2006 Dualie Trucks - 2006 Dualie Shootout

2006 Ford F-350 4x4 King Ranch Crew Cab DualiePrice (as tested)
$51,780 without destination

Base Price
$38,855

Engine
6.0L V-8 Power Stroke Diesel

Horsepower
274.8 @ 3,323 rpm SAE, as tested at the wheels (325 @ 3,300 rpm SAE is factory spec)

Torque (lb-ft)
443.6 @ 3,155 rpm SAE, as tested at the wheels (570 @ 2,000 rpm SAE is factory spec)

Transmission
Five-speed automatic 4WD

Axle Ratio
4.30

Suspension
Twin coil monobeam (front), live axle with leaf springs (rear)

Brakes
Four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS, hydroboost

Tire Size
LT245/75RX17E BSW All-Terrain (as tested)

Wheelbase
172.4 in

Turning (Curb-to-Curb)
56.5 ft

Height
80 in

Curb Weight
8,160 lb, as tested (7,101 lb is factory base)

GVWR & GCWR
13,000 lb & 26,000 lb

Max. Trailer Weight
15,000 lb is factory base

Payload
5,300 lb

Cargo Bed (length x width between wheels)
34 sq ft

Passenger volume
133.21 cu ft

Seating
2/3

Acceleration (0-60 mph)
9.89 sec without trailer, 22.15 sec with trailer

Quarter-Mile
17.42 sec @ 78.71 mph without trailer, 22.98 sec @ 60.89 mph with trailer

Braking (60-0 mph)
141.10 ft without trailer, 280.08 ft with trailer

MPG
14.3 average (as tested)

Options (as tested)
Arizona Beige accent, 6.0L V-8 diesel, TorqShift five-speed automatic transmission, all-terrain tires, rear stabilizer bar, King Ranch option (cab steps, floor mats, power sliding rear window, telescoping heated power mirror, dual captain/rear bench tan leather heated seats, and two-tone paint), Lariat luxury group (automatic temperature control A/C, 1,300-pound GVWR package), electronic shift-on-the-fly, skidplates, power-slide moonroof, tow boss package (4.30 ratio limited-slip axle, trailer brake controller), premium AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD, dual alternators, upfitter switches, and 15K receiver trailer hitch

2006 Chevrolet 3500 3LT 4WD Crew DualiePrice (as tested)
$47,980 without destination

Base Price
$40,920

Engine
6.6L V-8 6600 Duramax Diesel

Horsepower
315.7 @ 3,245 rpm SAE, as tested at the wheels (360 @ 3,200 rpm SAE is factory spec)

Torque (lb-ft)
569.5 @ 2,375 rpm SAE, as tested at the wheels (650 @ 1,600 rpm SAE is factory spec)

Transmission
Six-speed automatic 4WD

Axle Ratio
3.73

Suspension
Independent with torsion bars (front), live axle with leaf springs (rear)

Brakes
Four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS, hydroboost

Tire Size
LT215/85R16-E (as tested)

Wheelbase
167 in

Turning (Curb-to-Curb)
53.5 ft

Height
79.7 in

Curb Weight
7,400 lb, as tested (6,552 lb is factory base)

GVWR & GCWR
11,400 lb & 23,500 lb

Max Trailer Weight
12,000 lb

Payload
4,848 lb

Cargo Bed (length x width between wheels)
33.9 sq ft

Passenger volume
122.62 cu ft

Seating
2/3

Acceleration (0-60 mph)
8.77 sec without trailer, 18.98 sec with trailer

Quarter-Mile
16.87 sec @ 81.82 mph without trailer, 21.82 sec @ 64 mph with trailer

Braking (60-0 mph)
158 ft without trailer, 280.71 ft with trailer

MPG
15.57 average (as tested)

Options (as tested)
Heavy-duty power package (Duramax diesel 6600 V-8 engine, Allison six-speed automatic transmission, and locking differential rear axle), OnStar Plus package, XM satellite radio, diesel engine winter cover, GVW rating 11,400 pounds, and rear axle 3.73 ratio