Mid-Size vs Half-Ton Mashup: What Pickup Should I Buy To Best Tow a Big Trailer?

( www.TFLtruck.com ) Mid-Size vs Half-Ton Mashup: What Pickup Should I Buy To Best Tow a Big Trailer? 2016 Chevy Colorado Z71 Duramax 4x4 versus the 2014 Ford Raptor.
( / tflcar ) Please visit to support TFLcar & TFLtruck.
Check us out on:
Facebook: ( / tfltruck )
Twitter: ( / tfltruck )
and now even Truck Videos on KZbin at:
The Fast Lane Truck ( / tflcar )
and classic cars as well at:
TFLClassics ( / classicsunleashed )

[@noreason2701]

The Colorado is the more practical vehicle. Don't care what anyone says. More reliable engine (2.8 is bulletproof), WAY better MPG, 10x easier to find parking for, fits in all garages as opposed to the wide and tall Raptor not fitting in some. The 2.8 is a 500,000 mile engine, the Raptor has never had anything more than a 200,000 mile engine in it (and don't reply to say your friend had a 300,000 mile raptor, because #1 no he didn't and #2 I'm talking averages). You also can't bring any full sized truck into 80% of parking ramps in the US.

[@kylevanwinkle2081]

Screwg oogle if I'm going into a parking garage I'm way too far away from home. that said the Colorado 4wd isn't much shorter than the typical 4wd 1/2 ton. and most parking garages are 6.5ft tall and located in big cities. if I'm driving my duramax I'm likely never gonna fine a parking spot. of course that's to be expected, it's a 21ft long dually. parking at Wal-Mart can be a pain at times.

[@Jimmyxsx]

Screwg oogle F250 super duty has the same 6.2L engine and they go far beyond 300k so youre dumb

[@LarryRickenbacker]

My '18 Colorado (4 cylinder engine and manual trans.) is a great light-duty hauler, easy to park and fun to drive. Admittedly, it isn't a good choice for towing, as it's rated to tow a paltry 3,500 lbs. For me it's a fun, reliable hauler and all for just $20k. What's not to like?

[@lookitsrain9552]

Id like to see this same mashup of test, except with the V6 Colorado vs the Duramax colorado.

[@dwaynecarlin]

Guy how about a video on why places like Austria. That get all of these great looking mid size pickups trucks that we have never seen or heard of here in the states.

[@84greenbear]

As a truck driver you should build in a factor of safety especially when braking. The other thing is a wide foot print offers much more torsional stability which helps with winds.

[@BoopSnoot]

The Colorado doesn't have a narrow footprint. Look at the specs. Bed sizes are standard so its just not possible to make the Colorado that much narrower than a full size truck. Think of it as "8/10ths", and not as one of those mini trucks from the 80s.

[@TheFreezy306]

I'd love to see 1/2 to vs 3/4 ton both gas pulling something in the 10-11000# area

[@jeffk464]

You could greatly increase the stability of the colorado by using the weight distributing hitch with an anti-sway bar. But yeah a bigger heavier truck will always be more stable when towing.

[@cmusic52]

I think for once in a while the colorado wouldn't be soo bad if you go ahead and put some trailer sway control on there and use the weight distributing hitch.. but I think that weight is on the high end of what I'd tow....

[@shawnsimmons8268]

They have already towed a trailer in the 6,000lb range with this Colorado and it did just fine! It has 7,700 lb towing capacity. The demonstration proved that size of the trailer is just as important as overall weight of the trailer. if the trailer was smaller but the same weight, it would have towed it with much less dramatic effect.

[@laxingpiper23]

what are your thoughts on the transmission in the durmax Colorado? ive heard its a bit of a soft, unproven tranny, though im thinking about getting a colorado and doing light to medium duty towing, cant beat that mpg.

[@snowmanwithahat]

I'm guessing you guys don't have both trucks available... but another test, a braking distance test from 70-0 would be awesome

[@Muddyspartan]

This was awesome, I really liked the comparison!

[@pvillepat]

I love the channel guys! Quick request! My uncle is retiring and looking at getting a trailer to take around the country with his wife. He was looking around at all the usual suspects when it comes to trucks and then he found the Nissan NV3500. Can y'all please do a video on this to give him piece of mind that it will fit his needs?? I don't want him spending a bunch of money on a mistake if he should of bought a truck in the first place. Keep up the good work!

