Like your opening two truck synchronised backward snowplowing. I'm impressed.

@qwertyuhi8221

5 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many shots it took😁

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don !

@pryme2013

5 жыл бұрын

And the ford won that

@EricRoy85

5 жыл бұрын

@@Bthracer21 I gotta try this, thanks for sharing

@novacombatarts

3 жыл бұрын

Right hahah

3 years ago we had a 65 inch snowfall in Moose Pass Alaska. I successfully cleared the largest parking lot in this small town with my F350 4x4 V-10. The next day my truck was one of six left in operation, all were Fords.

The one thing I love about Hemi’s in Rams is that they move and sound great

Every time I get sick of plowing I have simply to watch one of your delightful videos and I am heartened. Thanks for your videos.

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you A.J. , happy to hear that !

The thing is .the more weight you have the more snow you going to push.i always put weight in my trucks.dont matter if it's a Ford or Dodge or chevy.weight is the key😜

Ford fan due to the fact they have aways done great with pulling trailers hauling a load ford has always been dependable in my opinion

Not to mention you can put a new motor in a gasser for just the price of injectors on a diesel

@DC-ct8tv

3 жыл бұрын

Thats why I went with my gas 3/4 ton, tows the 8000 lbs camper no problem

Been plowing since 88 , started with 2 Dodge Snow Commander's with Meyer plows. I have owned & ran all of them , both has & diesel . I currently run- 09 Chevy 2500 reg cab gas with 8 ft Western straight blade & a Daniel's rear plow , And a 12 Ford F250 reg cab gas with Boss EXT blade . Both trucks have 140k on them , just put new trans $4k in Chevy a year ago, although rockers & rear wheel wells are rusting out , still a good looking truck & runner . Although replaced rotary dial 4x4 couple times . The F250 still looks close to new aside from a couple of dings/dents , both still have cold A/C , but the F250 will run circles around the Chevy !!! Guy's will bitch about having to drive the Chevy vs F250 !! From a guy whose a heavy haul trucker for 28 years, & operates a 600 hp diesel & 18 speed , hauling up to 200,000 lbs every day , My opinion is as follows- Ford F250/350 Reg cab , gas motor , lever shift 4x4 . Why ? The extra $$ over gas engine, the extra cost for diesel fuel & DEF, just dont justify the cost for my type of operation. The 6.2 gas has plenty to pull my 20 ft. fully loaded trailer , & gets good mpg , especially plowing. I've always run regular cab plow trucks , I can get into a lot of tight places that are tuff for crew cabs . I prefer the lever operated 4x4 & lock out hubs of the Fords . Better mpg & a lot less maintenance & wear & tear , over rotary dial & push button 4x4 and full time hubs !! I'm not saying I wouldn't buy another Dodge or Chevy ? It all depends on the deal I get ? And I'm in the market for another truck right now , and I'm likely to go with a F350 . They're all priced within $1500 for what I'm looking for , & plow dealers say a Ford is the most plow friendly truck . The new Dodge is a good looking truck, but I dont like the dash/gauge layout . And I dont know about the new Chevy , Idk , if I like it , or hate it ?? Time will tell .

@bry0ung

4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy hearing from guys like you. Seriously - and Merry Christmas.

@semajniffirg230

4 жыл бұрын

Just stick with the Ford. I've owned all three of the latest versions. The Ford is top dog right now. Chevy is a rot box, dodge has nothing but annoying problems.

@bkranz-1283

4 жыл бұрын

DAVID PAWLOWSKI the fords just look and feel like they were made for work, more so than the competition

@jagsfanrick

4 жыл бұрын

I don't even own a truck but if i was to buy one it would be a Tacoma but if heavy duty..Ford all the way.

@Agislife1960

3 жыл бұрын

Not to mention, that you pay an extra 3 to 5 thousand dollars for a truck with four doors.

Watching this makes me so happy I left the hell of NY 22 years ago for SC. I would never go back. Ever.

@unseenadventures8130

3 жыл бұрын

I left NY but ended up plowing snow in wyoming🤠

I live in the desert, why am I even watching this

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching !!

@kodyadams5589

4 жыл бұрын

j gutie cause your a fucked up CRACK ADDICT !

@JO-ly3hi

4 жыл бұрын

@@kodyadams5589 *you're

@ronnrogers9459

4 жыл бұрын

Well because you're thinking about moving to Colorado and you want to get you one of these or am I wrong LOL

@rickoliver5684

4 жыл бұрын

At over a 120 degrees where you are, this will cool you off!

