Ford vs. GM vs. Ram: Only One of These New HD Diesel Trucks Is the BEST Off-Road...But Which One?

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @mikeredhead2894
    @mikeredhead2894 11 місяців тому +517

    This is like Saturday morning cartoons for men. Great video again guys.

    • @Jay-me7gw
      @Jay-me7gw 11 місяців тому +5

      Wait, you guys don't still watch Looney Tunes?

    • @Thomas54965
      @Thomas54965 11 місяців тому +4

      @@Jay-me7gwonce in a while never hurts

    • @BornofFire117
      @BornofFire117 11 місяців тому +2

      That’s what I’m saying man! Happy holidays boys.

    • @whotf888
      @whotf888 10 місяців тому +1

      Why is this so accurate?

    • @joewiese4174
      @joewiese4174 10 місяців тому +2

      @@Jay-me7gw I do!! At age 49 lol BUT I would have to say the Ford is the Road Runner in this match, The GM is Speedy Gonzalez, and the Ram is Slow Poke Rodrigues and yes Slow Poke carries a "Big Gun" lmaco!!!!

  • @shiftmotorsports9803
    @shiftmotorsports9803 11 місяців тому +856

    For that much money, they should come with a lifetime bumper to bumper warranty

    • @nareshangelia-sookrajjr.1365
      @nareshangelia-sookrajjr.1365 11 місяців тому +45

      The thing is Ram used to offer a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty on their older trucks. Not these days and with the prices of trucks going up? 👎

    • @AkioWasRight
      @AkioWasRight 11 місяців тому +48

      @@nareshangelia-sookrajjr.1365 I owned a Ram with a "lifetime" powertrain warranty. It was entirely useless marketing, because people don't understand how a warranty works. Warranties cover defects, not wear and tear items over the long-term. The dealers got fed up trying to explain the difference between normal wear and actual defects to customers driving trucks with 150k+ miles, so Chrysler just dropped the "lifetime" warranty policy for a standard X year / X mile warranty.

    • @cosmicstudiosxp7385
      @cosmicstudiosxp7385 11 місяців тому +3

      Fr

    • @dc76384
      @dc76384 11 місяців тому +8

      And a build quality that makes the warranty an afterthought

    • @loganmiller1171
      @loganmiller1171 11 місяців тому +3

      If u look around u can find lifetime powertrain Warranty included with a new vehicle

  • @svpracer98
    @svpracer98 11 місяців тому +203

    Thank you Tommy for actually recognizing the fact the gmc is technically a "factory" truck despite it's AEV upgrades... The fact it did hang with the TFL ram and the modded ford shows just how seriously gm is taking the off-road segment since losing Hummer as it's own dedicated brand.

    • @dbag6993
      @dbag6993 11 місяців тому +9

      There is nothing worse than foreigners saying these trucks are cheap much less driving them comparing to their European version of a truck….. maybe the had those in the 40’s. Ahh g wagon yall call that a truck

    • @kilroywashere9678
      @kilroywashere9678 11 місяців тому +8

      Why the Ram wasn’t specced with the anti slip diff is beyond me. All that work and upgrades on a peg leg.

    • @cwqrpportable
      @cwqrpportable 9 місяців тому

      @@dbag6993 Right on!

    • @thelittleguy-ih8nv
      @thelittleguy-ih8nv 9 місяців тому +2

      Only takes 2 extra cylinders for them to catch up. Hahaha, losers

    • @tiggerhummer1
      @tiggerhummer1 9 місяців тому

      Ford has too much weight with all that crap on it

  • @tman3831
    @tman3831 11 місяців тому +313

    125k and no locker... quite the impressive off roader you got there

    • @peelow983
      @peelow983 11 місяців тому +27

      It has a rear locker and front LSD. It has the largest tires best gearing, best articulation and most power. But yes I agree for this money they could have added one to make it fully locked.

    • @failranch9542
      @failranch9542 11 місяців тому +10

      Only a small handful of new vehicles are available with a true locking front diff. Thinking Powerwagon and Rubicon and possibly a few others. I wonder if there could be some liability concerns causing manufacturers to shy away.

    • @tman3831
      @tman3831 11 місяців тому +18

      @@failranch9542 my point is it's an over priced truck that was modified and they still didn't put lockers in it. It's really just a mall crawler

    • @JollyGiant19
      @JollyGiant19 11 місяців тому +5

      @@failranch9542Ranger Raptor has a front locker

    • @JollyGiant19
      @JollyGiant19 11 місяців тому +21

      @@tman3831All of them are, I don’t understand why someone would buy an off road oriented HD truck. At most you’d need a rear locker and AT tires. If you need more than that buy a jeep or stop doing stupid crap with your towing vehicle.

  • @Deadwood1919
    @Deadwood1919 11 місяців тому +185

    All the trucks need to have kitchens and bathrooms, b/c at those prices I'd have to live in them.

    • @gpilsitz1783
      @gpilsitz1783 7 місяців тому +5

      And, there's the risk of an early 90's "beater" (without insurance), could T-bone you, flipping it over and totaling it!