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I find the Colorado to have the best looking front end appearance. One thing in the Colorado's favour is the option of a 2.8 litre Duramax diesel, something not available in the Ford F150. While the F150's size may help it in towing a trailer, what I believe it needs is a turbo diesel engine in order to help it tow up hill.

[@PrestonGladd]

No shit, the half ton did better, you guys are killin me with some of the videos you do. What's next pulling a semi trailer with a 3/4 ton power wagon vs. a semi? I wonder which one will do better!!!!

[@alew3555]

Preston Gladd I think these are more for people debating on buying a mid size vs half ton. Even if half ton wins, does price justify the extra amount of towing you gain. Of course the mid size they picked is crazy expensive so that would end my debate right there.

[@YamahaR12015]

Preston Gladd to be fair the raptor has piss poor towing capacity because of the soft suspension

[@PrestonGladd]

Blayne fair enough, but it's still comparing apples to oranges. If they would have compared the ram rebel vs. the raptor, that would have been a like comparison. It seems more like they had the Colorado and were like, hmm we need to create more content, what else do we have laying around that we can compare it to.

[@YamahaR12015]

Preston Gladd understandable but ones diesel and only slightly smaller. For the buyers who are unsure if they want a full size or a diesel Colorado this would help them identify they're needs. I think that's kinda what they were aiming for.

[@PrestonGladd]

Blayne if they would have waited and compared it to the 2017 raptor which is 500lbs lighter, I think that would have been comparable. You can put a duramax on a moped and it will have all the torque and pulling power in the world, but the weight of the vehicle and wheelbase is the key factor in pulling a trailer, not so much engine size, in the way they were approaching this test "with a large trailer". I suppose if they would have done the video of the Colorado by its self and not comparing it to the raptor directly it would have been better received, by me at least. I love this channel, but sometimes I wonder about their content decisions.

[@simjet22]

Nice review guys. But can you please do a mashup video of the Titan xd diesel vs the other diesel 2b class trucks towing.

[@davidhoover2446]

How's it tow with the weight dist. hitch? Just curious. 23 mpg when towing? That could change how often people go out with their equipment if the truck payment isn't too high. But, as you so well stated, I'll take the bigger truck!

[@wowcrazy70]

What's better for overlanding full size or mid size

[@tsnorquist]

Now rerun the test up Gold Mine Hill lol

[@jonnyg9330]

That's I always liked towing with a 3/4 or bigger. Trailer won't push it around, bigger brakes if the trailer doesn't have brakes, and I'm never worried about towing something too big. (I don't tow more than 12k)

[@mohammedalhosani9405]

I have a suggestion for a video, why don't you test the mpg of a GMC sierra or a Yukon with and without the front air dam and see how much of a difference that is we own a 2015 GMC Yukon and I'm hesitated to remove it I just don't want to lose the great fuel economy of the GMC

[@camaroman101]

I believe it adds a mpg or two at highway speeds

[@alew3555]

Mohammed Alhosani I've heard 2mpg on my 04 dodge Ram 1500, which I do not believe cause I only get 10.5 now lol so they r trying to tell me I lose 20% from a piece of plastic? Well maybe on highway runs I dunno

[@adamg6453]

it is possible, air is pretty crazy

[@baronvolkov6172]

I very highly doubt one would lose 2 mpg by removing a lower air dam. The replacement of the front bumper on my raptor from stock to a custom baja style bumper with light bars, creating all kinds of drag, did not decrease the mpg for me to notice at all.

[@mohammedalhosani9405]

Baron Volkov I always pay attention to how much fuel the suv is consuming during and after a long trip and I may notice a slight difference as you say but I haven't tried it so yeah

[@MrSBV99]

Reviews brag about the new Colorado and it's towing 7000 lbs. I have an 2007 Ford Sport Trac and it can tow 7000 lbs as well. A ten year older truck that's just as capable. I towed 7000 lbs across Canada from Alberta to Newfoundland doing 90 kms/hr (best fuel economy) and only issues I had was going up hills in Ontario doing 50 Kms/hr as I didn't want to push my truck too hard. I don't see the big deal.

[@sasquatch1771]

out of all the mid size class towing tests that you guys have done, which truck has had the most comfortable ride at max towing capacity?

[@guyproulx1660]

sasquatch1771 they never tested any trucks at their max towing capacity

[@SurelyYewJest]

This is a good test of capacity because both trucks are similarly rated, 7600 versus 8000lbs. The obvious differences are in size and power. I figured the Raptor would do better towing a brick than the narrow, shorter Colorado would. The Colorado would probably fare better pulling an open car hauler, but a trailer this size demands a full-sizer even if the weight fits within tow specs.

