3 years of Tough work, towing over 22,000 lbs, plowing and pushing snow- 3 years on 2 trucks we show the good and Bad and how they have performed.
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@lyradm13 жыл бұрын
Hi Stanley. I am a white collar worker and respect the blue collar industry. What I get most out of your videos is the way your treat your employees and encouraging personality. God bless you too.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Very appreciated Daryl! Thanks for being here 👍
@Milo-mc6dd3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know how i can move snow for 17 hours then come home and watch your videos of snow removal 😂
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Hahah true support right there ❤️
@Doubie.3 жыл бұрын
Stockhome syndrome?
@rcbeginnerslopez12683 жыл бұрын
Haha when we just had orlena 12” enjoy watching these videos
@justinotten66733 жыл бұрын
Well at least you aren't doing it while plowing, or driving down the road!!
@BGCONTRACTINGLLC3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha exact same here. Just got home
@TBE.LLC.3 жыл бұрын
Well I have to say I have been an automotive technician for 25 years I'm an ASE certified Master tech and it doesn't matter what you buy they all have fail points built into them and the only reason I'm biased toward Dodge is because I like the way they look and I've have had quite a few over the years and I have had good luck with them and thank you for your blessings, stan
@PKDesigns20112 жыл бұрын
Not a cert. Tech but I did like my dodge as much as my fords tech wise... I sold the dodge couple days go after 45k miles on it... it was a comfortable ride but started showing rust after 2 North east winters and I had to trade it before it got bad ... it was a good truck, no tech problems and only had to swap 2 tires as front end didn't wear well ... got stuck with my chevy on side of road few times but have to say it was a tug of war with that thing all way up to 100k miles ... it turned down hill really fast past 60k n it even sat for couple years before I sold it ...
@bradcarroll52653 жыл бұрын
The Rams are great trucks. Had my 14 6.4 for 5 years and 70k and it’s never let me down. Can’t beat them.
@eschwake183 жыл бұрын
I always appreciate the honest reviews on equipment.....no sugar coating here, just good old fashioned honesty😁👍🏼
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Exactly 👍 As it should be
@redbarron65743 жыл бұрын
That 6.4 Hemi is underrated. It is smooth, powerful and just delivers. It’s a tow beast and is reliable. Really you said this truck is BORING. Well for your work, boring is good! Great video!
@davidsgarage44 Жыл бұрын
Transmission tows not an engine
@shazils8323 жыл бұрын
Its called RAM for a good reason. I live and breathe RAM trucks. Always have and always will. Much love from Vancouver 🇨🇦❤️
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@donaldnaymon32703 жыл бұрын
Great video. Good trucks. Out work any thing out there. Thank you for sharing.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Yup 👍 Thanks Donald
@kevinvalasek51313 жыл бұрын
Review of the tires is spot-on. I have owned three Ram 2500s (still own two of them) and the tires on all three are shot by 20,000 miles.
@PrestoMoto023 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love how much I have learned from you over the years, thank you so much!
@bryanwise533 жыл бұрын
I'd love one for fresh look lawn maintenance it would be a nice touch thanks again love the videos two have allways learned a lot
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
True! Thanks Bryan
@bryanwise533 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey I'll watching two see what u do next I love the exciting and allways funny ways u show how stuff works love it
@christopherjilek54673 жыл бұрын
You are correct the factory tires are junk. Ours lasted between 12-15,000 as well. When washing the truck go to the front and back of the rear tire, then put the washer nozzle between the inner fender liner and the open space under the bed. This allows the washer to clean out all the mud and salt that causes rust in the wheel well. We have had Ram trucks since 2011 and have never had one rust over the rear tires like you described because we wash them in this fashion. It is surprising to see how much dirt and grime collect in this area. Great review!!!
@yourpropertyprosllc76133 жыл бұрын
Love/Hate is a perfect description. I’ve got a 2019 crew 2500 with the Hemi. No loss of power, quiet cab and comfortable. Run a Meyer 9.5 v-blade and a snowex tailgate salter, begin each storm with a full pallet of salt in the bed. The truck is a beast, but the body is horrible! Mine is covered in little dents as well!
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Those bodies are garbage- imagine if they made the body as good as the rest of the truck. It would be a beast.
@kobelcofan3 жыл бұрын
Andrew Camarata calls the body on his dodge tinfoil. It's one of the few times I've seen him legit mad. I loved the part when you said you had a regular cab because you don't like to torture yourself.
@MustObeyTheRules3 жыл бұрын
He’s so hilarious when he starts going off about trucks
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
I haven't seen that video- does he like the rest of the truck?
