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.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Very appreciated Daryl! Thanks for being here 👍

I don’t know how i can move snow for 17 hours then come home and watch your videos of snow removal 😂

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah true support right there ❤️

@Doubie.

3 жыл бұрын

Stockhome syndrome?

@rcbeginnerslopez1268

3 жыл бұрын

Haha when we just had orlena 12” enjoy watching these videos

@justinotten6673

3 жыл бұрын

Well at least you aren't doing it while plowing, or driving down the road!!

@BGCONTRACTINGLLC

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha exact same here. Just got home

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

@PKDesigns2011

2 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 ...

Its called RAM for a good reason. I live and breathe RAM trucks. Always have and always will. Much love from Vancouver 🇨🇦❤️

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

I always appreciate the honest reviews on equipment.....no sugar coating here, just good old fashioned honesty😁👍🏼

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly 👍 As it should be

I absolutely love how much I have learned from you over the years, thank you so much!

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

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

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

True! Thanks Bryan

@bryanwise53

3 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

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.

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.

@MustObeyTheRules

3 жыл бұрын

He’s so hilarious when he starts going off about trucks

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen that video- does he like the rest of the truck?

@johneddy3242

3 жыл бұрын

Yes but his are a little older than yours.

@gamingonatincan8704

3 жыл бұрын

@@johneddy3242 a little? His trucks go from 1999 (or 95,96) to 2003 so they are quite a bit older then his

@swkohn1279

3 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

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

Absolutely love that Ben Bostick tune. Great video. My father inlaw had a gaser 2500 and just loved it.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! so far I can't find a lot wrong with mine other than how weak the body panels are.

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

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!

Great video. Good trucks. Out work any thing out there. Thank you for sharing.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Yup 👍 Thanks Donald

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.

Keep it up Stan. I’m surprised how well them dodges held up

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

you and me both- I was surprised how well they held up as well.

@greggreen6636

3 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

@thunderroad7289

3 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

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!

@Dirtmonkey

3 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.

Love the great in-site on different types of equipment there is out there from landscape, to construction to plowing so informative been so helpful thank you

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.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! Have an awesome rest of your week.

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.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you!! 😌

2:57 love the bungee cord throttle😂. Hey as long as it works!!!

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

😂 Thats right

@originalname9999

3 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...

@anthonythorp7291

3 жыл бұрын

It ain't stupid if it works. 😁😁😁

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!!!

God bless you Stanley I love ur videos and opinions on products and how u give honest opinion on everything.

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

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I heard about your storm- sounds like your getting the storm Id like to have. Stay safe!

@robertvannicolo4435

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey No it sucks worked since last evening around 9 just now taking a few hours before going out till tomorrow night

@rhondarosenberg7108

3 жыл бұрын

Yup Same here in northern nj we got 16 inches so for still coming down

@alexandercosta1777

3 жыл бұрын

@@rhondarosenberg7108 it is crazy here in south jersey, I wish y’all in north jersey the best of luck.#jerseystrong

@westcoastris9041

3 жыл бұрын

I’m located in central jersey, last weeks storm was awe$ome!! Hoping today (sundays) storm is good too. Be safe evevryone

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

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Chris you will be getting a shout out and Thanks for being a long time subscriber!

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!

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!!!

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.

Ram Tough 🐏 💪🏼 6.7 that's what I drive !

@Dirtmonkey

3 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.

It’s great watching your videos! I watch them a lot and always enjoy the content you put! You always have stuff to show and explain to teach us through your experiences!! And now giving shout outs! You’re awesome keep it up!

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kendall!! Appreciate ya 👍

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

It goes through better from what I've been told because the box actually has some weight to it vs the aluminum ford boxes

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

I am going out for my first snow removal night I am starting off shoveling wish me luck your videos are definitely helping

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Wear warm boots. Your feet get cold and wet- plus bring along a change of socks😉

@zachbarnett3507

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey awesome thank you any other tips for me for a first time?

@masonsmowing6592

3 жыл бұрын

Go get em! Zach!! Rooting for ya!!

@zachbarnett3507

3 жыл бұрын

@@masonsmowing6592 thank you!