[@kevinvolk968]

I am sure I am not the first to say this, and I know you had your reasons for using the rapter, but the F-150 2.7L Ecoboost would have made way more sense. That or the Ram EcoDiesel

[@joelborden3242]

Pretty good comparison. Thanks!

[@Indianahillclimber]

well done. would like to see same test with smaller trucks.

[@julioespinoza3]

hey tfl when are you guys doing performance mods to the raptor?

[@bahamatodd]

What's the towing capacity on the TFL Raptor? Isn't it somewhere between 6k-8k pounds for that generation?

[@TFLtruck]

+Todd Wilson 8000 pounds

[@AddingLifeAdventure]

great video guys

[@E.V.817]

I don't know what it is for the Raptor or the Colorado but you have to look on your hitch receiver see how much tongue weight it can handle because without a weight distributing hitch you can rip the hitch receiver off your truck some can only handle 400 some can handle 2000 but you can't tow something over your tongue weight if it's over you're tongue weight you need a weight distributing hitch distributing hitch

[@northeasthogso3239]

When will there be a 2017 f250 diesel Ike gauntlet

[@WQQKIE]

You can't compare a mid size truck to a full size and expect similar results, if you want to compare, put a Tundra with the Raptor or a Tacoma with the Colorado.

[@k.tucker2011]

finally a review that is not comparing name brand to name brand, but rather saying to pic the truck best suited for the job. if you have very large things to tow then try a larger truck. if smaller then try smaller. i can count on these two guys to be honest but not Roman.

[@PrestonGladd]

K. Tucker you realize your observations based on the content of this video is common sense right. If I have a large item, do I buy a small box or a big one? It's not rocket science.

[@k.tucker2011]

Preston Gladd the truth is the truth. but some how it took the fast lane truck hundreds of videos to get to it. so i state it again, FINALLY a simple review with no name brand biased opinions. however it still was a no brainer. At this point i thinks its fair to say tfl is bored.

[@moparkr]

you got it right tfl is bored or just dosent care anymore, member when (southpark reference) tfl tested trucks purely on performance towing the ike gaultlet, i member. now its just unevenly matched trucks randomly pulling stuff or roman complaining about his duramax and the upkeep $$'s

[@benjaminmasters5375]

so wait, explain to me why they offer the dirtymax in a colroado which is midsize, but not a silverado 1500 which is considered a full size? i would sure like to have a dirtymax in my half ton

[@camaroman101]

they may eventually if the diesel half ton Ram and F150 sell well

[@KoleWilliams]

Do you guys know why manufacturers don't put the higher numbered transmissions in diesel trucks? Highest i've seen on any is just 6

[@arthurramalho778]

Good video, good job.

[@Kcducttaper1]

I wonder how the stability would be if you had the long wheelbase Colorado.

[@kylevanwinkle2081]

Kcducttaper1 or if there you would've been towing something like a tractor that wouldn't of been a giant sail. the Colorado would excel in areas like landscape companies hauling a small tractor or a pair or mowers . in this test I would've had tow mirrors on both truck or I wouldn't of pulled the trailer it's just not safe

[@jbnrusnya_should_be_punished]

Nice time 0-60, good trailer.

[@jaeoaktrees1649]

z71 trailboss vs zr2? ? that'll be a good video

[@mustafakhuzaima9722]

GMC Jae yeah

[@randomuser4014]

GMC Jae i agree but needs a Toyota to round things out lmao

[@guyproulx1660]

GMC Jae it looks like the first gen Colorado isn't a very safe truck, i wonder if the new gen will be any better americaloveshorsepower.com/17-most-dangerous-vehicles-on-the-road-today/ www.autoblog.com/2012/05/30/ram-pickup-leads-group-of-most-dangerous-cars-in-america/

[@Terminxman]

I don't think it makes sense to compare the duramax colorado to full size trucks, because you could get a nicely optioned full size for the same price. By the time you are spending that much you might as well get a full size.

[@BrandonHughes]

If a WD hitch were involved, I wonder if the Colorado would be as acceptable as the fullsize when it comes to handling. The towing MPG and everyday drive-ability of the Colorado diesel have mean leaning away from the fullsize, but I still want to be able to pull a 25' camp trailer cross country.

