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In just a few short years, turbodiesel pickup trucks have become a popular choice on Xenia job sites. We’re also starting to see diesel engines available on medium-duty utility vehicles and carriers, and even making their way to smaller pickups and SUVs. There are two good reasons for the shift: easier maintenance, as well as the greater power of diesel fuel. With its higher energy density, diesel requires less fuel than gasoline to generate equal power. That translates to 20% to 35% farther on a gallon of fuel.* The bottom line is that diesel engine fuel costs are lower than gasoline engines over the life of the vehicle.
With diesel engine competition starting to heat up, businesses and truck buyers have more than a few diesel options to choose from. Read on to compare specs on five of the best diesel truck engines on the market right now, then get in touch if you think diesel could be the next step for your business!
Diesel goes light-duty. The small-but-mighty EcoDiesel is the industry’s lone light-duty diesel engine:
One of the best out there for pickups that pull or haul heavy loads, the 6.7L Cummins offers the most torque ever available in a non-commercial vehicle:
This new addition to the 1/2-ton and 3/4-ton pickup segments can tackle real work, and with its impressive fuel efficiency, won’t even waste fuel on the highway before you get to the Wilmington job site:
This legendary workhorse that simply gets it done:
Ford’s newest diesel makes improvements over the previous version for a big boost in horsepower and torque:
Why do commercial trucks prefer diesel engines over gasoline engines?
Diesel fuel features a higher energy density than gasoline, allowing commercial trucks to travel 20% to 35% farther on a single gallon of fuel. This translates to significantly lower long-term fuel operation costs over the commercial service life of your fleet vehicles.
What are the benefits of a High Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel engine?
The 6.7L Cummins configuration is highly revered for its high-torque output at low RPMs, making it an ideal choice for heavy towing and demanding commercial operations. Its inline-six layout offers a simpler mechanical architecture for streamlined commercial truck service.
How often do commercial diesel truck engines require routine maintenance?
While diesel components are highly durable, fleet vehicles require specialized service patterns. Routine items like commercial diesel engine oil changes are typically recommended between 10,000 and 15,000 miles depending on severe job-site usage conditions near Xenia.
At Key Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT, we’re proud to serve the greater Xenia area with a massive selection of used and new commercial vehicles, including tow trucks, wreckers, rollbacks, carriers, and more. Give us a call at 937-971-5234 to learn more about the best diesel truck engines and their maintenance checklists, or schedule your next service. Equip your Beavercreek or Springfield enterprise with the capability you need to grow!
*According to the U.S. Department of Energy.
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