cummins vs powerstroke
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Ford used to have shares of Cummins stock, which Cummins bought back quite some time ago. The Cummins available in the 650 and 750 is not the same engine as the one found in the Dodge Ram, however, it may share some of the same parts, such as the engine block for starters.
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my question is why is the psd and the cummins about equal when the psd is much bigger. i drove both trucks both the same in size and they seem to run the same the cummins has much more boost to the psd and the cummins sounds better , but i am ford all the way. i would not buy a dodge
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Originally Posted by superrangerman2002
Yes it can be ordered in a F550...but by the time you reach that size of truck, both the PSD and CTD are a bit underpowered, the CAT diesel is the better option.
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F550 specs from Ford.com: http://www.commtruck.ford.com/ctw/F550/features.htm
No mention of Cummins engine available. Only available in F650/F750:
http://www.commtruck.ford.com/ctw/F650/features.htm
No mention of Cummins engine available. Only available in F650/F750:
http://www.commtruck.ford.com/ctw/F650/features.htm
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Originally Posted by DD1684
You could order the Cummins in The 650 or 750, not in any of the 450s or 550s. Here's a good thought thoguh fellas....If Ford claims that the PSD is such a great engine, then why do they offer the Cummins in their larger trucks? If you think about it, International (maker of the PSD) manufactures engines big enough to fit the needs of the F-650/F-750 trucks, so why dosn't Ford offer an engine from International instead of Cummins?
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Originally Posted by wycowboy
Hi 20s?? Like 25-27,?? I d like to see that post!!J
Must have been a diesel dream!!!
But anyway, you're right--they're talking 18-21 mpg.
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Thats good to here that they dont get too much better than us,,My friends with dodges, say the can get 20 ish but if you could get 27 that would be something!! I'd be lookinfg closely a dodge! thats better than a awd subaru!!
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From: houston
Not wanting to hi-jack this post, here is my reason for the v-10.
1. I will only drive about 8k miles a year.
2. psd will be 4k, +500$ incentives, so about 4.5k more espensive.
3. I know most of the problems are worked out but still nervous.
4. only about 2-5 mpg better, and diesel has no cost advantage at the pump.
5. Hp ~50+ , Torque -110 less Oh well
6. Tow ratings with manual on 450/550's about the same.
I don't like the dodge but I went to a dealer and a 1 ton dually crew cab with cummins out the door would be less than 30K. Test drove it and it felt really nice was impressed but can't take the tiny crewcab. Ford can't touch that closer than 4-5k....
Dave
1. I will only drive about 8k miles a year.
2. psd will be 4k, +500$ incentives, so about 4.5k more espensive.
3. I know most of the problems are worked out but still nervous.
4. only about 2-5 mpg better, and diesel has no cost advantage at the pump.
5. Hp ~50+ , Torque -110 less Oh well
6. Tow ratings with manual on 450/550's about the same.
I don't like the dodge but I went to a dealer and a 1 ton dually crew cab with cummins out the door would be less than 30K. Test drove it and it felt really nice was impressed but can't take the tiny crewcab. Ford can't touch that closer than 4-5k....
Dave
