10,000-Pound Trailer-Tow Obstacle Course - Diesel Power Challenge 2016

The Diesel Power Challenge 2016 powered by XDP 10 reader-selected contenders compete in an event designed to assess each driver’s skill. On the obstacle course, the spotlight shifts from a truck’s go-fast prowess to the driver’s ability to navigate a coned-off, CDL-style training circuit while maneuvering with a 10,000-pound tractor-carrying trailer in tow. Completing the course with the quickest time can help a driver inch closer to claiming the overall DPC title.
Starting October 10, 2016 exclusively on the Motor Trend Channel, host Brian Lohnes takes you through our weeklong torture test that features 6 competitive events, 10 trucks, and 16,438 combined horsepower and torque at the rear wheels. We push Cummins, Duramax, and Power Stroke-powered trucks well beyond their limits in this search for the ultimate diesel truck and driver.
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[@LetsGetWEIRD199]

8:43 Dodge. 8:48 Chevy. that was a quick swap lol

[@thedude2930]

lol i was just gonna say something hahaha

[@kmf9917]

i saw that too!

[@PTMxCh00bX]

I guess they misplaced that part of the footage, great editors xD

[@ButterJacket]

so funny

[@coltonsmith1454]

yea I was like wtf just happend lol

[@____Michael_____]

interesting how at 8:48 it magically turns into a chevy

[@obeyvolcom]

I thought I was seeing thinks lol

[@123habbovids]

i think the editors need to learn about trucks and cars a bit more.

[@TrZghost]

lmao i re watched that part like 5 times because i thought i was seeing things

[@nick7strunk703]

same lol

[@SuperLabonte43]

When ray was on the course, Nathan's Duramax was shown for a bit. The same thing happened in the dyno video. I can't believe the editors missed that.

[@ThatDrummerBen]

Obviously the editors aren't car people. They see white truck with chrome rims and it's good enough for them.

[@hammeeer]

I must be getting old these diesel power challenges seem to come around quicker and quicker

[@solraccccc]

did anyone else notice that they edited this wrong. one part started with a Cummings and then it showed a duramax

[@kennethstephens8046]

Yeah. I first noticed that on the dyno and then the trailer contest

[@CalebCissna]

Kenneth Stephens yeah it seems weird that they continually missed it with that white Cummins

[@kennethstephens8046]

seems a big company like TEN could afford better editors

[@HONDACARGUY]

PhalanxCarlos dodge Chevy dodge lol

[@matthewl67]

Yea. You're exactly right. It's a Cummings truck. If you're going to nit pick like every other person posting here, at least nit pick cummins right. It was probably KJ Jones editing it and screwing it up like whatever else he touches.

[@wowdogeful]

That red 2005 F-350 looks so sick!

[@hinglemccringleberry5503]

Someone did not edit this very well. 845 is dodge. 850 becomes Chevy then back to Dodge

[@ben0350]

Hingle McCringleberry yeah i saw that

[@kainhall]

they are in denver....probably all high...

[@ruizhernandeztrustfi]

You're right, nice catch.

[@K3NnY_G]

If you have a diesel and roll coal: We're not looking because we're interested... We're looking because we think your truck is on fire. ... So, they attempt performance, but have what is probably an in-considerably rich tune. And/or just snapping whatever injectors could be found at higher flow rate. The hicks love the attention.. Like they were lacking in the area....

[@Twisted.C6]

and nobody noticed that at 8:45 was a DODGE RAM and the smart dude who edited the video through a Chevrolet Silverado in there a 8:48 seconds then back to the DODGE RAM. come on Motor Trend. Your a big company to have people slipping #motortrendchannel

[@mattra5224]

Twisted.RR same as yesterday in the Dino showed a dodge instead of a Ford I think they do that every year because it was like that last year in the Dino too

[@EasyMac02]

Twisted.RR I know that crossed me up far a sec

[@CCIPres]

Am I the only one that thought it was a little ridiculous how much they were blown away by a guy backing a trailer looking over his shoulder?

[@4theloveofDub]

i dont think they were "blown away" as much as impressed at his competitiveness having a disadvantage.

[@malcolmnewmyer3219]

8:29 shows chevy not the dodge

[@reinersmetalfab2095]

flattopman 45 I saw that to stupid editors

[@mattra5224]

flattopman 45 same as yesterday they showed a dodge when it should of been a ford

[@itzdankprince]

flattopman 45 when dodge spins tired they turn in to Chevys

[@wobblysauce]

Good thing it did not flip.. or it would be a Jeep.

[@hgibson4409]

Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

I said it last year and I'll say it again this year. We know these trucks can pull a lot of weight. If you want to give them something hard to back up, put a wave runner and trailer back there!

