[jenkinsph]

lol i tow 12500ibs with my 3500hd 4.11 gears it does well my cousins dads 2001 x cab 360cu in bearly pulled a 1/2 pickup an 1985 i had to stop an wait for him to catch up

Towing in the mountains I use an F550 diesel with 4.88 gears, gives good control of a 10k to 14k trailer. Towing at 65 to 70% of rated capacity it sure add a degree of safety imo.

[Soundguy]

Towing in the mountains I use an F550 diesel with 4.88 gears, gives good control of a 10k to 14k trailer. Towing at 65 to 70% of rated capacity it sure add a degree of safety imo.

yep.. 4.88's are no speed demons.. but very responsive!

[Soundguy]

Towing in the mountains I use an F550 diesel with 4.88 gears, gives good control of a 10k to 14k trailer. Towing at 65 to 70% of rated capacity it sure add a degree of safety imo.

yep.. 4.88's are no speed demons.. but very responsive!

[foreman Etexas]

Thanks, I'll check it out.


Hey anyone crazy enough to haul around 10k lbs with an 05 dodge ram 1500..have a chance to score up a sweet deal but I need to know if it's possible with some upgrades.

I had a 05 with a hemi,crew cab and 4round bales was all it wonted. The a/c went out couple times.
I think should stay in a 3/4 ton for safely pulling 10,000lbs,you can do it with half ton with bumper dragging.
My father-in-law has a 2000 chevy heavy/half with 6.0gas,with over 350,000miles never any troubles,and its pulled a trailer all its life,still going today.
I have had good luck with the 5.9 cummins with standard trans.
My brother and friends 6.0 diesels something is always wrong with them.
I have a 7.3 but I must of got someones headache cause its got all kinds of issues.
So gas the chevy 6.0. And diesel 5.9cummins 12v or 24v

[Mike1369]

Hey guys is the 6.4 better than the 6.0 ford. Any issues with that motor or tranny.
Found a ford but not sure of any gremlins...lol