I have watched you enough to know you're a great business man and make sound decisions on purchasing your equipment it's not all about pretty stuff but rather can it earn its keep and pay its way. To me it seems you do your due diligence and make truly good business decisions. Amazing in such a young guy as yourself..your Dad definitely was a good influence on you. Continued success with all you do.😊🔧🇺🇸👍
It’s been a long time since I’ve watched one of your videos, due to RU-vid’s algorithm I’m guessing. I enjoy watching your videos! I used to own a 2018 RAM 5500 and sold it at 364,000 miles this past May, I upgraded to a Kenworth. The RAM was an excellent truck, a true workhorse! I’m glad you got one to try it out! Through oil analysis, I figured out how far I could stretch maintenance on the truck. Oil changes got up to 30,000 miles with an Amsoil bypass oil filtration system and using Hot Shot Secret Blue Diamond 5w40 oil. Transmission fluid and filter to 45,000 using only Aisin transmission fluid. However fuel filters, I would never dare stretch the service interval, I religiously replaced the fuel filters at 15,000 miles or before. Injectors and fuel pumps are expensive, not to mention the engine! Just some friendly recommendations of mine. I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos over the years and I thank you for sharing them with us!
my brother in law owns several large farms/factory farms ( Wisconsin) and has run all 3 brands and lately he has been switching/replacing the Fords and Chevys to the Dodge Rams because of their reliability and lower maintenance costs, he has a bottom line to protect and can't be throwing thousands into repairs
All anyone has to do is look under the hood. So much less BS with a cummins, if you delete it you ditch even more unnecessary BS . Uncluttered engine compartment making it easier to change filters and do maintenance
@@IndiansAuto to service a cummins doesn't require cab removal like on majority of Fords, so there is that. don't hear of any Dodges getting powerstroke swapped either.
@@destroytheilluminati770 define service? If the cab is coming off thats major work (it means you effed up). And all these newer powerstrokes have been bullet proof to say the least. Maintenance makes a hell of a difference on any vehicle.
The Aisin transmission is an excellent transmission, some would argue that it's better than an Allison, I've work for an Isuzu dealer for 20 years and Isuzu runs Aisin transmissions behind their diesels and we hardly ever see them fail prematurely.
I don’t know, nor have I ever heard anyone say Aisin is better than Allison. I have researched the two transmissions and from what I can find, the Allison is a lot more robust and reliable. Does anyone want to point out factual information that could change my mind?
@@bemyers123 The Aisin in our Ram 3500 work truck failed at 60,000km, or 37k miles. Most it ever pulled was a Deere 330G maybe 4 or 5 times over a year. Id say these trans have a bit to go to reach Allison level, but they are pretty good in these later models.
@@bemyers123 I work for a dealership that sells Isuzu and other brands, we see Allisons behind Cummins and Aisin Behind Isuzu's. I've seen more Allisons fail than Aisin's. Usually a failed planetary in under under 150K miles. or I've seen the lugs ripped off the converter of an Allison when the engine is turned up. Never seen any of these failures on an Aisin. Not saying Allison is a bad transmission.
@@richardsb3606 good to know. I’ve spent the last 32 years in specialized transport as a driver and I’ve never had the issue that you shared, but we’ve never turned up a motor beyond the manufacturer’s recommendations unless we were putting it behind a built Allison (or any other trans) that was rated for the torque and HP. Of course, I know guys that have done this and they always have problems. I haven’t bothered to look up the maximum torque and HP ratings of the two transmissions, but I’m willing to give the nod to Allison. From what I understand, there’s a lot more aftermarket support for Allison too. I’ve heard guys talk about the lack of aftermarket support for the Aisin and how difficult it can be to find stock replacement parts Vs. the Allison because the Allison is so much more commonly used. I often pulled large custom RV 5th wheel trailers and goosenecks. I would talk to guys about their truck mods. They said that they loved the Aisin trans until it gave them trouble and it often took too long to get a part for repairs. Chevy guys will always tell you how much better, stronger and faster their truck is over yours, so I avoid them. I know that a Ford F-series truck is a more solid truck than the Chevy and I believe that the Dodge Ram is even better because of the motor alone. I only wish they’d use Dana axles like Ford motors. Most of my experience is behind a 550(+) HP CAT C-15 with an Eaton 18spd. trans. I’ve been driving a 2009 Ram 6.7L (turned up w/ mods) with a G56 6-speed manual for a long time now and I’m on my second transmission @ 209,XXX miles. I’m thinking that I should have installed an Allison auto and been done. Maybe the next trans…
@@MVSTNGGT I’ve heard and witnessed several of the same stories over the last couple of years. I’d take a built Allison trans over any other trans. Even over a built manual, which I’m running in right now my ‘09 Ram 3500.