Hey there, I know I'm a little late on the subject but you mentioned the Rams rusting out over the rear wheels. Keep in mind another spot for these is the other rocker panel( the one you see when u stand next to it). To keep these from rusting from the inside out keep your used engine oil. Everyone your done pour the warm oil into a garden sprayer. Take your tail lights out and blow that used engine oil allover the inside of the fenders and the rocker panel. Both are doubled walled:)

I had an 89 Ranger, small pickup. Someone converted the stick to an automatic. The tranny went out, first the reverse then all of them except 2nd and first. So I drove it around town in second, just as an experiment to see how long it would drive. Hauled a ton and a half a few miles and back, a small car, cut up but the recycling center refused the load, so it went back to where I got it. I tried to kill that bad tranny, but it would not die. Finally I gave up & junked it. This happened around 2010. Fords are tougher than we'll ever know. I subbed today. Christmas Eve 2019.

@Dirtmonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub and glad to have you here!

Really enjoy the review videos. I'm a truck enthusiast so I like them all. Id have to say Dodge/Ram is my favorite. All I have driven for 16 years. Currently have a 17 Tradesman I bought new.60k miles. No issues. I can't say ive had any more issues over the year's than anyone I know with a different brand. Ive had several diesels. Gasoline is my preference. It's going to be real interesting to see the 7.3 in the ford. Reminds me of the old 460.

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

I have a 2019 ram limited . No snow plow by any means . After owning 14 Chevy and GM pickups the ram caught my eye and I’m glad I made the change. Truthfully I think all 3truckmakers have a good truck.

@noahranker4133

5 жыл бұрын

martin joseph we got a gm fan bitch here

I just bought a 2021 MDII SnowDogg after watching your videos.. Thanks for all the information!

Great video. Thanks. I have a 92 f150 with an 8ft cable plow. Bought them new. The heater and radio still work.

At 76 you almost, almost make me wanna go back north just to go plow snow in a new Dodge. My 72 was a 7800 Camper Special W200, 318, with the NP 435 transmission and 4:10s, with a mechanical drive vs. electric hydraulic Myers Snofiter pkg. I added a second set of Springs and an additional 4 in in height do the top of the blade. It was all truck! I was out of the snow plow business after the divorce. But I kept the truck for more than 300,000 miles.

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments Barry!

@dangrimes5078

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you miss the truck more than the wife! I understand.

I was about to comment that you've plowed everybody's yard but yours, then you bought out the snow ❄ blower! 🤩

@hi-ye4rz

4 жыл бұрын

Driving wise he has only trucks and jeeps so he does not need to plow it

I've got a '18 Ram 2500 Big Horn Crew Cab, Cummins, Snow Chief Package etc. with a 8' SnowDogg HD80II. Love it! Pushes right through the heavy stuff and have yet to get myself stuck! Have my friends with Fisher and Western looking twice now!

my dad had a 2017 ram 1500 and he loved that thing. The power though was amazing, loved that truck

I’ve just recently became a dodge owner about 5 years ago I transitioned from a Chevy with the 5.7 to dodge 4.7 the biggest difference to me is the low end torque but the dodge does hold its own hasn’t let me down

Awesome brother Dodge kicks ass in the snow i have plowe with both trucks upstate Ny when i plowed snow love them both keep up the awesome work god blesss you and your family

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thomas, you too !

Have a 2010 dodge 1500 4x4 crew cab best trk I've ever owned we had cornerstone ice and my trk drove on the ice like it was a sunny dry day great video

I bought a Ram Laramie Long Horn 4X4 in 2014...great truck...zero problems and I intend on keeping it for a long time...I drove a Chevy Silverado 4X4 for 11 yrs prior..also a great truck, but it did have many problems. I will check the passenger side of the bed of the ram for rust.... Truly enjoy your videos..... 👍👍👍

That Dodge with a set of duratracs would be a complete monster! Love the vids man keep up the amazing content!

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and will do !

My dads 2006 ram 1500 is a rust bucket in the same spots😂😂. It’s starting to create holes as well. Overall, with 113,000 miles, original everything, can’t complain. Great trucks

My dad and I have ran dodges for the last 12 years. Started with a Dakota, was impressed with it, bought an 03 2500 regular cab 5.7 Hemi, had that truck from 2011 to 2019, then we bought a 2010 quad cab long bed 2500 5.7 hemi in 2018. The 2 5.7 hemi’s have been great. Both plowed and salted with. Our 2010 we have a dumper Dogg dump bed in with a spreader and we had a brand new v box by salt Dogg in the 03. Only bad is the body and how they rot. But, you take care of em, they’re great!