  • @backwoodstherapy
    @backwoodstherapy 11 місяців тому +113

    Great video, but these prices are absolutely nuts. I remember when y'all bought your TRX and it was like $87k and thinking "this is a crazy high price for a truck" and now here we are. This is not sustainable.

    • @cwqrpportable
      @cwqrpportable 11 місяців тому +2

      Check out the used truck videos then

    • @SaltyDog69
      @SaltyDog69 11 місяців тому +5

      TRX at my local dealer is $128,000. Looked at it but was not expecting that price. 😬

    • @backwoodstherapy
      @backwoodstherapy 11 місяців тому +8

      @@SaltyDog69 I could never. I was searching F350s the other day and you can find the XLs for sub-$60k all day long. Lift it, out some proper off road shocks and tires on it, hell, supercharge it, and you'll still be all in for several tens of thousands less than a TRX. Yeah, you'll miss out on a nicer cabin but you'll still have a backup camera, cruise control, power windows and locks, keyless entry and have enough money left over to buy a new Tacoma lmao.

    • @SaltyDog69
      @SaltyDog69 11 місяців тому +3

      @@backwoodstherapy My last Ford was an xl, I don’t even use 1/2 of the expensive convenience items on my vehicle now.

    • @backwoodstherapy
      @backwoodstherapy 11 місяців тому +4

      @@SaltyDog69 yeah I'm on a JLU Sport. I have power locks, windows, keyless entry, android auto, and cruise control. I'm sure heated massaging seats would be nice but I see it as something more to break in the future.

  • @andylattig1127
    @andylattig1127 11 місяців тому +83

    One of your best videos yet. Love this format. Please do the same with the half tons. Preferably all stock and in the most popular trims rather than the high end units. Keep up the good work and looking forward to the mini truck.

    • @casper24ism
      @casper24ism 11 місяців тому +2

      Why so the losers can deny ford again? Lol

  • @brianwolf692009
    @brianwolf692009 11 місяців тому +30

    $125,000 and it doesn't come standard with a front locker? That's ridiculous.

    • @C4AJ
      @C4AJ 5 місяців тому

      It does have a locker either he doesn't know how to use it or it wasn't working but I've also heard in the comments it's a LSD

  • @RonnN-gf8tm
    @RonnN-gf8tm 11 місяців тому +46

    Saturday morning.. coffee..HD Trucks... Awesome start to the day!! Thanks TFL

    • @garymatos2177
      @garymatos2177 5 днів тому

      @@RonnN-gf8tm my wife wouldn’t understand this comment 😂 We men love this kind of thing

  • @alexanderblackburn4520
    @alexanderblackburn4520 11 місяців тому +17

    18.2mpg with 1200 ft/lbs of torque, 500 hp and high elevation, all with a lift, bigger tires, and extra weight is honestly pretty damn good. At sea level my 2014 silverado with 3.08 gears and the 5.3 was getting 24.6 mpg, and it only had 355hp and 383 torque.

  • @mattdavis9521
    @mattdavis9521 11 місяців тому +19

    Enjoyed the reviews boys! I'd like to see apples to apples though. I understand most are coming straight from a dealer with whats delt. Or highly modified the way they're received. Ultimately the cheapest easiest upgrade to a 4x4 truck is ground clearance and tire setup. Review these things with the same lifts and the exact same M.T. tires. No more apples and oranges! Cheers, boys!

  • @Luke48980
    @Luke48980 11 місяців тому +22

    What’s really sad, is that my 2004 Chevy Duramax 2500hd gets 22 on the highway. It might not tow quite as much or be as quick but it tows really well considering all. Most I’ve towed with it is 17000 pounds which is 2000 over the limit back in the day. Up all the hills it did very good. Definitely worth the 15,000 dollars we spent

    • @bhswarrior94
      @bhswarrior94 10 місяців тому +8

      I guarantee early 2000s diesels will hold their own towing with newer ones they just aren't equipped with as much stopping power. Older diesels have more raw power.

    • @Luke48980
      @Luke48980 10 місяців тому +1

      @@bhswarrior94 that is so true. But if you delete a newer one I could see it being quite a bit more powerful.

    • @Wicked_RotF30
      @Wicked_RotF30 Місяць тому +1

      Nice. Im likely going to get the Ford Equivalent. Want a 7.3L but the prices are crazy, but i can get a new/reman 7.3L for just over $3k…

    • @Luke48980
      @Luke48980 Місяць тому

      @@Wicked_RotF30 I’d say that’s a pretty solid choice. 7.3 is a great motor.

    • @6litreteaser904
      @6litreteaser904 28 днів тому

      @@Luke48980 no it doesn't 🤣 get 22 mpg. And 17k lbs is Rookie numbers

  • @bigf1502
    @bigf1502 11 місяців тому +13

    That Ford is a beast, but that GMC is beautiful. I’d be happy with either. With the Ram - if your down 130HP and have a lift kit but no rear diff lock, you’re doing it wrong. Maybe if I was towing constantly the ram may be better. Cummins and 6 speed is decent for longevity and mileage. If I was to buy one (Stock of course), I’d drive test drive the F350 first, then make sure I test drive the GMC second - then I’d sign the paperwork. Really like that GMC.