[@SurelyYewJest]

That's probably a tall order for even the Duramax Colorado. The truck's payload rating will be about 1650, so at the maximum 20% hitch weight on a 63xxlb (dry) 5th wheel, you're already in the 1200-1400lbs area, leaving you only 200-450 lbs for your stuff and people (since all factory tow ratings assume just a driver). You could go down to 10% on the hitch and open up more room on the GCVWR. That said, the current Silverado payload ratings aren't much higher, and Ram trucks would pretty much be out of the question unless you got a 2500. Depending on the F-150 spec, that could comfortably tow a 25'. I'm assuming all current trucks though, not older ones. The Titan and Tundra should be fine choices as well. The Colorado Duramax will definitely tow the weight of a 5th wheel (assuming you don't bring a lot of stuff), I just don't think the stability will be there.

[@BrandonHughes]

Thanks for the reply SurelyYewJest. A 5th wheel type trailer is definitely out of the question, but I was never considering one of those. Your 10-20% weight figures vs. payload are a good point though. I'm looking at something more like this: passport.keystonerv.com/models/2770rb/?alttemplate=ModelPage 5525 (closer to 6000 with my stuff) lbs trailer weight, with 645-700 lbs on the hitch. Weight wise its right in line with a Colorado Duramax, but that particular trailer is 30' overall, and still 8' wide. Assuming I can get the weight right, I'm just curious how the Duramax midsize would do with a good WD hitch, and an 8'x25 to 30' trailer.

[@jaytrock3217]

I would have rather you compared it to a normal 1/2 ton. Which would be less overall wide with less wide tires for stability and of course HP.

[@JackyGonzalez-js9em]

I have a 2016 canyon gas and I tow a 2006 rv it’s a 30’ long no problem

[@tact15]

Can you start towing some heavier weight like 10,000 13,000+ and what's the best truck for that weight

[@guyproulx1660]

P Shafer if you're looking at towing over 10,000 lbs you need a HD truck

[@jasonpreslar6251]

Did Nathan just literally repeat what Andre said at the end about getting a bigger truck? Lol

[@robgrune3284]

so good to see the baby duramax against a bigger bully. Ford is overhyped, overpriced.

[@Jimmyxsx]

Rob Grune there is no other oem truck that can compete with the Raptor, especially the new 2017 Raptor. That new Raptor truck is a beast lol 0-60 in under 4.9 seconds.

[@salemsaberhagen8390]

@@Jimmyxsx for an insane price

[@connorboop7876]

I have a dumb question how does the sea level affect the truck just curious s

[@philtripe]

more air at sea level...just imagine if the truck was at 50,000 feet...it might not even run

[@frankmahavolich7022]

Air is thinner at higher altitudes, less air =less available oxygen for the engine to use.

[@sabretechv2]

Connor Boop turbocharged powertrains lose about 15% power at a mile above sea level. Naturally aspirated engines can lose even more. Usually about 1-2 seconds slower in the quarter mile. Forced induction engines lose a lot less but it's still noticeable.

[@4-LOW]

The Raptor is wider than a standard F-150. I wonder if a standard F-150 would have swayed with that trailer too? Hmmm... Most people towing aren't looking for a Raptor. This "Duramax" is basically the same engine that was sold in the 2005-2006 Jeep Liberty here in the U.S. and I owned a couple of those. Towing 7,000 lbs. I averaged 15 MPGs. The Raptor would be hard pressed to average 15 MPGs running empty.

[@noreason2701]

I disagree with the "most people towing aren't looking for a Raptor" Every Ford fanboy in Oregon wants a Raptor even though they #1 never go off road #2 tow like 4 times a year max, they still think it's good for towing

[@baronvolkov6172]

I have a 12 Raptor and an 08 Cummins and I find the Raptor to be far more versatile than the ram for my use as I only tow 6-7k pounds like 5-7 times a year. Much better ride quality in the raptor also. Not to mention fantastic off road capability. If I needed to tow more than 8k and often, then the ram would have to be the truck of choice if I had to pick one. But two is better than one.

[@4-LOW]

Let's rephrase then.. Every smart person towing isn't looking for a Raptor. The Raptor and Power Wagon have the lowest payload and towing specs in their respective models because of how the suspension is set up for offroad use, and also because of the added weight of all that hardware. If you're towing, you should be looking elsewhere.

[@creigmacc]

HP! The GM diesel is found lackin...easy fix though, just take your time.