@johneddy32423 жыл бұрын
Yes but his are a little older than yours.
@gamingonatincan87043 жыл бұрын
@@johneddy3242 a little? His trucks go from 1999 (or 95,96) to 2003 so they are quite a bit older then his
@swkohn12793 жыл бұрын
The farmers I work for drive 2014-ish ram 1500 and the only parts that seem to dent are the bumpers. But even then there's no damage to the body. Definitely stronger than Ford's
@josephfox3243 жыл бұрын
This is great, I have been doing a little landscaping, friends and family, plowing also and your videos are awsume, you helped a lot when pricing plow jobs and in coming up with my plowing contract, so a big shout out from maine, and go get em
@corycourneyea68023 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love that Ben Bostick tune. Great video. My father inlaw had a gaser 2500 and just loved it.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Right on! so far I can't find a lot wrong with mine other than how weak the body panels are.
@pvjgroup13 жыл бұрын
Look at this sincere guy and his great channel, man! I love how there's quiet for a few days and suddenly he pulls another piece out of hat. Gotta love the Dirt Monkey! Greetings from Czech republic, Europe.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you!! 😌
@markrahkola33653 жыл бұрын
I'm really happy for you guys, that your having great luck with the pickups. I've heard more times than I can count of current gen hemis eating camshafts or puking the whole engine. One common theme it seems to those cases is LOTS of idle time. IE: squad cars and pickups on construction sites and in mining. Hope they continue to serve you guys in the years ahead, trouble free!
@groberjager47463 жыл бұрын
Bought a 98 1/2 ton Ram new and still have it today and it has been one of the best truck that I've ever had. Can't say enough about it. It's towed, hauled construction trailers and materials, done the camping and back trails, etc, and it's not even 4 wheel drive and it just keeps doing the job. Have no complaints about this machine whatsoever!!!
@JonasMLauritzen3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I had a ram for a while and liked it never had a problem! Keep the videos coming!
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@sgninjasllc81723 жыл бұрын
Great video bro my favorite video I like this video I enjoy watching all of your video's and I can't wate to see the next video bro👍😉
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it. Always Nice to have you tuning in to the new videos Treyvon.
@gmdick2473 жыл бұрын
Between my little brother, my step dad, and I we have every generation of dodge/ Ram pick up trucks. None of our trucks have any body rust nor transmission issues. My 2nd gen and 4th gen have over 300,000 miles. My 5th gen is rolling over 150,000 no issues. My trucks are v10 and 6.4L. My step dad and little brother have the cummins. I’ll stand by my trucks. I live in PA and I rarely wash my trucks. They all have dents and dings but it’s a truck it adds character and a story.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
No rust? Thats great news! Around these parts the Rams are all rotting away from the high salt usage on the roads.
@jamesnm213 жыл бұрын
Depends where you live on the rust. My 1st gen cummins lost the trans last summer.
@gmdick2473 жыл бұрын
@@jamesnm21 sorry to hear that.
@gmdick2473 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkeywe use salt a lot in the mountains of PA. I the reason they rust out over the wheel wells are the water never really drains out. I went and bored out the drain holes and that is what saved them from the rust.
@jamesnm213 жыл бұрын
@@gmdick247 was backing a trailer in mud and heard a bad sound. After that reverse got progressively weaker until it quit. Drove it until forward gears started having the same problem.
@everettbateman58643 жыл бұрын
Watching while making breakfast again! Bacon, eggs and pancakes today.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Sounds amazing
@c165vin3 жыл бұрын
Toyo m55 tires, ran those for years with 0 issues. BF GOODRICH TRACTION T/As is a great snow tire, not to be run in summer. I had rams since 96 and my first diesel in 99, 01,03,05 , 13 and my big ram 5500 is a16. All my trucks were 6sp except for the 16 and that was my first auto, and I would go back to a stick immediately if they offer them again.
@jamesellsworth2403 жыл бұрын
16:45 The Ram might go through the snow better because of its stiffer chassis and coil spring rear suspension with trailing arms (as opposed to bare leaf springs without trailing arms). Preventing wheel hop helps so much in the snow.
@rangerdanger766 Жыл бұрын
those dodges without leafs in rear r terrible for wheel hop, son had a 3/4 ton powerwagon POS
@crankshaft10533 жыл бұрын
Keep it up Stan. I’m surprised how well them dodges held up
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
you and me both- I was surprised how well they held up as well.
