I was snooping around on the "build truck" function on Dodge's website....in the drivetrain section there is an option to choose a 6 speed manual or a "heavy duty" six speed manual....anyone know what the difference between these is and which one is better/stronger?

Thanks!

 

There is only one available with the cummins. HD 6spd. It will be the new one too, if you order.

 

Thanks for the reply.

I was a little confused because the site automatically selected a 6 speed manual (included in vehicle price) when I picked the Cummins engine, but further down in the window it allows me to select a Heavy Duty version of the manual tranny (400.00 extra).

 

What "NEW" six speed? Details!!!!
Bob

 

The rest of this model year the 6 speed transmission will not be the 5600 but will be a G56 model. It is a Mercedes transmission that will be used from the half production on. Don't know anything about it but I am sure they are going to save money on it or they would not be using it.

 

Your right pitbull, theres two listed, and you got a choise for the Cummins. One is standard , and one is listed H-D and cost $400.00 extra!!!

 

Why do they switch the trannys form manual to auto when u select the plow package?

Dom

 

There is no plow option with a 6-speed. The fair weather engineers can't figure out how to plow and step on a clutch at the same time.

 

lol, i dont like plowing with autos, i think im gonna fry em! I know mine will hold up, but my buddies truck? I get scared..... But my pops gasser Ferd has a good trany in it. I dont think the ZF is that bad.

Dom

 

They also added 6 speeds for the gas Rams and Dakota's so maybe that's why there were two listed in case you wanted the Hemi.

I saw an 04 3500 on a local lot about a year ago. The base engine for the 1 tons were the HO. Since MA was a non-HO state, there was a $600 credit because it had the SO and since the tranny was an auto, it was $695 instead of $1095, crediting the $400 for not having the mandatory 6 speed. The 50 state 600 has eliminated this confusion for those of us living in the tree hugger states.

 

Pitbull:

I picked up a 2005 brochure today and it has 3 transmissions listed for the Cummins.

6-speed HD manual
6-speed manual (late availability)
4-speed automatic

Does this mean the HD is the NV5600 and is available all year?

 

The new 6 speed manual (G56) replaces the HD (NV5600) for the 2005.5 models. If you want one it's going to have to be one that was built before the end of 2004.

A dealer near me had a 6 speed show up the second week of December. It was built in August so they aren't exactly on the fast track to New England, or probably Ontario. But the good news is they could still be showing up for a couple of months if you prefer the 5600. It's just too late to order one exactly the way you like.