[@MDKN22]

Funny how Ford was the first automotive maker to feature trailer sway control. Look at that Chevy sway away... Welcome to 2011 Chevy!

[@rod1217]

why do u guys always compare compare a medium size truck to a raptor and the raptor always ends up as the winner. like do a towing test with a toyota, ram, or Chevy. It would be a more equal test.

[@baronvolkov6172]

Because they own a raptor. Also the raptor doesn't always win. They have plenty of towing comparisons of other trucks including heavy dutys. Its not a competition, its a comparison.

[@rudydesjardins6633]

It's a fun comparaison but common, a Raptor vs a Colorado diesel ?! A Ram ecodiesel vs. the baby duramax would have been more accurate. They tow the samething... almost... Oh well nice job guys hehe

[@kevinwiltshire4445]

I wonder how much power you lose at elevation what's the percentage

[@guyproulx1660]

Kevin Wiltshire depends at what elevation you are, the higher up you are the less power you will have

[@bahamatodd]

Still don't understand the focus on torque. Torque means nothing on its own. It's all about horsepower and the Colorado only has 181hp. The only benefit of diesel "torque", is that more of it is available at low rpm resulting in higher low rpm horsepower which is better for getting loads moving from a stand still.

[@MikeUtoober]

full size truck, always. why would you spend 40k on that colorado when a half ton for that same money? a half ton is more capable, nicer, bigger, and more common so finding parts for a half ton will be much easier. the colorado size truck is a play toy. you get an f150 or a 1500 if you want a real truck

[@MrRedskins0021]

+Mike Utoober With 40k you will not get a good looking full size truck. full size trucks are now in the 50k.

[@MikeUtoober]

Or you get a ful size truck that is about 2-3 years old and it brings the price range into thw 40k area. And then you still get a better truck but just slightly used

[@NukePooch1]

Why would someone buy a mid-sized truck? To get a smaller, easier to drive and park, easier to garage, more fuel efficient truck. You're stuck in the old "bigger is always better" mentality. Match the tool to the job.

[@MrBlurberries]

MrRedskins0021 huh? My 16 f150 xlt was 36k otd

[@BNGamesYT]

I bought the v6 2016Colorado and paid 30k. It tows about as much as the Diesel and is much faster. I wouldn't want a half ton to live everyday with, the Colorado is much easier to use on an everyday basis.

[@codystory7496]

First off, the raptor is on a larger than stock AT tire and the colorado is on a street/passenger tire. The raptor was also never designed to be towing large loads. The gearing and suspension was never made to be towing. Need to go back to comparing trucks that are remotely similar. A mid sized diesel and an off-road inspired half ton? Two bad choices on a towing comparison. Gas Colorado v Gas Silverado or Tacoma v Tundra is more of a test

[@kylevanwinkle2081]

Cody Story it doesn't matter the foot print and weight of the larger truck make towing a box trailer easier. power doesn't mean much except for how fast you can get moving. Neither one had proper mirrors.

[@codystory7496]

Proper mirrors don't make a vehicle. Im not taking about footprint, Im talking about tire weight, but whatever. Not here to get in an internet fight

[@kylevanwinkle2081]

Stability in towing is determined buy the foot print and weight of the towing vehicle. You can pull air planes with the Colorado or f150 but control is another story. With just lead weight I have no doubt the Colorado can tow just as well as the larger truck given the same weight and low aerodynamic drag.

[@codystory7496]

Exactly, but my original point was that the raptor was not made to be pulling large loads, much less airplanes.

[@kylevanwinkle2081]

Neither was the Colorado

[@jaredharbaugh8419]

If you ever do a test like this again use a car hauler trailer or some flad bed. A box trailer is not a good comparison.

[@NukePooch1]

Using a big box trailer is the exact reason they made this video. They wanted to show that you should use a bigger truck with a bigger trailer. You can't just take trailer weight into account, but also trailer frontal area, width, etc.

[@jaredharbaugh8419]

Its different, I have a 2017 colorado with a diesel. It pulled my trailer just fine no issues with swaying back and forth. Driver has alot to do with that..

[@PearlyJarrett]

All I want is the ZR2, towing doesn't matter when you can dominate jeeps with a pickup

[@dpajc056]

PearlyJarrett hahahhhaa. dominate where? towing, yes. off road? hell no. they're specifically made for off road, where the pickups have hust some fancy package to make it better for off road. u want a truck that is made for off road, u get a Unimog.

