2021 Ram 2500 Tradesman 6.4

[SatinSilver]

Do you remember the msrp on it? Sounds like you got a good deal.

 

[GON]

Very nice. The dealer I purchased my Ram from has 20+ Tradesman 6.4’s with MSRP’s between 46-50k. Not sure what they are actually selling for though.

I looked up the towing capacity for 2500 6.4 CC and it showed a payload rating of 3100 lbs and a 17k towing capacity...which is a huge upgrade over the 1500. I am curious what your average fuel economy will be.

""curious what the average fuel economy will be"

I have two F350s gassers, a 5.4 3v V8 and a 6.8 2v V10.

The question is empty of towing:

5.4 V8 empty 13mpg, towing 6-8mpg

6.8 V10 empty 12mpg, towing 6-8mpg

If used locally, even loaded, MPG does not matter much. Doing long distance towing on a regular basis- break out the piggy bank with a 1 ton gasser as one is going to be paying a lot for fuel. I hope the 6.4 does better than my trucks towing, but I sense the math is similar (tow big with a gasser- collapse of MPG).

 

[GON]

Do you remember the msrp on it? Sounds like you got a good deal.

Good to hear a decent deal is still out there.

My guess is the truck was not loaded with toys/options, not the Cummins- making it less a hot commodity for today's current pickup truck buyer. Just like a regular cab is not generally in demand.

.Looks like OP found a sweet spot in the current one ton truck shortage prices. Good for him!

 

[RhondaHonda]

Is it 4x4 or 2wd? Nice truck.

 

[RAR]

Do you remember the msrp on it? Sounds like you got a good deal.

$47058 or thereabouts…

 

[RAR]

Is it 4x4 or 2wd? Nice truck.

4x4… 2wd is useless out here where the snows can show up in any month, save July

 

[Zaedock]

Nice truck. You got a great deal at $44K! You can't even find a HD truck around here.

 

[tiger862]

Nice truck.

 

[Rob_Roy]

Nice truck. It is interesting to see the difference in options that different dealers choose on the Tradesman trucks. Mine has the snow chief package and chrome appearance package, but came without tow hooks, or the sliding rear window.

I added running boards and Husky mud guards to mine.

 

[The Critic]

""curious what the average fuel economy will be"

I have two F350s gassers, a 5.4 3v V8 and a 6.8 2v V10.

The question is empty of towing:

5.4 V8 empty 13mpg, towing 6-8mpg

6.8 V10 empty 12mpg, towing 6-8mpg

If used locally, even loaded, MPG does not matter much. Doing long distance towing on a regular basis- break out the piggy bank with a 1 ton gasser as one is going to be paying a lot for fuel. I hope the 6.4 does better than my trucks towing, but I sense the math is similar (tow big with a gasser- collapse of MPG).

I was curious because HEMI's are on the thirsty side, not that it matters from an overall financial standpoint.
My 5.7 2wd with 3.21's and etorque only averages 16 in town. A 4x4 6.4 with the 4.10 ratio is probably 10-12?

 

[meep]

Incredible deal at 44k$. Not sure how you pulled that off in this market. That’s a lot of truck for a reasonable price.

 

[diyjake]

I agree 44K is an awesome price for a truck like that. My BIL just got a 2021 Ram Big Horn with a Cummins $64K.

 

[wtd]

Nice truck. I saw the Corwin license plate. We have a Corwin Dodge and Ford dealership here in SW Mo.

 

[The Critic]

What are you averaging on this truck for fuel economy?

Not sure which gear ratio you have, but my friend's 21 6.4 4.10 averages 11-12 mpg for in-town driving. At least the 21's now recommend only 87.