2014 Ram 3500 HD Dually takes on the Grueling Ike Gauntlet HD Towing Test 

I love that drive. I'm a trucker out of Denver and I've driven a semi over Eisenhower countless times. Its especially beautiful in winter.

I like these Ike Gautlet tests, seems like a pretty legitimate way of testing a truck under extreme conditions, I mean, with the road grade, the thinner air, and the weight. The time it takes to get up dosen t seem so relevant as they are all trucks and will probably do it in similar times and lets be honest, they are trucks not Ferraris. Getting the feedback as to how the truck feels is and behaves is great info!

Just watched the video and couldn’t believe how good you guys looked. Then realized the video was is 8 years old

Great video TFLTruck. Loud engine cooling fan and anyone see the coolant temp. gauge, its way past the half way mark at the top of the gauntlet. Reminds me of I-5 in northern California hauling 44k pounds in a Freightliner.

The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD with the 6.6L Duramax diesel engine is paired to the 3.73. I imagine that it was a simple error since it was put "3.37". Great job, Ram.

One correction. You don't have to have a CDL to tow that much weight. You have to have a CDL to tow that much weight for profit (commercially). Recreationally, you don't need a CDL. Very common misconception.

I have been pulling my toy hauler around with the same truck but with the Limited adition & absolutely love it. I went to the auto shows for the new Chevy but ended up with a new Ram. The Ram is a real HD truck and better built in my opinion. You could have gotten a better time had you dropped the transmission into 5th gear. The transmission will not hold the rpm's, it likes to down shift to stay into the peak torque range but if you down shift into 5th it would have pulled 65 or more all the way up that mountain. My truck doesn't have the rear air assist and it doesn't bounce like this but the water may have had something to do with that.

I know this refers to gas not a cummins, but I don't know why anyone could say rams are shitty because they now have an 8 speed tranny that is the best on the market, air suspension, the nicest interior by far, and obviously have great engines with their hemi (don't believe me just watch these guys made of the ram, ford, tundra, and chevy half tons all going up this same incline) the ram wins. Whether you want to believe it or not, ram is up at the top for quality now. Ford and GM both are older corporations, there for they will always have more trucks sold due to brand loyalty. Rams are actually outselling gm trucks where I live and increase there numbers every day. All in all the big 3 all make good trucks, but ram in my opinion is the best. I have driven all 3 of the newest models as well (neighbor/best friends dad is the largest ford and GM dealer in the Midwest, and some family friends own a ram dealership)

Mr truck and you're reviews are a fountain of knowledge. I like how you guys compare and look at all the stuff in regards to overall experience not just maximum power output. Good job guys

Besides a great video, the quality and editing is getting better each time. Keep up the good work, Roman. I'm going to keep watching! :)

Pick your favorite truck these days they're all so close performance wise!

Where was André? You forgot the brake temperatures on the descent !

Nathan definitely started the timer while the truck was still pulled over just starting to move off the shoulder, they chevy held a higher speed up the hill the whole time, the rams advantage came from the timer start at the beginning for sure.

I did say before that the Ram 3500 would be faster this time vs its older video, up the Ike Gauntlet, because it didn't have to carry Nathan. LOL! I just have to get that out.

Appreciate your videos. Helps me with my used truck search for RV puller. Drove this same model yesterday. Liked it almost as much as the Titan XD, except the Ram pulls a lot more weight.

Every time I watched one of these videos I want to hook up one of trailers and haul it up a mountain. Weird but true!

Hey you guys should have the driver in these videos wear a GoPro camera. I'd really like to see more of what the driver is seeing. Not as much of you guys. Just a suggestion.

love the cummins

How does this 2014 Ram compare with 2019 Ram 3500?

@13:09: Where is the shutter_ down here_, where?

