When most people think of ‘gorilla vehicles’, they think of the raw horsepower and speed of a muscle car.  However, there is more than one type of gorilla roaming the roads.  Trucks have plenty of power, but are a lot more similar to a lumbering gorilla than is a sleek and stylish corvette.

One great truck with plenty of power is the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. This beefy truck can be had with a powerful NOx type diesel engine that delivers immense towing capacity.  For those who don’t want to tow an RV or boat with all the luxuries, this vehicle is big enough that you can easily install a great car refrigerator like an Engel if you enclose the bed.  Upgrade to a bigger alternator and you can add even more accessories to the vehicle.

While not known for their off-road attributes, these powerful dodges make great workhorses around town or even on the farm.  Many city utility companies find their diesel inspired high torque perfect for heavy-duty construction tasks.  800lb-ft of torque and 350 horsepower is not to be sneezed at.

Another great feature of a big Dodge Ram is their safety.  If a large truck like this were to be involved in a collision with a compact car, I have no doubt as to which vehicle I’d rather be a passenger in!

Probably the biggest drawback of a truck like this is its mileage.  Like a gorilla, moving this beast around requires a lot of energy.  While for big trucks like the 3500 mpg is not advertised, users report getting around 14mpg with the diesel engine. This is not great, but all that bad when you consider just how big the vehicle is.

Next time you are out looking for a powerful new vehicle to grace the driveway of your business or your home, look beyond the traditional muscle cars and consider a large truck from Dodge, Ford or GM.