Lt CHEG
Platinum Member
Well it looks like the single biggest impediment to me ever buying a Cummins powered Ram has been addressed. According to multiple articles that I've read as well as Ram's own website the 2013 Ram 3500 when equipped with a Cummins is available with an Aisin 6 speed automatic transmission. 2013 also brings with it selective catalytic reduction ( and of course DEF injection) and a corresponding bump in fuel economy. The Cummins is rated for 385 horsepower and 850 lb ft of torque in the 3500 models equipped with the Aisin. Additional frame redesign brings class leading GCVWR and tow ratings as well as additional front end capacity for snow plows. It looks like Ram has bridged the gap and now I'd say that all 3 brands of HD trucks are about a coin flip apart. I might actually look at replacing my Silverado 2500HD in the future with a crew cab or mega cab Ram 3500 with the Cummins and Aisin combo. Way to go Ram, I'm always happy to see healthy competition as in the end then consumer wins.