@greggreen66363 жыл бұрын
I tell you this, ive had all 3, gas and diesel. Not new of course but these are results ive had , i have only dodge trucks now. 1 2500 gas, and an old w350 12 valve cummins. Only complaint i have is the bodies. But keep in mind, trucks are built for work, when they concentrate on luxury and such you lose somewhere else on it. Ive had 2 duramax, both garbage when worked, my fords pulled great, but maneuvering, and durability in drivetrain was lacking. The dodges done everything i wanted and more. Ive had 1 issue in my 2500. That was an overdrive solenoid
@thunderroad72893 жыл бұрын
Glad you are having good luck. Four years later two transmissions and rust all over the place my ram 2500 has not been very good Upstate NY . Only good thing I can say about mine is the Cummins engine. Been a nightmare with wiring issues with this truck. My 04 f 350 Dolly does not have anywhere near the rust. Yes it has that 6.0 nightmare engine but at 80 thousand had it bullet proofed 400 thousand miles later it’s still running great and plowing and also put a piece pickup bed dump.kit on it. Don’t know if I’ll get another Dodge after this one . Not been happy with this truck durability after four years
@kscray3 жыл бұрын
Stan great video I have an 07 Ram 2500 cummins and had alot of good luck with her. I am not easy on her either.
@katiejameson3 жыл бұрын
Hey Stanley, my boss has a 2017 Ram 2500 crew cab short bed with the 6.4 and he hauls trailers with our 10k lbs excavator and his factory tires lasted about 40k miles, we loved them!! I have a 2020 Ram 2500 crew cab long bed 6.4 and have 9k miles on my factory tires and no complaints, even plow with it, just throw some weight in the back
@Gabe_Colon3 жыл бұрын
2:57 love the bungee cord throttle😂. Hey as long as it works!!!
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
😂 Thats right
@originalname99993 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a few nights driving a plow (10 yard dump truck) and the float wasn't sticking for the front plow. Short little bungee cord made it work. Luckily it got fixed quick but in a pinch...
@anthonythorp72913 жыл бұрын
It ain't stupid if it works. 😁😁😁
@staglione793 жыл бұрын
That was a pretty spot on review Stan. My buddy has a 2019 2500 and he beats the snot out of it (general contractor/ surveyor) and that thing keeps comming back for more. Great video catch you on the next one.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Right on! Have an awesome rest of your week.
@toddcromwell3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love my 17 ram 2500 diesel...bought it brand new for work/play and groceries and has 115 thousand miles and hasn't skipped a beat
@securem33 жыл бұрын
Good vid. I will never go ram again but glad yours is working well for you
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! & why’s that?
@justinreese12963 жыл бұрын
Can’t agree more Stan! I ran a 8’ straight blade on my ‘15 Ford F-250 for 5yrs..I switched over this season to a ‘17 ram 2500 6.4 with the same plow and it’s just keeps moving forward. The Ford just seemed to light in the rear end. For that reason I lean towards the ram. As long as the body is on the frame I could care less of the body shape
@chrisoshaughnessy99473 жыл бұрын
I have been watching from day one love the videos and I really love this new fore-mat I have been Mowing for 30 years with cerebral Palsy and learn many estimate ideas from you shout out would be awesome Chris O’Shaughnessy Riverside Lawns Toms River NJ Keep up the good videos
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Chris you will be getting a shout out and Thanks for being a long time subscriber!
@sbercik3 жыл бұрын
Sweet Video Stanley! Thanks Bud!
@kurtdietrich54213 жыл бұрын
I am a Ford guy for life. But, I had an opportunity for a really good deal on a Ram back on 2015. Got the Ram extended cab. I love it. The transmission is an Allison 8 speed. No hesitation on downshifting. Doesn't miss a beat. The firestone tires lasted 25000 miles, which was pushing it. I got the Falken Wildpeak A/T's and they are terrific. Got 45000 miles on them and they still have another year to go (about). Just turned 70000 miles.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Glad the ram didn't dissapoint!
@DIRT-BOSS3 жыл бұрын
Ram Tough 🐏 💪🏼 6.7 that's what I drive !
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
👍
@alexandercosta17773 жыл бұрын
Stan, I o so enjoy watching your videos, we are getting pounded here in NJ, its crazy cold and snowy, and no matter how much salt I throw down its still piling up, you have so much fun with all the toys and I get a tinny snowblower that clogs up just trying to clear my driveway lol, have fun, and say safe
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! I heard about your storm- sounds like your getting the storm Id like to have. Stay safe!