Wranglerstar sent me over to your channel and I find this very interesting to watch! I am looking forward to seeing how the Dodge Ram performance! Fun to watch the trucks going backwards plowing snow!👍

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mae and glad you're here !

Just bought the new 7.3 gas. the power curve from low to high is absolutely unbeatable! For a gas powered pickup, I had a 6.4 ram 2500. Which I loved but the 2020 f250 is equally comfortable. But way more power yet.

@buzzracer69ify

4 жыл бұрын

Your comparing a big block to a small block, thats like saying a Hemi makes more power than a briggs

@adambubacz8058

4 жыл бұрын

Well the 6.4 fake hemi is the largest gas engine dodge offers. And that is what everyone bases of!!!

Been plowing for 17 years. Have plowed with dodge 2500 diesel and now a Ford F-250 diesel. I loved my dodge as far as turning radius when plowing over the Ford. The Ford overall I have to say I like better plowing. My Ford is a beast when pushing snow here in the Chicagoland area.

Juat rewatched this video. The new chevy HD with the 6.6 gasser is a plowing and towing beast. The company I work for has 2 we plow with. Lots of low end power. Great for plowing, towing and hauling.

Hey Stanley love yr videos & didn’t realize this was so long ago! I’ve been plowing snow up in Toronto Canada east of you for many many yrs also and have had diesel fords always but switched to gas also 2yrs ago to a 2020 Ford F-350 with the 7.3 gas & love it. It also has dual battery’s & Alternators Power is incredible & mileage plowing is maybe a tad worse then diesel but with the price right now it offsets the higher diesel. So I also have as I found a low mileage 2000 Ford F-350 with a 7.3 diesel that is an amazing heavy duty truck that does most of my winter work!!! So both my trucks are 7.3 but the old girl is just amazing. Again love yr videos as you do a great job keep up the great work GtoJohn

I have a 01& 02 durangos with the 4.7 and md75s that I use for plowing and I love them. I do a lot of doctors offices & pharmacies. The tight space maneuverability of them is great. Would like to find a smaller back drag plow for them.

@turbodiesel4709

5 жыл бұрын

Check out Artic Snow plows out of Canada. There is a dealership up the road from me, just east of Rochester, New York. They have back drag plows and they are galvanized steel.

Me: " The hell is he doing with the mirror?" Mirror flips up Me: "Okay that was pretty cool"

@Dirtmonkey

4 жыл бұрын

😂👍

@MrTdogg175

4 жыл бұрын

Tow mirrors lol.

@Tacos888

4 жыл бұрын

Coolest part of the video...

Hi Stanley, I was born and raised in a GM family always had Chevy and GMC trucks. Then I had a bad one and bad experience with the dealer. I bought my first Ford, it was a nightmare!! Traded that in for my first Dodge 04 2500 Quad Cab. Loved it. Had it many years and in 2015 traded it for a new one, I haven’t looked back! With a set of BFG ATs, the trucks are unstoppable and very reliable. I won’t buy anything else now. Good luck with yours, I’m sure you will love it.

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that and thank you for viewing !

Your videos inspire me so much to keep taking on more accounts and digger hard in the work man ! Keep it up

@Dirtmonkey

4 жыл бұрын

So awesome to hear, thank you !!

Hey man you do a great job on your video. I really enjoy watching your content. I work for the power company and they just replaced my 2000 7.3 F-550 with a 2017 F-550 with the 6.7 and that thing is great. I know what you mean about that delay going into reverse and it is better on the 17. Not sure about the gas engine. Also the 17 has a lot more room behind the seat than the 16’s and older. But I am very excited about the new 7.3 gas engine and I am thinking about buying one for my personal truck. I don’t care about gas mileage in a truck I care about getting the job done. When I want gas mileage I drive my focus 😀

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Codey !