  • @BblytheFerguson
    @BblytheFerguson 9 місяців тому +3

    The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched... but are felt in the heart.

  • @brendanw3534
    @brendanw3534 11 місяців тому +18

    You guys have done a lot to introduce content of vehicles in the affordable realm is fun to take a dip into this land every once in a while! Excellent video guys

  • @freedomisntfree_44
    @freedomisntfree_44 11 місяців тому +67

    Dang 18.2 on 37s with emissions in tack is impressive. And to be the most powerful at that.

    • @handleymacdonald5760
      @handleymacdonald5760 11 місяців тому +5

      GM is just as powerful... the numbers are underrated on the new d max

    • @freedomisntfree_44
      @freedomisntfree_44 11 місяців тому +16

      @@handleymacdonald5760 sure is slower to be just as powerful….

    • @eliasgutierrez6789
      @eliasgutierrez6789 11 місяців тому +5

      ​@handleymacdonald5760 in that case so are the powerstrokes

    • @handleymacdonald5760
      @handleymacdonald5760 11 місяців тому +1

      @@eliasgutierrez6789 well I mean considering the fact that they’re just as fast as each other and 1 is rated for 200ft lbs less of torque I’m pretty sure that doesn’t include the power stroke…

    • @tyeetamer
      @tyeetamer 11 місяців тому

      ⁠@@handleymacdonald5760You must have fast forwarded past the drag race. If you watch it, you will see the GMC behind the Ford just like it normally is.

  • @jcparker500
    @jcparker500 11 місяців тому +37

    More blown away by the cost than the capability! Fun vid to watch. *I* was nervous watching you guys navigate the frame bender.

  • @oni-one574
    @oni-one574 11 місяців тому +31

    I'm more blown away by the cost of these trucks now...

    • @Enderito
      @Enderito 9 місяців тому +1

      fr. Are they worth the price? Technically yes, when you consider costs. However, I wish companies would make cheaper ones and just exclude all the fancy gadgets so that it CAN be cheap

    • @OutbackExotics
      @OutbackExotics 8 місяців тому +1

      You can get all of these down to about 55k not saying that’s cheap but it’s not 6 figures and you can get them used but I do agree and 30,000$ 1 ton truck is very much needed

    • @oni-one574
      @oni-one574 8 місяців тому +2

      @@OutbackExotics55k-$70k is well within reason for what I'd spend for a truck like this. Agree.

    • @grantog123
      @grantog123 4 місяці тому

      ​@Enderito the big 3 lobby to exclude them. Ex. Toyota imv, Suzuki Samurai. The new American automotive industry is bs.

  • @eddieluevano5681
    @eddieluevano5681 11 місяців тому +21

    WE NEED A TOWING VIDEO WITH 3 OF THESE BEASTS 🔥 you guys do such a good job !

    • @scottstyles1986
      @scottstyles1986 11 місяців тому

      I'm sure its coming

    • @SamuelAdamsv-ul9yj
      @SamuelAdamsv-ul9yj 10 місяців тому +1

      That’s not even a competition Cummins is way stronger and can hold way more power then a ford or duramax

    • @DixieNormos-cm9yg
      @DixieNormos-cm9yg 10 місяців тому +2

      Ford outpulls both hands down all day everyday

    • @DixieNormos-cm9yg
      @DixieNormos-cm9yg 10 місяців тому +1

      @@SamuelAdamsv-ul9yj Ford smokes the weenie ram , not even close.

    • @codyhannigan6322
      @codyhannigan6322 9 місяців тому +1

      @@SamuelAdamsv-ul9yj not really... the Ford has best towing capacity according to a long list of reviews (True Car, Car & Driver, Road & Track, Four Winds Trailer, MotorTrend, Kelly Blue Book, CarFax, and the list goes on) read up.
      And NOBODY wants a Dodge transmission.

  • @zr1vetteman09
    @zr1vetteman09 11 місяців тому +9

    I will say unless they locked out each truck in first gear for the slowest drag, those results don’t mean much as most trucks will upshift to 2-3 in 4 low when not feeling any resistance.

    • @MrTonaluv
      @MrTonaluv 9 місяців тому +1

      I'm sure they did. They would have been in 'low-low' lowest gear+low range. They know what they're doing

  • @danamullins2723
    @danamullins2723 8 місяців тому +7

    On frame bender, the Ford was the only one that barely touched....and man does that truck look good.

  • @tyb3938
    @tyb3938 4 місяці тому

    Just purchased Aev HD and love it, w one exception, power comes at a cost. MPG is way down from my 15 duramax denali. Getting 11.5 towing vs 13 same trailer, same terrain. But man passing a semi on 2 lane mountain roads is now a breeze, it doesn’t even notice our 8k trailer

  • @tugarrmc
    @tugarrmc 11 місяців тому +11

    I don’t know how much of difference it made, but the gmc drag raced both trucks. The fuel economy could have suffered because of it. Great video!!