@robertvannicolo44353 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey No it sucks worked since last evening around 9 just now taking a few hours before going out till tomorrow night
@rhondarosenberg71083 жыл бұрын
Yup Same here in northern nj we got 16 inches so for still coming down
@alexandercosta17773 жыл бұрын
@@rhondarosenberg7108 it is crazy here in south jersey, I wish y’all in north jersey the best of luck.#jerseystrong
@westcoastris90413 жыл бұрын
I’m located in central jersey, last weeks storm was awe$ome!! Hoping today (sundays) storm is good too. Be safe evevryone
@roybrazeau3486 Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Cow Hampshire: 2004 F250 blew a head gasket at 150K. 2019 RAM 2500 6.4L with 15K, tires are about tread life, purchased Fisher 7’ 6” straight blade HD2 this past January - no complaints at all with this truck & plow.
@DouglasUphoff3 жыл бұрын
Another good report from the real world. Thanks. and for the record, I am blessed and I am after it... Thanks again...
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Love it! Have an awesome week bro!
@seanjackson18883 жыл бұрын
I've had my RAM for 5 years, and the only complaint is the rust that you mentioned over the rear wheel wells... I was a Chevy Truck Guy, but after my RAM, it's hard to go back..
@brandoncaldwell953 жыл бұрын
Even in texas the rusty suspension bugs me. All surface not coastal or salt water. Just annoying to see. However, my diesel ram pulls my tractor, shredder and trailer, scaling 22,000 alone, with a 1500lbs if fuel and tools in the bed perfectly. Even overpowered the parking brake i left on by accident. Only traveled 20ft though. I loved my "cateye" as its done stuff its not supposed to but this diesel is a monster..
@joewoodchuck38243 жыл бұрын
Chrysler products have been weak in the body department for years. That's why I shy away from them. The last new Chrysler car I bought around 1980 couldn't even keep the paint on. Ive never heard they improved since then either. I hope they didn't fk up the Jeep line when they took it over.
@robertmuller7873 жыл бұрын
Is it hard to go back because your transmission is broken?
@BraydenSomers3 жыл бұрын
It goes through better from what I've been told because the box actually has some weight to it vs the aluminum ford boxes
@Ethan-zs3dz3 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great entertaining work. Whenever I’m at work or school and see the notification I always wanna watch it right away
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Love that. Thanks Ethan
@johnfedderjr.20463 жыл бұрын
Another quality video, thanks!
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John!
@bigredoutdoorservices3 жыл бұрын
Shout out would be cool! Every time I see the back plow I want one myself!
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
shout out coming ! Ive got you on the list
@bigredoutdoorservices3 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey thanks brother! I’m hoping to get my channel growing! Hope to see you at GIE this year. If we get to go!
@MARKLOCKWOOD20123 жыл бұрын
Price is going up with no cap they need to put a cap because fifty now was thirty plus. Even new stuff will sit. Looks great
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
good point.👊
@JJLandscaping3 жыл бұрын
I have a 05 Dodge Dakota. 200,000 miles on it. To this day still runs great. People ask me why don't I get a new one, why it stills works. Agreed about the rust around the wheel well. Love a shout out for my business J&J Landscaping and Irrigation. Thanks for your honesty in the videos Love them. Learn so much from you
@ericsimak7391 Жыл бұрын
God bless you Stanley I love ur videos and opinions on products and how u give honest opinion on everything.
@loganp70433 жыл бұрын
Our company has been using all fords. They have lasted really well, both the gas and the diesels have treated us well. We currently have 63 trucks on the road.
@Verifraudreports3 жыл бұрын
really regreting selling my 2001 F250 crew cab 5 speed man fx4. it has that gutless 5.4 trition but it was solid
@courier11sec3 жыл бұрын
Those were the spark plug cannons in the 5.4. I worked at a Ford dealer back then. Shop was full of trucks getting new heads before the reengineer. The techs got reeeeeal good at pulling the cabs off of the trucks do they could get at the engines.
@zachbarnett35073 жыл бұрын
I am going out for my first snow removal night I am starting off shoveling wish me luck your videos are definitely helping
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Wear warm boots. Your feet get cold and wet- plus bring along a change of socks😉
@zachbarnett35073 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey awesome thank you any other tips for me for a first time?
@masonsmowing65923 жыл бұрын
Go get em! Zach!! Rooting for ya!!
@zachbarnett35073 жыл бұрын
@@masonsmowing6592 thank you!
@kirkmartin41442 жыл бұрын
I have plowed snow for 42 years, had Dodge, Chevy, and a Ford, will never have a Chevy or Ford again, I plow now with a 96 Dodge 2500 Cummins since 1999, best plow truck I have ever owned and won't get another, just redo this one. I watch you guys plow snow and you guys do way to much double plowing over where you already plowed, but you haven't plowed as long as i have. My Dodge has 400,000 miles on it and i use it to plow and pull a 30 goose neck, i will always keep Dodge tu s for all my work.
