Duramax or Cummins.

[beachbunny]

with 385 HP, taco 6-278

 

[JeffRaines]

As a technician, I don't own a diesel.

I also recommend against buying the newer ones UNLESS you need it.

If you're buying it to tow a big trailer a few weeks a year, save yourself some headache and just buy a gasser.

 

[Grumman]

I had a 2005 Cummins with a six speed manual I said I was gonna drive forever. Since my towing needs changed and I was tired of shifting gears I just bought a new F250 with the 6.2 gas. No regrets so far.


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[bohntr]

I still have my 05 Cummins.......no issues over 14 years other than normal maintenance stuff. But honestly, when I do decide to buy a new truck to tow my trailer, the gas new gas engines have the same torque as my diesel......and gas is far less cheaper nowadays and I’m not a fan of the new diesels and their additives.

 

[beachbunny]

thanks men

 

[callthepacker]

Simple answer....duramax

 

[Doc Holliday]

40k miles on my 2016 Duramax. I have always been a GM guy. I cant see ever going back to a gasser

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[cmahoney]

Definitely a Cummins. The 6 cylinder sounds the coolest with a straight pipe, especially if you run it up through the bed. It also allows plenty of room for a train horn under the hood. The solid front axle makes it easier to lift it over 10 inches than the duramax. The only real downside is you will have to go with a smaller browning sticker because the height of the back window is less than the ford.


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[goodgrouper]

this guy gets it. ^^^^^^^^^.

 

[zach14]

got 330k miles on my 04 cummins. 5.9 high ouput motor with manual six speed. Everything stock and nothing done to motor. Love that truck!

 

[lyle_destroys]

Proper maintenance and changing the oil often with quality full synthetic makes a big difference. Changing fluids more than required. If I was buying another diesel I would be buying it for the truck, not the engine. Ive run new 6.7 powerstrokes and 6.6 duramaxes for 100s of thousand of miles at work. Both very reliable motors if you do your part. I dont have any experience with rams or cummins outside of what we had in the bradleys.

 

[lak2004]

Stick with a gas engine, you'll thank everyone who has said it. Unless you're pulling a lot of heavy chit most of the year, not worth the repair costs and headaches.

 

[BloodyRedArrow]

Just to add to your confusing choice...........I have a 2015 Ram Cummins that has been perfect since day 1. 60,000 miles. Zero issues. Stock. I bought Ram because after reading a lot about all 3, it seems Cummins had the best track record at that time. Ford was my second choice at that time and truthfully I could have flipped a coin. The Ram 2500 has coil springs and seemed to ride a little better.

 

[Danny Hoey]

I have 130k on my '06 Duramax. Regular maintenance, a wheel hub and glow plugs are what has been needed. The front end it getting a little loose but it has a lift on it. so that it too be expected. I only tow a little boat with it but I wanted a truck that I wouldn't grow out of in 10 years. I cringe just thinking about the day that I'll have to buy a new truck.

 

[MarlinMark]

04 GMC Duramax and now a new 18 GMC Denali Duramax.....never a problem. I think it's a no brainer.

 

[BloodyRedArrow]

Just to add to your confusing choice...........I have a 2015 Ram Cummins that has been perfect since day 1. 60,000 miles. Zero issues. Stock. I bought Ram because after reading a lot about all 3, it seems Cummins had the best track record at that time. Ford was my second choice at that time and truthfully I could have flipped a coin. The Ram 2500 has coil springs and seemed to ride a little better.

One other thing to add....When my truck sits at a trailhead in the middle of nowhere in below zero temperatures, I always have anxiety about fuel gelling...I have been fortunate so far....but its just a matter of time.

 

[MallardSX2]

130K with deletes on my ram 2016 still going strong. Had issues with the DEF DPF EGR just like everyone.

I change my oil every 20K and run full synthetic.

 

[backcountry_hunter]

One other thing to add....When my truck sits at a trailhead in the middle of nowhere in below zero temperatures, I always have anxiety about fuel gelling...I have been fortunate so far....but its just a matter of time.

I've been running Power service in every tank when the mercury gets below freezing since probably 2008ish and haven't had a gel issue since. Cold starts down to -40 with no problems. New diesels get bashed (by me especially) alot but one of the major improvements with the newest diesels is their ability to start in cold weather.

 

[BloodyRedArrow]

I've been running Power service in every tank when the mercury gets below freezing since probably 2008ish and haven't had a gel issue since. Cold starts down to -40 with no problems. New diesels get bashed (by me especially) alot but one of the major improvements with the newest diesels is their ability to start in cold weather.

That is encouraging to hear. How much power service? One bottle per tank?

 

[backcountry_hunter]

No.... there's a formula on the bottle and dependent on how many gallons you put in but one of the smaller bottles lasts 3 or 4 fills. The bottles come in pints, quarts and 1/2 gallons. 8 usually buy several of the largest because I treat multiple trucks and equipment. I'll use it in my fuelers also so I may burn through more than most but if you bought a pint or quart it should last you a few fills.