Whatever brand truck you end up with make sure that you get a gear ratio that is designed for towing/plowing/ working. The times I have owned a truck that didnt perform well was because I did not have low enough gears. I am not brand loyal anymore. The big 3 all make great trucks and they all have their quirks in my opinion.
There aren't really any rear gear options anymore. GM runs the 10 speed Allison in all hd trucks. The gasser gets a 3.73 the diesel gets a 3.42. They get their gear reduction out of the transmission so they can run a lower rear gear.
@@waverunners4life448well the king ranch is nicer and so is the long horn and I’d hope it doesn’t have to down shift while towing a light trailer cause if it did then it’d be a turd
The big3 does not all make good trucks. Mostly junk. I was a tech and shop manager and I promise you. American trucks are garbage. If Toyota brought a diesel here, they’d destroy the big 3 .
The perfect truck does not exist. But the best would be a ford super duty f350 for cab room and solid front axle paired with a international harvestor dt360 or dt466 with a Allison automatic.
I own a lawn service. I had a Ford 2002 f250. Good truck, but the transmission let go at 80,000 miles. I bought a Ram 3500. Right from the start I had trans problems. It was a straight drive. The sensors would get out of sync, and it would not start. It would also shut down when sifting gears. They admitted it was a known problem and bought it back. I had twoChevyy 2500s with the Duramax diesel. Put about 130,000 on both, not a problem one. Bought a 16 Ford F350 single rear wheel. It was in the shop 10 times in 8 months. Traded on a 17 Chevy 2500 with the Duramax. It currently has 122, 000 miles, no problems. I also have 18 Ram 2500 with the Cummins. No major problems. It is just so uncomfortable. For me, I haven't had a single problem with the Duramax diesel engine in the GM trucks. The GM truck as a whole has been a great product for me. And they will pull a mountain down while getting 14 MPGs. It carries a 9 ft boss V plow very well.
Ford family 3 generations only my bro still drives ford cause he has made a great living to pay for repairs. My two boys and myself DMAX my co has fleet of DMAX from 04 to 20 125 k to 430 k. Been great trucks
@sku32956 I have had 4 Chevy 2500s. All diesels. All put well over 100,000 miles on each. Not transmission problem with any of them. My current Chevy has 136.000 miles on it. It has pulled trailers from day one. Not a single problem with this truck.
The reason why you were having that one second lag in your shifting from forward to reverse is because it is electronically operated shift control in your automatic transmission to keep you from tearing it up from slamming it into drive and then back into reverse time and time again
If everyone in this industry had a good relationship with a shop or a in house tech and bought ol 7.3 super dutys and rams with 5.9s they would have less headaches
I have a '99 F-550 with the 7.3 diesel, automatic, dump truck with Krysteel Triple Tipper bed...fantastic truck...works hard everyday and it's been solid! ...weighs almost 12,000 on it's own, hauls another 5-6 tons multiple times a day...along with towing another 5-6 tons of trailer and mini-excavator.
question for ya - sorry if it's naive - can someone without construction experience get into o/o dumptruck and get by on hotshot work, or possibly find a contract gig? im getting my CDL in 2 months and looking into options for how to put it to work. Would prefer not to OTR big rigs but I could pick up a dumptruck locally for a lot less than I could a hotshot truck or Freightliner. I'd consider mid-size (5500, f550) or a used Kenworth heavy duty. Curious what you think given your setup and experience, thanks in advance.
Hi and good question! There are guys that I know that only haul. For starters, wherever the state is building roads, they almost always need to hire independent contractors with twin axles to haul in or out. If you end up with a smaller dump, like mine - a 550/5500, then the state jobs probably won't need you. However, trucks this size are great for hauling construction materials, landscaping materials, demolition materials, trash, etc. Also, with a plow and salt spreader they are great for winter work. Working for yourself can always be hard until your name gets around. Here in the mountains of western North Carolina, there are lots of people with private roads or driveways that need crushed stone maintenance. So, if you get good at being able to drop as you are moving, then there is a fair amount of putting down a thin layer over a worn drive. Then, if you get a stout trailer, you can deliver excavators or skid loafers or other equipment for people along with more kinds of construction materials. I have never looked seriously at the hot-shot work, so I can not answer to that. Let me know if you have any other questions - always happy to help.
Hey Stan, love all your videos. I have currently three GMC‘s at 2015 Gasser with 540,000 miles in 2017 diesel with 350,000. And a 2021 Dinali at4 with 150,000 all 2500 series and have never had a major issue
I work on ranches here in south texas for a living. We run 2500 and 3500. Life expectancy of our truck. 8 Months for a Dodge Problems Transmissions Electrical DPF Unexpected part failures 3 Years for GM Problems Electrical Lug nuts Touch screen. DPF The computer limiting you on power and speed. Under certain conditions. Such as deep sand 5 Year for Ford Problems DPF Some electrical problems A few Radio problems But it all comes down to having a good relationship with the service department of your dealership. But that is not always true. We have ran in to some dealers that have terrible mechanics and poorly ran service departments. In my opinion Mechanics and Services Advisers will make or break a dealership.
You are absolutely 100% correct! IMHO from working in the Golf Course Construction Industry since the age 15 now running the family business at 56 the only reason we now standardized our trucks to GMC/Chevy is 100% due to Mechanics, Parts Availability and General Service from our Dealership and we have ran all 3 major brands and Ford was the absolute worst in all three categories listed above period. We have also found that Dealerships will vary from State to State and the GMC/Chevy were still the most available here in the Mid West. Now further South we ventured for projects we noticed the two leading dealerships were Toyota and Dodge/Ram. It’s similar to the Caterpillar Equipment Network compared to Volvo or Doosen.
Most people driving trucks in the US use them to drive to the office, take the kids to school and drive to the store. Most people dont use them to tow or haul.
I have a 97 F-350 460 4x4. Burns a quarter tank going to the mail box. Best mileage ever was NASCAR drafting a semi 13.4 mpg. On avg 9-10 mpg. Hard as iron tho still going only 149k miles
Not gonna lie, he makes this video every couple years it seems like. Made one about the single cab Ram last year if I remember right. About GM a few years ago too lol. Take it with a grain of salt
*You MUST stop buying any & all American made iron. *You must buy only Japanese or European made vehicles. *The ONLY way to get American manufacturing to make a better mouse trap is to buy someone else's mouse trap
Well, value engineering takes its toll on EVERY brand. How the manufacturer and dealer support you makes a world of difference. Also any model can be a lemon. Good luck with your search.
look my whole family has owned fords for like a decade or more but now they are switching a bit more to ram and gmc. It only few of them but for me and my family my parents own 2 F-350 2017 2019 they’ve put up till rn nothing wrong other then like small light or electrical failures barley any money they’ve been hit on there bumpers head on crash they were fine a lil wobble fixed 5k and back new no problem they are ow almost all there lives from Tennessee to Georgia Nashville Mississippi Iowa Florida Texas and who knows where else they go it’s a family business so it’s a lot of traveling and they always get there job done there well maintained exterior wise every 2 weeks they get there car wash they get cleaned interior like once a year my sisters all own a Ford F-150 and a Ford expedition like 2015 2020 so there relatively kinda old all of ours and in like 1 or 2 yrs they’ll switch all of them for new modern my dad was supposed to orders his by march but at the end since he didn’t have family members that campus help him with the papers he had to cancel and someone else bought it speced out with all the luxury u could get in a super duty 2024 so it was top notch he was proud to but it sadly next yr probably I could go on parargraphs but I sum it up to wtv u like I luv the interiors of rams/dodge gmc me personally I don’t like those a lot of problems fords get the job done as far as the family records go the mileage can sure prove it amazing trucks only problem I wonder is why does the def or wtv smell bad every once in a while and like if u leave it ideiling it like starts to let clear smoke that smells a bad idk if it’s diesel or def or. Both but im curious to know No I don’t have a grudge on Gm’s but they are my least favorites pros and cons on all the big 3
Dodge 3500 with the 5.9 and a 6 speed manual. My mentor and I put that truck to work every week day hauling a skid loader (sometimes with a rock screen too), plowing, running to the parts stores (parts for the jobs, not the truck), and running to jobs. In the 3 years I drove that truck, before my boss past away, the only thing I did to that truck was an oil change every 5k or 6 months. That truck would work, and work, and keep working, it was amazing. There's a little bit of catch, where I am in Colorado there are no emissions tests. So that truck had all the deletes done to it.
