Best Diesel Truck Engines

Council Bluffs workers know that in order to get your job done right the first time around, you need a capable work truck and a powerful engine. It’s easy to see that a diesel engine may be the better choice for Bellevue workers, but which diesel engine is the one for on and off the jobsite? Edwards CDJR has collected information on the top 5 diesel engines available so you can see which truck is the best choice for you. Read more about these engines below, or contact us with your questions. 

Why Choose Diesel Trucks?

Over the last few years, turbodiesel trucks have become a popular option for worksites around Omaha, and it’s not hard to see why. Not only do these vehicles come with engines that are easy to maintain, but they also generate more power from less fuel. Since diesel requires less fuel than gasoline to generate the same amount of power, workers can expect to get 20% – 35%* more out of a gallon of fuel with a diesel truck.

Chrysler 3.0L EcoDiesel I-6 Engine

The industry’s lone light-duty diesel engine, you can expect excellent fuel economy and an appropriate amount of power with these specs:

• Horsepower: 160hp – 215hp 
• Torque: 400 lb-ft – 440 lb-ft 
• Valvetrain: DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder
• FuelInjection: High-pressure common-rail with solenoid injectors
• Induction: Water-cooled Garrett single variable-geometry turbocharger
• Compression Ratio: 16.5:1

High Output 6.7L Cummins V8 Engine

One of the best diesel engines for La Vista pickups that pull or haul heavy loads, the 6.7L Cummins has more torque than ever before in a non-commercial vehicle:

• Horsepower: 310 hp 
• Torque: 555 lb-ft 
• Valvetrain: DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder
• FuelInjection: High-pressure common rail with Bosch CP4.2 injection pump
• Induction: Holset M2 two-stage compound turbochargers w/electronic wastegate

Duramax 6.6L LBZ V8 Engine

The newest addition to the ½-ton and 3/4-ton pickup segments, the Duramax 6.6L engine can take on your toughest jobs with ease. Plus, with an impressive fuel economy you won’t waste fuel on the highway before you get to your Glenwood job site:

• Horsepower:: 360 hp 
• Torque: 650 lb-ft
• Valvetrain: OHV 4-valves per cylinder
• FuelInjection: High-pressure common rail with Bosch CP3 injection pump
• Induction: Garrett variable-geometry turbocharger
• Emissions systems: Cooled exhaust gas recirculation and diesel oxidation catalytic converter

Navistar/Ford 7.3L Power Stroke Engine

Known as the best diesel truck engine with a history of incredible performance, the 7.3L Power Stroke engine is the thing of legends:

• Horsepower: 275 hp 
• Torque: 525 lb-ft 
• Valvetrain: OHV with 2 valves per cylinder
• FuelInjection: High-Pressure Oil Pump with Hydraulic Electronic Unit Injection (HEUI)
• Induction: Garrett fixed-geometry turbocharger
• Emissions systems:Exhaust gas recirculation, diesel oxidation catalyst

Ford 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Engine

The newest and best diesel engine by Ford has improvements in fuel efficiency, horsepower, and torque over the older industry-standard engines. 

• Horsepower: 440 hp 
• Torque: 860 lb-ft 
• Valvetrain: OHV with 4 valves per cylinder
• FuelInjection: High-pressure common rail with Bosch CP4.2 injection pump
• Induction: Garrett single variable-geometry turbocharger
• Emissions systems: Cooled exhaust gas recirculation, diesel oxidation catalytic converter, diesel particulate filter, and selective catalytic reduction with diesel exhaust fluid

Find a Trusted Commercial Truck at Edwards CDJR

Whether you’re looking for a light duty engine for your DIY home projects or a heavy duty engine for your toughest Council Bluffs jobs, Edwards CDJR is here to help you get the best truck engine you need at an affordable price. Learn more about our RAM commercial truck inventory, then contact our finance center to fill out your credit application and find a financing plan that’s right for you.