[@saltymonke3682]

+dpajc056 yea, unimog can bear anything

[@mecheng1993]

It'll at least stay together offroad unlike the new jeeps though, so it has that going for it.

[@saydeserteagle]

I can not speak for new but my 2000 jeep Rubicon. is solid. been off road with it since new and it now has 140k on it with no issues. i just got a 16 power wagon. but i believe the approach angle is not good as my jeep.

[@nowayoutstp4]

Dude you should of bet!

[@stanleysadventres]

I would LOVE to see a RAM power wagon towing test

[@bahamatodd]

Would be interesting to put it up against a normal Ram 2500. Then we could see if you can notice why the Power Wagon's towing capacity had to be dropped to 10k pounds.

[@sonictech1000]

Todd Wilson: Agreed, alternatively a Raptor vs standard f-150. Either way it would be nice to see how much the off road suspension hurts towing.

[@stanleysadventres]

I agree

[@bahamatodd]

Honestly, it probably has more to do with emergency handling and braking maneuvers. Something the TFL crew can't easily test. Getting a load moving isn't difficult. Maintaining control in all situations is the hard part.

[@sonictech1000]

Todd Wilson Someone with towing experience such as Mr. truck could probably provide good feedback on how stable they feel. Also maybe a slalom course could make the differences obvious.

[@beatersho3497]

i'm a ford fan, but these aren't really good to compare. try a silverado with a normal f150. (bc raptor people wouldn't ever tow anything with them)

[@isaacespinozapatino4643]

The thing is that a Raptor isn't meant for all this heavy duty work it's engine doesn't put out many power to tow while in the other side the Colorado is able to tow slightly heavy loads. For me the Colorado would have to be the winner.

[@isaacespinozapatino4643]

The raptors max tow is almost the same as the Colorado max tow. The raptor for me is only meant for off-roading not for work like this.

[@kenlambdin1381]

Any trailer is going to walk on you if it's empty...just saying, pull an actual load in the trailer ,then see what's what.

[@BashMonkeyRC]

"Get a larger truck" So basically, get the Ram ecodiesel? Ignoring the fact that the Raptor, a sport offroader, is being used for a utility test like hauling, I don't think 0-60 times are as important as torque and mpg. Let's face it, diesel wins out hands down in those latter two areas, and I could care less about acceleration times if I'm getting 20+ mpg while hauling a big trailer

[@thatdamguy00]

Impressive for a little truck but It will never tow as good as a wider longer wheel based truck. Im sure we will see some tow accidents from idiots towing way too much with those little Colorado's.

[@BoopSnoot]

The overwhelming majority of consumers buy much more truck than they need. You'll see guys with Dodge Ram 1500s everyday that don't even own a trailer, and the most they've ever towed was a small rental u-haul or had a motorcycle strapped down in the back.

[@Phos9]

Torque doesn't accelerate you. Speed means energy, and power is energy over time.

[@MDKN22]

13 seconds 0-60 Raptor... 20 for Duracraps. That's just an estimate... We will see if I'm right...

[@itriggerpeople1704]

2017 f250 vs 2017 GMC sierra

[@MiamiZ28]

Am i the only one who finds towing 5k at 70mph a little absurd? I usually stick to 60-65 tops

[@ewiem4351]

Those chains don't look like they'd hold up in an emergency.

[@zekejaeger920]

Colorado is a full size!!!

[@kirbygoodwin1575]

Why don't you guys show the tach for the whole 0-60? Watching the truck move away from the camera tells us nothing.

[@catdieselpower193]

nice vid boys but unfair all around! mid size vs full size half ton IL put A TOYOTA TUNDRA Against that pos FORD anny day of the week! In this same test lol

[@yodaddy82daddy70]

CAT DIESEL POWER My turbo 6 cylinder FORD out tows a PUSSY ASS Tundra everyday. When Im not towing i have the hp and torque to pass any truck

[@catdieselpower193]

yodaddy82 daddy DREAM ON PARD! LOL

[@guyproulx1660]

yodaddy82 daddy Have you tried racing a SC Tundra?

[@DavidStanleymusic]

The RAP can't tow anything a real 1/2 ton can

[@guyproulx1660]

The baby duramax wiggles with 4800 lbs, imagine with 7700 lbs lol, computer says 23 mpg, i wonder what the real world number would be if it was calculated the old fashion way which would give a precise number, i also wonder what the braking distance would be with 7700 lbs behind the Colorado diesel FYI last January you guys did the Ike gauntlet with the Taco pulling 5600 lbs and there was no wiggle and got 4.5 mpg, you guys were impressed, wiggling with the diesel Colorado and no wiggling with the Taco, hmmm i wonder which truck is safer for towing

[@savageboner]

I doubt the amount of fuel the injector is pushing is less accurate than manual calculation.

