What Are the 5 Best Diesel Truck Engines?
Diesel trucks offer an array of advantages to drivers throughout Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City, including excellent fuel economy, higher torque, and longer engine life. If you are interested in switching from a gas-powered truck to a diesel option, take a moment to learn about the best diesel truck engines with Anderson Auto Group. There are several high-power diesel truck engines available, allowing you to make an informed decision you are happy about for years. If you have any questions for our team after reviewing the following guide, please contact us! We are also happy to set up a diesel truck test drive at one of our locations.
1. Chrysler 3.0L EcoDiesel I-6
Diesel goes light-duty. The small-but-mighty EcoDiesel is the industry’s lone light-duty diesel engine:
- Power: 160hp – 215hp at 2,500 rpm
- Torque: 400 lb-ft – 440 lb-ft at 1,600 rpm
- Valvetrain: DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder
- Fuel Injection: High-pressure common rail with solenoid injectors
- Induction: Water-cooled Garrett single variable-geometry turbocharger
- Compression Ratio: 16.5:1
2. High Output 6.7L Cummins V8
One of the best out there for pickups that pull or haul heavy loads, the 6.7L Cummins offers the most torque ever available in a non-commercial vehicle:
- Power: 310 hp @ 3,200 rpm
- Torque: 555 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
- Valvetrain: DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder
- Fuel Injection: High-pressure common rail with Bosch CP4.2 injection pump
- Induction: Holset M2 two-stage compound turbochargers w/electronic wastegate
3. Duramax 6.6L LBZ V8
This new addition to the ½-ton and 3/4-ton pickup segments can tackle real work, and with its impressive fuel efficiency, won’t even waste fuel on the highway before you get to the Kingman job site:
- Power: 360 hp @ 3,200 rpm
- Torque: 650 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
- Valvetrain: OHV 4-valves per cylinder
- Fuel Injection: 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
4. Navistar/Ford 7.3L Power Stroke
The legendary workhorse that simply gets it done:
Power: 275 hp @ 2,800 rpm
Torque: 525 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Valvetrain: OHV with 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel Injection: High-Pressure Oil Pump with Hydraulic Electronic Unit Injection (HEUI)
Induction: Garrett fixed-geometry turbocharger
Emissions systems: Exhaust gas recirculation, diesel oxidation catalyst
5. Ford 6.7L Power Stroke V8
Ford’s newest diesel makes improvements over the previous version for a big boost in horsepower and torque:
- Power: 440 hp @ 2,800 rpm
- Torque: 860 lb-ft @1,600 rpm
- Valvetrain: OHV with 4 valves per cylinder
- Fuel Injection: 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
Trusted Commercial Truck Service at Anderson Auto Group
Now that you’ve reviewed the best diesel truck engines, are you ready to take a test drive at one of our locations? Whether you reside in Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, or Kingman, AZ, there’s a Anderson Auto Group dealership nearby. Contact us to arrange a test drive and let us know if you have any questions about diesel trucks. For more helpful related information, review our gas vs. diesel truck comparison and our guide on how to lift a truck!
Disclaimers: <p class=”disclaimer”>*According to the U.S. Department of Energy.</p>
