Ordered a 2022 Ram 2500

[ovrszd]

Oh boy, you just don’t realize how much better the Ram Cummins pulls a load. I realize trucks do more than just pull loads, but I’m not kidding when I tell you the difference between my Ram 5500 and my F-550 is night and day. The truck itself is just as nice, if not nicer than the Ford. Ram gives you an incredible list of features, even with the Tradesman line.
Dont test drive one, you’ll forget your Ford forever. I was like you, thought Ford was the best. Then I went over to the dark side. No plans on coming back. Pulls so strong, loaded with comfort features. Really comfy seats.
20 years ago, a 5.9L Cummins would easily outpull a 7.3. today, a new Cummins 6.7 will outpull a Ford 6.7. It’s the in-line six configuration. It makes more torque down low and off pedal than a V-8.
Also, get better fuel mileage and give you a true medium duty rating doing it, too

Had a Cummins 3500 SRW Dodge. Loved the Cummins. Thought the truck was great until I lost it in a fire and replaced it with a SD because that's what I could find. No more Dodge/Ram for me. Drive quality, ride quality and cab quality just isn't there. But I'm glad people like them.

I have no complaints concerning MPG. I've never reset either cab indicator. Both are over 16. Probably reality is 15. I'm fine with that.

 

[ovrszd]

Never had a 6.7 and at my age, probably never will. My 5.9/6 speed manual will last me the rest of my life.
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Yep, as I expect my two 7.3Ls to do.

 

[Hay Dude]

Had a Cummins 3500 SRW Dodge. Loved the Cummins. Thought the truck was great until I lost it in a fire and replaced it with a SD because that's what I could find. No more Dodge/Ram for me. Drive quality, ride quality and cab quality just isn't there. But I'm glad people like them.

I have no complaints concerning MPG. I've never reset either cab indicator. Both are over 16. Probably reality is 15. I'm fine with that.

How long ago was the Cummins? They have come a long way in the last 5 years. The older trucks were strong pullers, but Ford used to have an all around nicer truck.
Things have changed….dramatically. I was all set to buy another Ford, until I drive the Ram. I was a blue oval guy. Then I took a look around.

 

[ovrszd]

How long ago was the Cummins? They have come a long way in the last 5 years. The older trucks were strong pullers, but Ford used to have an all around nicer truck.
Things have changed….dramatically. I was all set to buy another Ford, until I drive the Ram. I was a blue oval guy. Then I took a look around.

I figured that's where you were headed.

My Cummins was a late model '04.

My two SDs are '00 and '02. I bought the '00 with 100K miles on it for $12K. I bought the '02 with 130K miles on it for $13.

So, search online sites and find me two Cummins trucks for $25K that can carry water to my two SDs. I'll wait.....

 

[Hay Dude]

I figured that's where you were headed.

My Cummins was a late model '04.

My two SDs are '00 and '02. I bought the '00 with 100K miles on it for $12K. I bought the '02 with 130K miles on it for $13.

So, search online sites and find me two Cummins trucks for $25K that can carry water to my two SDs. I'll wait.....

I think the difference is in the weights I pull compared to you. I need the strength and reliability of the Cummins over any other features (whatever they may be, non I know of) of the Ford and the less powerful Powerstroke.

 

[4570Man]

I think the difference is in the weights I pull compared to you. I need the strength and reliability of the Cummins over any other features (whatever they may be, non I know of) of the Ford and the less powerful Powerstroke.

I’m impressed with the 5.9 in my 750. It’s really not enough motor for the job but it’ll pull the best of anything I’ve had. I wanted a M11 truck but I never found a truck with a m11 that checked everything else I wanted.

 

[nisaacs]

How long ago was the Cummins? They have come a long way in the last 5 years. The older trucks were strong pullers, but Ford used to have an all around nicer truck.
Things have changed….dramatically. I was all set to buy another Ford, until I drive the Ram. I was a blue oval guy. Then I took a look around.

I was A Ford guy too, for years, until I bought my first Dodge/Cumins in "91. I didn't like Dodge at all, back in the day, so in 1990 I built my Ford F-350 with a Cummins. I was so impressed with it, I bought the Dodge the next year. Four Cummins powered trucks in my stable to date, all exhaust brake equipped. You can't beat the exhaust brake on a Cummins.

 

[Hay Dude]

I’m impressed with the 5.9 in my 750. It’s really not enough motor for the job but it’ll pull the best of anything I’ve had. I wanted a M11 truck but I never found a truck with a m11 that checked everything else I wanted.

If you like your 5.9L…..I have had a few trucks and pieces of equipment with an 8.3L Cummins
Talk about a sweet motor. It’s like a 5.9L or steroids. Gobs of low end torque….
I would actually look for a truck powered with an 8.3L as my most important feature. Very close to making a move on this IH 6x6, but still holding out hope for a Freightliner with an 8.3L.

Ford pickup Guys who never owned them all sound the same. Once you own one, they win you over. Especially when you need to pull something.

 

[4570Man]

If you like your 5.9L…..I have had a few trucks and pieces of equipment with an 8.3L Cummins
Talk about a sweet motor. It’s like a 5.9L or steroids. Gobs of low end torque….
I would actually look for a truck powered with an 8.3L as my most important feature. Very close to making a move on this IH 6x6, but still holding out hope for a Freightliner with an 8.3L.

Ford pickup Guys who never owned them all sound the same. Once you own one, they win you over. Especially when you need to pull something.

Mine is in a Ford. I thought about buying a cab and chassis with the specs I wanted but I’d have probably spent 20k to get the bed I wanted.

 

[Hay Dude]

Mine is in a Ford. I thought about buying a cab and chassis with the specs I wanted but I’d have probably spent 20k to get the bed I wanted.

Back in the 90’s, Ford was actually smart enough to offer the 5.9L Cummins AND the 8.3L Cummins in their medium trucks and the 8.3L in their heavy trucks (along with bigger CATs)
Heres an L9000 with an 8.3 Cummins.

https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/trucks/for-sale/205435015/1997-ford-l9000