    • @AkioWasRight
      @AkioWasRight 11 місяців тому

      Did the MPG test include the drag race?

    • @TFLoffroad
      @TFLoffroad 11 місяців тому +6

      MPG was a separate day on the way to Moab!

    • @rlhmarines
      @rlhmarines 11 місяців тому +1

      Possible regen is the culprit…

  • @alsplumbingservicesllc2971
    @alsplumbingservicesllc2971 11 місяців тому +66

    Thank you guys for the honest review and the hard work. No offense to you guys by any means. I’m a ford fan I have been for a longer time , but actually in this competition test and based on the ridiculous price that FORD, GM, And RAM charge, all of the Trucks suck ass. I hope people wake up and realize not to buy at those prices because at the end we didn’t see anything extraordinary on any of the trucks.

    • @deal492
      @deal492 11 місяців тому +7

      So what is your proposal on what people should buy that are in need of a tow vehicle?
      That's like saying, people shouldn't buy houses at these prices... but people need to live somewhere, and not once in my life have prices ever dropped. I mean a few Ks here, and there, sure. But what's 3k off of 100k?

    • @jeffs2809
      @jeffs2809 11 місяців тому

      @@deal492these are 75% status vehicles and 25% tow vehicles(at best). If a person NEEDS a tow vehicle, there’s plenty of better suited options for much less than what these ones cost.

    • @b1gsteve251
      @b1gsteve251 11 місяців тому +7

      The people that buy these care about how it looks in their driveway. You can get a diesel 2500 version of these with good options for about 30k cheaper, but bros want flashy instead.

    • @WheresHerb
      @WheresHerb 11 місяців тому +2

      ​@@deal492you easily buy much cheaper tow rigs just as capable, NEW EVEN.

    • @deal492
      @deal492 11 місяців тому +3

      @@WheresHerb I agree, but he made a very generalized statement.
      You sure can. Buy a new SD diesel for like 55k.

  • @wbsa8941
    @wbsa8941 11 місяців тому +47

    Surprising, the GMC stock actually out performed modified Ford and Ram in most cases, GM is on to something.

    • @rickreese5794
      @rickreese5794 11 місяців тому +9

      Wait till the timing belt change
      Bwahaaaa😅

    • @wbsa8941
      @wbsa8941 11 місяців тому +16

      @@rickreese5794 You talking about the 3.0 in the half tons?

    • @rickreese5794
      @rickreese5794 11 місяців тому +1

      @@wbsa8941
      Yep

    • @gamecapturemoments1
      @gamecapturemoments1 11 місяців тому

      ​@@rickreese5794 the 6.6's have timing chains, not belts numb nuts.

    • @ericforeman5466
      @ericforeman5466 11 місяців тому +9

      GMC is the best

  • @Spoolingturbski
    @Spoolingturbski 11 місяців тому +18

    Want the new Cummins. But for the price, we should get the Aisin and high output standard on 2500 and 3500

  • @bryanlorang417
    @bryanlorang417 11 місяців тому +5

    Vids like this is why I love you guys! Thanks!

  • @stephenurban9880
    @stephenurban9880 9 місяців тому +3

    $125K for a truck??? In 2017 I paid $160K for my 1452sqft log house on 36 acres in rural AZ..

  • @setunedouche
    @setunedouche 11 місяців тому +29

    Love the Duramax, don’t love the price tag!! Great video guys!!

  • @dorval27
    @dorval27 10 місяців тому +2

    I love how you reviewed work trucks for everything except working.

    • @atg1338
      @atg1338 5 місяців тому

      Because they don't know what actual work is....

  • @Tacosauce81
    @Tacosauce81 11 місяців тому +3

    I really want that GMC! It's just way to much money! You guys remind me of an American, Clarkson, Hammond and May. From the "Grand Tour."
    I'd love to see a collaboration with them.

  • @AndreMac-t5v
    @AndreMac-t5v 10 місяців тому +8

    Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love, to work, to play, and to look up at the stars.

  • @JacquelineStilwell
    @JacquelineStilwell 10 місяців тому +2

    If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place.

  • @brockloy2210
    @brockloy2210 11 місяців тому +8

    Great test I would like to see a rerun of this test with the same trucks but in the gas hd version

  • @zeroninehundred
    @zeroninehundred 11 місяців тому

    I heard more revs and laughter out of the tiny truck clip than the entire trip of the heavy trucks. That sounds like a good time!

  • @lt1123
    @lt1123 11 місяців тому +4

    You guys have the best job ever!!

  • @rustbucket9318
    @rustbucket9318 11 місяців тому +1

    My 2011 deleted 6.7 f350 crew cab FX4 only gets 13.9 mpg. That is lifetime average at over 350k miles and I haul heavy trailers 2-4 days a week. New engine is surely more efficient. The $100k price tag makes my old truck seem perfect though.

  • @saltcreekranchridersscrr8948
    @saltcreekranchridersscrr8948 11 місяців тому +7

    Great video TFL, but all these nice new trucks have winches. You guys should integrate using the winches up those obstacles.