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

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

good point.👊

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👍😉

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it. Always Nice to have you tuning in to the new videos Treyvon.

Sweet Video Stanley! Thanks Bud!

Awesome video! I had a ram for a while and liked it never had a problem! Keep the videos coming!

@Dirtmonkey

3 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..

@brandoncaldwell95

3 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..

@joewoodchuck3824

3 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.

@robertmuller787

3 жыл бұрын

Is it hard to go back because your transmission is broken?

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.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

No rust? Thats great news! Around these parts the Rams are all rotting away from the high salt usage on the roads.

@jamesnm21

3 жыл бұрын

Depends where you live on the rust. My 1st gen cummins lost the trans last summer.

@gmdick247

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesnm21 sorry to hear that.

@gmdick247

3 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.

@jamesnm21

3 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.

This is a video I've been looking forward to. In the market for a new truck and glad to see your 2 cents about it. Also really liked the transitions between video clips, nice touch Danny. Keep up the great work Stanley. Hope those trucks will last you another 3 years problem free, and dents give a truck character.

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

Shout out would be cool! Every time I see the back plow I want one myself!

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

shout out coming ! Ive got you on the list

@bigredoutdoorservices

3 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!

really regreting selling my 2001 F250 crew cab 5 speed man fx4. it has that gutless 5.4 trition but it was solid

@courier11sec

3 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.

Good vid. I will never go ram again but glad yours is working well for you

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! & why’s that?

Keep up the great entertaining work. Whenever I’m at work or school and see the notification I always wanna watch it right away

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love that. Thanks Ethan

Hey Stan! Glad you posted a video about the ram trucks, good to know they held up with all the abuse. MOPAR OR NOCAR!

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

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Right on

Thanks for the awesome content and sharing your options on the ram trucks. Keep up the brilliant work and can’t wait to see what’s in store next take care and Hope you and family and everyone has a great work 👍

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

More to come Hayden and have an awesome rest of your week bro!

@haydenuk02

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey Cant wait Stan and thank you bud and you too 👍

The father of our industry!! loved the sign off Stan! My crew would love a shout out at Crimson Landscapes!

Important detail: This is a 2500 series truck. This will definitely hold up better then a 1500 of the same brand.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

agreed and thanks for pointing that out.

@xcalibertrekker6693

3 жыл бұрын

You mean a 3/4 ton truck will do better then a 1/2 ton truck. Really. ;-)

@vacexpert2020

3 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

@chillywilly7454

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t tell or maybe didn’t catch it but is this truck a gas or diesel?

@vacexpert2020

3 жыл бұрын

@@chillywilly7454 it's a gasser

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.

@peternelson1428

3 жыл бұрын

Buy a tremor with the 7.3

@bradcarroll5265

3 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.

@mjberta7319

3 жыл бұрын

That's from low rpm traveling and long idling... I have. 2017 power wagon has over 180k no issues whatsoever

@MrGameing101

3 жыл бұрын

For sure it's the reason I like ram trucks with the 5.7 but run Ford for the heavy-duty trucks

@jamesnm21

3 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.

Another good report from the real world. Thanks. and for the record, I am blessed and I am after it... Thanks again...

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Love it! Have an awesome week bro!

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.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

So if you could only buy one for the rest of your life- what would it be?

@charleschristiansonii718

3 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.

The gm hd independent front suspension is the most amazing thing to plow with

@ChaoticDave69

3 жыл бұрын

Not at all

blessed we all are to have these kind and considerate videos. ur the man Stan. btw wheres the whole monkey tie into this?

@Dirtmonkey

3 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!

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.

Watching while making breakfast again! Bacon, eggs and pancakes today.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing

I would love to see a Chevy in you’re fleet to compare performance

@ThePeavey23

3 жыл бұрын

Ifs in the chevys don’t hold a plow as well as a solid front axel

@trevorzambon5150

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThePeavey23 that’s true but they got those Allison transmissions perfect for plowing

@southernyankeehomestead3230

3 жыл бұрын

The allison is only available in the diesel and the 10k more price tag is a hard pill to swallow

@jdias51

3 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

@stevefratoni1123

3 жыл бұрын

Except for the fact that you have to adjust the torsion bars every fall and spring.

