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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 02:52 AM
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well, when i graduate highschool, i plan on starting a business doing landscaping, excavating, and snowclearing. My truck of choice will be a ram with the brawny CTD. now, i am wondering which CTD , 5.9 or 6.7??? how would either one perform for towing a trailer with a bobcat, and or a backhoe? thanks!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 04:29 AM
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my 5.9 tows a bobcat like its not even there
 
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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well, when i graduate highschool, i plan on starting a business doing landscaping, excavating, and snowclearing. My truck of choice will be a ram with the brawny CTD. now, i am wondering which CTD , 5.9 or 6.7??? how would either one perform for towing a trailer with a bobcat, and or a backhoe? thanks!
I just had the Bobcat on the back earlier this week and never even noticed it. Hell, that w/ the trailer is only 4500 - 5000 lbs, if that. I was getting about 15 MPG pulling that little turd.

It'll come down to how much coin you have to drop, either one is more capable than what 99% of us ask it to do.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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if you want to put a lot of aftermarket work you can go for the 5.9 and and then you would be able to tow a whole fleet of bobcats lol.... or if you want to be environmentally friendly go with the 6.7 lol
 
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