If at least 50 percent of the truck miles are while towing, Diesel.

Otherwise, gas is king yet.

 

Thanks Garc!

Would the Hemi still be okay if I plan on buying a skid steer and would need to transport it home.

 

My half ton would easily do it with full rear airbags, but your door sticker and the actual combined weight will be the dictator legally. A 2500 power wagon with full bells and whistles is rated the lowest, but heavy duty skid steers can vary in weight.

 

Lots of emissions foul ups to deal with diesel.
Expensive to repair and parts.
The Hemi can haul a trailer.

 

Not really, if the diesel is used like it’s supposed to be. Grocery getter or soccer dad truck it’s not.
And a Hemi can’t haul near what a Cummins can. Especially in the mountains.
I’ve owned both.

 

Thanks!

 

Based on all your reply’s I think I’ll go with the diesel.
Thanks to all!

 

A wrong decision for what you need. Expensive fuel and more maintenance, not to mention up-front costs

 

I bought one and don't regret it. Fuel is a little higher but it gets better mileage than my 05 1500 does. Service costs are higher though.

 

I don’t plan on doing a lot of heavy towing.

Mostly would be taking my 8100 pound tractor to the shop for maintenance.

Would I be okay with the hemi or should I go diesel?

What would I be looking at on mpg when not towing?

Thanks,

Nandark

The diesel is best hands down, but it’s twice the maintenance or more. You can buy a lot of fuel for what a diesel cost plus maintenance. I have a 22 2500 4WD crew cab, love it, but it’s expensive to maintain, not to mention having to plug it in, in the winter. I would go the gas route, I only use mine for my tractor too. If it was for something heavier or all the time where I was traveling long trips pulling a heavy trailer, it would be a diesel.

 

Disagree.
I haven’t noticed much maintenance cost difference between my 2500 CTD and my previous 1500 Hemi. Towing differential is dramatic though.

 

Disagree.
I haven’t noticed much maintenance cost difference between my 2500 CTD and my previous 1500 Hemi. Towing differential is dramatic though.

The oil alone is double for your gas power plant, have you priced a wix oil and fuel filters ?. I have owned both I use the best filters plus Amsoil that is better than any oil any where, data speaks for it's self.

 

I don’t plan on doing a lot of heavy towing.

Mostly would be taking my 8100 pound tractor to the shop for maintenance.

Would I be okay with the hemi or should I go diesel?

What would I be looking at on mpg when not towing?

Thanks,

Nandark

6.4 L Hemi is perfect for your needs, if you order the vehicle make sure it is equipped with heavy duty tow/haul transmission.

 

Tow/haul is standard…..Not an option 🙄

 

I don’t plan on doing a lot of heavy towing.

Mostly would be taking my 8100 pound tractor to the shop for maintenance.

Would I be okay with the hemi or should I go diesel?

What would I be looking at on mpg when not towing?

Thanks,

Nandark

DIESEL

ROI Return on Investment.
I get 20MPG hot or cold, towing or not, loaded or not.
I keep my truck 10+ years - the diesel's I've had 95, 2004, 2018 have needed very little maintenance.
With 200k miles, a broken AC and rust in the doors my 1995 std cab 4x4 w/Cummins sold for $9000 in 2004.
With 370k miles my 2004 Cummins Q/C 4x4 sold for $11,000 in 2019.
My 2018 is still going strong and with 120k it has a long ways to go.
They cost more upfront - if you can afford it, you get it all back when ya sell.

 

I've owned both. The Hemi sucks gas. I get better milage hauling a 32 foot 5th wheel than I ever got with the Hemi totally empty. Buy the diesel. The Hemi has great acceleration, but it is terrible for towing! Even not planing to tow "lots", get the diesel...

 

Depends on your needs. I have the 05' Cummins 5.9. 21 miles to a gal., pulls like a bear, has all the HD goodies and should last for over 500,000 miles. I can't speak for the other diesels.

 

I have been pulling with RAM Diesels since 1995. Currently currently 2010 3500 Cummins. A little more expensive for oil but outside of that very similar as my Ford gas (2). I would not go back. But you MUST keep them up mechanically.

 

I have a 2012 Ram 2500 Laramie and I love it. Bought it with 18,000 miles in 2013. So far, I do not need to replace it. I have towed a 6400# travel trailer, 10,000# toy hauler, and now a 12,000# 5th wheel. I am not a mechanic and I recently began doing as much maintenance as I can learn on my own; since I am now retired and on a fixed income. I just completed the EGR clean at 118,000 miles and it went well; had no problems getting to any of the mounting bolts. This truck gets 17MPG without towing and between 10 and 11MPG while towing; terrain dictates the mileage. It does not require DEF. I only have 120,000 miles on it now. I would not trade it for a new one (unless, of course, it was SMOKING deal). I haven’t had payments for over 5 years now. That’s hard to beat. I love my Ram. Go diesel.

 

If you are not doing high mileage Heavy towing (12K+) it's a waste to buy diesel. The fuel is expensive, you will not get better mpg than a 5.7, esp a newer one, the HD trucks ride like a brick compared to the 1500's, my dealership charges $280 for a diesel oil change compared with $63 for a 5.7, there is the DEF issue, just to name a few. My '20 1500 5.7 does 21-23 mpg at 76-78 mph with the motor ticking over at 1700 with 3.21 back axle. And don't even think about going with one of those "hurricane" straight sixes. The H.O. has 540hp... out of a 3 liter block? Good luck with engine longevity. They used to say "There is no replacement for displacement" ...despite the marketing hype from Stellantis, It's still true in my book.

 

Go 1500 gas. I know the diesel guys will disagree. I tow my 7,500 # RV trailer all over the Rockies with my '19 Longhorn. No problem. And I don't have to add cow pee all the time. Diesels are for work trucks. I do have the 3.92 rear end and get 18 to 20 MPG at 80 on the highway without towing. 8 to 10 towing.
I do love the air suspension.

 

I don’t buy it.
My 1500 5.7 Hemi couldn’t pull itself out of a wet paper bag.
Had difficulty towing a 2,000lb boat through mild hills.
But it was sure comfortable to drive.

 

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I have a Ram 2500 with a gas engine, bought from Medina Auto Mall in Medina, OH. For occasional towing it works perfectly, I never felt like I was missing out by not going diesel. Fuel consumption is heavier in the city, but on the highway it’s decent. If you’re not towing every day, I don’t think it’s worth paying extra for diesel.

 

I have a 2017 2500 limited mega cab 4X4. Our son in August bought a 2024 2500 not sure of the model 4x4. Both are diesel. I do all of the fluid and filter changes myself. I even rotate my tires myself. We both love our diesels. I was getting around 17 miles a gallon. I started putting Diesel Kleen (the silver bottle) in when I fill up. Now I am getting close to 22 mpg. If I would take a long trip not towing, I am sure that it would be even higher. Our son is getting around 24mpg. People can say what they want, but if you plan on keeping it and be able to tow when you are ready, I would go with a diesel. It is an investment, and it only cost a little more to go first class. Just a 77-year-old guys opinion.

 

Diesel Kleen raises the cetane. Good stuff. I used it in my 2001 2500.