The best update you can give these cummins is a legal DEF delete!

I have two Ram HD 6.4 HDs. They are used for ranch work. They haul hay, tractors, and livestock. I’ve owned several F250s, and they were great trucks, but in my experience, nothing comes close to the ZF 8 transmission. It really digs in when you’re hauling 15,000 lbs of high up a wet, snow covered dirt road or across hilly, uneven pastures. If they are putting that transmission in their diesel trucks, there is absolutely no comparison to the strength and reliability of that combination. I don’t own any diesels because I don’t usually haul heavy loads for long distances, but I would buy that. It’s a truck you will own for 20 years.

The power increase is long overdue but the biggest benefit will be the ZF transmission. It's been far too long putting up with that awful 68RFE. It's almost a guarantee that you'll replace or rebuild that transmission at 150k miles if you tow a lot. Unfortunately, unless they replace the cab and a longer bed to the new DT style, they are going to half ass it like they've been doing since 2019 when the half ton was introduced. the current HD cab is just too small and heavy.

I’m a Ram guy through and through, however I own a Chevy right now due to my experience with the 68rfe (I don’t need a 3500 H.O, so I wouldn’t mess with the Aisin anyways). I have sworn up and down I would not own another Ram until the 68rfe is out of their 2500s and they replace it with an 8 speed. Lo and behold it is finally happening. Once my duramax gets paid off I will be jumping back to a Cummins

@OntarioGuy430

21 күн бұрын

I have given up on Jeep after 2 compasses and a Grand Cherokee 4xE - Have a GMC Canyon now - very happy with it. Jeep keeps bringing me back with the looks - but after a hail storm and having to replace what felt like 100 trim pieces I can say the simpler the better. I would have bough a Ram TRX if it was available though!

@jakewilson24

21 күн бұрын

@@OntarioGuy430 One thing that’s growing on me about GM products is how cheap replacement parts are. However I’m impartial to the Stellantis products due to my first two trucks being rams and having virtually no issues with it until my transmission in my Cummins started going and went to Chevy. GM still makes a good product though, those newer Canyons look sharp

@J4ilbr3k

21 күн бұрын

They kept it for so long because it made them more money they thought oh yeah let’s throw a gasser transmission in our heavy duty diesel trucks that’ll be just fine

@LucasLeCompteMusic

20 күн бұрын

The Aisin is a great transmission for towing. They can last to around 500k. You can now get 68FREs from shops that are basically great since they fixed all the issues.

@J4ilbr3k

19 күн бұрын

@@LucasLeCompteMusic they are alright if they are kept stock if the truck isn’t stock they will blow up like 68s they can take more power yes but still aren’t the best, and even built 68s will blow up faster than a built 48re both transmissions suck as the 47re 48re and the 68rfes were all gas motor transmissions so they were not built to handle the torque or power that the Cummins motors put out

The 8HP75 is an outstanding transmission, makes a world of difference with the 6.4 in the HD trucks. The dial gear selector is a non issue.

@gordowg1wg145

19 күн бұрын

Seems it might be for those not sure of their "masculinity", though? 😉

@M_dot202

19 күн бұрын

@@gordowg1wg145 I've had 2 Rams with the rotary gear selector, towing with both, and it's a non issue. The rotary knob selector has been out in Rams for almost 10 years now.🙄

@gordowg1wg145

19 күн бұрын

@@M_dot202 😎 We're in agreement 👍

Ford: "Our high output Powerstroke puts out 1,200 ft LBs of Torque." Stellantis: Ours now puts out 1,202 ft LBs of Torque. Both Companies: "Price point for both trucks.... $130,000." Potential Buyers: "I'll keep what I have. It has over 700,000 miles on it. I can squeeze out 2 million more."

@karlschauff7989

22 күн бұрын

I would rather see them back off these stupid high torque numbers and boost fuel economy instead. I know some guys want the bragging rights, but for me I'd be fine with 900...800... even 600 lb ft torque if they could give me 5 mpg better fuel economy on the highway.

@J4ilbr3k

21 күн бұрын

@@karlschauff7989I get 17-20 in the city in my cummins because it’s deleted won’t ever buy a truck and not delete it I ran one tank of def after I bought it ran out threw the check engine light for the def being low and deleted it the next day

@davidmiddleton240

5 күн бұрын

These trucks are not 130k yet we are not far away but you aren't there yet

Ram guy. Excited about new changes, especially about the new Cummins engine.

