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2006 Best In Class Awards

Truck Trend's Best in Class of 2006

2006 Best In Class Best Power Puller
Best Power Puller 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab
2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab

Winner: 2006 Dodge Ram Mega Cab
For one of our more controversial picks, we went for more than factory torque numbers when making our decision. We're assuming this'll be the vehicle of choice for people who love (and have) to tow. Most likely that means carrying more than just a driver and some tools in the cab for an extended period. In fact, it may mean hauling quite a lot of gear. The Mega Cab has excellent rear-seat versatility and storage space and quite a list of luxury options, including nav, DVD, and heated seats. Sure, it comes at a cost, but a trucker's happiness isn't the place to cut corners.


Best Power Puller


Vehicle Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra HD Duramax 6600 Dodge Ram 3500/Mega Cab Cummins 5.9L Ford F-350 Super Duty Power Stroke 6.0L
Base price $36,080/$37,335 $37,255/$41,410 $35,370
Door Configuration 4 full-size 4 full-size 4 full-size
Wheelbase, in. 167 160.5 172.4
Base engine (opt) 6.6L OHV 32-val turbo, intercooled V-8 (6-sp auto $2295/4-sp auto $1095) 5.9L OHV 24-val turbo, intercooled I-6 6.0L OHV 32-val turbo, intercooled V-8 (5-sp auto $1490)
Hp, SAE 360 325 325
Torque, SAE 650 610 570
Airbags Dual Dual Dual
Brakes, f/r Disc/disc RWAL Disc/disc 4WAL Disc/disc 4WAL
Tires (6) 215/85R16 E (6) 235/80R17 E (6) 245/75R17 E
Spare-tire cost $405 $195 $295
Fuel cap, gal 34 3-Feb 7-Feb
Max pass 6 6 6
Base curb weight, lb 6245 6348 5978
GVWR, lb 15,400 15,800 15,000
Max payload cap, lb 5232 5020 4915


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