Headed out now to go play in the snow 18” storm if not more

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thats insane- stay safe!

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.

I am surprised how well the dodges held up. Thanks Stan really like your videos

@Dirtmonkey

3 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.

Would you ever try the big 6.6 gas that chevy has out. Love the content keep up the good work Stanley.

@jimbob9799

6 ай бұрын

No. Weak independent front end suspension.

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

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

yeah but there is something cool about doing it yourself like that.

@anthonyrodrigues5032

3 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

I think that was a very straight forward and well thought out review of you Ram pickups. I was curious about how well they were holding up and what you thought. Very good review.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Glad ya liked it 😀👍

Really good video on how well they hold up in real work situations. The big negative for me is the rust issues around the wheel wells. I had a 1975 Chevrolet 3/4 ton that rusted away on me. It was a big turn off. Thank you so much for your honest assessment. Video quality very 👍 keep up the good work.

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

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

yes he does and that video will be out next week.

@probuilder961

3 жыл бұрын

I ordered one back in Dec. Still waiting for that slow boat from China!

Texas pride knows how to make some good trailers.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

They sure do!

@originalname9999

3 жыл бұрын

Is that was the red dump trailer was. Looks nice, but would hate to see the price tag as just a homeowner.

Lovin' the video's Stanley! Your videos - and your positive/work hard attitude encourage us. Thank you! We do snow removal up here in Canada and landscape construction! Cheers

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

Rams are good trucks , I’m surprised how well the transmission held up too.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah- we've had zero issues with anything so far.

@erikrobles5727

3 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.

@TsunauticusIV

3 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. 💥 😂

@TsunauticusIV

3 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! 😂

Take the bed off and convert it to a open box and you’ll never fuss about rust or dents again.

Great, honest, real world review! Well done!

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Chuck 😊

Thank you for the shout out

"I don't like that it dents when it gets hit, and factory tires suck." LOL Shocking.

Nahh...ya just gotta twist the chains to shorten em up 😂🤣.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah- I do that to.👊

I live in PA and just came in from plowing with my ATV( my drive, elderly neighbors, in-laws,etc..) I purchased a 2020 RAM Bighorn that I love and hoped to put a plow on it to be warm while plowing but the 1500’s have a splayed frame for cabin safety (changed for 2021, not safety but so you can use a plow) I wish I would’ve know that and maybe just stepped up to a 2500. Anyway, love the channel and content. Keep up the great work

Another quality video, thanks!

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

I have owned Ford F-350 “s my whole life. The regular cab space has shrunk. Horrible there is no room for anything anymore.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Yep- I have a regular cab ford and the interior is crowded compared to a Ram.

Hope you didn’t jinx yourself by making this haha. Next video: the dodge fell apart like the Blues Brothers car.

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha- wouldn't you know it. Don't say that.

@micheal4487

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey hahaha

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

I work at a municipality and this year we got a 2020 F350 crew cab long bed single rear wheel (its a long truck for sure to plow with) with the 7.3 Godzilla and a 9 foot western straight blade. That thing has great power and pushing ability and the low end torque of that engine is phenomenal. The tires that come on the truck are Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain with kevlar and they have amazing grip while plowing.

Most fords are open differentials and rams have a LSD so yeah that helps going through the snow

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you- I forgot what it was but thats it.

@iknowmore9454

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey keep the dif fliud clean front transer and rear and you will be good i do mine every year

@MatthewPar

3 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

@raymundo7687

3 жыл бұрын

If you pull the 4x4 knob to the out position on the ford it is if it is equipped which most are.

@jdias51

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey my 2500hd gmc has a locker in the rear with counter weight do a bunch of driveways in 2wd

QQ: what is your opinion on GMC/Chevy trucks or have you never tested them?

@stephendwinells8260

3 жыл бұрын

Home owners trucks!

@stephendwinells8260

3 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

Great video Stan!

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks alex 😊

I have the same truck but outdoorsman reg cab hemi and love it for plowing and work

He says 3 years like that’s a long time😂

@benzlover55

3 жыл бұрын

It is when you are working your trucks.