Ram shifts from drive to reverse smoothly and by far my favorite plow truck, have used 2500 and 3500 regular cab with 9.2 boss DXT for a long time, love the Ram and Boss DXT

@robertmintz63

4 жыл бұрын

Edward Williams . What is a 9.2 DXT

40 odd years ago not long after I emigrated to Canada I bought my first F250 8 cylinder gasser with a 8 foot Myers snow plow and started a small Landscaping snow plowing company. That truck was awesome, plowing snow for condominiums and small businesses. I made a mistake the next year taking over another small landscape maintenance company the next year acquiring another 2 trucks another F250 gasser and a Ram Charger 8cyl 360 gasser.... both with Western plows and they handled snow and ice like champs. The problem was those winters we had a lot of snow and it was hard getting good help willing to put in the effort until the all the contracts were plowed and cleared of snow. After 8 to 10 hours the 2 other drivers were wanting to go home as they were tired and unfortunately I couldnt drive 3 trucks myself and with that one storm I was out 36 hours plowing snow on my own. Then I got another driver, experienced and as the night wore on I was getting messages saying that certain condos the roads hadnt even been plowed and the new guy was supposed to plow them first hours ago. I had to go see what had happened to him thinking the worst sure enough very little was plowed and in those days we didnt have cell phones and so I had to go looking for this guy why hadnt he called the office if he broke down or had an accident.... then I saw him plowing out a gas station not one of my customers!!! A lot of snow had fallen and business , gas stations their contractors hadnt plowed them out yet and he had been asked to plow their lots and he was pocketing the cash and my customers and clients hadnt been touched. I was sooo pissed. I had to go get my wife, gave her quick lesson on plowing and we plowed the rest of the contracts together. Yes I fired him, made him walk home from there took the money off him. I should have just got enough work or contracts for myself and one other guy instead of growing my little landscape maintenance business too fast. Did you ever have an new employee pull that one on you... trying to hide it and lying to me by saying he made a mistake thought that was one of my customers? Fecker!!

@robertmintz63

4 жыл бұрын

Ron . I used to work for the TYP in Dwight Ont Can , 3yrs on the snow plow , of course they were not pu trucks but as long as it was snowing we were rolling until the roads were cleared , my longest day was after a party & 1.5 hrs sleep started at 5am , 37.5 hrs in the truck , then slept for 14hrs , & would do it again , but next time i would not be partying , for i have given my life over to Jesus Christ

Hey Stan i run a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab with a 5.9 Cummins diesel with a 8ft. Western pro plow in southwest lower Michigan. With my set up and the driveways that plow I hardly use 4 wheel drive when I'm plowing. I have tried to get the limited slip rearend to break loose plowing but she doesn't she'll just bite and go. Prolly also cause i run copper discover tires that are 285/70 R17 which is one of the best tires I've used thus far plowing snow. They're a wider stands tire but they do the job for me.

I'd love to come up there and work for a winter running equipment plowing.

So I have been plowing for years and like you I was convinced that Ford diesels were the way to go as far as plow trucks go(and still am to some extent). However, not all Ford diesels. Either the 7.3 or the 6.7.. everything else will leave you heartbroken and, well, broke. However- I do have an old ('89) Chevy 3500 with a 454 single cab single rear wheel pickup I inherited that has some advantages over the Fords. The power to weight ratio is the absolute biggest advantage. The diesel engines at a LOT of weight to the front of the truck, which requires you to have a lot of ballast weight when running a plow which in turn makes the overall vehicle very heavy. Great for parking lot plowing. In fact a lot of the time you can plow in 2 wheel drive. Not great for if you happen to get off the edge of a road, because you are going to go directly to the bottom of the ditch. Every. Single. Time. Now, with that old Chevy I slip off the edge of the road I mash the go go peddle to the floor that old 454 lets out a roar and I am back up on the road again. Why? Because that truck weighs less than half of those Fords. The other obvious advantage is cold start. At -25° you will have a better chance of gas engine that hasn't been plugged in firing up than a diesel. Especially a 7.3 Ford diesel. However, in the economy game, the diesels sip their fuel, and that 454 guzzles gas like a dehydrated middle linebacker. Those are just a few of my observations, and I know it's not a comparison of Dodge/Ford, more of the gas vs diesel debate. Bottom line is all brands of pickups will plow snow, and all of them will have advantages and disadvantages. It's all in the set up and intended use that you have to look at.

@dougjohnson2400

4 жыл бұрын

Ppl

I run a 2010 ram 2500 with 8-10 western extend plow and a 1750 pound capacity salter. Rear leaf springs were upgraded a bit. But in all i love it.

Minnesota and Michigan do the same snow plow load test and id say both Ford And Dodge are basically the Same Hands Down keep up the Awesome work you have the best plowing work KZread channel 100%

@Dirtmonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Gary, thanks !!

