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Welcome to FTE! Talk about dropping a grenade in an under ground bunker!

Either engine will pull the load you described.

Funny you mention all the issues you've heard with the EB engines. I just had my oil changed yesterday 2-18-13 and I asked the service writer and one of the dealer's truck techs about EB issues. Both men said they haven't seen many issues.

The internet can amplify anything. Good luck with your search sir.