[@SubnormalSwine]

if you dont know how to backup a trailer... and you own a truck........ lol

[@4theloveofDub]

but most of them did very much know how to back up their trailers, and did so very quickly.

[@nestorlopez8786]

Is the diesel power challenge only for trucks? I really want to see Orion from haggard garage in this with the 7.3 van

[@SubnormalSwine]

love this challenge.. i watch it every year... keep up the good work!!

[@TrevorSimko]

8:44 The cummins magically transformed into the Chevy LBZ for a split second

[@xmark9x598]

And then they ask themselves why everyone thinks they are stupid af.

[@tammymcclimans4774]

great show! Thanks guys.

[@mistasugafree]

7:58 that dude had some nice back up skills...I mean the guy standing behind the trailer hahaha

[@SleepnGrunt]

"This is one of the most fun events of the competition"..............can't wait to see the parallel parking event.

[@LawrenceTolman]

at 8:49 continuity error. Starts with the white Cummins, then cuts to the white Duramax, then back to the Cummins.

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

Why do American diesels smoke so much? Is that done on purpose?

[@ignjatijebumbulovic171]

more fuel for bigger power,some fuel come out from exhaust because its not been burned,thats called rollin coal

[@tittledieselperformancellc]

MrcabooseVG large turbines in the turbo require more air, added fuel makes heat, heat expands air. That said heat is needed to light large turbos. So they add large amounts of fuel. Also with large injectors it's hard to dial out every single bit of smoke, there is a point where with tuning you can't remove any more fueling without killing throttle response. There is a lot more variables too but I'll leave that alone

[@privateidaho1029]

They don't smoke like that stock

[@36thgallardo]

These trucks are doing this on purpose. It's illegal to roll coal on public roads.

[@AbbakleKannoxis]

also these trucks are at elevation, so there is less oxygen going into the trucks making them run richer which would cause even more smoke than if they were at sea level.

[@sik59rt]

Tiny tires and wheels on jacked up diesels are just the icing on the cake here

[@fddriver02]

I'm wondering why the big turbo or compound turbo guys don't 4wd low with the front hubs unlocked for more slow speed pickup when the turbo(s) won't spool. Not allowed?

[@dodgethishemi]

Stacy.. I remember my first time towing a trailer. Jesus.

[@lifeisgood7807]

That. Was. Awesome.

[@faktoi3283]

Where is the ignition episode?

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Since these are all about road trucks, what state is it legal to have no mirrors

[@HarryHov]

get it#1!!!

[@Kastro876]

How is it the guy who has no mirrors backs up his truck better than everyone else who has mirrors

[@samuelletkeman]

I love this series, but y'all really need to work on getting all of the segments having the same truck in all of the different angles.

[@jameshamilton439]

Would really like to see better/more concise editing for these videos. In both this video, the previous dyno video, and all of last year's videos there are editing errors that show incorrect trucks which I think takes away from the video as a whole but regardless I enjoy the competition and will continue to watch.

[@sethraymond1201]

I love your video

[@jerry7743]

I wanna watch some drag racing!!!

[@PurpleCaliper]

I drive a 1500 dodge and a 20' trailer all day professionally, I'd love to show up just for this challenge haha

[@TheWillyjeff]

Damn that Cummins would've smoked everybody if it wasn't for those couple penaltys

[@pebblez_]

what bout that new nissan titan diesel?

[@raffaelerdt]

Yeah for a second with that bad edit mess up I thought it was a Cummins with a chevy front end 😂

[@joelum123]

I can't ever watch diesel powered events because the trucks just look moronic when they smoke like that. Such an inefficient way of creating power.

[@TheCamaro5]

except they make a bunch of power,

[@linetrash4298]

joelum123 you realize diesel motors are more efficient than gas motors right

[@joelum123]

Inefficiently though, that's the point I'm trying to make.

[@TheCamaro5]

I have never seen a high horspower diesel not make black smoke.

[@joelum123]

I don't know what your argument is here haha

[@skylarprins99]

Anyone else notice that at 8:43 it shows the cummins pulling but when the camera changes it's the white duramax?

[@TheDJHeadless]

So much coal in the air. Banks would be salty about the inefficient use of fuel.

[@Brock_Landers]

Why is this not on MT On Demand yet?

[@epicclips456]

Robert Keeton why does it need to be? It's totally free on KZbin

[@thedude7726]

+Ethan Shrago I think he means more then trendkill should be on mtod. if your paying for a premium service you should get more good content

[@jawarnock2008]

It is under events (trucks)

[@DudlesEMR]

@8:50 you guys used the wrong footage. It's the silver Dodge RAM going on the course but you've used a Silverado footage.

