Ram 2500 GASSER Maxed Out Towing Capacity?

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Watch my first time on a mini excavator here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpOWmIqAbLyYo8k

[@daymenhinrichs1965]

I’ve haul 30,000lbs with my 2011 RAM 2500 5.7 Hemi all the time. Twice a week for several months that was 100,000 miles ago. 276,000 miles on the truck now and still haul 5 tons of rock and dirt with it all the time. No mods what so ever. The hemi is was underrated and overlooked.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Cool

[@OneSquidOneBike]

That sounds unsafe lol

[@denniswall7931]

I have Max’d my 2500 hemi multiple times. So much I lost the gears in the rearend. Regeared from the 3.73 to 4.88’s and keeps her in the power band and not searching for gears. Great video.

[@coreywalsh5549]

The 6.4 hemi is a great engine! They use them for a cheaper alternative in the 4500/5500 cab and chassis roll backs and they do fine there pulling full size trucks like your old 6.4 etc, I run one for the shop to offer towing for my customers!

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Cool Corey

[@tigerspook1]

When transporting an excavator of any size, you should anyways chain down the bucket or boom, to stop it from being able to swing out on corners,..

[@adamshaw8214]

Exactly correct.

[@deuteronimus750]

A building contractor named Andrew Camarata owns the same size excavator as that one, and pulls it and heavier stuff on a surplus army equipment trailer. He owned a rusted out mid 2000's Dodge 1/2 ton pickup with a stock mopar 318 and dodge 3500 rear springs that he put under it. It surprised me alot. He used it year round on some hilly roads. He's had a channel on this website for years.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

I've seen his videos. He's cool

[@lancepearson4035]

Lovely to have Gina join in the last couple of videos - it's a good addition (Mrs Branson is it? haha) - The timelapse was great - except I'm from New Zealand and you guys drive on the wrong side! Thank guys I enjoy your channel

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Lol. I hear ya👍

[@monkeyman2174]

I hauled for the oilfield with a PJ 40 ft. I had way over the limit in weight at times. Never had a problem. Great trailers!

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Right on👍

[@groundupexcavation]

I know my 07 2500hd duramax will haul 20k including the trailer weight. If yours has the manual selector button drop it done 1 gear from the highest gear. Made a world of difference on mine. I have a 6 speed and limited it to only go as high as 5th gear and I was running 75 without any heat issues. It didn’t like hills but what truck would with 20k behind it. If a gasser does what you need it to do then that’s all that matters. I wanted a diesel cause I’m looking at pulling heavier loads in the future.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Right on Trevor 👍

[@davida.p.9911]

Ram Tough! 😎 It hauled great! Did they let you do anymore diggin?

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Yeah sure did. Video out soon

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Good job Hank, Like everything else it takes time to get comfortable smoothness, then speed when you start learning short cuts and tricks. It's fun to learn when not under the gun,and not trying to hold a camera Central California watching

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Lol. This is true👍

[@jimfritz8983]

Find a local grain elevator, call them and ask if you can come by with your load and weigh it and then after it’s off, take it by and weigh it empty. That shouldn’t be a problem for them. You can get your weights that way.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Cool. Thanks Jim

[@Turbo-wj9qc]

I purposely bought a '16 Chev 6.0 gasser to pull my 14k lb mini and it doesn't struggle with it 1 bit, just rolled over 216k miles.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thats cool!

[@davidclitheroe4532]

Who didn't chain the bucket down?

[@terrymangum3914]

Hank, that looks like fun. Sure wish I had one of those machines to play with. Enjoyed.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

You and me both 👍

[@db7059]

Hi Hank and Gina. Love the vid. Dennis from Australia

[@jimcady9037]

Hank your good with the rubber tracks going on the trailer. If you had metal tracks. Then the pucker factor is for real. See you on the next video.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Lol. I'll try that one day 😳😂

[@ErnieHatmaker]

Okay. I need to get some rollerblades and get behind that thing! Oh wait! That bucket don't look too safe. Lol!

[@suaveporter9163]

Great video! RAM 🐏 pulled that perfectly. How long of a gooseneck is this one, 28ft?

