2014 Ram 2500/3500 HD
Ram 2500 |
Ram 3500 |
|
Max GVWR: |
10,000 lbs |
14,000 lbs |
Max GCWR: |
25,000 lbs |
37,600 lbs |
Max Payload: |
3,140 lbs |
6,720 lbs |
Max Conventional Tow: |
17,000 lbs |
17,000 lbs |
Max 5th Wheel Tow: |
17,970 lbs |
30,000 lbs |
For 2014, the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 models are available with the following diesel engine and transmission options:
• 6.7L Cummins, 350 hp @ 2,800 rpm & 660 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm w/ G56 6 speed manual transmission
• 6.7L Cummins, 370 hp @ 2,800 rpm & 800 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm w/ 68RFE 6 speed automatic transmission
• 6.7L Cummins, 385 hp @ 2,800 rpm & 850 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm w/ Aisin AS69RC 6 speed automatic transmission
In addition to Ram's 3/4 ton and 1 ton models, the 2014 Ram 1500 pickup is available with a VM 3.0L V-6 "EcoDiesel", which is rated at 240 hp @ 2,800 rpm and 420 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm.
2014 Ford Super Duty
Ford F-250 |
Ford F-350 |
Ford F-450 |
|
Max GVWR: |
10,000 lbs |
14,000 lbs |
14,000 lbs |
Max GCWR: |
23,500 lbs |
30,500 lbs |
33,000 lbs |
Max Payload: |
3,120 lbs |
6,687 lbs |
5,880 lbs |
Max Conventional Tow: |
14,000 lbs |
18,500 lbs |
18,500 lbs |
Max 5th Wheel Tow: |
16,800 lbs |
23,200 lbs |
24,700 lbs |
Ford's Super Duty pickup line includes three models, the F-250, F-350, and F-450. Their available diesel engine is the 6.7L Power Stroke, which makes a peak 400 hp @ 2,800 rpm and 800 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm. The engine is backed by Ford's TorqShift 6 speed automatic transmission.
2014 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD
Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 2500 |
Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 3500 |
|
Max GVWR: |
9,900 lbs |
13,025 lbs |
Max GCWR: |
24,500 lbs |
30,500 lbs |
Max Payload: |
3,431 lbs |
5,740 lbs |
Max Conventional Tow: |
13,000 lbs |
18,000 lbs |
Max 5th Wheel Tow: |
17,800 lbs |
23,100 lbs |
The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD are available with the 6.6L Duramax LML mated to an Allison 1000 6 speed automatic transmission. The Duramax remains unaltered for 2014, rated at 397 hp @ 3,000 rpm and 765 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm.
2014 Best in Class Diesel*
3/4 Ton Diesel Pickup |
1 Ton Diesel Pickup |
|
Best in Class Horsepower: |
Ford 6.7L Power Stroke - 400 hp |
Ford 6.7L Power Stroke - 400 hp |
Best in Class Torque: |
6.7L Cummins - available 850 lb-ft |
6.7L Cummins - available 850 lb-ft |
Best in Class GVWR: |
Ford F250 & Ram 2500 - 10,000 lbs |
Ford F350 & Ram 3500 - 14,000 lbs |
Best in Class GCWR: |
Ram 2500 - 25,000 lbs |
Ram 3500 - 37,600 lbs |
Best in Class Payload: |
Chevrolet/GMC 2500 - 3,431 lbs |
Ram 3500 - 6,720 lbs |
Best in Class Conv. Tow: |
Ram 2500 - 17,000 lbs |
Ford F350 - 18,500 lbs |
Best in Class 5th Wheel Tow: |
Ram 2500 - 17,970 lbs |
Ram 3500 - 30,000 lbs |
* Diesel Hub's "Best-in-class" recognizes diesel equipped pickups only - all capacities and ratings for gasoline equipped trucks have been omitted. "Class" refers to class II and class III pickup categories respectively.
Sources: www.ford.com, www.chevrolet.com, www.gmc.com, www.ramtrucks.com