2006 diesel 2500/3500 pickups
Every diesel offering in the data for 2006. Ratings are the highest offered across the trucks in each row, and transmissions are those of the whole year range shown, so they may differ for 2006 itself; check each range's notes.
FordGeneral MotorsRam / Dodge
Horsepower
- Ford · Ford 6.0L Power Stroke V8325 hp
- General Motors · Duramax 6.6L LLY V8310 hp
- General Motors · Duramax 6.6L LBZ V8360 hp
- Ram / Dodge · Cummins ISB 5.9L 24-valve325 hp
Torque
- Ford · Ford 6.0L Power Stroke V8570 lb-ft
- General Motors · Duramax 6.6L LLY V8605 lb-ft
- General Motors · Duramax 6.6L LBZ V8650 lb-ft
- Ram / Dodge · Cummins ISB 5.9L 24-valve610 lb-ft
Ratings are the highest offered in each row; see the table below for exact year ranges and notes.
| Brand | Trucks | Engine | Range | hp / lb-ft | Transmissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Ford Super Duty F-250, Ford Super Duty F-350 | Ford 6.0L Power Stroke V8 | 2005–2007 | 325 / 570 | 4-speed automatic (4R100), Manual |
| General Motors | Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500HD, GMC Sierra 3500 | Duramax 6.6L LLY V8 | 2004–2006 | 310 / 605 | Allison 1000 automatic, 5-speed NV4500 manual |
| General Motors | Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500HD, GMC Sierra 3500 | Duramax 6.6L LBZ V8 | 2006–2007 | 360 / 650 | Allison 1000 six-speed automatic, 6-speed ZF S6-650 manual |
| Ram / Dodge | Dodge Ram 2500, Dodge Ram 3500 | Cummins ISB 5.9L 24-valve | 2005–2007 | 325 / 610 | 5-speed automatic (48RE), 6-speed manual (NV5600) |
What stood out in 2006
Editorial opinion, based on the criteria listed.
Pick: Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD/3500 with the Duramax LBZ (360 hp / 650 lb-ft)
Runner-up: Dodge Ram 2500/3500 with the ISB Cummins (325 hp / 610 lb-ft)
The LBZ's 360 hp and 650 lb-ft led every competitor by 35 hp and 40 lb-ft, with Ford's 6.0L at 325 hp / 570 lb-ft. Editorial pick; the clearest year of the group.
Criteria: Peak rated torque; Rated horsepower