Actually, I lied, something about the charging circuit / alternator went bad, (it was only showing 11v/12v on the dash) THAT was the only thing I had to fix.
U need a full ton diesel Ford's are the best work truck Gm is the the most comfortable truck Ram is the cheap truck by comparison. I own 9 ford's and I bought them to work and that what they do best.
I've got a 2022 F350 with the 7.3 gas motor in. It. Absolutely love it. You can pull anything handles good and you don't have to pay the high price of a diesel and you still have the power
Can you pull anything up a hill 🤔 my chevy 6.0 gasser will lose speed and overheat going up mountains with 12k behind it. My ford 6.0 diesel will not overheat and I can even accelerate.
Great motor my friend but no you don’t have the power lol. Not bashing cause your probably no where near the realm of weights that are meant for a diesel
Fuel prices level themselves out, f250 power stroke is getting 22mpg and your prolly getting 12 mpg so you have to almost double your price per mile. Making your fuel cost more, due to the volume consumed.
All of my transmission problems disappeared in my Ford when I changed the transmission fluid from the OEM crap. Things got even better when I did both diffs & transfer case too.
I have a 22 F350 7.3 with the 10 speed. That i ordered new it now has 30k miles on it and it tows 7-14k almost everyday. And it plows in the winter. I don’t have any of the problems you listed other than the fuel mileage.
I’ve got a 2009, F350 V10 and a 2010, F250 V8 , I haven’t had an issue with either one of them. I keep up on all maintenance and these trucks have performed beyond my expectations. I won’t buy a new one especially at today’s prices.
I have a 6.7 high output work truck at my job with 500hp 1200 ft lb of torque runs great pulls like no other and is fast as hell they are the number 1 diesel out rn hands down
Stan must have got a covid year truck. All the 2020-2021 ford trucks i have seen have had major issues but the 2022 powerstroke I have now is fantastic
Make sure you stay on top of the Cummins 6.7L “heater grid bolt failure.” Check out Banks Power’s videos on the issue. Trucks as low as 35,000 miles have had the heater grid bolt fall into cylinder #6 and cause engine failure. In an engine that costs $25,000 plus, that is a serious issue. Hope this information helps.
90s 6.2 6.5 are gutless becuase they are made to last thats why the military used them. I have a 98 GMC 2500 with a 7.4 gas that I bought in 2019 with 64,000 miles from a old fella. I put 20,000 on her so far and no issues. Basic a daily for me, I haul max 1 ton loads occasionally in the bed. She handles a fully loaded 6,000 pound dump trailer with ease. Hills are no problem! Should have tied a gas back then but definitely GM has the best transmisson on the market then and still do!
The newer Duramax engines seem to have a lot of injector problems, MAF sensor problems, and there's starting to be more cases where a dowel pin on the crank snaps off and stops spinning the oil pump which wrecks the whole engine. Their 10 speed transmission is also a cheaper built version of the Ford 10 speed. Ford is also having issues with the new HO 6.7 Powerstroke, but I'm not sure what the issues are. Ford and GM also still use the same CP4 high pressure fuel pump that's been problematic for years. I do know a guy that has to replace the def heater in his GMC about every 2 years. I do tend to lean more towards Ford lately, but if I was to buy a new diesel, it would be a Ram, but I would hold out for the 2025 model with the ZF 8 speed transmission. A lot of people would agree that it's the best transmission currently made. The only problem I know about with diesel Rams is a bolt that holds the grid heater can loosen up and get eaten by the engine. However, Banks has an intake horn and plate with a heater built in that eliminates the potential issue. And as far as a "treat yourself" interior goes, Ram has that one for 5 years now while the other two are still playing catch up. I know you don't like dealing with electronic and computer issues (I'm the same way) but all 3 have issues with that stuff. GM is probably the worst though just because of the way everything is integrated and software updates are done over the air with no warning
@@bryandevries7210 it's a Ford designed transmission that GM modified to make cheaper. The deal between the two companies was that Ford would design a longitudinal mount 10 speed and GM would design a transverse mount 9 speed. Ford ended up not using the 9 speed after they shared their designs
Stan I’ve been plowing in ford for 15 + years but when I plow I’m using tow mode and have no problems with the truck,the truck I use is a 350 with 7.3 gasser with 10 speed trans ,yours is 6 speed and ford change to 10 speed
The transmission torque converter is always hesitant and you’re supposed to make a complete stop otherwise you will hurt it. I have a 2015 and I hate when my cruise control decides it’s turning its self off. I do not like the new emissions systems with anything 2017 or newer. But I know this will probably be my last f150 and I will go with a Toyota when it dies. The newer ford is not rated for plowing and not as much towing than it says due to the thinner frame. Beware of Chevy electric problems if you do get one. Do your homework every truck has its share of issues and take care of them before it happens. Like let’s say your ram has a plastic oil cooler like the jeeps have put a metal aftermarket one in. GMC or Chevys have cheap braided ground straps that disintegrate you should replace. Just go with Toyota because these manufacturers know their problems and don’t try to fix ‘em. Never buy 1st generation any vehicles and do your homework or you will pay for it later.
I run the wheels off my chevys. I have a 01 diesel with 462k and a 8.1 with 380k. Both used daily. Diesel is pre emission and has the common issues fixed. The gas 8.1 on the other hand sucks fuel like no one’s business but will haul whatever I throw in the trailer. 6-7 ton in a 2 ton dump trailer.
I have a 2020 F250 with the 6.7 power stroke. Absolutely love it. Now you can get the power stroke in a high output. Ford for Heavy Duty Work, however you CAN NOT beat a GMC for luxury and ride quality. Ram’s are more affordable, and have high rebates, but there is a reason for that.
Stan, You gotta try a Cummins, I switched from Ford to Ram And I was a die hard Ford fan. There's a reason all the semis are 6 cylinders. Laramies are also pretty nice!!
@@RitchardSpudz Of all the Cummins engines in the states, that 5.0 is the one to stay away from. It doesn't have the reputation of all their other engines. Cummins themselves have stopped production of them.
Sadly, everything new seems junk. It's also not just Ram, but all 3 big truck brands use DEF on their diesels. As a diesel tech, I highly recommend steering clear of a diesel unless you absolutely need the power. DEF needs to be topped off in addition to fuel, DEF will freeze in the winter, fuel will gel in the winter without being on top of additives. Not to mention the intakes and EGR coolers getting plugged up from all the EGR soot. EGR valves failing, constant regens from all the idle time (diesels hate idle), then add on the DPF and SCR system.....all a bunch of extra junk that shortens the life of your engine and costs you much more money in repairs, as well as purchase cost on already inflated trucks. If you want to try GM, I'd suggest trying their 6.6 gas engine.
Oh man you're killin me man. GMC is my dream truck. the 2500 or 3500, 4 door, 4x4. Loaded. I priced one out a couple months ago, 90K. Not in this lifetime could I afford that on what little i make with my business.
@@fit4ya1975 aww man, so sorry to hear it. I just always liked how they make them look. Afterall, they are just Chevy's with different body mods, right? I guess they went downhill in recent years.
I have a 2022 F-250 Tremor with the 7.3 Godzilla and 10R140 transmission. With 37k miles on it, it's been 100% reliable (well I did have to re-sync the passenger side mirror, but that was rather simple).
@@Nk-bc1qb Well, I can't find any with that high of mileage, but there are forums with 7.3 Godzillas with close to 200K miles and no issues. You have to remember, it was ony introduced in 2020.