Can't wait to see the cybertruck snowplowing....or not

@whateveryousaygroomer131

3 жыл бұрын

It most likely cant, its a big car tube so there is no structural rigidity for a plow.

You need to test the new 2019 HD'S from RAM/DODGE should be on lots soon

You’re my favorite KZreadr and I look up to you, personally am a Chevy guy but I love the ford look, taking your word and considering getting one.

Ram owner from Northeast. Body shop guy told me in the spring and fall pull the taillights and pressure wash the inside of fenders and box to cut down on rust.

Everyone has their own experience. Bought my first/final Dodge in '93. Good looking. Good price. Wouldnt start. Backfired. Stalled. Shitty mileage. Great in snow. Paint peeled off. Window wouldnt close. Brakes locked up continuously (not all, just right rear) and only way to unlock it was to back up - love backing up in traffic on Interstates. It got so used to being in the shop it would turn into the dealership on its own, it thought it lived there. Went to Ford and it rusted in 2.5 years. Chevy ever since. Way quieter, turns tighter, best transfer case.

the 6.4 is named the apache engine. it's similar to the 392 used in the scat pack.. obviously, built with more low end for a truck

When plowing shorter the better but extended cabs are nice for dry secure storage of clothing, tools, and such. I have a gasser ram 4 dr with western 9'6" v-plow. Works great for me. ( I am not a commercial plower.)

Awesome video Stanley I've got three Dodges a 3500 a 2500 and a 5500 the 3500 is a 6.4 2500 is a 6.4 and the 5500 is a diesel six seven the 3500 it's a great plow truck I have never put up front in part in it yet it's got 250,000 miles on it it has a 9-foot Arctic on it the 2500 has a 9- foot Arctic it and the 5500 Dodge I have a 14 foot Pusher on it I made it up myself one for a skid steer. Tks again for the great videos

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you James !!

Disable the RAM seatbelt chime. Simply put belt on, turn key on, wait till everything boots up in the cluster then Unbuckle and buckle three times while finishing with it buckled. Turn ignition off and you should hear a chime. No more belt alert.

@randomthomas2947

5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Abney does that work with Ram 1500 2019

@PigeonMan5000

5 жыл бұрын

Thomas Wagenberg Im not sure but it would be worth trying imo.

@E33Tpro

5 жыл бұрын

Or, just use your damn seat-belt, simple as that!

@jtman04401

5 жыл бұрын

@@E33Tpro When you are in a parking lot of a lowes or Home depot plowing for 4 hrs strait.. you really dont want to have to have the seatbelt on or listen to some stupid buzzer or chime constantly. Most commercial plow guys are in parking lots more then driving on the road.

On the Ford's with the fx4 package it has the locking rear diff option the truck you were using does not the Dodge must come from the factory with a limited slip rear end as where ford only gives you the option to lock it manually by pulling out the 4x4 button

I have an '04 Silverado 2500HD with a 6.0L gas engine. Now, I don't plow with it but it is my daily driver and it's used to tow my race car to the drag strip a couple of times/year and hauls my camper. I think that I've used 4WD in one snow storm since I've owned it an it was only because we had 10+ inches. It has the GM "gov-lok" locking rear diff, and the same as Tim's truck, when you have good traction with BOTH rear tires, you don't even really need 4wd for normal driving in the snow.

With the folding plow, have you run into any issues with the pile blocking up your exhaust?

I’ve been driving different work trucks doing plumbing and my least favorite truck was the gmc 2017 biggest issue is the constant repair issue with electrical and personally The interior sucks it’s already falling apart it’s not that old. My second favorite would have to be dodge pickup of the roomie cab and the amazing towing ability that the truck does for arc plumbing company but still I prefer the Ford pick up F1 50 it’s been a great truck and I like the design better and yeah It may not drive as well or any of that but honestly for what we do and how much I’ve beaten up our truck it’s been pretty good

Stan just basically has a portable sun sitting on top of the Ford 😂 so may LED pods I love it!

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Lol Carson, thanks for viewing !

@michaelhunter5056

4 жыл бұрын

Hey question for you. Have you done a brick or large square blocks driveway? For high end customers?

@minorcummins1379

4 жыл бұрын

That is to melt the snow 😂

@semajniffirg230

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelhunter5056 dont know if you found any answers about doing a paver driveway but to plow thoae you gotta run shoes or lift the plow a little off the ground. The edge of the plow will catch and pop pavers up unless its really cold and really frozen.