[@ApeWatchingTV]

Isn't this more of a challenge mechanically for the transmission and clutch of the vehicle rather than its power/engine?

[@Camhin1]

It's a challenge for the truck

[@ApeWatchingTV]

MY 2008 e220 CDI mercedes can tow that much weight. It would just burn out the stock transmission. You don't really need to have a 4 ton 6 liter truck with 3 turbos to tow something heavy... This test seems like a bit of a gimmick, less about the actual diesel truck and more about just being able to maneuver a course with a trailer.

[@tomjackson1045]

ApeWatchingTV This test is a good test of low RPM torque and driver skill. Its a good leveller since it stops someone who has thrown silly money at a truck just dominating the competition without using any driving skill.

[@zerekpeel4851]

I could back a trailer better than dude in white Chevy better than that when i was 12

[@TR33ZY_CRTM]

Zerek P They weren't doing it in an open area with no time limit like you...

[@AllUrOilRbelongToUS]

8:45-8:50 I see what you did there, Motor Trend. Lol

[@bcat010]

I want a truck that can magically change from a Dodge to a Chevy, too!

[@tuopinionno]

oh Look truck drivers that doesnt know how to drive them or park them. First time I see that.

[@TheCamaro5]

Except most of them didnt even hit a cone LOL!!!!! maybe you need to rewatch,one guy did it without any mirrors LOL!

[@ieebz824]

lol

[@militarychevy711]

To bad Devon Miller isn't here to show them how it's done. lol

[@erasmus_locke]

Pouring back smoke out of the tail pipe just shows that you are wasting power with a bad tune

[@MitchJohnson-uu5uf]

What the hell happen with the Cummins and the tiny chevy at 8:42 ish.

[@johnkolodzie9888]

some of these guy look like they have never used the truck as a truck, they are just slaped on a turbo and big bling rims

[@camstr97]

DId anyone else see the Cummins turn into a chevy then back to a cummins. It was sweet

[@davecom3]

Can someone explain to me how these trucks pass stringent emission regs or is it because they're classed as agri/business vehicles? If that's the case wouldn't the mods on them make them illegal?

[@SuperLabonte43]

It is illegal in most places, but around where I live they never actually test emissions

[@kansascountry970]

there are no emissions regs or tests here in kansas, I imagine there are quite a few more states that dont have them either.

[@davecom3]

Cool thanks for the replies!

[@MarcStollmeyer]

How the hell do these trucks pass a smog test? I know for a fact that any vehicle that blows smoke that is visible for more than 3 seconds automatically fails. So how?

[@benclausen6805]

trucks are built in states without smog or emissions testing

[@jimmya.8024]

Custom built trucks made for specific tasks

[@Kastro876]

That green duramax sounds like a 7.3 powerstroke

[@thelarry383]

what's the purpose of these trucks? to tow planets?

[@Y10Q]

I use a 94 F350 to tow a 100hp White tractor 5 miles to the field when I need to bush hog or plow. Load is like 12000lbs.

[@4theloveofDub]

Some people use them as work trucks to tow huge trailers, but i feel most of these built as basically a muscle car... Just for fun. Many people would ask the same the purpose of a blown big block 55 chevy... because its awesome and its my money...

[@ramairgto72]

It's like asking why cars have more power then they need to move forward. Dont hate.

[@randombk82894]

none of these trucks would be good at towing. your fucking shot

[@noscopesallowed8128]

Didn't think so. They're blowing up just on the dyno

[@warfare23455]

can any one of these city slickers back up a trailer

[@k.aduse1]

Yes it'd back

[@markbunn8576]

What good is a diesel that can't spool the turbo at low rpm's??

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

The small penis syndrome blinds them from the common concept of basic diesel performance.

[@lbedwin25]

They are set up to race. Not to pull a trailer around a parking lot.

[@LoganC1988]

History Rambler Mark What everyone is forgetting is the altitude. It's hard to spool a big or multiple turbos on thin air.

[@KevinSmith-qi5yn]

Man that chick was freaking hot. She can back a 10k lbs trailer perfectly.

[@MotorheadATX]

8:48 video editing mistake?

[@eformance]

I'm sorry, but combined weight of 20,000lbs and you can't get the turbos to light?!

[@mein214]

try doing this with a Nissan or Toyota

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

I want stock Dodge, Chevy, Ford, and Nissan diesel truck challenge on all power options. Battle.

[@erikolivares6244]

check out the Dodge on minute 8.49 lmfao

[@user-bl8yb1qm6x]

that truck is normal?