Excited, I have the 2020 HO Cummins in a 3500 4X4 and I love it. I’m thinking of trading but now I’ll wait for the 2025 model. I still have my 2nd gen 1998 with the 5.9 Cummins 12 valve that I bought brand new so I love Cummins and RAM.

I just wish Stellantis wasn’t owning Dodge cause I love Ram trucks

@AussieDazza

21 күн бұрын

Stellantis owning Dodge has nothing to do with Ram’s. Dodge doesn’t make them dude, they are made in Chrysler plants. Dodge and Ram have been completely seperate since Dec 2009.

@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel

20 күн бұрын

​@@AussieDazzathat's probably why they are so far ahead of ford in fit, finish, performance, and looks.

Thank you for your instructional videos and looking forward to seeing when you can make the review 2025 ram RHO

Power increase is awesome. I personally don’t like the dial shifters. Happy Independence Day Ben!

@ShannonJanzen

21 күн бұрын

I agree

I definitely noticed the sound change from the 5.9 Cummins to the 67 Cummins it's a pretty big difference

I wish they would move the transmission knob a little closer to the steering column, I had one and every once in awhile I would grab it to adjust the radio or a/c by accident

Ben I love the hair and beard man you look like a Viking bro. Bad ass look. Been watching your videos for years! I truly feel that this is the best page on KZread. You’ve helped me buy 3 cars now. I’m looking at the 25 Warlock because I can’t afford the BigHorn no more. Plus the warlock looks better. Will you be reviewing that soon?

You look like Tom Hanks stranded on the island.

I like your talking speed now. It was too fast to follow in the past.. Thank you

@jzila9900

21 күн бұрын

i could follow it but it was strangely fast 💨

Ive been daying for a couple years that i wish Ram would've pair the 8spd with the Cummins and theyve answered that call. I cant wait to test drive one. Any word on a release?

Any hp / torque #’s ? At this point it’s all rumored but I hear it’s 435 up from 420 hp and 1125 tq up from 1075 not too bad.

Im excited to see the power numbers behind the 8 speed. If they do it right, it will be absolutely an amazing combo...worried about the cummins with higher power output...not one bit. It's not a powerstroke...it will be just fine with any power level!!

Ben I am lost. Were you talking the whole time about a gas or diesel engine? You mentioned high output lots of times. I am assuming gas engine. I wanted to watch a video on the new diesel cummins engine.

@rhysxj

22 күн бұрын

It says Cummins in the title. He says Cummins at least once in the video

@nateyoung6331

21 күн бұрын

Didnt he mention 6.4 at the beginning of the video? ​@rhysxj

@gordowg1wg145

19 күн бұрын

Hint, tachometer...

Holy click bait…

Buying a 2025 with new motor and transmission may be buggy until they get new motor and transmission designs perfected.

Hear rumor the 6.4 will be out for the next HD truck ... the ho 3.0 will not be well received in a HD truck. I'm pretty sure sales show it wasn't well received in the 1500 lol

The variant of the ZF HP-8 for the new DIESEL is somewhat different to the variant in the Hemi 2500 (or so I am told). I believe that the Planetary section has more "planet-gears" (??) This ZF-auto Might so be used in Europe behind the 7.7 litre Mercedes/MTU ??

I hope that they will offer the manual transmission as an option for their trucks.

What do you reckon is going to happen to the HD Megacab?

@BenHardyCars

22 күн бұрын

I don’t think the cab will chang yet

@843MudMafia.

22 күн бұрын

I wish they would change the cab that mega cab 🤢

@M_dot202

22 күн бұрын

Maybe upgrade to the true larger 5th gen cab???

@rickper

20 күн бұрын

I have a megacab limited dually, the only rhing there’s such a big blind spot when backing in 5th wheel style trailers, I love my truck but def takes time to get used to

@SamanthaHAgastin

20 күн бұрын

They might, though the Megacab would lose a very much loved feature of backseat space, and underneath storage.

I have a 2022 ram 6.4 hemi three quarter ton kinda disappointed on the mileage pulling

Prices like this are really crazy for diesels and I think many will be shocked at how much more durable and practical the Ford hybrid gas F150 in fact is as opposed to this. Still these will sell like crazy but again at these prices most if not all will be shopping GM products which have gone unchanged as an engine basically for 70 Years now. The chassis on this Dodge is very impressive tho. Nothing like a Tesla Cybertruck of course which again looking at current prices.......