By doing the following sequence you can shut the seatbelts chime off... I did it on my 2017 Ram 2500. 1)Get into truck. Latch seat belt. 2) Turn key to on. Do not start. 3) Wait for everything to boot up. Then take ur seatbelt off an latch it 3 times within 10 seconds. Turn key off and then u will hear a single chime. Quick and easy. I do some work where I'm in and outta my truck alot and moving around at the farm or stuff like that where i dont need to put my belt on, but dont want to hear the chiming...

My 99 f350 plow truck with bench seat is huge inside for plowing...can't kill it after 20 years. both diffs are locked up cause I have a steep driveway.. love it. real 4wd.

Hey Stan would love to see another review on those 2 dodges after having them almost 2 years now. I currently have a 2013 f350 crew cab with a 6.2. I've had it for 5 years now and its been dead nuts reliable. Tow my mini excvator lots with it. Started to get a bunch of dump trailer work and thinkin of goin back to a regular cab just for more maneuverability and I never have much in the back seat anyways. Would most likely be gettin another f350 but with the new 7.3 and 4.30 gears

@richardjohnson6695

3 жыл бұрын

4.30 gears in that 6.2 gasser or 3.73’s? Same for that single cab Ram, 4.10’s or 3.73’s? Details that would make a noticeable difference in this improvised test.

@CrazyEye75

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardjohnson6695 I have 3.73s in mine with 35s and quite regularly tow close to 13,000 lbs. Does it just fine. Can tell it's a little cranky on the steep hills but gets it done. The lower gears would definitely be better. I've decided to stick with it as it's been soo good to me and still have low miles on it so I may end up regearing it to 4.56. That would put me about the same as 4.30s with the stock size tires

I liked the montage Of the snow plowing. Can’t wait to see what’s next. (Also I am a ford guy all the way)

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thank you for watching !

Years ago afriend of mine that I plowed with bought a new 1 Ton Dodge Dump Truck with a 9 foot plow. That truck was front wheel drive, and he seldom had to lock in the rear wheels while plowing. That truck was unstoppable, and pushed snow better then any truck at the time. A guy he knew couldn't removed slushed over parking lot that had froze over. That 1 Ton Dump Truck removed it with no problem. I don't recall what year that 1 Ton DumpTruck was, but it could really move snow.

Watching this makes me want to move out of the Midwest and down to Florida.

That plow looks sooo perfect on the dodge

I personally am a Ford guy love them have owned several since 2000 with zero issues. I currently own a 2017 F250 with the 6.2 gas. I have a buddy with a 2017 Ram 2500 with the 6.4 hemi. We pull enclosed snowmobile trailers to the U.P. of MI. The F250 pulls a 29ft trailer with for sleds and the Ram pulls a 20ft trailer with 3 sleds. He literally struggles to keep up in the Ram plus that 6.4 Ram doesn't drive past to many fuel stops.

Stan- Interesting....I’m interested in the rubber....are the tires similar? I found that to be very important. Thank you for the videos

Rust: cab corners, pinch welds across the bottom of the truck, fender wells, and on mine, at the tailgate handle. 2011 Ram 1500 FWD

01 dodge ram 2500 368,000 no rust it's Minnesota not the truck. In fact you can read factory assembly stickers on the frame

@clayton2182

4 жыл бұрын

Jacob Mader 203,000 on my 05 Cummins. I live in Montana even, and I’d eat off the frame

I have a 2500 ram with the 6.7 Cummins and it just plain monster and no problem with emmotions so far and in have 50,000 on it

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear thanks for watching !

@Kenny1594

5 жыл бұрын

Yet you forgot yet. FIAT Fix It Again Tony. Their quality is just junk. So wait till warrenty is over and random expensive but cheaply built parts start to fail.

@DropShotMaster1000

5 жыл бұрын

@@Kenny1594 Got a 14 Hemi with 80k on out of warranty has had literally no problems in that miles. Also have an 03 hemi other than a few electrical problems had no problems in 150k in that one either.

Yes!! Exactly! My Ram is rusting out in the same spot and right behind the front tires where I should have put mud flaps.

@Jemill13

5 жыл бұрын

I love my Ram truck!

Great stuffs btw. Watching alot of your video and love them. Thank you.

Can you plz do a vid on pre and post season snow plow maintenance

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion Matt!

Stanley, what are your thoughts about the horizontal mirrors vs the switchable (bullhorn) mirrors on the crewcab? Vs the split vertical mirrors on your regular cab Ford.