Good to see your videos...so enjoy all that you do and love the comparison for both brands...stay safe ..Merry Christmas...and Bless you and your family for always sharing...bitter cold moving through...be careful...looking forward to hearing how the Holidays go for you..
I have a 2014 CCSB and it's been the best diesel pickup I've owned. Traded in a 05 Duramax in 2014 so I've had it since new. I had a lot of issues with the LLY Duramax and was happy to see it gone. I like how the floor folds out in the RAM CC. Great for the dogs and the storage containers in the floor are awesome.
While my truck was in the shop for warranty work I had the 3500 crew cab long bed work truck, I think they call it Tradesman? I don't usually tow, though I do have a 7,500 pound enclosed trailer, and they just gave me the single back wheel truck. I had previously had short bed trucks. My wife is not a truck person but she loved that thing, it was the smooth and quiet for weekend driving. Driving it round Portsmouth NH it felt out of place, but fine on the road. Basically got into 6th fairly early then would do anything at normal road speed without shifting. I took it up Mt Washington and that turned a few heads. I also filled the bed with 8x4 plywood and siding and it still drove the same, hardly noticed the load. It was a novelty to me to just close the tailgate and not have to tie the load in. The only down side was that it didn't fit in my garage, I'd have needed to build a new one. And the fact that they fixed my truck and wanted theirs back.
Informative rundown on your RAM. Thanks. RAM has just hit our streets here in Sydney, Australia. Only 150 at the moment. We are Toyota country, so good to watch and hear your review, for the future. Cheers. 👍🏽
I had a 2005 Ram 2500 Cummins and it was the best truck I’ve owned. And I’ve had all 3. Was my fav trick of all of them. 13 yrs and 130.000 mil zeros issues with it. Someone else is enjoying it now.
All these new trucks are super nice You can’t go to wrong with any of them. Will see what happens in the future with everyone going electric there will be some huge changes hopefully the quality will continue to move forward and the competition will keep on giving us some assume trucks.
I was a big chevy guy for a long time and loved and still love the older dmax’s and fords idi’s but i fell in love with the dodges very good trucks with pretty accessible parts and cheap parts I personally run a third gen common rail
I have a 2004 Cummins 4 door with 280 k miles that I bought new. Fantastic truck that’s been used several times going on the Alaska highway from Colorado to Kenai towing and hauling with a total weight of more than 20k lbs. I also had a new 2007 6.7 3500 single wheel on the same trip with 22k lbs and both trucks did fantastic. I no longer make those 3800 mile trips (one way) in all seasons . My 3 sons also have new Rams ( 2 Cummins and 1 Hemi ) . All Mopar for life!
I’d like to wish you,your beautiful wife and that little munchkin Bauer a very blessed Christmas,and a happy new year! May your New Year be your best ever! 🎄❤
Nice video! Cummins do not have glow plugs. They use a grid heater to heat up the air. Just helping out not bashing you in anyway 🤙. Also about the fuses. I have the same problem on my 21 ho Cummins. I keep a couple packs in the truck for when they burn out.