@eddyarseneau48223 жыл бұрын
Hey Stan! Glad you posted a video about the ram trucks, good to know they held up with all the abuse. MOPAR OR NOCAR!
@wannabejeeper3 жыл бұрын
"I don't like that it dents when it gets hit, and factory tires suck." LOL Shocking.
@charleschristiansonii7183 жыл бұрын
All of the big three have great trucks, I’ve owned them all, I’ve had good, bad an ugly with all of them, I’ve seen all three with nothing but problems right from the start and I’ve seen all three go forever without a hiccup.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
So if you could only buy one for the rest of your life- what would it be?
@charleschristiansonii7183 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey I usually go with the one I can get the best deal on, I don’t look at them as which brand it is but which one will be the best deal for what I need it to do, if it’s a half ton it would be dodge or Chevy all day, Ford has wimped out their half ton to much, but as for 3/4 ton and up I really don’t have a preference on brand.
@jacobknuts3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2014 ram 2500 6.4 gas and tow a skid steer everyday. Have 110k miles with no issues yet. I love it so far.
@trevorzambon51503 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a Chevy in you’re fleet to compare performance
@ThePeavey233 жыл бұрын
Ifs in the chevys don’t hold a plow as well as a solid front axel
@trevorzambon51503 жыл бұрын
@@ThePeavey23 that’s true but they got those Allison transmissions perfect for plowing
@southernyankeehomestead32303 жыл бұрын
The allison is only available in the diesel and the 10k more price tag is a hard pill to swallow
@jdias513 жыл бұрын
I run a 2004 2500hd with a 8ft fisher and a oversized cutting edge i raised the torsion bars to handle the weight awesome truck never let's me down
@stevefratoni11233 жыл бұрын
Except for the fact that you have to adjust the torsion bars every fall and spring.
@joeschratz93603 жыл бұрын
Important detail: This is a 2500 series truck. This will definitely hold up better then a 1500 of the same brand.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
agreed and thanks for pointing that out.
@xcalibertrekker66933 жыл бұрын
You mean a 3/4 ton truck will do better then a 1/2 ton truck. Really. ;-)
@vacexpert20203 жыл бұрын
@@xcalibertrekker6693 Well, a 3/4 ton truck does a better job at pulling a 17.5 tonne tanker truck than a 1/2 ton, so yes, both trucks needed new transmissions so I finished them off with a torture test
@chillywilly74543 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t tell or maybe didn’t catch it but is this truck a gas or diesel?
@vacexpert20203 жыл бұрын
@@chillywilly7454 it's a gasser
@justjacqueline20043 жыл бұрын
Fascinating critique of these machines.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 😊
@LLCebuRider3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 RAM 2500 and it's had zero issues also. It's been a great truck and was half the price of the Ford I was looking at. No rust either and I live here in Utah where they salt the roads like crazy as well. What I did was spray the underbody with Rust-Oleum 248656 Professional Grade Rubberized Undercoating Spray when it was new and it still looks new underneath. My brother has done that to his truck also and hasn't had a hint of rust either.
@jimalbright59383 жыл бұрын
I love to drive in the snow And I've driven all different makes and models of vehicles in the snow tractors And as far as vehicles with wheels Seems like Dodges do the best out of anything
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Right on
@starbownd16243 жыл бұрын
blessed we all are to have these kind and considerate videos. ur the man Stan. btw wheres the whole monkey tie into this?
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like the vids Robert. People call me all kinds of monkeys- snow monkey, forestry chimp hahah- just depends on what Im doing.Have an awesome rest of your week bro!
@alexanderjanson70733 жыл бұрын
Great video Stan!
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Thanks alex 😊
@412psekustomzllc73 жыл бұрын
Stanley, love the channel. My name is Matt Sr. Founder/CEO of 412 PSE Kusto.z, LLC. I noticed the box behind you in this video. We are a family/first responder owned & operated Feniex dealer. One of their longest tenured dealers. I'm believe yinz need more warning power specifically on your plowing equipment. We would love to work with you and share our 25+ years expertise in our industry.
@summitbuilders68733 жыл бұрын
Give that 6.4 some time and you’ll need a “valve adjustment” because that engine is flawed. They have have problems oiling the cam and lifters. The lobes start to flatten and they sound like a diesel. Dodge has a solution and that is tightening the valve springs, which only compounds the issue. 2018 power wagon with 68,000 miles and I need a new engine. I’m buying a Ford with the off-road package, it comes with a rear locker.
@peternelson14283 жыл бұрын
Buy a tremor with the 7.3
@bradcarroll52653 жыл бұрын
Those issues are not common. That’s 1% of hemi engines that have lifter and cam issues. Most of those are due to excessive idle time and improper oil or service intervals.
