Posted by Lyndon - AB on February 22, 2020 at 10:20:41 from (72.172.118.156):
In Reply to: 2500HD VS 3500 posted by Ultradog MN on February 21, 2020 at 14:51:28:
Mark, I have to respectfully disagree on one point. The 2020 GM's with the 6.6L gas are locked into having only a 3.73 rear end ratio (not sure on the diesel, haven't been watching them). I was rather disappointed in that move, because the new engine with a 3.73 rear end doesn't really outperform the outgoing 6.0L with a 4.10, like my 2011 3500HD has. I'm not buying a new truck in the near future, but I have been watching the developments in the gas HD pickup lineups, and Ford's new 7.3L gas with 10 speed transmission and 4.30 rear end really impresses me. TFL Truck ran their "Ike Gauntlet" towing test with both trucks, and the Ford 7.3L beat out the GM 6.6L by around 3 minutes if I recall correctly. I'm a GM guy at heart, but I think Ford came up with a winner with the 7.3 gas.
But I digress. To the OP: the 2500HD and 3500 are identical powertrain wise, 3500 I believe is default 4.10 rear ends, 2500HD may have other options. A 6.0L is thirsty no matter what, so I would go with the 4.10 anyway for the pulling capability. Rear springs would be the major difference, but a set of air bags would level the playing field. Only thing that comes to mind, is to make sure a 2500HD has the transmission cooler. My 2011 3500HD came with it, and will pull a mountain without getting hot. As to the numbers, I can't really help, have been watching only the dually gassers as the single wheel 3500HD I have just isn't quite enough truck for what I've been doing.
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