I hate all of the brands equally. But my old Ford is the best of them at this point It just doesn't have issues like we have had with RAM or Chevy. All of them suck. All of them are trash now
For context, we ran a large fleet. 20 trucks. Substation work, on and off road. We've run through Chevy, Ford, ram. The older Ford's are just much much better, and we have a phenomenal Ford repair shop in our area unlike every other brand. That's the make or break. All units break under severe service. The local tech has worked on every manufacturer and Ford just has the best support and fewer issues
I dont care what diesel you get, dont idle new diesel trucks, you are asking for a clogged dpf. Stan if I were you I would wait until Ram comes out with details on the new gas engines for the HD trucks. There is alot of rumors that they could be putting in the 6.7 Cummins turbo gas engine that is built off the same block as the diesel engines. The new Duramax also run the CP4 pumps that are notorious for failure. Ram had them in the early models of the 5th gen truck before they went back to the CP3 that are tried and true. Also the Chevys are independent front suspension.
The Duramax with the 10 speed is a stout combination. They are a rocketship off the line and tow really well. I just sold my 2018 Duramax dump that I worked the crap out of, with zero issues and got into a 24 crew cab and chassis. I've had great luck with all the generations of Duramax trucks and wouldn't consider straying away from them. Also I have a 24 GMC 6.6 gasser with the 10 speed Allison and it is by far the best gasser I have ever towed, plowed, and hauled with, however it does get 6.5 mpg less than my diesel empty on the highway.
Stan I was a diehard Chevy guy for 25 years what got me to switch to ford was the repair costs each and every year from new I would spend between $1500 to $4500 to get my Chevy inspected Tie rod ends Idler arms ball joints Wheel bearings A arm bushings ( I wound replace three right bearings for every left one explain that ) now I plow and tow as you do also Chevy's are tire eaters I would get 20000 miles out of a set of tires no matter what i did now I purchased a Ford F350 regular cab 6.2 gas I have had it for 4 years and I have put one set of brake pads one caliper bracket ( the slides were froze )and one set of tires I purchased that truck new it has 78000 miles no wheel bearings no ball joints no major repairs at all yes no fuel mileage and rough ride but a work truck all the way chevy front ends are not strong to handle a plow yes the ride is comfy I would stick with ford my next ford will be the 7.3 gas GODZILLA same options that i enjoy now thanks love the channel
Running 2024 GM 3500 gasser pickup, single rear wheel. Ten speed Allison shifts between forward and reverse slower than the six speed 2018 GM. The 2018 GM gasser was extremely dependable. The 2018 and the '24 are very nice trucks for plowing. The '24 is sharp looking and the interior is awesome 👌
My 2022 has been my best Ford F-150 truck after having nothing but problems with my 2019 and my two 2015 F-150's. The 2022 has had several recalls (with one pending right now) and a leaking rear differential seal but all got taken care of quickly by the dealer. I'm actually just waiting for the shoe to drop, but I bought the premium extended service plan out to 150,000 miles so I'm prepared.
9:32 im tell you if you get diesel get Cummings. Denali is really really nice. But i will never have another duramax ever again. Unless you put a 2002 duramax in a new pickup. I have a 14, a 19, and 20 Cummings have never had any motor or trans problem. The 14 has 256k and has pulled a 25k lbs 85g for over 120k miles. The 20 has pulled same 85g for 40k miles still perfect. My personal 19 h.o. has 55k miles has pulled 43ft 5th wheel double with a polaris ranger crew for 27k miles.not one problem.
I’m not saying to go one way or another, we all have favorite brands. But from experience, we(road commission in northern Michigan)have 6 2021 and newer Chevrolet 3500 and gmc 2500’s with 6.6 gas engines. They ALL burn oil in between oil changes, the good trucks are 1 quart and oil change, a majority are 2 plus quarts every oil change. Transmission failures in a couple trucks, gauge clusters, fuel sensing units, rear end clunks and bangs, transmission cooler lines. Seats wearing out fast. Non of these trucks have more than 25,000 miles on them. Even the die hard gm guys at work are saying there not impressed with the new trucks. So just something to think about. I do know that Truck King picked a new duramax up from gms Flint plant and a rental truck and it wouldn’t even start. All brands have problems any more, not bashing gm, just letting you know what I have seen.
You should stick with ford. Unfortunately your truck was probably a Covid build and sat in a field waiting for chips, they are hit or miss it seems like with any brand during that time. We have a 21 F-450 6.7 with zero trips to the dealer and all it does is tow heavy. Also a 19 F-250 6.7 that has only been in for a steering dampner recall in 75k Miles. Your 14's with the 6.2 and 6 sp. torqshift are known as one of most reliable drivetrain combo's, so its surprising you have so many issues
I bought my f250 godzilla after we talked i love the truck shifts smooth 0 delay and i plow with mine also but the 23 also has the 10sp 0 issues with it first winter down 7ft of snow plowed it like nothing was able to keep up with it
Ive had fords and Dodges . I have to say , my buddy has a denali dually duramax. Loaded. It's one of the strongest, nicest trucks I've ever driven . Pulls anything, and very smooth.
My 2019 f250 6.2, 6 speed, 4.30s has been great except death wobble at 17K from a couple of bad joints and the 14mpg is not great but expected with the 4.30 gears. Tows great. The phone/radio deal is common problem with ford sync. anytime u switch phones things go wonky. you have to remove the phone from The Bluetooth settings and then plug the phone up so that it re-adds it and then everything works again. happens in both my f250 and ecosport.
ran a 2015 GMC 2500 slt to 600k....head gaskets and glow plugs....thats it.... got a Chev High country 3500....A Cadillac that can tow anything....Had it year ..zero issues. EDIT...both diesels ...Sound system even in the 2015...great!...sound system in the 2023...amazing....Chev/GMC.....know how to make a nice truck.
I ran my 15 6.7 Cummins 202k only issues where emissions and trans but hands down better than the guy who did the same job as me (hotshot) and his 18 duramax has had nothing issues I will stand behind my rams always
Yeah, go back to GM, but don’t get a diesel for your application. Get the new 6.6L gasser with the Allison. Any diesel will have DEF problems. Only fix for that is to delete them, and then the dealer won’t touch it.
I would love to see some HD trucks from overseas to help with competition, it seems like all three are just in a race to add new glitchy features rather than something reliable and capable. I heard for a long time if only the parts were interchangeable so you could take the best parts from all three you would have an amazing machine. I would love to give a glowing review but all those in the trades that I know have a variety of makes and models and they all have issues that should not be issues as they have been put in trucks for several decades.
HD trucks are a think only in North America. For example in Europe to drive a HD truck you need a commercial vehicle license. And overall Europe is so cramped that there is no sense in trucks. So no overseas competitor in HD truck segment...
Im biased towards RAM and cummins but I will ask a simple question. Hot shot drivers run their trucks a lot harder a lot longer distance than you ever will. How many GM trucks do you see running hot shot? I may have missed a couple but living near the port of virginia i see hot shots running all the time and its probably 50:1 ford/RAM to any duramax. And in the last couple years of the 50 its been leaning more towards RAM then Ford. That may or may not be because RAM is better but because Ford is just not as good at quality control or fixing failures. Which lets face it. If you own a vehicle its going to break down regardless of brand.
My heavy duty mechanic friend drives a Chevy 2500 Heavy Duty Diesel with Allison Transmission every 2 weeks loaded in the bed for 1300km or 800 miles. He also hauls a boat a couple times a month in the summer for 100km or 60 miles. He loves it and have never heard any complaints or problems with it. Approximately 170,000 km or 106,000 miles on it. Hope this helps.
Hello Stan, My first truck was a 1971 Ford F250, and I loved it. I've also had 3 different 1965 Ford F100's and those were the best. My 2nd 65 Ford I drove that truck from Michigan to Arkansas, and I didn't even think twice about if it was going to make it. I would not own a brand new Ford today. The newest Ford I had was a 1993 F100. I think any new truck made today are junk, The employees today don't put pride in the work they do, not like the old days. Love the videos. Keep up the good work, and God bless.