@chevyon37s

5 жыл бұрын

wbball15 flipping up the tow mirrors on a Ram not only looks stupid, they don’t gain you enough to be worth it with 99% of trailers.

Well done show.. I Drive a f-350 206 Diesel..I haul a 27 ft four horse trailer . The horse weigh 2500 lbs each no issue pulling . I drive from San Francisco to LA. Drive i-10 and the grape vine no issue at all

I have the identical dodge in white.had an f250 and I’ll take my dodge any day.i have no rust issues.2016 with 18k miles.great video bud

i have owned dodge for 36 years never had any other truck before.

@2500mike

5 жыл бұрын

My first vehicle was a dodge 3/4 ton truck. 16 years later. I still drive Dodge. Well Ram. I really don't care about the brand or the Corporation itself. I like the look of the trucks, I feel they're pretty well-built and haven't had a bad enough experience to switch brands yet. So thats that.

@deereman8237

5 жыл бұрын

Over 325,000 miles on my 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. My truck is the quad cab short box 4.7 Magnum V8 automatic configuration. All original drivetrain, never had a single issue with the engine or transmission. Just kept the trans. fluid changed every 40,000 miles, and check it weekly, just in case. As for the engine, haven’t done anything aside from oil changes every 5,000 miles, and plugs every 70,000. Really, the only thing I don’t like is the rockers are rusting out. Never let me down, and it is the only vehicle for my landscape company. Pulls 5,000 to 7,000 lbs daily.

@ctdieselnut

5 жыл бұрын

So you have no idea how great it is or what your missing out on? Ford guy here but i bought a dmax for my last truck and going to try a Cummins next. They all have their pros n cons. Anyone who tells you different is letting their bias get in the way. I like my fords, 7.3's at least but i have a feeling ill love a new cummins and probably will never be without one once i get a 2 yr old one soon. But who knows, i need at least a few yrs with one to really get a feel for it. There is definitely some lemons out there for all 3, tho. Just a bad roll of the dice, still can really suck.

@automanc

5 жыл бұрын

Deereman I have the exact same truck, I work In Construction and pull around the same as you all time. I have almost 300k on my truck and never had an issue with my truck either.

@pryme2013

5 жыл бұрын

Why do you guys keep saying dodge? Is dodge even a company anymore? Or do they have such a bad reputation that they only want to go by ram?

Whatever anyone else tells you. You did RIGHT with DODGE!

@Dirtmonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert!

@bradzimmerman3171

4 жыл бұрын

Kenney? Where can you buy a Dodge truck! It's impossible, you mean FIAT RAM and good luck with that

Never owned a Ford but don't have anything against them and might own one someday. I was GM guy for about 30 years with no complaints. Decided I wanted a diesel 3 years ago and really wanted the Cummins so tried one out and fell in love with it right away. The truck has been awesome for 120,000 miles and would like to add a second Ram to my business. With your review I am thinking the second truck will be the 6.4 gasser 2500 and the 3rd truck will be another Cummins 3500. Keep up the great videos brother! I really enjoy them.

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott, will do !

I highly recommend trying out a Pedal Commander in the ford. Will feel like an absolutely whole new truck. No lag in the power delivery. And it's not a tuner so doesn't screw with any stock tuning parameters

Love Ford gassers. Except for the fact that EVERY Ford v8 I’ve had blew manifolds. Lol

The pre emissions cummins engines are an absolute animal i own an outdoor service company and its the best truck out there

@vojnikjna30

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Smigelski yeah the Cummins motor is. The rest of the truck are junk.

Do you have any differential issues plowing backwards? It would seem it would put the pinion in a weaker position...

I have never plowed snow with a truck but I have done a lot of towing over the years. I started with a 95 dodge 1/2 ton. Then I went to a 3/4 ton ford with the v10 and hated it. Then 4 years later I traded for a 04 350 with the 6.0 in it and loved it. I had that till 2011 and got my f350 with the 6.7 in it. I don’t tow small loads, I hall hay off the farm so it is like 17 1200 lbs bales on the trailer. It handles it but weight wise it is maxed out. Bolth my 350s have been single rear wheels.

Not sure if you 14 Ford has a locker or not but my 16 Ford has an e locker by pulling the 4x4 switch out

@FishFind3000

5 жыл бұрын

iilijah toledo that’s gonna also affect it’s ability when plowing as the dodge has a posi so it has more traction. Again this comparison is apples to oranges.

@akmarksman

5 жыл бұрын

FishFind3000 E-lockers are great because you can shift it on the fly.Right when you start plowing,hit the switch and your axle is locked. Posis require some slip first.