@mjberta73193 жыл бұрын
That's from low rpm traveling and long idling... I have. 2017 power wagon has over 180k no issues whatsoever
@MrGameing1013 жыл бұрын
For sure it's the reason I like ram trucks with the 5.7 but run Ford for the heavy-duty trucks
@jamesnm213 жыл бұрын
@@mjberta7319 not a good look if idling your engine ruins it though. That's why I like GM trucks. They've had their engines down pat for decades. I don't like everything about GM but they have the basics down and that's what counts in the long run.
@trout27573 жыл бұрын
Rams are good trucks , I’m surprised how well the transmission held up too.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Yeah- we've had zero issues with anything so far.
@erikrobles57273 жыл бұрын
I’d be surprised that the transmission held up as well after all it is a dodge
@HbEthan.3 жыл бұрын
@@erikrobles5727 the 8 speeds they use now are the best transmission on the market at the moment they we're originally used in high end luxury cars like the G wagon and several audi cars so they were well proven. A big step up from the 47re and the 65rfe in the 90s and 2000s Rams will always have that stain though.
@TsunauticusIV3 жыл бұрын
You must not know much about Ram transmissions. They have tossed in some of the worst Transmissions in history into their recent products. Ever since the name change... to RAM... they have shipped out a lot of trucks the ended up having major trans problems. I’m not even gonna mention the “pre Ram” days. 💥 😂
@TsunauticusIV3 жыл бұрын
@@HbEthan. the one you’re referring to has a fair few recorded issues there bud. Might want to do a little research on them. 😂 and no..l I’m not brand loyal to anything. Every manufacturer is capable of producing absolute garbage. Especially in the vehicle world. But RAM seems to be EXTREMELY efficient at producing sub par products... even when they source their parts from other manufacturers... still junk! 😂
@CarswithNash3 жыл бұрын
Interesting, thanks for making this video.👍
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Of course, thanks for watching!
@plowboy66363 жыл бұрын
thanks for doing. so my setup is 2016 2500hd silverado double cab. 29hd snoway and snoway spreader. At this point I would probably get this again. currently approx 30k. I love to see and get honest feedback on other brands - plows etc. God bless you and family and appreciate all you do.
@philvictor55373 жыл бұрын
Texas pride knows how to make some good trailers.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
They sure do!
@originalname99993 жыл бұрын
Is that was the red dump trailer was. Looks nice, but would hate to see the price tag as just a homeowner.
@RJ-lk5pj3 жыл бұрын
Take the bed off and convert it to a open box and you’ll never fuss about rust or dents again.
@AlexMiller-bq7ou3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the shout out
@michaeldepow66632 жыл бұрын
I've had an 02 1500 that I plowed with 5.9 gasser. It was a tank 220k miles and sold it yesterday for parts for 1k. 03 2500 I sold with 206k on it. That one the bottom bearings started to go I believe. Now I'm on an 04 1500 Laramie with 115k on it hemi I'm putting a plow on it for next year, so far I love this one it crawls through anything especially deep snow .02/08 drop valve seats and 08/ get the hemi tick where the lefters eat the cam shaft. They don't get enough oil flow at idle. The fix is to put in a hell cat oil pump and lifters.great video bro
@ThePete24323 жыл бұрын
The gm hd independent front suspension is the most amazing thing to plow with
@ChaoticDave693 жыл бұрын
Not at all
@isaacjacobs393 жыл бұрын
Would you ever try the big 6.6 gas that chevy has out. Love the content keep up the good work Stanley.
@jimbob97997 ай бұрын
No. Weak independent front end suspension.
@sonnyblazer55043 жыл бұрын
Hey, Polski, you know talking about the RAMS 'pick me up trucks', gotta mention, ANDREW CAMARATA has/had two of them. They too have a "couple" dents and he seems to work them hard. You talk about the interior, well on his older one, he needed a radio change. Simple for him to do and since the space needed to be larger, he took his CHAINSAW to the dash and enlarged the opening. Seriously, many of you guys have RAMS and I found that interesting and your testament probably sold a few more. New FORDS are aluminum so talk about dents, much tougher $$$ to repair on aluminum bodies. They should be changing BRAKELINE metal to STAINLESS. The choice is yours and we love what you do anywho so have at it! Thanks for another one! Sonny (CT)
@ethanpreston39163 жыл бұрын
The father of our industry!! loved the sign off Stan! My crew would love a shout out at Crimson Landscapes!
