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  1. I think your Ford has more power than the Cummings motor. Could also be gearing differences. The Rams (we rented from Barco in Utah) were Laramies and not really set up as work trucks though that is the way we used them. The heavy load I mentioned, was a large dual filter pod used in the oil field. The weight was not listed on the trailer because I suspect it was overweight. I estimate 12-14K but it could have been well over 15K...which was the max rating of the truck. All I know is it took a long time to get to speed and a long time to brake...even with the brake controller.
  2. I used to have Ram 2500 Laramie Diesel 4x4 as a work truck. I towed up to 13K-14K lbs. Pretty much the limit of the truck. Great vehicle. The heavy loads gave mpg of 7-8 and lighter loads, say 5K, right around 15 mpg. Unloaded, on flat ground (around Houston) and at 67-68 mph, I could get 27 mpg (2015 vehicle...seems like the last one I had, 2017, did not do quite as well). For the weight of the LEII, the Ram 2500 will have no issue and have more comfort and a better ride than my 2015 Silverado 4x4. Any truck you get, the brake controller is a must.
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