RAM ALL DAY

i call them to do the rolling start to 65 or to whatever speed they started the time at and add that onto the total time! that and one thing to remember Gm will be answering to the lack of torque even tho this gets the job done:) i can see 875 or 900 coming in the new duramax:) my question is if the truck seemed to struggle some with only 19k, what about the max rating...? the rolling start for SURE made a huge diff in time by for sure 30 seconds! i say Gm did it faster myself, and the sound of a turbo in a cummins just annoys the hell out of me. in the end tho the trucks ALWAYS get the job done they run the sametimes, just pick whatever you like, myself i like the chev because of the ride and the new cab design. 11k for that set up!?!?! Wow amazing... same MPG as the duramax im being picky.

i wish you would come back with triple tows adds a TON of wind resistance.

Both trucks were stopped the camera just didn't start filming till after the truck was moving.

I would have liked to see braking, but they both had a rolling start. Every Ike Gauntlet test they wait till a certain point to start the clock. If you have been a subscriber as long as i have you would have seen the video where they explained where they start the clock. So calm down chevy boys.

The dodge time was started from it rolling the dmax was from a dead stop. DMAX won this round. Both great engine both great truck in there way but for me its the GM

According to chevy' s website they only offer a 3.73 axel ratio with the 6.6L Duramax Diesel in the 3500, did general motors create a new axel ratio of 3.37? I thought there go to ratios in trucks are 3.08:1, 3:42:1, 3:73.1, and 4:10.1

Really appreciate your real world towing tests on the Ike gauntlet. What are the chances of doing a gauntlet towing test with a vehicle for the masses. A vehicle like say a 4runner or something along those lines, and see how it would tow something small for average everyday people. Thanks.

Awesome truck

What about brake temperatures?

Here's why GM puts the DEF fill under the hood and not next to the fuel tank: 6.7 Powerstroke runs rough.DEF added to the fuel tank. P1291 P1292

I love Dodge and Chevrolet alike.. but credibility shines to the Chevrolet, with a stand still start (not really sure when Nathan started exactly..) and no brake test along with no brake temp in the description, I don't believe there was a problem with the braking system but it is shady at best. The reviews otherwise are great guys keep it up, I'll tip my hat towards the Duramax

Great video, thank you for posting.

Is there a reason you did not show the brake rotor temps at the bottom of the mountain like you did on the Chevy?

Why did you not show brake temp after the decent? Was it really high??

Nice lookin truck. All that chrome is nice.

As always, that's a good test and review of the truck's capabilities. You mentioned that this truck had the air/leaf spring hybrid suspension. Do you plan on doing a review of the suspension in the near future? Seems to me that there wasn't much of a ride difference when fully loaded. But what about empty, driving around town?

What a great dodge ram heavy duty truck like it great video and review 😎👍❤❤❤❤

That's one the best trucks and one of the best engines that you can buy because partly it's the most truck like. I for one don't want a truck that drives like car plus 850 ft pounds torque. It;s one of the best trucks out there. I can't wait to see how the new Ford Power Stroke does great video guys.

so the ram uses a 9.25 front axle with 33 spline shafts that is 3/4 ton in there 3500 ford uses 9.75 with35 spline shafts 1ton front axles in there f350s

Thank You! Do you ever use first or second or do you use drive the entire time an rely in the exhaust brake and auto gears and tow mode?

Since you've been in both a Laramie Longhorn and a normal Laramie, which one do you like better?

They should have used the closer/similar ratio rears.

You guys are getting a deal at $66k go build one on ramtrucks.ca its 86k before taxes and options. Damn things are cheaper in the USA

9:38 ram for the win... just 20 seconds faster that the Duramax @ 9:59

What was the Chevy MPG on Ike Gauntlet?

ram only good work work work my have 12 years no problem

Okay, i went back and re-watched the chevy video. When they hit the throttle (from a dead stop) Nathan taps his screen (only once) 19 seconds later (i timed this with my phone) and Nathan's screen shows 19 seconds --BUSTED-- It takes a full 35 seconds until the chevy is at 60 MPH. Now i understand the dodge wasn't at 60 when they started the timer, but it was around 30 at least. This would have made the times much closer. Also, even if you didn't film the brake test, you could have at least posted the temps in the video, or done a small recap

why would you not edit out the camera getting knocked over in the beginning

Double the tongue weight and that bounce goes away. 2000lbs isn't enough tongue weight for the Dodge 3500 suspensions. My older 2011 is like that too. Throw 4000lbs in the back and it will ride like a floating carpet.