@kiernanb94453 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear Frankie’s opinion on the holzfforma, I’m sure he cuts more wood than probably the rest of your company combined
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
yes he does and that video will be out next week.
@probuilder9613 жыл бұрын
I ordered one back in Dec. Still waiting for that slow boat from China!
@KellenS1283 жыл бұрын
Nahh...ya just gotta twist the chains to shorten em up 😂🤣.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah- I do that to.👊
@brandonjohnson75593 жыл бұрын
Love the point of view stuff, awesome work🙌🏼👍🏼🔥🔥keep the videos coming :)
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Thanks Brandon 😊
@GeneralBigFoot3 жыл бұрын
My 16 Ram 2500 Crewcab really does do everything I’ve ever been stupid enough to do to save a trip. Last week I had 3200lb of concrete on top of my 600lb toolbox, while towing a dump trailer with 4 yards of 3/4 gravel in the front and a pallet of cinder blocks in the back. Still stopped no problem and had no real problem getting up to highway speed
@MyDuckfoot3 жыл бұрын
Don’t care what truck I’m driving “I HATE SNOW “ I’m 60 this year and have done enough this is my last year.
@jonpollock22533 жыл бұрын
Headed out now to go play in the snow 18” storm if not more
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Thats insane- stay safe!
@Jay1980bka3 жыл бұрын
I believe we all keep watching Stan is because you are 1000% the real deal guy ! Honestly, funny and good hearted ! Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge! If you want to give me a shoot out that’s cool if not that’s fine as well!
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay James and Ive got you on the shout out list!
@robprice65733 жыл бұрын
I am surprised how well the dodges held up. Thanks Stan really like your videos
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Rob 😊👍
@jamesnm21 Жыл бұрын
Call back in 12 years. 90's chevys are hands down toughest ever made. And I own 3 Dodges. Lol.
@SmudgyContent3 жыл бұрын
Most fords are open differentials and rams have a LSD so yeah that helps going through the snow
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Thank you- I forgot what it was but thats it.
@iknowmore94543 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey keep the dif fliud clean front transer and rear and you will be good i do mine every year
@MatthewPar3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking it was the tires. I know that can play a big factor with the snow. I would be curious to see what tires are on the Fords and the Rams
@raymundo76873 жыл бұрын
If you pull the 4x4 knob to the out position on the ford it is if it is equipped which most are.
@jdias513 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey my 2500hd gmc has a locker in the rear with counter weight do a bunch of driveways in 2wd
@micheal44873 жыл бұрын
Hope you didn’t jinx yourself by making this haha. Next video: the dodge fell apart like the Blues Brothers car.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
hahaha- wouldn't you know it. Don't say that.
@micheal44873 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey hahaha
@drewtravis35443 жыл бұрын
Have had 2 , F-150s , 98 - extended cab; 3rd door 4X4 triton V-8 gas. 489k when I traded it in, bought it used , May 2005,with 107k. No “ big “ engine issues, just normal, alternator goes bad ( 4x) , coolant hose between engine & heater core , 4X4 engage unit, and spider gear, starter. That’s when I traded it in. Got a 2006 4- door V/8 triton 4X4 -93k . after a lot of F ix O r R epairer D aily , traded it off for a 2012 Ram 4 door 2 doors 3/4 , 4X4 Hemi V-8 love it !!!!
@JohnClay773 жыл бұрын
I agree with you Stan on how long it takes to truly get an opinion on a truck. When I got my 2019 Ram 1500 I hated it after the first 3 months. Now that I’ve had it for two years I absolutely love the truck!
@JohnR99653 жыл бұрын
I have owned Ford F-350 “s my whole life. The regular cab space has shrunk. Horrible there is no room for anything anymore.
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
Yep- I have a regular cab ford and the interior is crowded compared to a Ram.
@jaredmania8733 жыл бұрын
He says 3 years like that’s a long time😂
@benzlover553 жыл бұрын
It is when you are working your trucks.
@apolinar6183 жыл бұрын
I love my ford truck
@whitebassbenny3 жыл бұрын
15k miles. 3 years lol
@jaredmania8733 жыл бұрын
Well it’s a long time for a dodge
@Magnacharger073 жыл бұрын
3 work truck years is atleast 10 normal years kinda like an ole farm truck if it's towing capacity is 10000 pounds it's probably pulled 60000.
@hatersaywhat89863 жыл бұрын
I drove the chev Duramax for 5 years and then a Ford dually for 4 years, for my work delivering heavy parts to Boeing both constantly in and out of shop and always when you needed it the most. We got the ram 6 years ago, the dealer comes out 2 times a year to service and its never broke down. Also, when it snows we use to park the trucks because it was always in a ditch and now with the ram, we work on snow days.