No this guy just got a lemon it happens on occasion same way it would happen to some people on the old trucks. I know tons of people with these newer super duties that have put over 200k miles zero issues these new fords are great best ever
2021 chevy 3500 dually.. just hit 102k , the duramax has been flawless so far.. the entire trucks been pretty good actually, i just noticed a few days hauling out of utah, that the ac seems to be acting up.. its cycle from hot to cold.. otherwise been a fine truck
Ford sucks I’ve worked for a dealership for 10 years that had both Ram and Ford Franchises. Ford always had way more issues and When our Service advisors put in warranty claims, Ford Warranty dept would always try to get out of it. Total nightmare. I have soooooo many stories it’s not even funny
I am on my 4th duramax with a 2 year break in 2012 when I got a Sierra1/2 ton with a 6.2 gas and added a leaf spring in the back ( oops...back to diesel since then ) I now have a 2021 Denali 2500 and I am going to a 2024 ( or 2025) Denali 3500 next ( I want adaptive cruise which in 21 they did not have ) I had a 2013 Duramax before the 2021 and honestly, it seemed better built ( smoother transmission and even switches and levers in the cab were better) I hope the new one is better.
Stay away from all the diesels,they all use the same def and same systems. Your going to have issues with them unless you park them in a garage out of the wind and extreme cold,due to your climate there .We run all GM gas trucks have been happy with our 6.0s, the new 6.6 gas is powerful but 2 out of our 3 have excessive oil burning issues .
The Silverado or Sierra 2500 Diesels are beast. Unfortunately the US gvnmt is milking more $ from you with the DEF nonsense. DEF is so redundant in what it is and what it does. Theres ways around the def system, and thats what we ... ummmm don't do.. Bypass the system.. cause .. ummm.... that would be illegal.. kind of like the tuners that we don't have. ;-)
I have a 2017 GMC 2500 HD Denali Duramax the only problems I’ve had is the Def pump. I have 88,000 miles on my truck. I love my Truck! I haul hay / cows / 25’ RV And my Mahindra 6075 Cab Tractor. No problem plenty of power and rides great. I heard bad stories about all Three. The way it is now I think you take a chance on anyone you buy. Good luck
any brand prior to 2006 are made good after that it has went down hill. That’s why 20-30yr old trucks are highly sought after. They do cost to fix and maintain but will last lifetime if properly maintained.
I own an E350 XL SD Ford, and it's 20 years old with 280,000 miles, and I am still waiting for it to break down. I had to replace the intake manifold, and that was 1200 dollars. The rest is just oil and belt changes, and I am still going fine on the original spark plugs. Good truck!
Personally I have. 2007 ram and I love it but it’s just past it prime….great truck no issues just you know not the spoil myself truck lol 😂 I’m currently looking at f250s or 350s but either a loaded xlt or a lariat with a 6.7 diesel
You've explained all the problems ford gives guys who cheap out and buy their gas motor superdutys.....should be a law against having that rig in a gas motor......
I’m having this discussion with myself as well. I love ram, but the MDS system is a no go for me. I have a 1500 outdoorsman that had lifter failure after 9k miles of ownership. (Bought used with 84k). I replaced the cam and lifters with a stock cam but not the MDS system back in. Runs well now, but I hate the thought of buying a truck knowing I’ll be spending 3k at some point to fix it and worrying about when it will happen. But, I guess the problem you know is better than the problems you don’t know. I had a 2004 gmc 2500 a few years ago, and had some electrical issues now and then. Considering GMC again, but I’m not sure. They all have problems of their own. With that being said, If buying a diesel the Cummins is the best choice although I’ve heard of a lot of transmission issues in the 22-23’s. My dad has a 2014 4500 and hauls his 35’ camper and gets 12mpg, used to be a car hauler truck. He replaced an older duramax with it. Great transmission, but they’re a foreign engine so it gets expensive when injectors go bad. He spent $8,500 on new injectors and injector pump. It’s a quarter of the cost to replace injectors on a Cummins. The 6.7 power stroke is good, but I’ve heard of high pressure pumps going out and that’s very costly as well.
Anything is going to give you problems. I've owned 6 diesels and i finally got sick of all the issues. With the older ones, it was always electrical or something of that nature. The newer ones were fuel system related. I went to a big block gasser (06 gmc 8.1l) horrible gas mileage but far more reliable. And it will pull anything i need. I understand you pull more then i would but i personally dont think diesels are worth it unless you are doing long hauls, up mountains. Also, gas is better in the winter, and idle time isn't a problem like it is on a diesel.
I've had three RAMs, a Ford and a GMC over twenty-two years. The last two were RAMs because the other two were hawribul. Sadly, I totaled my last 2020 RAM Retired now and can't afford the current MSRP Beware of '25 RAM designs. Great truck, but what is under the hood may be disappointing. Even the 5.7HEMI is gone
if you want a truck to not have nit picky issues get one with fewer options, all those fancy electronics is something to go wrong, I own a 2023 Silverado High Country 2500 and havent had a single problem with it.....but still, more features more potential problems GM also has best riding HD trucks and are only ones to have auto 4WD I would not buy a Ram HD truck......they look nice but feel cheap and way too many issues......I had a 21 Ram 1500 Laramie,
Totally lost credibility going from ford to ram in my opinion. Ford builds the best trucks. Do I think my 15 year old f150 is more reliable than a new f150? Yes. Do I I think my 06 explorer is better than new explorer? Yes. V8 all day
They are all designed to stay in your pocket now.
not true and never has been. Your grandpappy said the same thing in 1970.
Whatever brand truck you end up with make sure that you get a gear ratio that is designed for towing/plowing/ working.
The times I have owned a truck that didnt perform well was because I did not have low enough gears.
I am not brand loyal anymore. The big 3 all make great trucks and they all have their quirks in my opinion.
There aren't really any rear gear options anymore. GM runs the 10 speed Allison in all hd trucks. The gasser gets a 3.73 the diesel gets a 3.42. They get their gear reduction out of the transmission so they can run a lower rear gear.
@@waverunners4life448well the king ranch is nicer and so is the long horn and I’d hope it doesn’t have to down shift while towing a light trailer cause if it did then it’d be a turd
The big3 does not all make good trucks. Mostly junk. I was a tech and shop manager and I promise you. American trucks are garbage. If Toyota brought a diesel here, they’d destroy the big 3 .
There are still gearing choices on Fords last I checked, anyway...
3.31, 3.55, 3.73.
The perfect truck does not exist. But the best would be a ford super duty f350 for cab room and solid front axle paired with a international harvestor dt360 or dt466 with a Allison automatic.
I own a lawn service. I had a Ford 2002 f250. Good truck, but the transmission let go at 80,000 miles. I bought a Ram 3500. Right from the start I had trans problems. It was a straight drive. The sensors would get out of sync, and it would not start. It would also shut down when sifting gears. They admitted it was a known problem and bought it back. I had twoChevyy 2500s with the Duramax diesel. Put about 130,000 on both, not a problem one. Bought a 16 Ford F350 single rear wheel. It was in the shop 10 times in 8 months. Traded on a 17 Chevy 2500 with the Duramax. It currently has 122, 000 miles, no problems. I also have 18 Ram 2500 with the Cummins. No major problems. It is just so uncomfortable. For me, I haven't had a single problem with the Duramax diesel engine in the GM trucks. The GM truck as a whole has been a great product for me. And they will pull a mountain down while getting 14 MPGs. It carries a 9 ft boss V plow very well.
Yep, Took me a minute to get comfortable in mine
Ford family 3 generations only my bro still drives ford cause he has made a great living to pay for repairs. My two boys and myself DMAX my co has fleet of DMAX from 04 to 20 125 k to 430 k. Been great trucks
Hauling loads ie trailers always trashes transmission might need to up grade to a HEAVY duty transmission .
@sku32956 I have had 4 Chevy 2500s. All diesels. All put well over 100,000 miles on each. Not transmission problem with any of them. My current Chevy has 136.000 miles on it. It has pulled trailers from day one. Not a single problem with this truck.