[@haydenuk02]

That’s one powerful truck especially for it been a petrol motor. Excellent work and thanks for the awesome content stay safe and take care

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks Hayden. I always enjoy your comments 👍

[@haydenuk02]

@@HamiltonvilleFarm No problem Hank and thank you and always love the content you put out

[@trailerparkcollege6992]

That radio looks awesome 😎

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks for watching 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nISpoaRnYr2mfq8

[@OneSquidOneBike]

I’m not sure if I missed it, but what was your mpg with the trailer and excavator? I’m curious because I usually only pull around 4k LBS with my trailer and weight, and I’m only getting an average 10mpg

[@LamontBoucherville]

I average 8 mpg city. In my powerwagon 6.4. No trailer 😂

[@MikeDPlxztc]

Hey Hank left hand is the STICK. or you can do like I like TO, Lefty Loosey righty tighty applies HERE. left is loose outside right is tight inside😂👍🇺🇸

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Lol

[@nickhawley2290]

In the future you can change the controls no the kabota minis buy just flipping a lever to make it match the controls on your backhoe attachment

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Yep👍

[@johnnycampbell5234]

Hey Hank, I’m glad I found this channel just recently, y’all’s content is great. Funny I was just telling my brother today I’m considering a Ram 2500 with the 6.4 and I really enjoyed this video! Also have to check out these Branson tractors I’m seeing 🤔

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

we appreciate it 👍

[@jasoncline4383]

More fun. Gonna have to get down there some time for one of your adventures.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Yes sir!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You did great.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@jimg8218]

Also remember to check overall height after load up trailer, no more than 11 foot 6 inch overall height ground up :)

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks 👍

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

13'6" in Florida

[@jimg8218]

@@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006 my mistake :)

[@AJmx2702001]

Piece of cake for what you have and it was a rops instead of cab so that's not much over 9000 my guess is about 12,000 would be the max in machine that you would want to carry. I see guys with duallys pulling 18,000 lb machines with no USDOT numbers and so on which scares me these new pickups are towing way more than most people are qualified or know to do

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Right on. Heard it was around 7110lbs.

[@JamesKing-zq8mj]

Hank you have over loaded that durge truck with that little excavator

[@jimg8218]

You trailer it, you entitled to play wit it :)

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Lol. I hear ya👍

[@michaelparker9886]

I'm sure it pulled it great looked way safer then when I pulled a 8k small skid steer with my 1500 it was only few miles down the road but never again

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Yeah it did really good

[@michaelparker9886]

@@HamiltonvilleFarm just proves not every one needs a diesel

[@ralphriddle8864]

Good job 👍 but I put my bucket on back of trailer God bless

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks Ralph. God bless buddy👍

[@mischef18]

Sure made for a good viewing video bro. Y'all take care

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@tyler6456]

Just saw ya in milton. I enjoy the channel.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks !

[@noonerstrickland1743]

Ram Tough!

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Yes sir👍

[@scrotiemcbogerballs8286]

I like it Gina hope I spelled your name right lol I’ve been watching field rows for a few months now very good channel great content 👍🏻

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

You did 😊👍

[@raulmarceloechenique]

Hola como andan les mando mi saludos un abrazo sigan adelante

[@russelltrupia4479]

15 mpg that is not bad for that truck.You have become quit the machine operator Hank.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

I need some more seat time😊👍

[@germandelariva3754]

That truck can easily pull 15k just fine.

[@scruffybeardtrucker]

Music go didn't chain the bucket down . digging for Gators 🐊

[@HomesteadJay]

Love those minis! So cool!

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Jus think of the trail you could build with one in your back yard Jay👍

[@planeanddirtsimple]

Nice job. Like the truck!

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks 👍

[@sambogaddis2076]

Hi hank and Gina

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Howboutcha 👍

[@raulmarceloechenique]

hola buen dia pregunta referente al camion yegara para noviembre hamiltonnville farm y estava bien 1500 dolares me contestarias gracias un abrazo marcelo de argentina

[@1Big-daddy]

Eastbound & down by Jerry Reed would have been a better song. I enjoy your videos.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Lol.true, but it's copyrighted.