:10 Thumbs up for DJI Phantom... sorry - had to get that out. Love FLT tests too.

Egts?

I have the exact same truck!

You never got back to the temps. I wanted to hear how much you were pushing that engine!!!

What were the egt's?

its more expensive because of the high quality stuff in the truck. (inside and out plus, bit's of Mercedes components)

I think they should have a set distance,marked out. An do it at night so they don't have to do so much lane changing. But just my input. Still cool to watch. All good.

i would like that music 2..:)

People need to relax with rolling starts! Either way..both trucks are towing incredibly. It's a matter of seconds, which really doesn't mean anything..if anything just shows the ability of both trucks. Very capable and can tow under extremely rigorous conditions. I must say I see a lot more Rams towing big semi trailers than Chevys or Fords. For the most part, its just personal preference..capability is basically the same. The air suspension on the Ram is an awesome awesome feature that would sell me anyday! I hate sagging..

I don't know how to personally contact these guys, but I would love to see them take a MANUAL transmission Ram 1 ton up the Ike Gauntlet. I can't be the only one??? Can we try to make this happen?? Looking at a manual, but need to be able to haul roughly 15,000 max. Looking feasibility, and fuel consumption.

Fair comparison i had a feeling it would win a little nicer interior both same weight full throttle both start rolling good comparison just need ford now

Is it v8 or v10

I predicted the Ram would win, it really is a great truck. Ford's videos also showed the Cummins beating the Duramax. GM is not doing so well these days, sorry boys. No doubt the 2015 Super Duty will beat the time of the Cummins/Aisin

looks weird to be pulling two small trailers. why not pull one 35-40ft trailer with load? couldn't get one for the shoot? i would be scared to drive downhill with two trailers on back. too many pivot points.

Note: when they started the clock for the Ram the truck had a rolling start but the Duramax was at a dead stop [spinning it's wheels]. When towing this much weight that makes a huge difference. I love both of these trucks but I honestly believe the Duramax is faster.

All the government motor fans who use the excuse of a "rolling timing" are pathetic. What are you guys thinking? first of all, TFL Truck team are making some of the most entertaining trucking videos on the tube. They worked hard to bring us the video so show some respects. Secondly, even if its true that they did start the timing when the Ram was rolling, so what? does it change anything? The Ram is NINETEEN seconds faster than the GM 3500. Give it a rest! think about it yourself, NINETEEN seconds! it wasn't 1 or 2 seconds. How can a rolling timing vs a dead stop make a 19 seconds differences? Try this yourself, 1 one thousand 2 one thousand 3..all the way to 19..... Yes, a second is not as short as you think. Quit using lame excuses! Does it mean that I am going to make a conclusion that all Ram 3500 are faster up the Ike Guantlet than Silverado 3500 based on the 2 videos? No! There are many other factors that may affect the times on both pickups. On paper, the Dmax has more HP than the Cummins. But as a whole truck, we don't know which one has more HP down to the rear wheels at such high elevation. Also, team TFL never show the tires pressure reading, the wind direction, the outside temperatures...etc... in both videos. And all those parameter will affect the times and you know it's true. In another word, the Silverado was slower than the Ram from the 2 videos, suck it up, GM lame fanboi!

Anyone notice they were filming with a bebop drone

Say, I hope you folks at TFLT realize that you CAN see what gear you are in with the Ram 3500. Just hit the + or - button on the gear shift and it WILL show on the dash.

