New 2019 Tradesman 2500

[Pressgrove]

Yes, from what I know, tne rotory dial is now on all 2500 and 3500 trucks.

Interesting. The promo pics I saw when they were released showed a column shifter.

 

[SpeedyV]

Interesting. The promo pics I saw when they were released showed a column shifter.

Depends whether it’s equipped with the diesel (and Aisin) or not.

 

[devildodge]

The rotary dial is only on 6.4l

 

[hutchman]

Finally got the truck back today. It's too early to tell if there will be any measureable gains from this, as I've seen in the past, but I like the sound. It's louder under light acceleration around town and when really standing on it, but otherwise it is mellow.

My fuel economy was surprising on the first tank....15 mpg hand calc'd. My 2016 Power Wagon avg'd 13.4 over 15,000 miles and my Bighorn avg'd 14 mpg. I hope this 8 speed makes a difference.

 

[magnum74]

I was an early 6.4 2500 owner and my biggest complaint was the transmission. The 6.4 is a strong puller but the old 6-speed gearing did not compliment it at all. It had to work way too hard with very tall 1st and 2nd gears. The 8-speed is exactly what the doctor ordered and will make the 3.73 truck much more usable, too. I will definitely consider switching back to one of these in a couple years when I am back in the market.

 

[RainDesert]

hutchman, any more mpg updates?

 

[devildodge]

hutchman, any more mpg updates?

He has some over at our Heavy Duty site, HDRAMS.COM

Looking pretty good for that 392 HEMI mated to the 8speed.

And for everyone's knowledge put @ before the screenname to get someone's attention.

@hutchman seems to be really enjoying his 2019 Tradesman 392 HEMI with 8 speed.

 

[hutchman]

hutchman, any more mpg updates?

I'm at 4500 miles right now averaging 15.5 mpg. I'm very happy with that.

 

[Gondul]

I'm at 4500 miles right now averaging 15.5 mpg. I'm very happy with that.

That's about what I'm getting with my 1500