  • @robertyoung9134
    @robertyoung9134 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video, but the clip of the small truck at the end was gold. I can't wait for that one!

  • @michaelbefumo-qg7ji
    @michaelbefumo-qg7ji 11 місяців тому +3

    Gm trucks really stepped up hd trucks and light duty, and mid size

  • @EmmaTimothy-e2r
    @EmmaTimothy-e2r 10 місяців тому +1

    Happiness cannot be travelled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.

  • @Captain-Awesome
    @Captain-Awesome 11 місяців тому +83

    It would have been great if you guys were able to keep the Tremor for this challenge.

    • @rickreese5794
      @rickreese5794 11 місяців тому +1

      Ford hid ?😮

    • @Captain-Awesome
      @Captain-Awesome 9 місяців тому

      @@rickreese5794more like an advertisement for Elevation Off Grid that modified the Ford. Ford isn’t hiding from any challenge.

    • @rickreese5794
      @rickreese5794 9 місяців тому

      @@Captain-Awesome
      Been around trucks a long time, Capt. A.
      Not sure the 2013 up F150s are worth having,
      Also the 5.4 is problematical. Most light duty
      American trucks are retro engineered to meet
      C.A.F.E. requirements. Ford has big financial problems
      Coming soon, as do other manufacturers.

    • @Captain-Awesome
      @Captain-Awesome 9 місяців тому

      @@rickreese5794 I have no idea what you are trying to say other than you believe the big three are in financial trouble.
      Okay…
      That had nothing to do with my comment.

    • @johnpeters9793
      @johnpeters9793 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@Captain-Awesome
      The t00l wrote something about a motor that hasn't been in production for 14 years.....he's a regular rocket surgeon!!

  • @stevetaylor2976
    @stevetaylor2976 10 місяців тому

    I loaded up a xl and added leather,heated seats and a raptor steering wheel, 35” tires , interior upgrades….2022 51000

  • @TaigaTurf
    @TaigaTurf 11 місяців тому +5

    All of these trucks look phenomenal.. price aside

  • @johnnicpon5783
    @johnnicpon5783 11 місяців тому +1

    First of all, this was a fun video. That said, who in their right mind would be off roading (especially in Moab) an HD truck? And if you do you would go with a Tremor or a Power Wagon or whatever GMC/Chevys version of that is. And you go with a gasser not a diesel. Next, all three of these are capable and it comes down to personal preference and pocketbook. And as many have commented here, the cost of these trucks is out of control.

  • @tobuscusepicosite
    @tobuscusepicosite 11 місяців тому +6

    Hey have you guys tried to turn off esc on the rams. Holding the traction control button for ten secs while in 4 lock or 4 low. It actually locks both front and rear differentials. Love the videos guys.

    • @atg1338
      @atg1338 5 місяців тому +1

      There's always on Mr. Know it all in the comment section 👎

  • @CarlWilde-c8b
    @CarlWilde-c8b 10 місяців тому +1

    We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.

  • @woody4u247
    @woody4u247 11 місяців тому +3

    The worst part of these is that manufacturers actually think ANY of these pickups is actually worth $100,000 !! That's just ridiculous any way ya look at it....

    • @atg1338
      @atg1338 5 місяців тому

      😭😭😭

  • @shawnriddle3018
    @shawnriddle3018 11 місяців тому

    Note to TFL staff. The power wagon splits it's power 50% front 50% rear. My 03 Ram 1500 split the front 40% the rear 60% and my gear ratio is lower in the power wagon transfer case.

  • @cheersman73
    @cheersman73 11 місяців тому +18

    I enjoyed the comparison. Price range is just too high for me though. For sure, GMC looks far nicer than the other two. 💪

  • @bencoyle7555
    @bencoyle7555 Місяць тому +2

    The GMC/Silverado are just by far the best HD pickups you can buy. That’s just a fact. Ford may be able to tow the most, and may have the most power and torque but they’re also 15-20k more expensive than the Silverado/Sierra equivalent. Honestly I don’t see how anyone would even want to buy a diesel anymore unless they have to tow 15+ tons. Which very, very, very few people do. Even to buy a diesel HD truck you have to pay between 9-13k more than the same exact truck with a gas engine in it. What do you get for that extra 9-13k? You get less payload, 9-13k poorer, and unbelievable maintenance costs. All for 1-2 tons more in towing capacity. Which when your talking about a gas 2500 truck being able to pull 17-18k lbs with ease, that extra 2-4000 lbs doesn’t seem necessary. I mean what can you tow with a diesel that you can’t with a gas? Only about 2% of trailers, campers and boats in this world are that heavy. Then you have to talk about the maintenance costs of a diesel. They’re unbelievable. It’s never really been a problem until now, because you used to just be able to delete them and not have to worry about any of those costs. But now deleting is completely illegal and come with $10,000s in fines and legal fees. The biggest continuous costs of course being diesel costs 2, 3 or sometimes even 4x more than gas does. Then you have to fill up the DEF tank at least every 3 fill ups. Then you got the replacement side of maintenance costs. A diesel turbo usually only lasts about 150-200k miles before it needs replacing. Which means your talking at least $8000 for the turbo alone. Then probably another $5000 in installation costs if you don’t do it yourself. A new transmission which again only last about 200k miles is at least another $10,000 plus another 6-7k for installation, I could go on and on for days. The cons of getting a diesel in a HD truck DEFINITELY outweigh the pros.

