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Used diesel trucks have a number of advantages that other powertrains simply can’t match. For one thing, the diesel engines in used trucks tend to last longer and they also have lower maintenance costs. In addition, used diesel trucks give you better fuel efficiency with a high level of torque and towing capability. In other words, a used truck with a diesel engine will reduce your overall expenses while giving you greater durability and more overall power. Here are some actual examples of the used diesel trucks we have available at Louisiana Direct Auto in Lake Charles, LA.
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty diesel trucks
When the Ford F-250 Super Duty truck was first introduced in 1999 it gave Orange TX and Sulpher LA buyers the option of turbodiesel powertrains, a choice that remains today. Used Ford diesel powered F-250 Super Duty truck will typically come with a 6.7-liter Power Stroke® turbodiesel engine that will be managed by a TorqueShift® six-speed automatic transmission. The maximum towing capacity will be up to 22,700 pounds and the maximum payload will be as much as 8000 pounds which is the best number you can get in this very competitive class.
Used Ford F-350 Super Duty diesel trucks
A used Ford F-350 Super Duty diesel truck will often be powered by a 6.7-liter Power Stroke® turbodiesel V8 that will generate about 400 horsepower and 860 pound-feet of torque. You might find a used Ford F-350 Super Duty diesel truck with either rear-wheel drive or the extra traction of four-wheel drive, and you might even find one with a dually configuration. The maximum towing capacity with a trailer hitch is 19,000 pounds with a dually and with a fifth-wheel dually you can get as high as 26,700 pounds as you’re working around Moss Bluff or Westlake LA.
Used Chevy Silverado 2500HD heavy-duty diesel trucks
If you’re planning to do a lot of heavy towing, a used Chevy Silverado 2500 HD heavy-duty diesel will carry the load with a 6.6-liter Duramax® turbodiesel V8 that will give you around 400 horsepower and 765 pound-feet of torque. The maximum towing capacity in a used Chevy Silverado 2500 HD diesel truck will be in the neighborhood of 14,500 pounds and the maximum payload can be around 3500 pounds.
Used Ram 3500 heavy-duty diesel trucks
A late model Ram 3500 heavy-duty diesel truck is the largest and most capable truck Lafayette consumers can get from the Ram brand. A used Ram 3500 heavy-duty diesel truck will typically come with a 6.7-liter Cummins inline six-cylinder turbodiesel engine plus a six-speed automatic transmission and it will be equipped with either rear- or four-wheel drive. The turbodiesel will give you either 370 horsepower and 850 pound-feet of torque or you might find a 400-horsepower high-output model that will deliver an amazing 1075 pound-feet of torque. Maximum towing capacity with a Cummins turbodiesel Ram 3500 is 16,870 pounds.
Used GMC Sierra 1500 diesel trucks
The GMC Sierra 1500 is consistently one of the 10 best-selling vehicles of any kind in the country and used diesel models have all the benefits that come with that powertrain. One diesel option you’re likely to find in a late model GMC Sierra 1500 is a high-torque six-cylinder diesel engine with 460 pound-feet of torque. The maximum towing capacity in a used GMC Sierra 1500 diesel is around 9,500 pounds and the maximum payload is around 2,000 pounds.
Get a competitive price on a used diesel truck from our dealership
We always maintain a good selection of durable, high quality used diesel trucks from great brands like Ford, Chevy, Ram and GMC. Take a look at our used diesel trucks for sale and come take a closer look at Louisiana Direct Auto in Lake Charles, LA.
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