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Ford F-250 The Greatest Diesel On The Market Ford F-250 6.7 Power-stroke is the greatest diesel on the market. Ford has been making diesel trucks since the 1960's. Ford has the best diesel on the market because of the capabilities, materials, durability, modifications and safety features. The Ford F-250 has the best in class horsepower of 440. It outranks the other trucks with horsepower. GMC only has 378 horsepower, followed by Dodge with 377 horsepower. The worst maker on the market with 300 horsepower is Chevrolet. Ford also has the best towing capacity which is not surprising because Ford has the most reliable engine on the market. Ford has a max towing capacity of 31,200 lbs. The Dodge Ram has a max towing capacity of 30,000 lbs., …show more content…

The F-250 weighs 5,648 lbs., GMC and Chevy weigh 4,184 lbs., and the lightest diesel is the Dodge Ram which weighs 3,100 lbs. The heaviest part, and arguably the most important part, of a truck is the engine. The F-250's engine is a 6.7 liter Power stroke. The Chevy and GMC diesel engines are also 6.7 liters Duramax. Dodge's engine is a 6.7 liter Cummins, which is considered the second strongest engine out there behind Ford. Ford's engine contains a class exclusive single sequential turbocharger, which sets apart Ford from the other makers in engine …show more content…

Lift kits are when you raise the body of your truck, typically this is done 2 to 4 inches, and fitted with a larger, off road tire with a larger rim. Bagging Kits are used to lower a truck closer to the ground, typically 2 to 3 inches, this is done with hydraulics and fitted with smaller tires and rims. Squatting Kits are a combination of a lift and a lower, you raise the front of the trucks and lower the back of the truck at the same time. An Engine's can be modified or replaced to increase power, speed and some even like to make it louder. All the trucks have many after market add-ons that are available. GMC and Chevy's both offer many interior add-ons from Organizers and storage options to exterior bed liners and tool boxes. A few of GMC and Chevy add-ons worth noting are the Ladder Rack and the step for the bed, OnStar, and the 150 foot Internet Mobile Hotspot. Ford's offers many add-ons from storage to entertainment to exterior bed options. Some of Ford's add-ons worth mentioning are Underseat storage vault, tablet cradle, Sportz truck camping tent, and a bed step. Dodge offers the least amount of add-on options. They have the normal add-ons like floor mats, storage options, and audio options. One option worth noting on the Dodge is the Ram Box Management System, which is a compartment at the end of the truck's

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