What factors Determine Tow Rating

nhramnl · 09-05-2018, 07:34 AM

Original Equipment Manufacturers who built 2010 emissions diesels have had an incredibly steep learning curve, that some never conquered. Caterpillar experienced a so total a failure of their design that they finally just threw in the towel and quit building on-road engines (off-road engines don't require DEF systems). I've owned 6.0 gas 2500 HD trucks for years, and as Jim suggests, the power is "adequate" but not impressive. No question diesels are stronger pullers, but with the state of diesel emissions technology that exists right now, I think gas trucks are simpler to own and far cheaper to buy.

09-05-2018, 07:34 AM	#11
nhramnl Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 507 Likes: 8 Liked 358 Times in 83 Posts	Re: What factors Determine Tow Rating Original Equipment Manufacturers who built 2010 emissions diesels have had an incredibly steep learning curve, that some never conquered. Caterpillar experienced a so total a failure of their design that they finally just threw in the towel and quit building on-road engines (off-road engines don't require DEF systems). I've owned 6.0 gas 2500 HD trucks for years, and as Jim suggests, the power is "adequate" but not impressive. No question diesels are stronger pullers, but with the state of diesel emissions technology that exists right now, I think gas trucks are simpler to own and far cheaper to buy.