  • @nkoeppen
    @nkoeppen 11 місяців тому +13

    Y’all are cra cra for taking those out there and doing that but I LOVE IT!

    • @philllsxga.7737
      @philllsxga.7737 11 місяців тому +3

      That's what they are for!!!
      It's a four wheel drive truck!!!!!

    • @299charles
      @299charles 11 місяців тому

      Yep……cra crayyyyyyyy

    • @chrisncars317
      @chrisncars317 11 місяців тому +1

      Where did they get them? Personal trucks, viewer trucks, dealerships, manufacturer? It’s crazy to see this content and then think about who’s truck it is. I understand it’s what they are built for but still a lot of money

    • @philllsxga.7737
      @philllsxga.7737 11 місяців тому +2

      @@chrisncars317 the manufacturer's lend them the tfl for testing.

    • @chrisncars317
      @chrisncars317 11 місяців тому

      @@philllsxga.7737 makes sense. Thanks for the insight! Still amazing content. Just good to know where they are coming from lol

  • @williammesar7898
    @williammesar7898 8 місяців тому

    Thank you very much for all this information. All the truck store little surprising but we know they are still meant more for the mud.

  • @Motomadman43
    @Motomadman43 11 місяців тому +5

    Anyone have an idea of which of the 3 has a tighter turning radius? Thats one thing that cant be improved compared to things like ride height or removing a sway bar for articulation.

  • @21r1_tony2
    @21r1_tony2 11 місяців тому +1

    This vid made me glad I recently bought a 2023 Power Wagon level 3. Even at 80-85k for my truck, still very expensive but does way more than I could imagine.

    • @Tallnerdyguy
      @Tallnerdyguy 11 місяців тому

      Going to grocery store, mall, revving engine at stop lights, driving like a jerk?

    • @jonathancole6124
      @jonathancole6124 11 місяців тому

      Dodge ram suck! Make sure you have a healthy account for repairs

  • @CrumbsQ
    @CrumbsQ 11 місяців тому +5

    14:30 😂. Any time Nathan is climbing a hill it's all about the gas.

  • @kieranwilliams2080
    @kieranwilliams2080 6 місяців тому

    I would love to work with these guys and do these off road and towing tests they get to do. Some of my favorite stuff and they get paid to do it!

  • @dh-kb3nb
    @dh-kb3nb 11 місяців тому +7

    Fun video. I hope it will prevent folks from asking "why don't they put the Cummins in the power wagon?" Its pretty clear.

  • @selfcarefordudes
    @selfcarefordudes 10 місяців тому +1

    My vote is Ram. Love ours. Have been great trucks for us.

  • @storm7290
    @storm7290 11 місяців тому +3

    Love this series!

  • @thonvuth809
    @thonvuth809 11 місяців тому +2

    Dang you guys are better entertainers then news reporters and you your team is awesome at getting the news! ❤❤❤ this team is the TOP GEAR of America's on a budget.

  • @syntheticjuice9279
    @syntheticjuice9279 11 місяців тому +3

    did GM improve the traction control? looks like it's applying the brake on the free spinning front wheel.. The other vid showed this too.

  • @bikerboi7441
    @bikerboi7441 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome Video, I actually currently live in Fruita Colorado so that is a neat thing to see you guys here, also a ford guy so this was a cool video to see for that reason also.

  • @austinrichwine5218
    @austinrichwine5218 11 місяців тому +5

    Imagine paying 96k and getting halogen headlights still 💀

  • @reg428
    @reg428 11 місяців тому +1

    Love how he said, The least expensive truck couldn't make it. Like it didn't make it because of it's price lol

  • @BYLRPhil
    @BYLRPhil 11 місяців тому +9

    Great content guys! It’s not your fault these trucks are so expensive

    • @functionalfitness1013
      @functionalfitness1013 11 місяців тому +1

      Actually, it is partially their fault these trucks are so expensive. It's the journalists that are always saying it needs more tech, it needs more camera's, it needs more features. Now they have them..... and the price reflects that.

  • @GReviewz
    @GReviewz 9 місяців тому

    Awesome video. My question, does the ram not have a locker at all? You guys definitely needed the power wagon as the control..

  • @joseaugustocarvalho3520
    @joseaugustocarvalho3520 11 місяців тому +4

    Ford is the best forever, congrulation for working !

  • @HalePullan
    @HalePullan 10 місяців тому +1

    Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world.

  • @rsbreeze
    @rsbreeze 11 місяців тому +3

    All nice rigs!
    Everyone focuses on the price tag to get the truck which is a big number. Howeve, if you drive these trucks for 10 years and put 125k ish miles on it, you'll still have 50% of your money, so figure about $5k per year for cost.
    I've done that with two Duramaxes and no repairs out of warranty. DEF sensor, 9th injector, water pump all warranty. Did most of my own maintenance for low cost.

