Great info on this Forum, I am VERY new to Ram 6.7 trucks and had a Question. I own a Junk Removal Company in NC....

[robbyrus19D]

Great info on this Forum, I am VERY new to Ram 6.7 trucks and had a Question:
I own a Junk Removal Company in NC and my Tundra just is not able to handle the jobs anymore.

I am really set on a 3500 not a dually, but would consider a 2500. What would be the best years to consider?

I am hauling around 10-13k lbs on a normal trailer hitch.

I want to stay away from the 2022 and up, and heard there are issues with some of the CP4 pumps.

Just looking for the "safer" years, and the different transmissions/HO options to sustain this investment as long as possible.

Thank you so much for your help and advice. - God Bless!

 

[Units]

CP4 is no longer a thing, RAM swapped back over to the CP3 there was a TSB on that. Why are you worried about anything 2022 and up? 22’s seem to have more emissions issues but in general the CGI trucks are solid. If you’re towing consistently then you shouldn’t have any issues with emissions, use good fuel and run an additive. IMO, if you’ve got a business hauling scrap, I’d go with a 3500 over the 2500.

 

[Ostracize]

I agree with @Units points, stick with 3500. I assume you're looking at used, if so, 2021 is when they ditched the cp4 officially but as stated, as long as the tsb was accomplished then it should be no concern. The 22s do seem to have a spike in emissions but that seems mostly for little to no towing units.
SO vs HO at those weights I don't think "force you into HO territory IMHO...though 3500 you'll find more HOs. The main difference is the trans options...
SO 68rfe 6speed = fine trans if left at stock power but 'can' develop issues above ~150k
HO aisin 6speed = "school bus trans" pretty darn bulletproof as long as kept up on servicing. Not as "smooth" shifting.. Bothers some, not me personally.
ZF = smooth, most say more responsive ie less aggressive torque management.... But IMHO still not enough real world data so for me remains in the untested category for longevity.

 

[Brutal_HO]

I'd just get a 3500 with a Hemi.

Running a diesel around town is fraught with potential emissions issues.