The reason why you were having that one second lag in your shifting from forward to reverse is because it is electronically operated shift control in your automatic transmission to keep you from tearing it up from slamming it into drive and then back into reverse time and time again
If everyone in this industry had a good relationship with a shop or a in house tech and bought ol 7.3 super dutys and rams with 5.9s they would have less headaches
The problem is if you live in the rust belt then they are all rotted out now
I have a '99 F-550 with the 7.3 diesel, automatic, dump truck with Krysteel Triple Tipper bed...fantastic truck...works hard everyday and it's been solid! ...weighs almost 12,000 on it's own, hauls another 5-6 tons multiple times a day...along with towing another 5-6 tons of trailer and mini-excavator.
question for ya - sorry if it's naive - can someone without construction experience get into o/o dumptruck and get by on hotshot work, or possibly find a contract gig? im getting my CDL in 2 months and looking into options for how to put it to work. Would prefer not to OTR big rigs but I could pick up a dumptruck locally for a lot less than I could a hotshot truck or Freightliner. I'd consider mid-size (5500, f550) or a used Kenworth heavy duty. Curious what you think given your setup and experience, thanks in advance.
Hi and good question! There are guys that I know that only haul. For starters, wherever the state is building roads, they almost always need to hire independent contractors with twin axles to haul in or out. If you end up with a smaller dump, like mine - a 550/5500, then the state jobs probably won't need you. However, trucks this size are great for hauling construction materials, landscaping materials, demolition materials, trash, etc. Also, with a plow and salt spreader they are great for winter work. Working for yourself can always be hard until your name gets around. Here in the mountains of western North Carolina, there are lots of people with private roads or driveways that need crushed stone maintenance. So, if you get good at being able to drop as you are moving, then there is a fair amount of putting down a thin layer over a worn drive. Then, if you get a stout trailer, you can deliver excavators or skid loafers or other equipment for people along with more kinds of construction materials. I have never looked seriously at the hot-shot work, so I can not answer to that. Let me know if you have any other questions - always happy to help.
Hey Stan, love all your videos. I have currently three GMC‘s at 2015 Gasser with 540,000 miles in 2017 diesel with 350,000. And a 2021 Dinali at4 with 150,000 all 2500 series and have never had a major issue
Where you located compared to him? Climate makes a difference.
Climate and good maintenance habits make the difference
They all suck! Love my Tremor though
I work on ranches here in south texas for a living. We run 2500 and 3500. Life expectancy of our truck.
8 Months for a Dodge
Problems
Transmissions
Electrical
DPF
Unexpected part failures
3 Years for GM
Problems
Electrical
Lug nuts
Touch screen.
DPF
The computer limiting you on power and speed. Under certain conditions. Such as deep sand
5 Year for Ford
Problems
DPF
Some electrical problems
A few Radio problems
But it all comes down to having a good relationship with the service department of your dealership. But that is not always true. We have ran in to some dealers that have terrible mechanics and poorly ran service departments. In my opinion Mechanics and Services Advisers will make or break a dealership.
we got 10 year warranty on our new ram 5500
10 year warranty doesn’t matter for farmers they run out of mileage first
Don't get a diesel, with DEF/Emissions issues a diesel isn't worth it anymore! Especially since the manufactureres make GREAT gasoline engines now!
You are absolutely 100% correct! IMHO from working in the Golf Course Construction Industry since the age 15 now running the family business at 56 the only reason we now standardized our trucks to GMC/Chevy is 100% due to Mechanics, Parts Availability and General Service from our Dealership and we have ran all 3 major brands and Ford was the absolute worst in all three categories listed above period. We have also found that Dealerships will vary from State to State and the GMC/Chevy were still the most available here in the Mid West. Now further South we ventured for projects we noticed the two leading dealerships were Toyota and Dodge/Ram. It’s similar to the Caterpillar Equipment Network compared to Volvo or Doosen.
Stick with Ford n get the diesel. Alex loves his.
A perfect example that anybody can make a video and try to make a buck........
Do you think the shifting is in the programming to protect the transmission from damage?
Most people driving trucks in the US use them to drive to the office, take the kids to school and drive to the store. Most people dont use them to tow or haul.
I have a 97 F-350 460 4x4. Burns a quarter tank going to the mail box. Best mileage ever was NASCAR drafting a semi 13.4 mpg. On avg 9-10 mpg. Hard as iron tho still going only 149k miles
Not gonna lie, he makes this video every couple years it seems like. Made one about the single cab Ram last year if I remember right. About GM a few years ago too lol. Take it with a grain of salt
they all suck now
*You MUST stop buying any & all American made iron.
*You must buy only Japanese or European made vehicles.
*The ONLY way to get American manufacturing to make a better mouse trap is to buy someone else's mouse trap
Well, value engineering takes its toll on EVERY brand. How the manufacturer and dealer support you makes a world of difference. Also any model can be a lemon. Good luck with your search.
look my whole family has owned fords for like a decade or more but now they are switching a bit more to ram and gmc. It only few of them but for me and my family my parents own 2 F-350 2017 2019 they’ve put up till rn nothing wrong other then like small light or electrical failures barley any money they’ve been hit on there bumpers head on crash they were fine a lil wobble fixed 5k and back new no problem they are ow almost all there lives from Tennessee to Georgia Nashville Mississippi Iowa Florida Texas and who knows where else they go it’s a family business so it’s a lot of traveling and they always get there job done there well maintained exterior wise every 2 weeks they get there car wash they get cleaned interior like once a year my sisters all own a Ford F-150 and a Ford expedition like 2015 2020 so there relatively kinda old all of ours and in like 1 or 2 yrs they’ll switch all of them for new modern my dad was supposed to orders his by march but at the end since he didn’t have family members that campus help him with the papers he had to cancel and someone else bought it speced out with all the luxury u could get in a super duty 2024 so it was top notch he was proud to but it sadly next yr probably I could go on parargraphs but I sum it up to wtv u like I luv the interiors of rams/dodge gmc me personally I don’t like those a lot of problems fords get the job done as far as the family records go the mileage can sure prove it amazing trucks only problem I wonder is why does the def or wtv smell bad every once in a while and like if u leave it ideiling it like starts to let clear smoke that smells a bad idk if it’s diesel or def or. Both but im curious to know
No I don’t have a grudge on Gm’s but they are my least favorites pros and cons on all the big 3
Dodge 3500 with the 5.9 and a 6 speed manual. My mentor and I put that truck to work every week day hauling a skid loader (sometimes with a rock screen too), plowing, running to the parts stores (parts for the jobs, not the truck), and running to jobs. In the 3 years I drove that truck, before my boss past away, the only thing I did to that truck was an oil change every 5k or 6 months. That truck would work, and work, and keep working, it was amazing.
There's a little bit of catch, where I am in Colorado there are no emissions tests. So that truck had all the deletes done to it.
Actually, I lied, something about the charging circuit / alternator went bad, (it was only showing 11v/12v on the dash) THAT was the only thing I had to fix.
It says never buy another Ford but then you say won't be your last. Isn't that a hypocrite
Man ur the best content creator, no matter what ur making a video about I always watch and I'm never let down. Keep on keeping on!!!
"ur"???
U need a full ton diesel
Ford's are the best work truck
Gm is the the most comfortable truck
Ram is the cheap truck by comparison.
I own 9 ford's and I bought them to work and that what they do best.
I've got a 2022 F350 with the 7.3 gas motor in. It. Absolutely love it. You can pull anything handles good and you don't have to pay the high price of a diesel and you still have the power
Can you pull anything up a hill 🤔 my chevy 6.0 gasser will lose speed and overheat going up mountains with 12k behind it. My ford 6.0 diesel will not overheat and I can even accelerate.
@@wombat1187 I'm not sure. I'm from Wisconsin. Not many mountains here. Bigger hills are no issue
Great motor my friend but no you don’t have the power lol. Not bashing cause your probably no where near the realm of weights that are meant for a diesel
Fuel prices level themselves out, f250 power stroke is getting 22mpg and your prolly getting 12 mpg so you have to almost double your price per mile. Making your fuel cost more, due to the volume consumed.
Yeah Stan, trucks won’t shift from forward to reverse while you are still moving. That went away years ago
Love my 2020 gmc with 3.0 straight 6 turbo duramax. Best truck I’ve owned! Awesome fuel mileage, efficient and it just does everything with ease.