[@roccoseals7753]

why doesnt he have mirrors

[@JustinKelly]

Another editing error @ 8:48

[@BUNCHofxs]

I don't trust mirrors that well, i won' event change lanes without looking over my shoulder.

[@ShitHappensRLY]

can anyone explain why those diesels so smoking? Looks like gothic vaping party And these smoking just can't make me believe that this truck have good gas mileage, it looks like 5-7 MPG as some modern heavy trucks do

[@trincadotech]

coal

[@K3NnY_G]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_coal

[@ShitHappensRLY]

oh thanks a lot pretty much explains in my country mostly old soviet trucks like KAMAZ and MAZ do the same smoke because of poor quality of diesel fuel and bad service

[@doogiediggler5274]

Why interview all the driver's but the girl that went first ?

[@bettsmorgan11]

has anyone noticed the video editing mistake at 8:49 lol

[@urielperez8962]

I think every one has, look at the comments

[@koreymcfarland8737]

We're just ignoring the lady in the beginning?

[@AgentSmith911]

7:55 dude nearly ran someone over

[@HK00ful]

Truck power!

[@that12guy81]

My 2001 Ford F-350 7.3 pulled my 10,000+ trailer with my forklift with ease...

[@Royahmar]

8:48 damn that ram sure looks like a silverado from that angle. problem with editing there boys??

[@b_man3179]

voice recorded with a toaster

[@DBHHellhound]

That chevy with 4 mins lol

[@stereolababy]

why stacks? i like the smoke out the guy in the bmw convertible

[@alexjackow2942]

You guys messed up at the 8:49 mark...its a dodge run but at this point its showing a chevy

[@ben0350]

They messed up editing when the white ram started a chevy popped in for a second

[@tarmantgeorgio]

thank you audi andorre !club kompressor

[@darksmoke4567]

this is why guys when turbos spool the truck Springs up and goes and you got such speed and power until u let off and here the turbos bark

[@theinfoone]

*trees die everywhere* 😂😉👍

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

I can't reverse a trailer by mirrors, I have to turn my head.

[@bargainboondocker3420]

This is about 4 miles from my house, but it's not so green anymore.

[@musicanoofficial7233]

Did anyone notices how they messed up on the editing at 8:53. It's was a dodge at first then magically turned into a Chevy when turning, then magically turned back into a dodge.

[@svpracer98]

so that must be an 07 classic...

[@user-yn5sk5ru5g]

big diesel trucks are cool, but the coal the're blowing out is just stupid. nuts that some of them are making 1000 hp.

[@beargibson3100]

hang on.... its a dodge thn at 8:48 it's a chevy, next shot with the same run in a dodge???

[@Clubcarxrt1550]

lol at 8:49 they mixed the trucks up

[@KingTroopa]

Wow, 7:56 guy almost lost the lower half of his legs

[@G55STEYR]

Seems they are doing the trailer towing in High Range. Why don't they use Low Range ?

[@BluTrollPro]

Not sure about here but on my truck engaging low range also engages the centre diff lock, which is bad news for maneuvering on hard ground.

[@G55STEYR]

No truck has a center diff , it would work well as permanent 4x4. They engage front axle locking the front driveshaft to the rear. But whatever the spin they got better traction in 4wd.

[@BluTrollPro]

G55STEYR My Mitsubishi L200 2.5TD has selectable 4WD with lockable centre Diff, The option to lock diff also engages low range. Friends Nissan Navara has the same system, although Im not sure if his has low range. Might be different in American trucks.

[@Missmaxx89]

I did use low range, and took out the front driveshaft but didn't really help at all

[@G55STEYR]

Center diff with 2wd option is only on Mitsubishi and first 4-Matic Benz'es , but the trucks no. Navara also

[@josedelarosa6186]

crew cab 2nd gen cummins at 1:09

[@pugugly10]

3

[@laverdieremath]

at 8:48, its not the right truck, we see a Chevy but should be a Ram

[@dpajc056]

Can someone explain why they "burn coal"? I mean if the black smoke is out, doesn't it mean they're running rich i.e. burning too much diesel than they need to? How does that help their fuel economy and not looking like an idiot? I love those trucks, but I don't get the running coal thing. Please explain! thx

[@TheMetalButcher]

Excess fuel cools the cylinders using evaporative cooling, so that the Aluminum engine parts don't melt.

[@dpajc056]

Oooohhhh. Thanks!

[@Technoflicks]

That's true for gasoline, not diesel (or at least not nearly as big of an effect) @The Metal Butcher

[@Technoflicks]

They "roal coal" because you can squeeze a lot of extra power out of running rich on diesel engines.

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

The Metal Butcher Not true. These are diesels not gas.

[@HulkSmash86]

I don't need any stinking mirrors!