Your a good driver and a wheelbarrow would look good in your hands. I on the other hand am not so much the driver as I am a great mechanic. Lets qualify that statement, I was a great mechanic while I did it. Starting in the fifties for my dad with some really bad equipment and graduated to the heavier stuff on my own. I have had several service rigs to maintain equipment with and found that my deep love of the fords, not a bad thing as they all held up well, I bought a used freightliner to rebuild to my specs. Before I ran the LTL 7000 and the F7000 which are fair sized but not big. I went with a freightliner because partly I liked its looks of being similar to a Kenworth truck. I got the freightliner with a coffin sleeper and built tool boxes, plus all the air/gen/welding.... just name it and it had it. I could change a engine or other on any rig I had on the highway. Now in my company equipment, mostly kenworth highway freight trucks, flatbeds, refrigerated, box, and a side dump. I had a average of ten highway rigs, local and over the road. Its easier to get drivers than mechanics so just kept busy doing what I was good at. My brother was kinda like me in some aspects, local heavy equipment with excavators, dump trucks, lowboys... but he was home every night, and got me to fix his rigs. Thats not to say he wasn't a mechanic.... bless his heart, he would be right beside me on some jobs.... . all of that included one big difference. He was a dodge cummins guy and I was the 7.3 powerstroke guy. His trucks were down for electrical more than any other reason and could never get to the two hundred thousand mile mark because the bodies fell off of them. My fords were abused badly yet always made it to work and back for the most part and twenty years later, some farmer or kid had one of my old rigs fixed up for his toy. My brother would decorate his rigs with chrome on the outside and plain jane interiors. Mine would have nice paint, steel wheels, flatbeds, and the interior was better than most homes as it was always plush plus sound equipment as well. I will give up this tho.... before the powerstroke engines, I used any diesel engine that would fit under the hood including modify the hood need be. I guess I got ford fever when I got my first truck and it was a 46 model jail bar grill ford. After a few of those flathead engines died hard deaths, I did a cadillac V8 swap into it and it was some kind of kids pretty little hotrod but it also was a good work truck. I have a book full of stories on rigs owned, fixed up including a couple hot rods. Not good for the comment lines as its a "way too long comment now"
Probably the most honest review I seen on truck owners trying different brands 👍 the 6.7 have good power and pull good. But I prefer ram. That's just me
Yeah, I really don't like single cabs either. Dodge and Ram have been decent to me, though my '14 2500 has had a check engine issue ( misfire ) since I bought her in spring, that hopefully this winter I'll have time to figure out. Meantime, she's been running and pulling fine for the most part. Rough roads are a pain, though 😂
All the 1 tons are good trucks no doubt but I'm definitely a Ram guy 100%. The two 2019 F350 I drove working in the hotshot industry broke down within 30k miles. The company switched to Ram and we had zero issues with any of the fleet and they all had over 100k when I left the company so when I got my own authority I went with a 2020 Ram 3500 HO and have had zero issues over 100k miles. I did do a CP3 conversion on it though with an S&B intake, oil bypass filter, and plan on getting some 19.5s soon. I also have a business account with amsoil so all my oil/coolant is switched over to them. Overall I am very happy with the truck and everything I've done to it.
@20Prosperity12 very nice! Since mine is a hotshot that I put tons of miles on I went with a tradesmen but I'd like to get a srw Laramie mega cab as a rec truck with a carli lift and 37s 🤤
The ford has come a long way with there 6.7 Powerstroke engines they are very powerful and pull like a train I own one and I love it but myself I am a Cummins guy the Cummins has always been a good engine and they get really good fuel mileage and run a very long time they may not pull a hill at 100mph but they definitely get the job done I have an old 2nd gen that has over 460000 and runs like a new truck and it gets used every day pulling a bobcat jest a very dependable truck I love the 6.7 Powerstroke trucks they really come a long way from the 6.4 and 6.0 I did like the 7.3 though
I have a 2018 Ram 3500 dually Limited 4x4, crew cab long bed with the factory air bags, it rides as smooth empty as most 1/2 ton trucks. My previous 2005 Dodge crew cab long bed 4x4 rode like a wagon empty. I did keep Michelin tires on it which last a long time but hard ride.
I've been a Ford guy my whole life. I've been driving an 06, single cab, 6 speed, 4x4, 5.9 Cummins 2500 dodge about 4 years now lol. 20% less moving parts, I like simple. The inline 6... simple. One giant cast iron head instead of 2 aluminum ones. I love the old IDI Fords and the 7.3 Powerstroke. I think the coolest Ford made was the 93 7.3 mechanical turbo diesel. My dream is still a 96 to 98 12 valve Cummins. I think your dulley looks sweet. I love the single cabs, it looks like they have been making a comeback lol
Just turned 309,000 on my ‘07 Dodge Ram MegaCab with a 6.7 Cummins. I’m the original owner. Great truck and engine. Had the replace the original 68RGE A/T @ 199,000 and put a beefed-up aftermarket in. No issues since. Hoping to put another 309,000+ on it.
I made a mistake buying a ram with an eco diesel. It’s sitting at a dealership with a piston through the block. Only 43,000 Km’s on it. FCA really shit the bed not going with the V 8 Cummins that ended up in the Nissan Titan. I’m glad to hear that the 6.7 is working well for you! I love those exhaust brakes a lot!
@@TJY2K did it really? That’s a shame. At least Cummins engines have their own warranty and would have saved FCA a lot of money. Any good diesel is an inline 6 cylinder in my opinion.
