2008 Dodge 4500 & 5500
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2008 Dodge 4500 & 5500
It doesn't look like the new bigger Dodge ram is much bigger than the 3500. I guess DC decided to throw a bigger suspension under it and call it a medium duty. Come on DC, 305 horse power? You can do better than that.
Dodge introduces the 4500 and 5500
Dodge introduces the 4500 and 5500
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These are extremely heavy duty trucks...I think 305/610 is more than plenty to do what they have to do. They're not made to be racers. Most will be driven by hired employees and I sure most companys don't want inexperienced drivers tearing up drivelines...they want mpg. On occasion I gross in the neighboerhood of 34k and my little 610 has no problem maintaining speed limit.
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Its not like you can get the GM 4500 with the LMM 350/660 DM... Last ones I saw at the dealer were still 310/520...
The 6.7 is what the bigger trucks have (Ford 650, Frieghtliner, etc), so good enough for a 4500 DC IMHO..
The 6.7 is what the bigger trucks have (Ford 650, Frieghtliner, etc), so good enough for a 4500 DC IMHO..
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Actually , if you break it down :
It makes reference to "Cummins Turbo Diesel" being Legendary, and Then Makes us aware that it is now a 6.7- liter displacement
And FWIW , the 6.7 has been around a long time already , it has been in production and sold in various machinery (mostly agricultural tractors) since 2002 or earlier. I have never heard of any major failures yet.
Legendary Cummins Turbo Diesel in 6.7–liter displacement (610 lb.–ft. of torque)
And FWIW , the 6.7 has been around a long time already , it has been in production and sold in various machinery (mostly agricultural tractors) since 2002 or earlier. I have never heard of any major failures yet.
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