Are they getting rid of the asin transmission

@DavidTorres-zk6ex

22 күн бұрын

Replacing it with a new ZF 8 speed Transmission

@satansleftnut25

22 күн бұрын

Hopefully

68rfe was never ment for a diesel. The 68rfe is a gasoline transmission from a mini van.

That is some really useless pylon placement - If you run one over do they take the keys back?

I'm good with the GM's trucks you cant go wrong... with these new c8 engines with hybrid that they spent 1 billion dollars on. They do have the best engineering skills in the USA. And the world class. No kidding 😅 new trucks in 2025 as 26 1500 2026 for hds as a 2027 2500, 3500.😊

If stellantis puts a dial shifter in the new ram, i will not be re leaseing another.

@Hawkeye45b

19 күн бұрын

I'm not sure why? It adds room and doesn't take long to get use to it. At the end of the day all the new transmissions are electronic shift activated. Just Ram uses a knob

How can you be a car reviewer and not know that dodge and ram are 2 different companies

6 4 engine they should bring that to 1500 hundred too no only sst 6

@M_dot202

22 күн бұрын

The new 3L SST has more HP, more torque and a better torque curve than the 6.4... on 87 octane. Hopefully the 6.4 replacement will be a 7L+ normally aspirated V8 with no MDS or auto stop start, or 5L SST, or a hybrid system with over 500lb-ft of torque. Small asks... Also the 6.4 has MDS 👎

@adamdawson464

20 күн бұрын

Yeah that would be a really good idea not everone wants a turbo motor that has more electronic than a spaceship

Going with the ZF instead of Aisin, Big fail there.

@DarkHorse08

21 күн бұрын

Nope. Not at all.

@1hasbeen531

20 күн бұрын

Has it been a big fail for Peterbilt and Kenworth? They have been selling the ZF Powerline as their TX8 for a while.

@DarkHorse08

20 күн бұрын

@@1hasbeen531 Obviously has no idea what ZF is.

@Hawkeye45b

19 күн бұрын

​@@DarkHorse08must not realize what the ZF is and is capable of. That trans is in TRX and a lot of other High HP vehicles. Not including the Mercedes Unimog

Are they seriously taking ANOTHER gas transmission and putting it in a diesel. If that transmission has the slightest bit of problems in that 6.4 wait till you put it behind the 6.7 cummins

@Hawkeye45b

19 күн бұрын

That's the thing. They're not having that many issues. Plus its the same trans that's in the TRX and other HC cars. If it can handle that power I'm sure it'll handle the Cummins

What's with the funny voice when mentioning the gear dial - over-compensating for something? Uh, no - if the engines are built for it, the extra output should have no difference on the stresses on the engine - and when it's not being loaded to the maximum, it gives more head-room, and so expectation of engine life, compared to a 'lower output' engine running closer to it's specified limits.

diesel is still continued and also with new 6.7 cummins higher output will increase the torque and also it means better towing, better payload and will beat the ford and gm

Don't really want a Chinese truck.

@dylanwicklund8704

22 күн бұрын

They’re all Chinese trucks bud

I'm glad I bought a 24 HO Aisin, more gears=more parts to fail. Seen plenty of 10 speed failures & can only imagine what out of warranty repairs will cost

How much they paying you to advertise these overpriced trucks???

@craigfatla907

22 күн бұрын

On KZread, if you watch the video, you're paying him to advertise overpriced trucks.

Ram your know what your doing like what you are doing Ram

@RIP_Sloucher

22 күн бұрын

This was definitely an attempt at making a cohesive sentence.

It’s a ram so you’re guaranteed to have endless problems

@1hasbeen531

20 күн бұрын

My 20 years of ownership says otherwise.

@JA-zh5xi

20 күн бұрын

@@1hasbeen531 every other industry metric besides your anecdotal experience says otherwise.

@user-zm9pj3po3j

19 күн бұрын

I hav had six since 1991 hav had no trouble with any of them so maybe it’s you

@Old-n-slo-locked-n-leaned

13 күн бұрын

I heard all the bad reliability stories about Ram but purchased a 1500 Laramie, anyways, in 2015. 97000 miles and 10 years later I haven’t had a single issue. Routine maintenance is all I have done to it.