[@guyproulx1660]

***** every time i have calculated mpg by hand it was always different than what the computer said, the computer always shows better mpg than what you get in the real world

[@NukePooch1]

...and if you pay attention, the trailer that was towed by the Taco is more aerodynamic and used a weight-distributing hitch. That's the same setup they used when taking the GMC Canyon up the Ike. This video is to show that a large non-aerodynamic flat-front trailer (and no weight distributing hitch) will pull easier with a full-sized truck.

[@jaeoaktrees1649]

guy proulx shut the fuck up haha there is no way once again your wacck yota will beat this baby duramax or the zr2 hahaha give it up

[@guyproulx1660]

N Pooch they should test each midsize truck at their max towing capacity and do a test for stopping distance from 60 to 0

[@johnadrian278]

why did you have to make that comment at 5:25. if I am a consumer thinking that is a slow time then obviously I am looking for something else. If it's slow...then it's slow. If people are looking to tow 0-60 in less than 14 sec, then they have their pic...Stop soft playing the fact of the results...just do the test post the results...have an opinion and move on...

[@johnb2005]

The raptor would get killed in the mud or snow ....true statement.

[@yodaddy82daddy70]

This is dumb. The Raptor is designed for off road Baha stuff. Put it up against the 4x4 Echoboost.

[@tmanthekid4396]

Do 1/2 vs 3/4 ton gas

[@SurelyYewJest]

The 3/4 tons would get smoked on the 0-60, but the 3/4s would probably win for towing prowess.

[@tmanthekid4396]

+SurelyYewJest I wish they would bring back heavy duty 1/2tons. Mine has 3/4 ton transmission and axle.

[@SurelyYewJest]

Tmanthekid Which one do you have? The Silverado 1500HD, or the Ford F-250 LD/F-150 7700? My pool guy has a Silverado 1500HD crew cab in perfect shape; he says he'll never get rid of it. I had no idea these trucks existed until I saw the HD on his one day and was scratching my head. Then he told me about them and now I see these trucks around town fairly often. There has been recent rumor that probably Ford will release a half-ton HD (probably with the diesel V6 would be my guess). The combination of Ram EcoDiesel's success and Titan XD's value proposition may have motivated them to get back into that niche.

[@SurelyYewJest]

Mel Laknanurak Yes, the new Titan XD is effectively a "heavy duty" 1500, though they don't quite market it using those terms.

[@tmanthekid4396]

+SurelyYewJest I have a 2002 ram 1500 with 3.90 axels trans cooler heavy duty cooling etc Return of the f100 and f150 is coming

[@mattheginger]

Moral of the story... Yes a bigger truck will tow better, but you also want a diesel.

[@chrisle360bludgeon]

GMC HD

[@nickc2708]

fuck a wait distribution hitch. distribute your weight properly from the get go and be safe. other lives are at risk.

[@boss123400]

Be sure to wear some pink ribbons in your hair while driving the Colorado. 🙋‍♂️🎀

[@noreason2701]

Women drive F150 platinums lol try again

[@boss123400]

Screwg oogle Yeah, anything made by Mexican Motors (Ford) or anything that has the Japanese designed (Isuzu) Duramax motor in it. Buy the most American made truck, the Tundra. 🇺🇸

[@guyproulx1660]

Troy Strain LOL

[@randomuser4014]

Troy Strain its kina sad ford ...the king of "murica" trucks make them in Mexico and toyota has loyal American buyers too so there doing something right an have been

[@camaroman101]

"The U.S. accounted for 78 percent of Ford's North American production last year"

[@anistondecoteau1478]

mid size with a mid size stop doing lopsided comparisons

[@MrFoxracing19]

cant put a raptor vs a 1/4.unfair as fuck

[@duncanstamps5183]

MrFoxracing19 read that back to yourself and see if it still makes sense.

[@aussiek2000]

raptor rated at 8000lb, colorado rated at 7700lbs. seems pretty fair to me

[@tysonjez]

aussiek2000 so a 1/4 ton chev is only 300 pounds shy of a 1/2 ton fords capability....

