You can hook up 8500lbs and drive with one finger through the mountains and still have some umph left to pass Subaru's. Highly recommend for towing, highways, big roads. If you need a commuter/city truck, the Ram 2500 diesel is not it.
IME, you could say that about diesel powered HD pickups from any of the big 3. IMO, the only real difference between any of them long-term is which one has the best servicing dealer within a reasonable distance. Unless of course you want a de-rated engine with a manual transmission, then RAM is your huckleberry. Despite my lighthearted jab @ the derating for the manual, 350HP/660Tq is still a great plenty to do what needs done with a pickup.
