Towing

[ALLINFUN]

I had mentioned in my previous post that I was going to purchase a Cummings or a Duromax. Got to work today, was speaking to the boss and he told me that I could get an ford SD 06 V10 regular cab at a good price from him. Did a little research; the hp is 362 torque 457 - towing capacity 12000. I will be towing combined weight of four tons. Don't know much about the V10. Would appreciate any input.
ALLINFUN

 

[jamisobe]

I had mentioned in my previous post that I was going to purchase a Cummings or a Duromax. Got to work today, was speaking to the boss and he told me that I could get an ford SD 06 V10 regular cab at a good price from him. Did a little research; the hp is 362 torque 457 - towing capacity 12000. I will be towing combined weight of four tons. Don't know much about the V10. Would appreciate any input.
ALLINFUN

The diesels have more potential for low cost upgrades, they get much better mileage, and they will give you more torque on a flatter curve.

Something that interests me is the ability to use alternative fuel in the diesels. You can run biodiesel as well as straight vegatable/fryer oil that is used at restaraunts. You need to make some slight modifications to run the oil, but performance is similar to diesel. Typically you can get the used oil for free.

I am a big fan of the Duramax. The Cummins are good too, but its my understanding that the Duramax is more powerful and quieter.