@apolinar618

3 жыл бұрын

I love my ford truck

@whitebassbenny

3 жыл бұрын

15k miles. 3 years lol

@jaredmania873

3 жыл бұрын

Well it’s a long time for a dodge

@Magnacharger07

3 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.

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!

@bicyclecrashsurvivor8884

3 жыл бұрын

BS

@reado1983

3 жыл бұрын

@@bicyclecrashsurvivor8884 really happened about 12 years ago

Stan I just pulled a 8,100lbs boat back from Boston to Minnesota in a 2020 ram 2500 diesel I was so impressed fuel mileage was on the way there was 23mpg and back was significantly lower 10mpg but up hills around bends it never seemed like it was working to hard. 2k rpms like that whole trip it was wild. I will own a ram someday. Great video! -Dan

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Thats a good sized load- and 10 mpg sounds about right. Also sounds right that you didn't notice it working hard. Thats a nice feeling .

@jamesnm21

Жыл бұрын

The old 12v Cummins can get 20-21 with no def system and zero electronics. Towing a load that size I would expect to get around 13-14 in mine and it gets around 17 empty with the 3 speed auto so I'm not even tuned optimally. I wouldn't touch a newer diesel with the emissions garbage. Early 2007 and before is pre emissions on the Cummins trucks.

Thanks for the review

So what your saying is to buy a used truck from Tim and avoid yours like the plague? Lol

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

yes and yes😂

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.

great video, southern wi got 13” yesterday. Had lots of fun

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Did you plow it or play in it?

@Steemoney

3 жыл бұрын

Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek, Just snow blowed and drove semi in it. I used to plow and work landscaping and everytime it snows I miss plowing now. At least the fun parts of it! Not when youre running for 4 days straight with no sleep 😉

Big shoutout!!! Great vid👍

I have owned all 3 Ford Chevy and Dodge I’ll stick to my Fords they all have problems but my fords never let me down like my chevy did and my dodge did and ford actually stood by there product they sold me

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Nice- I like my Ford gassers-what are yours? Gas or diesel?

@superdutyman9186

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dirtmonkey I have a 6.2 great engine and I still have a 7.3 diesel with 327,000 miles will not get a newer diesel to much emission junk to go wrong

are you telling me the transmissions of these lasted longer then a year doing this? :P But I would say next models you get go for a Cummins.

@JTwelder.

3 жыл бұрын

He’s had bad experiences with diesels that’s why he has gassers.

@mdocod

3 жыл бұрын

Diesels are good for constant power output like pulling a long hill with a trailer, or moving a train, or churning a generator, or moving a ship across the ocean, or plowing a street or highway in continuous motion. Diesels are not good for work that is start-stop-start-stop. The turbo lag kills productivity for plow trucks used for parking lots. A turbo gaser would be similarly counterproductive for this specific workload. A big naturally aspirated V8 may have less power available at max output than many of these new fangled turbo gas and turbo diesel options, but the big V8 can very rapidly go from idle to making enough power to quickly lunge the vehicle back and forth in a parking lot without delay. The only thing better from a power response perspective would be electric. Dirt Monkey figured this out years ago and it's absolutely true. Furthermore, diesels are more expensive to buy and maintain. The added costs of the diesel are not useful in fleets where they are going to get beat up long before the engines wear out anyway. Fords new Godzilla V8 will be very popular in company work truck fleets for plow/tow rigs.

@JTwelder.

3 жыл бұрын

@@mdocod couldn’t agree more!

@michaelkey3915

3 жыл бұрын

A diesel for a plow truck is the worst choice. Gas plow trucks are the way to go unless you are talking about a city/county plow truck situation. For a truck to do the plowing like this guy dies or like most of us do a diesel will have tons of engine problems over it's life as it's not made for constant low power/speed usage.

I finally subscribed after always catching your videos on the recommended. Not a big fan of the ram trucks but you gave me a different perspective. We run Ford F2 50s with utility bodies.And a lot of back hose with flowers on them here in Massachusetts. Keep up the great work man!

Love the point of view stuff, awesome work🙌🏼👍🏼🔥🔥keep the videos coming :)

@Dirtmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Thanks Brandon 😊