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Chris Senior Enthusiast

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For a 2012 2500 spec'd similar to what is needed on the 3500 to tow 30,000 lbs it is $35k. It won't build and price 2013's yet nor would it let me do a 3500. I also did a ST model. A work truck.,

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They will sell. Plenty of people buying more truck than they need now. Besides, here in Texas, oilfield hotshots been pushing 36k easy with the current trucks. These trucks have always been capable of doing it, just now its "official."

tyhuck Senior Enthusiast

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They will sell. Plenty of people buying more truck than they need now. Besides, here in Texas, oilfield hotshots been pushing 36k easy with the current trucks. These trucks have always been capable of doing it, just now its "official."

 

 

 

Plus, how many people do you see with WAYYYYY more pickup than they need. Ill admit, I want a 2500, and probably wont tow more than 8K more than a handfull of times. But, there are thousands of people that drive 3500 diesels just for the cool factor, or because they think they need it to pull their 12' horse trailer. I would imagine that they will not see a drop in sales, but they probably wont sell many with that kind of weight capacity. most people will probably stick to the quad cab or mega cab with highway type gears, like a 3.73.

 

Just curious, what kinda weight did the F350 Tow Boss (diesel 4.56 gears) pull? Anyone know?

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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Most of the current trucks are good for somewhere in the neighborhood of 27k in the most ideal configuration I think.

Chris Senior Enthusiast

Chris

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That's a sweet looking Pete

 

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yukon25008.1 Senior Enthusiast

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It reminds me of that 'ram long hauler' They came out with, But only gave it the 650 ft lbs motor not the 800..

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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It reminds me of that 'ram long hauler' They came out with, But only gave it the 650 ft lbs motor not the 800..

 

That was for engine durability

 

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