My wife has horses and she wants to tow them with a gooseneck trailer. Since used prices are so high we will probably buy new. Ford vs Chevy vs Ram. What do you recommend? I would get a Tundra but need to pull more weight than it can handle. Thanks for your help.
Adding @USAFdozerpilot to the discussion
Assuming long term ownership, I would go with the Ford F-250 with the true and true 6.2L gasoline engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. I did not recommend the diesel Powerstroke or any modern diesel truck for that matter (for long term ownership) because it can cost a small fortune to repair issues that arise with the systems that make modern diesels run. The fuel savings from a F250 diesel over F250 gas (like I mentioned) are offset by the repair costs. Also, I don’t trust the 10-speed automatic transmission in the Ford Powerstroke diesels from a longevity point to view.
Now if you planned to trade in the diesel truck after a few years or after a certain mileage and/or were using the truck as part of a business, then it makes sense to get a diesel. In that sense I would go with the Ford 6.7L Powerstroke.
No one buys GMs anymore, Duramax is dead. F250 or RAM is good, you buy the truck for the 6.7 Cummins and is the best diesel you can buy with 6.7 Powerstroke coming in 2nd. The transmissions will be the weakest link for both. Either transmission 30k mi fluid change/filter DONT forget. Both motors are gonna out last either truck so if you want to keep the truck a long time keep in mind the replacement costs and routine maintenance. Unless you want them I’d stay away from any nonsense extras or bells and whistles, stick to the most basic trim level you can buy and you’ll be happy you did in the long run trust me. But either the RAM or the Ford is going to be a work horse for you. And replace Differential fluid every 30k mi DONT forget.
anything but the RAM
No one buys GMs anymore
"General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s Ram brand are neck and neck. Each has about 23 percent of the diesel market. GM leads Ram by about 700 vehicles."
https://www.trucks.com/2019/08/02/ford-gm-ram-diesel-market/
@mmj I go off of what I see and where I live. In the heart of ranch and beef country in the northwest US, Maybe down in Texas or other parts of the country is buying GM but as far as the northwest, ranchers and farmers are in a Cummins or a Powerstroke.
that's the problem with using blanket statements like "No one"
I'd buy dodge ram diesel truck due to have strongest engine brake compare to others and ask dealership if they offer lifetime powertrain warranty like one at my location.
My old boss brought a 2021 diesel chevy one and regretted buy it due to missive electrical issues and rust on body including frame after he owns it for 4 months.
My dad just brought f250 diesel xlt and regretted buy it due to emission stuff on it constant failing and lack of power. also, quality on ford products are tanking.
I worked on brand new diesel trucks... my first choice is dodge due to have Cummins under the hood which is the best engine on the market.
I know most folks don't agree to me on diesel dodge to know reliability issues.... but I had to say that they did improve it a lot if your looking at 2022 model one since it have much beefer tranny this time.