[@duncanstamps5183]

think 3 dimesionally this is showing the pros and cons of owning a 1/2 vs a 1/4, yes even though the 1/4 towing is up there it just shows the trade offs with getting a bigger truck. Would you tow a 31,000 pound trailer with a 1/4 or a 1 ton, vise versa would you go on a trail with a 1 ton no you would use a 1/4 since they are smaller. The point is to show the circumstances where you would buy one over the other.

[@SgtJoeSmith]

the main purpose of video was to show that even though the truck with smaller physical size may have enough power to tow a bigger trailer there are other things to consider. like steering and braking and handeling with a lighter truck. they shouldve done braking test to show how much more braking distance you need. also coolant and transmission temp comparisons after driving an hour. it dont matter how much hp a truck has and how heavy of a trailer it can get rollng if the truck cant stop it after it gets it rolling.

[@wascash]

I think the v6 Colorado would have made better times as it did so much in the hill climb than the lousy diesel. Im not hating on diesels I own a powerstroke but just saying what I think.

[@tronarat]

another raptor fluff piece wow guys Really? the ford lane truck strikes again

[@longshot1839]

tronarat yea that's the truth

[@MDKN22]

13.72 Raptor, 20.3 seconds Duracraps! I was pretty much right on!!!!!

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

Why test a truck without the WDH if anyone that actually has to tow that way would use one? This is as stupid as not using the cruise control while doing the IG. That's exactly the oppsite of what you are advertising. Your claim is to do "real world reviews". What driver would NOT use the CC if there is one?! What driver that tows trailers in a regular basis (the target group of this video!) would decide to ditch the WDH? What a wasted oportunity.

[@kylevanwinkle2081]

NameNaameNameeNaamee I have in the past on a few vehicles had the cruise control motor blow fuse while trying to use it with a heavy load. it isn't made to adjust at wide throttle gaps need for steady towing full time. that said if the truck isn't struggling much cruise control usually works fine

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

On a modern vehicle with trottle by wire like those tested on TFLT, this should not be a problem at all.

[@kylevanwinkle2081]

Very possible I've only had issues on older cable driving throttle bodies. That said not using cruise control isn't a bad thing especially in traffic laden areas. On very open highways it may make a difference but if the manufacturer tuned the pedal right is should be just as easy to hold a steady speed with your foot. This definitely wasn't an issue on the older cable driven throttle bodies

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

The question is rather this: If your goal is to achieve a speed as constant as possible since you are doing comparisons including stopping the time etc., why do you NOT use CC in that instance - especially uphill where momentum is everything, one false move on the pedal wil cost you seconds.

[@kylevanwinkle2081]

So a computer automatically can drive the throttle better that your foot? Maybe sometimes but hypermilers have proven that wrong for quite a long time. Cruise control doesn't care about mpg it just cares about stead speed. Going up a hill and losing speed will burn less gas, then you can accelerate down the other side to pick speed back up. That's just one instance that the computer can't calculate. Cruise control is designed for Driver comfort, the added benefit of better mpg on flat ground was a side effect and manufacturers have tried tuning the cruise control systems for better mpg. This is why cruise control typically is slower to accelerate when increase in speed by small amounts is desired but try jumping 20mph, it will floor the throttle to get to speed.

[@christopherweare677]

fake ads

[@kevinwilliamson7294]

You should test a Corvette ZR1 against a Ram ecodiesel...... This is the worst comparison I have seen. Nothing with these 2 trucks are comparable. And which can best pull a trailer? I could answer that long before I watched this terrible video.

[@user-em6vw6ps7c]

help #Aleppo

[@markshock2254]

If you buy the Chevy Colorado you aint gotta worry Chevy will buy it back Because they know it's a piece of junk So your best bet is to buy the Ford That will last And you don't have to worry about them buying back because Ford Does not have problems like Chevy does Or let me change that GMC great manufactured crab does I'm sorry the truth hurts Chevy Boys Because Us Ford Men grew up a long time ago Boys play with toys men play with machines like Fords

[@WarDogTheAwesome]

Why do you shove your logo everywhere... Geez we know who we're watching

[@Baby.jj.02]

GM makes better cars than ford

[@markshock2254]

The raptor probly has a 3.5 leader in it Add it will still beat the shit Out of that Chevy Plus That Chevy will Probly be recalled or bought back because it's junk it will break down

[@tombstone2826]

Full size Ford 1/2 ton and a Chevy med-size truck its seems someone has a lot of time on there hands. Total waste of time.