In the rust belt it's nice to have a Ford that doesn't rust. The GMC/Chevy's seem to rust out on the fenders so badly.
Funny, The last truck I had the cab corners rot off was a Ford.
All of my transmission problems disappeared in my Ford when I changed the transmission fluid from the OEM crap. Things got even better when I did both diffs & transfer case too.
@TheBeatenPaths what brand fluids did you replace the OEM with?
I have a 22 F350 7.3 with the 10 speed. That i ordered new it now has 30k miles on it and it tows 7-14k almost everyday. And it plows in the winter. I don’t have any of the problems you listed other than the fuel mileage.
Should have got the 7.3 Godzilla with the 10 speed… love it
Love my 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500hd
6.6 gas Plows great & hauls amazing
I like my 2022 ram 2500 diesel tows great
I’ve got a 2009, F350 V10 and a 2010, F250 V8 , I haven’t had an issue with either one of them. I keep up on all maintenance and these trucks have performed beyond my expectations. I won’t buy a new one especially at today’s prices.
I have a 6.7 high output work truck at my job with 500hp 1200 ft lb of torque runs great pulls like no other and is fast as hell they are the number 1 diesel out rn hands down
Is it a Nissan? No. Is it a Toyota? No. Is it a Ford? Is it a 1939 or maybe a 1983 or maybe - get the idea????
Stan must have got a covid year truck. All the 2020-2021 ford trucks i have seen have had major issues but the 2022 powerstroke I have now is fantastic
Mine too brother
You need a ‘18-‘19 6.7 diesel deleted. Zero issues. Brakes, oil and fuel and tires only at 150k miles.
Ram Cummins high output with and Aisin transmission. I have a 2019 longhorn and absolutely love it.
Ram 2021 Cummins been great!
Make sure you stay on top of the Cummins 6.7L “heater grid bolt failure.” Check out Banks Power’s videos on the issue. Trucks as low as 35,000 miles have had the heater grid bolt fall into cylinder #6 and cause engine failure. In an engine that costs $25,000 plus, that is a serious issue. Hope this information helps.
90s 6.2 6.5 are gutless becuase they are made to last thats why the military used them. I have a 98 GMC 2500 with a 7.4 gas that I bought in 2019 with 64,000 miles from a old fella. I put 20,000 on her so far and no issues. Basic a daily for me, I haul max 1 ton loads occasionally in the bed. She handles a fully loaded 6,000 pound dump trailer with ease. Hills are no problem! Should have tied a gas back then but definitely GM has the best transmisson on the market then and still do!
The newer Duramax engines seem to have a lot of injector problems, MAF sensor problems, and there's starting to be more cases where a dowel pin on the crank snaps off and stops spinning the oil pump which wrecks the whole engine. Their 10 speed transmission is also a cheaper built version of the Ford 10 speed. Ford is also having issues with the new HO 6.7 Powerstroke, but I'm not sure what the issues are. Ford and GM also still use the same CP4 high pressure fuel pump that's been problematic for years. I do know a guy that has to replace the def heater in his GMC about every 2 years. I do tend to lean more towards Ford lately, but if I was to buy a new diesel, it would be a Ram, but I would hold out for the 2025 model with the ZF 8 speed transmission. A lot of people would agree that it's the best transmission currently made. The only problem I know about with diesel Rams is a bolt that holds the grid heater can loosen up and get eaten by the engine. However, Banks has an intake horn and plate with a heater built in that eliminates the potential issue. And as far as a "treat yourself" interior goes, Ram has that one for 5 years now while the other two are still playing catch up. I know you don't like dealing with electronic and computer issues (I'm the same way) but all 3 have issues with that stuff. GM is probably the worst though just because of the way everything is integrated and software updates are done over the air with no warning
I have 115k on my 21 duramax no issues
@@Bobbyd603 ok? Lots of people have good experience with all 3 brands. That doesn't mean common problems don't exist
@@Bobbyd603wow that’s like sooo many miles
The 10 speed is the same transmission it was a joint venture with Ford to meet EPA requirements.
@@bryandevries7210 it's a Ford designed transmission that GM modified to make cheaper. The deal between the two companies was that Ford would design a longitudinal mount 10 speed and GM would design a transverse mount 9 speed. Ford ended up not using the 9 speed after they shared their designs
Gm are junk
But all new trucks are junk
I had always been a Ford guy. I had lots of problems with my last f250. I switched to the Chevy Duramax and I'm in love. Amazing truck.
Yup, I just bought my 2nd duramax 3500 dually flatbed.. my 1st one, a 2021 just hit 102k miles.. I've had the rear brakes done once
Stan I’ve been plowing in ford for 15 + years but when I plow I’m using tow mode and have no problems with the truck,the truck I use is a 350 with 7.3 gasser with 10 speed trans ,yours is 6 speed and ford change to 10 speed
The transmission torque converter is always hesitant and you’re supposed to make a complete stop otherwise you will hurt it. I have a 2015 and I hate when my cruise control decides it’s turning its self off. I do not like the new emissions systems with anything 2017 or newer. But I know this will probably be my last f150 and I will go with a Toyota when it dies. The newer ford is not rated for plowing and not as much towing than it says due to the thinner frame. Beware of Chevy electric problems if you do get one. Do your homework every truck has its share of issues and take care of them before it happens. Like let’s say your ram has a plastic oil cooler like the jeeps have put a metal aftermarket one in. GMC or Chevys have cheap braided ground straps that disintegrate you should replace. Just go with Toyota because these manufacturers know their problems and don’t try to fix ‘em. Never buy 1st generation any vehicles and do your homework or you will pay for it later.
I run the wheels off my chevys. I have a 01 diesel with 462k and a 8.1 with 380k. Both used daily. Diesel is pre emission and has the common issues fixed. The gas 8.1 on the other hand sucks fuel like no one’s business but will haul whatever I throw in the trailer. 6-7 ton in a 2 ton dump trailer.
Sync is complete trash!
I have a 2020 F250 with the 6.7 power stroke. Absolutely love it. Now you can get the power stroke in a high output.
Ford for Heavy Duty Work, however you CAN NOT beat a GMC for luxury and ride quality. Ram’s are more affordable, and have high rebates, but there is a reason for that.
I know guys with cheveys with same thing
That was probably the old 6.5 liter diesels in the gmc. Mine has no guts either. But the new ones are really good. Def go for it.
You're full of drama, dude.
Stan, You gotta try a Cummins, I switched from Ford to Ram And I was a die hard Ford fan. There's a reason all the semis are 6 cylinders. Laramies are also pretty nice!!
No. Stay away from anything ram. The Cummins engine is the best diesel. But the rest of the truck made by ram is absolutely garbage.
@@cjones1262then the other option is nissan no?
@@RitchardSpudz Of all the Cummins engines in the states, that 5.0 is the one to stay away from. It doesn't have the reputation of all their other engines. Cummins themselves have stopped production of them.
@@cjones1262he has a ram, two I believe. I think he’s opposed to diesel.
Cummins biggest mistake. Dodge aka fiat 😂 duh 🎉
Sadly, everything new seems junk. It's also not just Ram, but all 3 big truck brands use DEF on their diesels. As a diesel tech, I highly recommend steering clear of a diesel unless you absolutely need the power. DEF needs to be topped off in addition to fuel, DEF will freeze in the winter, fuel will gel in the winter without being on top of additives. Not to mention the intakes and EGR coolers getting plugged up from all the EGR soot. EGR valves failing, constant regens from all the idle time (diesels hate idle), then add on the DPF and SCR system.....all a bunch of extra junk that shortens the life of your engine and costs you much more money in repairs, as well as purchase cost on already inflated trucks. If you want to try GM, I'd suggest trying their 6.6 gas engine.
Oh man you're killin me man. GMC is my dream truck. the 2500 or 3500, 4 door, 4x4. Loaded. I priced one out a couple months ago, 90K. Not in this lifetime could I afford that on what little i make with my business.
I sold my 2020 Denali Duramax. a year after I bought it. The seats are terrible. They aren't worth the money man. The pricing is out of control.