I have been a FORD guy forever. I currently own a 2005 f250 4x4 and a 2012 F450 4X4 DUALLY. I went to Ford to order a single cab f350 4x4 dually and could not get one with the manual four wheel drive shift on the floor like my current trucks I own. So i ordered a single cab Ram with the high output Cummins with the manual four wheel drive shift on the floor. I really like the Ram. Has great power and exhaust break is awesome.
I like Rams I enjoy a Cummins engine at my work we run f550 in the oil fields we used to have rams but had a lot of transmission problems so we swapped our rams and our gas Chevys for all f550 they been working good for us thus far
I traded a 15 F-250 Powerstroke on a 15 Ram 3500 Cummins after owning multiple Powerstrokes. And I miss my Ford terribly! The only problem I’ve had with my Ram is the DEF pump went out about three thousand miles out of warranty. So I just went ahead and deleted it. But everything about the truck feels cheap. The exhaust brake is about the only advantage I can find with a Cummins over a Powerstroke. But, this is my opinion and experience with the two brands.
I’ve had 2 f250s 2006 6.0 and a 2011 f250 and now have a 2014 ram 2500 laramie I got a month ago cause it was low miles and damn good deal was looking for a 15-16 250 again. Honestly after swapping idk if I’d go back. It’s getting better fuel mileage I like the Uconnect better then ford sync and it just seems to do whatever I ask of it. It’s only been a month but I’m very happy so far
There great trucks! I own a 2019 ram 5500 no complaints also it's been awsome truck. Will definitely be getting more rams. Have a ford f550 I honestly like the ram better .
Along with the air filter, and both fuel filters your Crank Case filter will be needed to be changed soon. Not sure about km but I know they say 66,000 miles. I do mine at 60,000 miles to keep it on a even number. Glad to hear it’s been good so far.
The recommended service interval on that Aisin trans is every 30M miles/50K km so definitely do that too. Would be wise to change the rear axle fluid as well at that interval since you haul heavy frequently.
@@MSparks9509 you are correct. Fluid change every 30,000 miles and fluid and filter every 60,000 miles. I usually do the transmission fluid and filter, crank case ventilation filter, front and rear differentials and also the transfer case fluid every 60,000 miles.
It’s hard to go wrong with the big 3. It’s almost just what you can get your hands on today. I would stay away from the 2022 Rams, they seem to have more issues then the rest. I’m told the 2021 builds have shown to be the best. We will see what 2023 & a true 24 looks like for Ram.
It’s not that difficult to swap in a CP3. I fully understand that you shouldn’t have to and the manufacturer should do something about the failure of the CP4, unfortunately, we no longer live in a world where honor matters.
For the Cold Air intake you should check out S&B. They make a very good intake and have great gains for the Cummins. It's also a little less expensive then the Banks.
I noticed on every ram that under the hood there is a shit ton of black and even on the fender wells? Ford seem always cleaner. The ram will rot before the Ford ever does.
Have the '98.5 year with the 5.9 24 valve Cummins in 2500. ReguIar maint. and one injector pump, stiII going strong. HauIs a 3 horse trailer with Iiving quarters and so uses up front brakes.
That's the one I'd have gotten. I didn't even know they made a standard cab 3500 with the diesel. that's great. incidentally I have an '05 standard cab short bed 1500. it has held up pretty well
Nice truck. Just a note, you don't have to hold the key when you start a forth gen Cummins. The starters are set up to turn over as long as they need to, as soon as you turn the key. Have a merry Christmas and happy new year. You deserve it, especially for all your hard work.
If it’s a personal truck I wouldn’t however if it’s a company/hard abuse truck I would. Overall stock for stock the powerstroke is better in reliability, the Cummins trucks hate the emissions garbage BUT when something goes down on the cummins it’ll be way easier to change
Pretty objective video. I have owned all 3. I most definitely prefer the Cummins. I operated in the permian basin oilfields. The Cummins held together best. BTW, Cummins don't have glow plugs. They use a grid heater located on the driver side where the boost tube meets the intake manifold. They take longer because it's larger to accommodate heating all the air that comes through at startup.
And to add to that, the grid heater does little for starting other than reduce the smoke out the exhaust by heating the intake air on start up to keep EPA happy, "so I've been told".
@garry hale some people remove it as a performance update (it's kind of restrictive). Some complain that in cold environments they struggle at cold starts. But I don't have 1st hand experience.