@codeyknepper5651

5 жыл бұрын

Actually what FishFind3000 is taking about is a limited slip. Unless it is a true locker it is not actually true posi. A lot of people call a limited slip posi track but it’s not the same. Of course the locker is not posi until you lock it.

@masterdebater8757

5 жыл бұрын

@@codeyknepper5651 Even when locked certain designs of lockers still have clutch disks in them that can slip all though they are under more pressure and rarely slip they are there to keep from grenading the diff (this is the case with GM's G80 centrifugal locker) other lockers like air lockers and E-lockers for dedicated off-roading are solid mechanical lockers and do not safe guard the differential and should only be used in pure off-roading 4x4 set ups. So even with E-lockers one should investigate the actual design of the locker not just the sales moniker of the unit and assume what it does and or doesn't do.

@Dieselfreak82

5 жыл бұрын

@@codeyknepper5651 Posi (positraction) is just General Motors term for a limited slip differential.

Make a 1 year update ? Did it rust where you thought it would rust ? Did the engine and transmission stand up to the heavy hauling?

Thumbs up just for that clip of the side by side plowing maneuver.

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thank Richard!

I have a 14 ram 1500 crew cab with 98.4” bed. When it snows I never need to put it in 4 wheel drive. We had about 8-10inches last winter and my truck did great in.

I don’t think ford “knows when your snowplowing” in terms of seatbelt alarm... after driving a Ford, put it in park, leave engine running, get out of the truck, get back in, and seatbelt alarm stops until engine shuts off again. At least that works for my 2019 f250

@jeffshultz3883

3 жыл бұрын

Or you can get a seatbelt extender you can tuck between the seat and never listen to a bell again.

I’m just here for the comments from the Dodge fans 😂 /backtotheshow

@erictulchin2317

5 жыл бұрын

I'm a ford owner in Ohio and I've owned Dodge when it was called Dodge and I only had my 03 for 16 months and went back to ford. I'm with you on this issue.

@cledussnow3935

5 жыл бұрын

Comparing a 5 year old truck to a new one is not very fair. A 6.4 to a what maybe a 6.2 it lucky.

@kylefitzherbert9381

5 жыл бұрын

.2 liter difference is nothing. Power numbers are very close on those trucks. Biggest difference would be gearing most likely.

@kepnerfilms6246

5 жыл бұрын

You watch him., I like your Chanel to

@GreatValue32

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian I'm the amputee from Toledo we need to hook up and do a video I own Abf junk removal and lawn care.

My 2014 ram 1500 outdoorsman does the same ur talking about in 2wd. Very rarely im ever having to use 4wd

Love your log home... I live on the beach in Cape Cod and as I get older I've realized I hate the beach lol... I dont know if I take it for granted but my wife, kids and I never use it. We would rather float down rivers in NH... Next go around I am buying a log house in the mountains... great vids!

@Dirtmonkey

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

I run a '06 Chevy 2500. Everyone has a brand preference, but I'm sure most will agree, reg cab 8' box is the way to go for plowing. I see tons of 4-door mega cab, 8 foot bed trucks plowing. Do you really want to plow snow in a school bus?

@Dodge0359A

5 жыл бұрын

Yes.

Please get the new ford with the 7.3. I’d love to see someone actually put them to work

@r.cic1596

3 жыл бұрын

Wont get any work done they’ll be at the gas station fueling

@seanshoff9960

3 жыл бұрын

I got the 2000 7.3 f550 best year they made

im just starting out with my first plow for commercial after 2 seasons of residential and lighter commercial work. Bought a 2013 dodge ram 2500 and currently looking at a snowdogg straight or v plow.

I live in Canada, can't afford anything new! Awesome review as usual, ty Stanley

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

Stan make sure you keep an eye on dodge. There is word they are coming out with a monster v8 to compete with ford. Iv heard 426 hemi like the old days. Btw the chevy looks terrible. Just my 2 cents though haha. Love your videos man.

@Dirtmonkey

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle and thanks for the comments!

love my ram cummins, best truck ive ever owned/driven, extended cab and soooooo much freaking room every time i get in back seat to clean it it blows my mind how large the cab is

Do you turn off traction control & the AdvanceTrac crap in the Ford when you plow? I run the same truck and I have to turn those off to have the best results while plowing

Hey, Thank you for great videos.! I am in the market for light commercial "V" snow plow on to 2015 F150. Any recommendation?