Interesting diesel survey

[Sageair]

While perusing the forums over at The Diesel Stop i saw an intersting diesel survey in the general questions forum. I'm not smart enough to post a link to it maybe one of you can. What jumped out at me was the number of manual transmission owners by brand. They broke down as follows G. M 4. 7%. Ford 15. 8%. Dodge 40. 6%. You decide what the numbers mean but that is a very significant difference.

 

[rbattelle]

I have always assumed that more people buy the Dodge manual because it's considered one of the finest most long-lasting heavy duty transmissions available. The Ford and GM offerings, on the other hand, are not so wonderful. I don't know how accurate that is, but it's like I say that's what I've been lead to believe.



-Ryan

 

[ndurbin]

Dodge autos have a pretty bad rep. they have to fight. Their not bad transmissions just have weak areas that when fixed correctly make them a better transmission. Unfortunately it's not in just the HD transmissions but in the light duty (dakotas/durangos) ones also and they've had the bad rep. for awhile.



Nathan

 

[Sageair]

I have always assumed that more people buy the Dodge manual because it's considered one of the finest most long-lasting heavy duty transmissions available. The Ford and GM offerings, on the other hand, are not so wonderful. I don't know how accurate that is, but it's like I say that's what I've been lead to believe.



-Ryan

I've had alot of experience with the ZF tansmissions used in the Ford and GM trucks. While not as good as the NV5600 they are not bad trannies. I think it more shows the type of buyer between the brands.

 

[fox]

Part of it is the Cummins. It works best with the manual and clutch set -up.

Chevy has the worst rep for trans according to a reporting company.

If I was to pull a load %50 of the time I would have to have the 6 speed. My opinion of course.

 

[nickleinonen]

i took a look around there and didn't see any survey there... i wanted to put my $0. 02 [cdn] worth of vote into the poll...

 

[HeavyHauler]

As far as newer model Fords and Chevys go, I've never seen one with a manual transmission. On the older body style Fords, I don't think I've ever seen an automatic - go figure.



I believe those numbers reflect production. From what I've seen, Dodge offers far more manual transmissions than the other two. I've never heard of a Duramax being coupled to a manual transmission, and if my memory serves me right, it wasn't even an option when the motor was first introduced.

 

[Ol'TrailDog]

I've never heard of a Duramax being coupled to a manual transmission

We have three company DXs here with 6 spds. They are REALLY poor at getting a loaded 8 horse or a loaded gooseneck flatbed started. But once they are cruising they do okay. The primary operators and I think the CTDs do a much better job out-of-the-blocks. But then again, they are CTD owners so they may be somewhat biased. :-laf

 

[Tcolesanti]

I talked to a chebby dealer and he told me that six speeds behind an LLY Dirtypad were special order only. What a joke!

 

[TWilkening]

There are quite a few Chevys around here. I know of one that has a six speed. He's a farmer and that truck is worked every day. Go Figure

 

[WDaniels]

Chebbies use the NV4500 also. Don't know about the 5600 but I imagine if they have the 6 speed, its a 5600.

WD

 

[Sageair]

Chebbies use the NV4500 also. Don't know about the 5600 but I imagine if they have the 6 speed, its a 5600.

WD

I. m not qute sure that is correct. I believe both Ford and GM use the zf six speed transmission.

 

[Smokey96]

I have a friend that has an 03 chevy duradud 6 speed with no mods and his clutch was gone at 22,000 miles.