@@fit4ya1975 aww man, so sorry to hear it. I just always liked how they make them look. Afterall, they are just Chevy's with different body mods, right? I guess they went downhill in recent years.
@@robsdeviceunknown Yea pretty much same truck just different cosmetics.
The amount of money these trucks cost and you have all these problems. Its absolutely ridiculous!
I have a 2022 F-250 Tremor with the 7.3 Godzilla and 10R140 transmission. With 37k miles on it, it's been 100% reliable (well I did have to re-sync the passenger side mirror, but that was rather simple).
To say something that has 37 k being reliable is a joke. Tell me if it makes it to 300k. It won’t
@@Nk-bc1qb Well, I can't find any with that high of mileage, but there are forums with 7.3 Godzillas with close to 200K miles and no issues. You have to remember, it was ony introduced in 2020.
Yeah the 10 speeds are the new 68rfe
I hate all of the brands equally.
But my old Ford is the best of them at this point
It just doesn't have issues like we have had with RAM or Chevy.
All of them suck. All of them are trash now
For context, we ran a large fleet. 20 trucks. Substation work, on and off road. We've run through Chevy, Ford, ram.
The older Ford's are just much much better, and we have a phenomenal Ford repair shop in our area unlike every other brand. That's the make or break. All units break under severe service. The local tech has worked on every manufacturer and Ford just has the best support and fewer issues
Put your truck in tow mode when plowing.
hey stan, can you upload some job site video? fan of yours
You got to try the Denali man. Such a awesome truck and luxury in this truck is out of this world.
I dont care what diesel you get, dont idle new diesel trucks, you are asking for a clogged dpf. Stan if I were you I would wait until Ram comes out with details on the new gas engines for the HD trucks. There is alot of rumors that they could be putting in the 6.7 Cummins turbo gas engine that is built off the same block as the diesel engines. The new Duramax also run the CP4 pumps that are notorious for failure. Ram had them in the early models of the 5th gen truck before they went back to the CP3 that are tried and true. Also the Chevys are independent front suspension.
The Duramax with the 10 speed is a stout combination. They are a rocketship off the line and tow really well. I just sold my 2018 Duramax dump that I worked the crap out of, with zero issues and got into a 24 crew cab and chassis. I've had great luck with all the generations of Duramax trucks and wouldn't consider straying away from them. Also I have a 24 GMC 6.6 gasser with the 10 speed Allison and it is by far the best gasser I have ever towed, plowed, and hauled with, however it does get 6.5 mpg less than my diesel empty on the highway.
If you are behind a big HD truck you ain't going to rocket ship off the line. Lets be real.
I own one. They launch off the line.
@@johnirwin1837 well your wrong sorry
The Powerstroke is way stouter
@@BC08 Around 150k on a Powerstroke get ready to start draining your wallet.
Ram 2500 diesel
Stan I was a diehard Chevy guy for 25 years what got me to switch to ford was the repair costs each and every year from new I would spend between $1500 to $4500 to get my Chevy inspected Tie rod ends Idler arms ball joints Wheel bearings A arm bushings ( I wound replace three right bearings for every left one explain that ) now I plow and tow as you do also Chevy's are tire eaters I would get 20000 miles out of a set of tires no matter what i did now I purchased a Ford F350 regular cab 6.2 gas I have had it for 4 years and I have put one set of brake pads one caliper bracket ( the slides were froze )and one set of tires I purchased that truck new it has 78000 miles no wheel bearings no ball joints no major repairs at all yes no fuel mileage and rough ride but a work truck all the way chevy front ends are not strong to handle a plow yes the ride is comfy I would stick with ford my next ford will be the 7.3 gas GODZILLA same options that i enjoy now thanks love the channel
Chevys have terrible front ends
@@ripperlipper1016older dodges did too not sure on the newer ones most common issues were ball joints their dirt cheap though
My guess on wheel bearings they weren’t using new washer and nuts for the new bearings the dodges you need to or you’ll be replacing them again soon
Look at the Duramax. I’ve been working mine since 2015 and haven’t had any issues. Still going strong.
Running 2024 GM 3500 gasser pickup, single rear wheel.
Ten speed Allison shifts between forward and reverse slower than the six speed 2018 GM. The 2018 GM gasser was extremely dependable.
The 2018 and the '24 are very nice trucks for plowing.
The '24 is sharp looking and the interior is awesome 👌
GMC 🎉
7.3 Godzilla w/4.10 axle
Make that 4.30 axle
U need to look at the bigger truck like 45oo or 55oo diesels either of ram .from robert in illinois .
My 2022 has been my best Ford F-150 truck after having nothing but problems with my 2019 and my two 2015 F-150's. The 2022 has had several recalls (with one pending right now) and a leaking rear differential seal but all got taken care of quickly by the dealer. I'm actually just waiting for the shoe to drop, but I bought the premium extended service plan out to 150,000 miles so I'm prepared.
9:32 im tell you if you get diesel get Cummings. Denali is really really nice. But i will never have another duramax ever again. Unless you put a 2002 duramax in a new pickup.
I have a 14, a 19, and 20 Cummings have never had any motor or trans problem. The 14 has 256k and has pulled a 25k lbs 85g for over 120k miles. The 20 has pulled same 85g for 40k miles still perfect. My personal 19 h.o. has 55k miles has pulled 43ft 5th wheel double with a polaris ranger crew for 27k miles.not one problem.
I’m not saying to go one way or another, we all have favorite brands. But from experience, we(road commission in northern Michigan)have 6 2021 and newer Chevrolet 3500 and gmc 2500’s with 6.6 gas engines. They ALL burn oil in between oil changes, the good trucks are 1 quart and oil change, a majority are 2 plus quarts every oil change. Transmission failures in a couple trucks, gauge clusters, fuel sensing units, rear end clunks and bangs, transmission cooler lines. Seats wearing out fast. Non of these trucks have more than 25,000 miles on them. Even the die hard gm guys at work are saying there not impressed with the new trucks. So just something to think about. I do know that Truck King picked a new duramax up from gms Flint plant and a rental truck and it wouldn’t even start. All brands have problems any more, not bashing gm, just letting you know what I have seen.
You should stick with ford. Unfortunately your truck was probably a Covid build and sat in a field waiting for chips, they are hit or miss it seems like with any brand during that time. We have a 21 F-450 6.7 with zero trips to the dealer and all it does is tow heavy. Also a 19 F-250 6.7 that has only been in for a steering dampner recall in 75k Miles. Your 14's with the 6.2 and 6 sp. torqshift are known as one of most reliable drivetrain combo's, so its surprising you have so many issues
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I bought my f250 godzilla after we talked i love the truck shifts smooth 0 delay and i plow with mine also but the 23 also has the 10sp 0 issues with it first winter down 7ft of snow plowed it like nothing was able to keep up with it
Ive had fords and Dodges . I have to say , my buddy has a denali dually duramax. Loaded. It's one of the strongest, nicest trucks I've ever driven . Pulls anything, and very smooth.
My 2019 f250 6.2, 6 speed, 4.30s has been great except death wobble at 17K from a couple of bad joints and the 14mpg is not great but expected with the 4.30 gears. Tows great. The phone/radio deal is common problem with ford sync. anytime u switch phones things go wonky. you have to remove the phone from The Bluetooth settings and then plug the phone up so that it re-adds it and then everything works again. happens in both my f250 and ecosport.
ran a 2015 GMC 2500 slt to 600k....head gaskets and glow plugs....thats it.... got a Chev High country 3500....A Cadillac that can tow anything....Had it year ..zero issues. EDIT...both diesels ...Sound system even in the 2015...great!...sound system in the 2023...amazing....Chev/GMC.....know how to make a nice truck.
I ran my 15 6.7 Cummins 202k only issues where emissions and trans but hands down better than the guy who did the same job as me (hotshot) and his 18 duramax has had nothing issues I will stand behind my rams always
old fords is all i will ever buy
Yeah, go back to GM, but don’t get a diesel for your application. Get the new 6.6L gasser with the Allison. Any diesel will have DEF problems. Only fix for that is to delete them, and then the dealer won’t touch it.