@@texgarcia1958 FYI: it’s true and factual information. Removing the grid heater is a very poor decision for those who experience sub 30 degree weather for more than a couple days at a time. I lived in AK and no one removes them for what should be obvious reasons. I’m in the middle of the lower 48 now and it’s necessary to have the grid heater.
Interesting. It would make sense to me to build a foot or two of room behind the seats in a regular cab or cutaway. More seat room for big guys and a pocket of area to keep tools and gear or dogs? My dog would be happy with a small space of her own. I'm only 6'2 and push my regular cab seat back as far as it will go. Big cabs kill your maneuverability.
I couldn't afford to buy a Cummins so I got a 2020 duramax and it has great power. The engine and trans is strong but the rest of the truck isn't the best. It doesn't struggle at all except for me watching the fuel level drop quickly lol. Hard to beat a Cummins though. Enjoy it!
Is that your cabin?...if so, it's a beautiful piece of property. At work we have a new Ram Crewcab 3500 Cummins & a new Ford Powestroke 450 or 550 (can't remember). I personally like the Ford a little better, but they're both great trucks.
Just to clear things up from hearing you mention that the glow plugs take longer ti cycle on the Cummins engine compared to the Powerstroke… that Cummins engine doesn’t use glow plugs to preheat the cylinders, it uses a grid heater that heats the air as it passes through the intake.
I don't care for Ram trucks, mainly because of the mirrors, but i like the Cummins over any of the other diesels. Its just a damn good engine period. I love the room in the Super Dutys and the mirrors are good but every one ive ever had the mirrors always get stuck where they won't adjust.
I’m only 20 and I’ve had 2 ram 1500 and a f150. But I just like the dodges more, definitely have a better feeling driving them. Next truck will be a one ton down the road. I’ve driven all of them but dodge has me
I've been running the 2022 6.7 cummins dually with the 8ft bed and the crew cab. Really big truck very which makes it comfortable for towing but man does it ride like a brick without a load. Should've gotten the bags! I must add the exhaust brake on this thing is amazing. Barely need to put my foot on the break
The Cummins does not have glow plugs... It has a grid heater in the intake... Also just a FYI. There is a bolt in the grid heater that is known to come loose and fall into the intake, where it then makes its way on top of a piston and wreaks havoc.... May want to look into it. May save you an engine.
That Cummins will run as long as you want it too with proper maintenance especially with the Heavy duty Aisin transmission. The truck has been a great worker for you no doubt! You haven’t changed the air filter & fuel filters yet! Omg 😱 It doesn’t have a CEL like your Ford either ! Lol 😂
I wish my 2014 Ram 5500 would stop getting CEL’s. It’s all the time having something triggering a light on the dash. It’s been a electrical nightmare since new.
@@TermiteBenny I’ve worked two Ram 2500’s a 2014 & a 2018 . Pulling heavy trailers & plowing big snow. Never a hiccup on either one. I’m now trying a 2021 F-350 . At 16K miles so far so good 😊 fingers crossed 🤞.
@@roadglide1142 I think it’s a luck of the draw kinda thing. We own a few Rams, Chevys and fords and some we’ve had great luck with and others are a constant problem. The problem Childs are first to get traded in and replaced. I hope your Ford continues good for you, I want to try one of there 7.3 Gas powered superdutys in the near future.
Congrats on a happy purchase. I work at a Ford dealership and drive a Ram 1500 myself - and I've owned Ford and GMC previously, the Ram being the best of them . We see more than enough issues with lighter duty F-Series that I would suggest buying a Ram over a Ford to begin with. I also have one customer with a '21 Super Duty who had their truck sitting in our shop for the first six months of ownership more than they drove it; and they still have problems nearly a year later. Don't know if you've had issues, but we see too many front steering linkage wear issues, aside from the steering damper which is a well known issue with Ford.
Im curious why you chose the general grabber atx for the dodge. I saw your last video on the ATXs on one of your powerstrokes and you mentioned that the back tires wore really fast while towing. Are you just trying them again, was it circumstantial, like they had a deal or something, or availability? I'm in the market for new tires soon and cant decide between the Grabber ATXs and the Wildpeak AT3Ws, so yours, and everyone elses opinion and experience would be much appreciated. I only tow about 8k max so no heavy loads. Go to the mountains a lot in the winters, and occasional beach driving in the summer.
Just an fyi the cummins does not have glow plugs, its got an air intake heater.I only run ram now .the cummins is the best diesel in the business .The engine brake is the best in the business .I only get reg cab duallys they tow the best as far as getting in tight spots.