@lesleyboeder17983 жыл бұрын
I bought a new 1500 in 2018. I agree with you about the dents and tires. No lack of power for sure. 25k miles so far and ram replaced the rear bumper because of rust. Other then that zero issue
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
wow- rust on a 2018? That shouldn't happen. Good to know the rest of the truck is performing well.
@SmudgyContent3 жыл бұрын
Man I want that trailer, mines solid wood car carrier that I slapped steel and wooden 4ft wallz on, I was attempting to slap on a couple hydraulic pumps on to lift mine but it was just too damn heavy to lift, so I have to assist it especially with a load of shingles or dirt or wood, but house hold waste it would lift all on its own. Lolz
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
yeah but there is something cool about doing it yourself like that.
@anthonyrodrigues50323 жыл бұрын
I've seen people put a pallet in the front of the trailer put a chain to the pallet under the load and have a bulldozer hook on to pull it out or a post
@kevincloonan97873 жыл бұрын
the 2 people that disliked this must be Ford owners
@Dirtmonkey3 жыл бұрын
😂👊
@misteredwards3213 жыл бұрын
Great content Stan. Saying hello from Southeast Ohio. Fairfield county!
@diversdown21162 жыл бұрын
ok had to go back to this. i got my first ram in 94 and used it like u do plow all winter and towed and towed the rest of the time and on weekends yanked a 26ft boat it was undercoated and no rust ? dont know how. but sold to my neighbor at 225,000 miles still running great. he still has it and plows his drive and halls wood with it .
@reado19833 жыл бұрын
Dodge gave me a horrible time in the past, "BRAND NEW" 8k miles and transmissions blew. 1 month later after replaced 2nd "NEW" transmission completely broke from the vehicle. 8 months after the 2nd new transmission, 11k miles engine blew. It was a standard get around town vehicle, and after the engine blew went to Ford and NEVER LOOKED BACK!
@bicyclecrashsurvivor88843 жыл бұрын
BS
@reado19833 жыл бұрын
@@bicyclecrashsurvivor8884 really happened about 12 years ago
@easeshot6553 жыл бұрын
QQ: what is your opinion on GMC/Chevy trucks or have you never tested them?
@stephendwinells82603 жыл бұрын
Home owners trucks!
@stephendwinells82603 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love my GMC Duramax rides so nice pulls like fright train been the best truck ever... But chassis wise the Ford and dodge H-D hold more weight they are all the same I prefer the GMC 2500 they ride so nice for a H-D
@Peenurpool3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2006 GMC 2500HD fully loaded, snow plow prep package, single rear wheel, extended cab, 6.0 gas engine... I have a Fisher extreme v stainless 8.6 that I have had since they first came out in like 2007-2008.. I installed Timbrens in the front and rear... I would run my truck and plow through the touchless car wash after every time I plowed.. I changed the engine oil every 5k, Mobile 1 fully synthetic, grease the front end, and change the fluid and filter every year on the plow... I have Never had to replace one thing on my plow ever.. Not even a hose.. I would spray the plow and hoses, ect with WD40 or Ballistol about once a month to prevent rust and it worked awesome.. I also have never had to replace anything on the steering or suspension on my truck except for the two front wheel bearings at around 90k miles... it has 166k miles on it currently and runs like a Swiss watch.. no rot, no rust, and over the years I’ve replaced the brakes twice, a radiator, a few brake lines because one leaked and I didn’t like the look of a couple other ones so I took preemptive action and did them at the same time... I also had to replace the battery twice, the alternator once, the starter once... that is the entire list of Everything I’ve ever had to replace since 2006 and 166k miles... I worked that truck everyday, and it is my daily driver... every winter I do a TON of plowing and go through about 2 cutting edges per season on average... I sub from someone who has a Huge account that included a couple ship yards and train station parking lots, so that gives you an idea of the amount of work I do just on plowing... I don’t abuse my stuff but I certainly do not baby it either... I do take good care and maintain my stuff though, and do all my own mechanical repairs, as well as take care of other equipment... my truck is certainly by no means the most rugged... in fact I’d say dodge is a more solid built truck, but has too many secondary parts failures... my point is, that if you take proper care of your stuff, and don’t crash into too many things, then there is no reason to have equipment troubles... the biggest problem I see, is that everyone uses a different piece of equipment instead of operating a dedicated assigned machine to them... people operate equipment differently and push the limits in different ways, which is not good for the longevity of the equipment... when you use the same equipment the same way all the time it is much less taxing on it, instead of stressing everything out all the time by having people who are not so familiar with some equipment, use it incorrectly and break stuff...