I would love to see some HD trucks from overseas to help with competition, it seems like all three are just in a race to add new glitchy features rather than something reliable and capable. I heard for a long time if only the parts were interchangeable so you could take the best parts from all three you would have an amazing machine. I would love to give a glowing review but all those in the trades that I know have a variety of makes and models and they all have issues that should not be issues as they have been put in trucks for several decades.
HD trucks are a think only in North America. For example in Europe to drive a HD truck you need a commercial vehicle license. And overall Europe is so cramped that there is no sense in trucks. So no overseas competitor in HD truck segment...
Im biased towards RAM and cummins but I will ask a simple question. Hot shot drivers run their trucks a lot harder a lot longer distance than you ever will. How many GM trucks do you see running hot shot? I may have missed a couple but living near the port of virginia i see hot shots running all the time and its probably 50:1 ford/RAM to any duramax. And in the last couple years of the 50 its been leaning more towards RAM then Ford. That may or may not be because RAM is better but because Ford is just not as good at quality control or fixing failures. Which lets face it. If you own a vehicle its going to break down regardless of brand.
My heavy duty mechanic friend drives a Chevy 2500 Heavy Duty Diesel with Allison Transmission every 2 weeks loaded in the bed for 1300km or 800 miles. He also hauls a boat a couple times a month in the summer for 100km or 60 miles. He loves it and have never heard any complaints or problems with it. Approximately 170,000 km or 106,000 miles on it. Hope this helps.
I feel like chevys and fords switched places in trucks the last 5 years or so.
@lawncaretoamillion I honestly don't know. I drive a Semi, never owned a pickup truck in my life. Lol
I always had 4 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB love them great ride no problems. But that my favorite GMC Sierra truck. Good luck picking one you desire have .
Hello Stan,
My first truck was a 1971 Ford F250, and I loved it. I've also had 3 different 1965 Ford F100's and those were the best. My 2nd 65 Ford I drove that truck from Michigan to Arkansas, and I didn't even think twice about if it was going to make it. I would not own a brand new Ford today. The newest Ford I had was a 1993 F100. I think any new truck made today are junk, The employees today don't put pride in the work they do, not like the old days. Love the videos. Keep up the good work, and God bless.
No this guy just got a lemon it happens on occasion same way it would happen to some people on the old trucks. I know tons of people with these newer super duties that have put over 200k miles zero issues these new fords are great best ever
2021 chevy 3500 dually.. just hit 102k , the duramax has been flawless so far.. the entire trucks been pretty good actually, i just noticed a few days hauling out of utah, that the ac seems to be acting up.. its cycle from hot to cold.. otherwise been a fine truck
Ford sucks I’ve worked for a dealership for 10 years that had both Ram and Ford Franchises. Ford always had way more issues and When our Service advisors put in warranty claims, Ford Warranty dept would always try to get out of it. Total nightmare. I have soooooo many stories it’s not even funny
Ford is the best truck this guy is a dolt
I am on my 4th duramax with a 2 year break in 2012 when I got a Sierra1/2 ton with a 6.2 gas and added a leaf spring in the back ( oops...back to diesel since then )
I now have a 2021 Denali 2500 and I am going to a 2024 ( or 2025) Denali 3500 next ( I want adaptive cruise which in 21 they did not have )
I had a 2013 Duramax before the 2021 and honestly, it seemed better built ( smoother transmission and even switches and levers in the cab were better)
I hope the new one is better.
Stay away from all the diesels,they all use the same def and same systems. Your going to have issues with them unless you park them in a garage out of the wind and extreme cold,due to your climate there .We run all GM gas trucks have been happy with our 6.0s, the new 6.6 gas is powerful but 2 out of our 3 have excessive oil burning issues .
The Silverado or Sierra 2500 Diesels are beast. Unfortunately the US gvnmt is milking more $ from you with the DEF nonsense. DEF is so redundant in what it is and what it does. Theres ways around the def system, and thats what we ... ummmm don't do.. Bypass the system.. cause .. ummm.... that would be illegal.. kind of like the tuners that we don't have. ;-)
I have a 2017 GMC 2500 HD Denali Duramax the only problems I’ve had is the Def pump. I have 88,000 miles on my truck. I love my Truck! I haul hay / cows / 25’ RV And my Mahindra 6075 Cab Tractor. No problem plenty of power and rides great.
I heard bad stories about all Three. The way it is now I think you take a chance on anyone you buy. Good luck
F350 6.7 powerstroke deleated
3rd party statistics show that the f250 and f350 have the highest percentage of vehicles built going over 200,000 miles
any brand prior to 2006 are made good after that it has went down hill. That’s why 20-30yr old trucks are highly sought after. They do cost to fix and maintain but will last lifetime if properly maintained.
I own an E350 XL SD Ford, and it's 20 years old with 280,000 miles, and I am still waiting for it to break down. I had to replace the intake manifold, and that was 1200 dollars. The rest is just oil and belt changes, and I am still going fine on the original spark plugs. Good truck!
Personally I have. 2007 ram and I love it but it’s just past it prime….great truck no issues just you know not the spoil myself truck lol 😂 I’m currently looking at f250s or 350s but either a loaded xlt or a lariat with a 6.7 diesel
You've explained all the problems ford gives guys who cheap out and buy their gas motor superdutys.....should be a law against having that rig in a gas motor......
I’m having this discussion with myself as well. I love ram, but the MDS system is a no go for me. I have a 1500 outdoorsman that had lifter failure after 9k miles of ownership. (Bought used with 84k). I replaced the cam and lifters with a stock cam but not the MDS system back in. Runs well now, but I hate the thought of buying a truck knowing I’ll be spending 3k at some point to fix it and worrying about when it will happen. But, I guess the problem you know is better than the problems you don’t know. I had a 2004 gmc 2500 a few years ago, and had some electrical issues now and then. Considering GMC again, but I’m not sure. They all have problems of their own. With that being said, If buying a diesel the Cummins is the best choice although I’ve heard of a lot of transmission issues in the 22-23’s. My dad has a 2014 4500 and hauls his 35’ camper and gets 12mpg, used to be a car hauler truck. He replaced an older duramax with it. Great transmission, but they’re a foreign engine so it gets expensive when injectors go bad. He spent $8,500 on new injectors and injector pump. It’s a quarter of the cost to replace injectors on a Cummins. The 6.7 power stroke is good, but I’ve heard of high pressure pumps going out and that’s very costly as well.
Anything is going to give you problems. I've owned 6 diesels and i finally got sick of all the issues. With the older ones, it was always electrical or something of that nature. The newer ones were fuel system related. I went to a big block gasser (06 gmc 8.1l) horrible gas mileage but far more reliable. And it will pull anything i need. I understand you pull more then i would but i personally dont think diesels are worth it unless you are doing long hauls, up mountains. Also, gas is better in the winter, and idle time isn't a problem like it is on a diesel.
I've had three RAMs, a Ford and a GMC over twenty-two years. The last two were RAMs because the other two were hawribul.
Sadly, I totaled my last 2020 RAM
Retired now and can't afford the current MSRP
Beware of '25 RAM designs. Great truck, but what is under the hood may be disappointing. Even the 5.7HEMI is gone
Dirt Monkey, i run a 2019 f250 XL crew cab long bed. 6.2L 6 Speed 4x4. 100 gallon transfer tank, 600lbs of tools i average 17.2mpg
if you want a truck to not have nit picky issues get one with fewer options, all those fancy electronics is something to go wrong, I own a 2023 Silverado High Country 2500 and havent had a single problem with it.....but still, more features more potential problems
GM also has best riding HD trucks and are only ones to have auto 4WD
I would not buy a Ram HD truck......they look nice but feel cheap and way too many issues......I had a 21 Ram 1500 Laramie,
Totally lost credibility going from ford to ram in my opinion. Ford builds the best trucks. Do I think my 15 year old f150 is more reliable than a new f150? Yes. Do I I think my 06 explorer is better than new explorer? Yes. V8 all day