Diesel trucks are favored over gas-fed versions because they have a host of advantages. For starters, new diesel trucks generally pull heavier loads and spare their owners quite a bit of fuel.

Work with the dealership to ensure the truck you’re buying can satisfy your needs easily, with a comfortable safety margin. Remember that trailer tongue weight impacts the truck’s cargo capacity.

The neat Lobo trim is intended to evoke the slammed mini-trucks of the ‘80s and ‘90s ... This one gets an 8-speed automatic. Both are rated to tow 2,000 pounds unless equipped with a package ...

All trucks have a standard towing package with ... Fuel economy is pretty good too, with the Santa Cruz rated for 12.1L/100km in the city, 8.7 L/100 km on the highway and 10.6 L/100 km combined.

While the Ranger was up to the task and towed the roughly 4,400 pounds without issue, it was clearly more affected by it than the full-size trucks we’ve used in the past. Aside from a new ...