    • @JohnR9965
      @JohnR9965 11 місяців тому +2

      I agree. In 2015 I bought a left over 2014 F350 for 30,200 bucks. Last Dec I ordered a 2023 F350. They gave me 26K for my truck for a trade….i made out great. New prices not so great…lol

  • @poorfatman5317
    @poorfatman5317 11 місяців тому +1

    When the rams butt hit, it was because they drove it over too. Fast and it was just a slight bump because it bounced. The other two didn't have no clearance by comparison they had to drag their butts

  • @wesalexander2693
    @wesalexander2693 11 місяців тому +5

    Interesting comparo, but under the heading of "The right tool for the job", none of these behemoths would be my choice for the kind of off roading represented here! I think our 392 Wrangler would easily show them all taillights and sound better doing it!

    • @backwoodstherapy
      @backwoodstherapy 11 місяців тому +2

      My JLU Sport on a spacer lift and 35s would do the same, just wouldn't sound as good. 🤣

    • @atg1338
      @atg1338 11 місяців тому

      Give me a break

    • @JollyGiant19
      @JollyGiant19 11 місяців тому +1

      @@atg1338if you want a break, boy, work for it! No handouts here 😂

    • @pnwdweler4100
      @pnwdweler4100 11 місяців тому +4

      Wow captain obvious. Let’s hook a 20k trailer to your wrangler and see how it does against these trucks.

    • @wesalexander2693
      @wesalexander2693 11 місяців тому

      @@pnwdweler4100 Precisely. Thank you for accentuating my point, General Custer.

  • @Alvin_Schnitzelnazi
    @Alvin_Schnitzelnazi 11 місяців тому +2

    For a recommendation do a Dakota, S10, Ranger series next! Love the series!!!!

  • @tylercousins7779
    @tylercousins7779 11 місяців тому +24

    The video is comparing brands yet you have a stock GMC 2500, a modified Dodge 2500 and heavily modified Ford 3500. Doesn’t seem like an equal comparison.

    • @pryme2013
      @pryme2013 11 місяців тому +8

      It’s the TFL way. They are beholden to ford and Toyota.

    • @codyhannigan6322
      @codyhannigan6322 9 місяців тому

      F350 not 3500, and the towing, torque, hp, payload are near identical.

    • @sputnikalgrim
      @sputnikalgrim 8 місяців тому

      @@codyhannigan6322mods matter especially off road. But you know that which is why you’re here trying to act like it doesn’t

    • @huntertyndall9097
      @huntertyndall9097 6 місяців тому +5

      @@codyhannigan6322 They're not. Because the Ram 2500 S.O. Engine is lower in HP and Torque. If you wanted closer, you need the 3500 which has the H.O.

    • @maxjordan2625
      @maxjordan2625 6 місяців тому

      Did you even watch the video? Ford has almost 400ftlbs on the 2500 dodge 🤦🤦​@@codyhannigan6322

  • @matthewprather7386
    @matthewprather7386 11 місяців тому +2

    Can’t wait for the tiny trucks! Hope all your backs survived riding in those little things!

  • @TJTruth
    @TJTruth 11 місяців тому +6

    I know the Ford is the most capable, best looking, and will hold its resale the best, the Chevy as always is a blueprint rip of the Ford down to the area 51 blue, but the Dodge you have to respect for being original... even though Dodge by definition means to avoid I would still drive it!

    • @atg1338
      @atg1338 5 місяців тому +1

      Ford is definitely not the best looking👎

    • @Darksouls720
      @Darksouls720 3 місяці тому +2

      @atg1338 ford is definitely the best looking

    • @atg1338
      @atg1338 3 місяці тому

      @@Darksouls720 🤣🤣🤣 i guess you like a boring looking dated truck

    • @brucemerryman7365
      @brucemerryman7365 2 місяці тому

      Looks
      Don’t get you done the road!

    • @Darksouls720
      @Darksouls720 2 місяці тому

      @@brucemerryman7365 Neither does chevy

  • @الوحشدراقون
    @الوحشدراقون 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you guys for the videos of the SUV. I am a fan of SUVs. I am following you from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 👍

  • @earskinpresley5264
    @earskinpresley5264 11 місяців тому +19

    The Ford sounded like it was coming apart during the Frame Bender.

    • @tylerbuck9347
      @tylerbuck9347 Місяць тому

      Do you know what all was creaking?

  • @melanehme3661
    @melanehme3661 7 місяців тому

    All these trucks need for the problem of having "limited rear axle articulation" is a highly custom mod: SANDBAGS in the bed, a payload to flex the springs. With that, I'm sure they could ALL conquer Overbite and anything else more easily.

  • @richfarfugnuven6308
    @richfarfugnuven6308 11 місяців тому +3

    The GMC did well for the only stock truck, but I would buy that modified Ford if I had 130K burning a hole in my pocket...

