![]() I average ~ 19 - 20 MPG in decent weather with an 8500 pound truck running the speed limit in continuously hilly areas, especially two lane, back highways. In my testing, the gas engines ran out of breath with hard acceleration at ~ 65 MPH unloaded, while the diesel just kept pulling. Mine has ~ 350 HP and 800 pounds of torque at 1500 RPM. No comparison with diesel torque in any manner. I then decided to go diesel 3/4 ton and went with the Ram 2500 after driving gas and diesels. I decided HD halfs for my load wants/needs just would not provide the security I wanted with chassis/suspension/braking strength. While I was looking for heavy duty half ton trucks in 2015 for heavy towing, >= 10,000+ pounds, only GM and Ford could cover this. I can only speak to what was available in 2015 and would think my overall experience would transfer to 2017 except for the new technology.
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