So apparently Stellantis had a genius idea!!!!

[Cmar]

Something to keep in mind when a engine is sedated in power. It's usually for longevity reasons. For example the 6.7 Diesel that Ford has comes in two different configurations here in North America. You have the consumer lever that has more power available(even though it isn't all there if the truck isn't loaded) and you have the Heavy Duty Commercial version that has less power. Ford found the low power to help the overall longevity for the commercial vehicles. Of course that doesn't stop issues with the after treatment system thanks to operators shutting the vehicles off during a regen. Just something to keep in mind.

Also it doesn't compare to Stelantis engineering a truck to pull 11,500 lbs when it can't do 7,500 lbs safely.

Exactly, consumer grade units rarely run up to 24 / 7 with full load. Commercial units often do. De-rating helps keep those engines running reliably for longer. I imagine Ford had mine trucks in mind whenthey released this model. This is a market Toyota has largely had to themselves for a long rime with the 70 series. And it's a big market in this country.

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