kltk1
Senior Member
Yep. Don't think anyone would buy a 2500 that takes 2 minutes to go up a highway on-ramp and reach 1 MPH. Then try to merge into traffic doing 70 MPH. With the EcoD you might get a 2500+ LB payload (lighter engine) but can only tow 5000 Lbs. Whats the point? Might as well get a 1500.
A properly geared 2500 with an ED may not win any drag races but it’s highly unlikely it would be unsafe and would have significantly more towing capacity than 5K. At 480 ft. Lbs. of torque it’s already significantly stronger than a Hemi. 9-10k tow capacity with a 9k GVWR would be a far safer vehicle to tow a 6-8k trailer than a 1/2 ton weighing in at less than 6k. Can a half ton do it? Yes. Would it be as stable as a 3/4 ton while doing it? Not likely. Again, not everyone has a need for 15k tow capacity and can’t justify $10k for a Cummins. Trade offs.
All that said, an I4 Cummins would be a very nice option. As noted, drop one cylinder and they’re likely to hit very favorable numbers across the board. From hp/tq to cost and fuel mileage.
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