Autos: Heavy-duty trucks are ready for harvest - Indianapolis Star
Autos: Heavy-duty trucks are ready for harvest Whether your autumn plans include trailering equipment to support harvesting, getting the fifth-wheel home from camp or putting the mini-yacht in storage, the latest crop of heavy-duty trucks summon... st/1rZyCD4 Whether your autumn plans include trailering equipment to support harvesting , getting the fifth-wheel home from camp or putting the mini-yacht in storage, the latest crop of heavy-duty trucks summons towing and payload capacity like... 2015 Ram Heavy Duty. Ram's story for 2015 is all about numbers: Up to 865 lb. -ft. of torque, 30,000-pound towing capacity, 7,390-pound payload. If you want to go light-duty diesel, 28 mpg on highways. The available 6. 4-liter HEMI V8 engine boasts 410 horsepower and 429 lb. -ft. of torque. 7-liter HEMI V8 that delivers 383 horsepower and 400 lb. -ft. of torque is available, but serious truck buyers choose the renowned 6. 7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 that produces 385 horsepower and 865 lb. -ft. of torque. A factory-installed seven-pin trailer connector and gooseneck prep package enable fifth-wheel trailers. High-definition cameras in the tailgate handle and cargo lamp let drivers connect and check cargo easily. Choose from gasoline, CNG or diesel power, including the Duramax turbodiesel and Allison. Source: www.indystar.com