Excuse me for the grammatical errors, I realize they are there. I did not check the comment before I posted it.

Jesus, over 8000Ib. Where I am you would need our equivalent of a CDL just to drive it unladen almost. Our limit is about 7700Ib for light vehicles.

damm nice. :) i like that blue ford 2. :)

In about ten years there will be a bunch of [insert appropriate term] from all over the world driving up that hill in trucks with trailers. It'll be the Nürburgring for the USA .

The fucking drive shaft on this truck is longer than my nissan truck(probably cost more too) but I'll be damn if it's not reliable

The weakest link in a diesel truck is the shitty automatic transmissions. Regardless what they try to tell you they're not built to withstand the constant diesel torque under heavy loads. Throw a manual transmission in that truck and you got a bulletproof combination.

Ford and Dodge are awesome. Just... awesome. But honestly for me it's the Ford that won.

pretty impressive that the chevy was only 20 sec slower being 7000 lbs lower in tow rating and having 3.37 gears compared to rams 4.10.

Only two comments on fuel economy? That is disappointing.

No shit it's gonna be faster it has 4.10 gears and u tested the chevy with 3.37 gears

Hey...why'd you start the time for the Dodge at a rolling start?...and when you timed the duramax...you started it at a dead stop. Not fair right there. Least the duramax spinned it tires. lol But...Great job cummins!

I dont even want to know how painful it is to back that rig up.

If you know a Ram Truck owner he either needs new brakes or just got new brakes. Never been a RAM strongpoint. No mention of brake performance, no mention of MPG. They soft-soaped the very rough ride. Something ain't right about this test.

Would really love to see a third gen v8 dakota do this run like you guys did with the frontier..

Bring on the 2nd generation Ford-built Powerstroke. We're all waiting...

You should run the Ford F450 up the Ike Gauntlet.

Biased test , Dmax time was started from a stop. Cummins was rolling when the clock started. Disappointed in the lack of power the cummins has compared to the dMax with less tq

I'd rather have the 3.37 gears in the chevy instead of the 4.10 in the dodge. The time was the same but I'll guarantee the dmax gets a good bit better mpg. It always does!

Weird their comments back on this test. When they did a Test on the New Eco diesel... They had alotta shit talking about its Chuggin up the hill getting shit done in its Eco way. It was ok for this to do it.. but not ok for the Eco Diesel to tow at 6.1 up the hill and hold atleast 55 at 7200 Trailer with a huge Air Dam infront of it. Psh, Best all get used to the Eco Diesel, its gonna be around awhile and kick some ass...

What's the MPG? Unloaded.

how is that pushing it when the truck can pull 28000lbs your only pull 19000lbs thats not pushing it for a truck, like tow 1000lbs over the reccomened tow weight thats pushing it.

Nice. 6 cylinders beat 8.

Cummins > Duramax

I wonder if there's a 40 or 45 gallon fuel tank for on of these. My truck will have all that garbage ineffective harmful emissions junk pulled out n deleted. I'm in Texas so I can and I'm never leaving the state with my Ram 3500.

Mine is deleted, it will run up that hill LOL

Put an asterisks next to this one

All that chrome.. Dude sounds like a use car sales men ..

The DEF tank under the hood on the GM's is the better spot. People are pouring the DEF fluid into the fuel tank by mistake ruining the fuel systems on the Dodge on and Fords. Several Videos on RU-vid showing this. Somethings fishy in this test. No braking test and a rolling start,, creditability should be called into question.

It sound like he was letting up on the gas

3.37 vs. 4.10? I don't need to watch the video all you needed to do was identify the axel ratio at the beginning.

you don't need your CDL unless its a "commercial" or at least in my state of OKLAHOMA any way

I'm expecting Ford to send the F-350 with the 4.30 axle ratio just to out do Dodge and Chevrolet and make it more unfair