  • @davewood406
    @davewood406 11 місяців тому +1

    I've had far more time in a superduty off road but I had a HD2500 for a number of months(all work trucks). The HD hood is hard to see over, is my worst gripe, the comfort on road is a little soft off road. None of which are a deal breaker but I lean slightly ford. Both are great trucks though. The real question is since you're stuck with the dealer during the warranty period. Which dealer near you is going to treat you right? That can be a wide delta from area to area.

  • @jabroni6199
    @jabroni6199 11 місяців тому +3

    I’ve owned/own a Gen 2 Raptor, Bronco Badlands, Polaris rzr, and a 2023 F350. It is a complete waste to throw thousands into a 3/4 or 1ton truck to make them into off road beasts. They’re simply too big and too heavy to be very good. None of these trucks featured will come close to the other cars mentioned, in this environment. Even bone stock compared with these heavily modded heavy duties. I can see a place for something like this if you needed a capable support and recovery truck for a Baja race.

    • @JollyGiant19
      @JollyGiant19 11 місяців тому +1

      Exactly. Off-road HDs are sold for people who _think_ they can go off-road but never will (dirt roads don’t count!)
      It’s a more advanced mall crawler.

    • @tylerking27
      @tylerking27 11 місяців тому

      100%

  • @M.G.jun.
    @M.G.jun. 11 місяців тому +1

    Better than any evening at the cinema. Simply great. And the trucks are nice to look at too.

  • @revistadearmas
    @revistadearmas 11 місяців тому +3

    GMC ❤

  • @greatdaneacdc
    @greatdaneacdc 5 місяців тому

    Wow it’s amazing they all made it to the test !

  • @billyrice9711
    @billyrice9711 11 місяців тому +3

    That Ford is a beast ❤

  • @neho_itme
    @neho_itme 11 місяців тому +1

    Instead of regular ram u should bring the power wagon that a game changer

  • @TFLtruck
    @TFLtruck  11 місяців тому +6

    TFL runs on Sinclair fuel and so should you. Download the Sinclair DINOPAY app and start saving as much as $0.10 or more per gallon on your next fill-up. ( www.sinclairoil.com/customers )

  • @jasperweaver3563
    @jasperweaver3563 8 місяців тому +1

    Cool trucks, but for that money, I can get a semi that will tow more, a sports car that will go faster, and a luxury car that actually has a good ride and an eco box for mpg. All for the price of one of those.

  • @843MudMafia.
    @843MudMafia. 11 місяців тому +6

    Ram need to do some upgrades they the only one with. 6 speed

    • @Tallnerdyguy
      @Tallnerdyguy 11 місяців тому +2

      Longer wearing for towing and heavy duty work

  • @owencarlucci6959
    @owencarlucci6959 10 місяців тому

    Great video, only test that was not accurate was fuel mileage. The Duramax would have been closer too the other 2 if it hadn't been the only truck that raced every quarter mile race. The ram and for each only ran 2 passes, the duramax ran 4 which probably accounts for most of that extra gallon.

  • @billwebb2
    @billwebb2 11 місяців тому +10

    Nathan did 2 extra drag races that didn’t help his mpg but damn lol

  • @peteblackburn7850
    @peteblackburn7850 9 місяців тому

    I could be wrong, but from the order the tests were shown. I'm not sure they accounted for the additional diesel use for the Chevy/GM when calculating the MPG. When they all filled up, the Chevy/GM had used more fuel. But I don't think they accounted for the fact that the Chevy raced both a standing as well as a rolling 1/4 mile against both the other trucks. It raced twice as often as either of the others, which would account for the difference in fuel consumption.

  • @OregonSilverStacker
    @OregonSilverStacker 7 місяців тому +2

    Couldn't make it 1 minute into the video when I found out how much the vehicles cost.I got mad and had to shut the video off

  • @chroniclesofnanner9543
    @chroniclesofnanner9543 11 місяців тому +3

    And the gmc is the only one that comes from the factory as they tested

  • @indycoltssbxli
    @indycoltssbxli 9 місяців тому

    I have a 2022 F250 PS Lariat FX-4 with fixed running boards.
    When I go to Moab, my SuperDuty will be towing my lifted 2012 JK Rubicon.
    Impressive to see people with HD diesel trucks on such trails, but my Jeep is enough of a money pit.

  • @omarperez7688
    @omarperez7688 11 місяців тому +5

    The fanciest will be the GMC at4x

  • @motofunk1
    @motofunk1 11 місяців тому

    The tiny truck at the end is exactly why they need to bring back the mini trucks from the 80's.

  • @grantog123
    @grantog123 4 місяці тому +7

    These are for blue-collar business owners that need tax write-offs, or for rich people. There is no other market.

    • @bobbythomas6520
      @bobbythomas6520 3 місяці тому

      Nah ranch owners and construction workers, sorry trucks are expensive now it is what it is

    • @grantog123
      @grantog123 3 місяці тому

      @@bobbythomas6520 that's what I said. I agree.

  • @brandonm6052
    @brandonm6052 11 місяців тому +1

    Heavy D is sold on that liquid Spring suspension. Has it under a new off-road RV ram