[@tuffram2165]

Operating Weight kx91-3 is 7110 lbs w/ canopy

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@blake8007]

Will we get an update on the backhoe

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

The 310? Not likely. My in laws probably won't get back to that before Spring

[@blake8007]

@@HamiltonvilleFarm ok but i told my grandpa said new injection pump and that will be running in no time

[@jimg8218]

As long as excavated weight don't exceed trailer capacity,, if your can pull it,, will it be able to stop it ? :)

[@joseaguinaga7670]

it??? you mean the truck? the trailer has its own brakes! dont worry about the truck stopping the trailer, just pulling it. the trailer has its own brakes.

[@jethrobodine9867]

Did you take it to add drainage to the Everglades?

[@SLCFarms]

Man i love me some field rows

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Right on Brian. We are going to meet with them next to film a collaboration video👍

[@HeritageFarmsTexas]

Pretty sure you need a diesel. Insert Chevy HD truck video here. Haha.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Lol

[@ronaldkessinger3189]

On a hot summer day, us Ford diesel people sit and listen to the Chevy rust away....HEHE

[@bonezgarageandmore4584]

What gears does your ram 2500 have?

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

4.10

[@AkDadStuff]

Heyhey Hank, That looks like fun. The specs on that Mini ex says it weighs 7110 LBS Nice job

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Right on 👍

[@donaldbowersock1057]

It's got a good beet

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks for watching

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

if the trailer can handle 12,000 it can't carry 12,000 you have to deduct the trailer weight for pay load weight .next time run a chain over the bucket as well.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks

[@darekheide5216]

If the trailer is rated for 12k, you can deduct the weight transfer to the trucks rear axle. Pull to a weigh station, they measure the axle weights against the GCWR. If you transfer enough weight to the rear axle of the truck and the payload isn’t exceeded, you are good.

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

@@darekheide5216 never herd of that , you'd have to do that with every piece of equipment. that's not how it done here

[@matthewkiehle1809]

@@darekheide5216 That is not how that works. Since the whole load is on the trailer it has to be within the capacity of the trailer, regardless of where the weight transfers to the ground. What you are describing would change the axel weights, as recorded on the scales.

[@chasebodiford4363]

great video buddy 😎👊🏻👍🏻

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks much👍

[@chasebodiford4363]

@@HamiltonvilleFarm you are welcome buddy 😀

[@backpi]

How about you Hank! I live in Texas the other day I had to go up to Kansas and pick up a 3500 cab and chassis basically a dually with no bed. It had the 6.4 hemi it was a rough ride with no bed. But it ran good I drove it 80 and 85 miles per hour all the way back to Texas! It was a strong puller.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Nice👍

[@AdaptiveHumanity]

Great video, had us laughing!!

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks for stopping by 👍 be safe on your next journey 😊

[@sallybrokaw6124]

You need a meatball bull dog like Diesel Creek.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Lol

[@alanstant9356]

I know it can without any problems doing it. A lot of trucks are tough enough these days Hank.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Yes sir👍

[@jamesmcwhinney1816]

Really did you have any doubt I pull 30ft tr with 57 for 9 yrs. lol

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@TRCCtv]

great vid, just a little constructive criticism, 8 minutes of timelapse is a bit much..

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Hence the part that said "skip ahead"

[@TRCCtv]

@@HamiltonvilleFarm well you also said 2-3 minutes, just trying to be helpful, if people get bored and leave half way through it hurts your metrics. sorry if you cant take a suggestion

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Nah man, I can take it. ....did you not see the text at the bottom of the screen that said "skip ahead to 17:12 if you don't wanna watch it? Serious question cause i need to edit it if it didnt show up

[@TRCCtv]

@@HamiltonvilleFarmi didn't see it the first time, but i am a bit of a passive KZbin viewer, i just have stuff on while i do other stuff and glance over once in a while, but i did go back and saw it after your comment.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Ok cool. Thanks man👍

[@stuartkarshagen6274]

That was pretty univentful 🤣, great job loading that machine 👍🏻

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thank goodness 😀👍

[@stuartkarshagen6274]

@@HamiltonvilleFarm looks like fun operating that machine though 👍🏻

[@RandyB1973]

@DieselCreek ftw

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Yes sir👍👍

[@bobbennett3153]

If that's hard to do You Oughta look at the armless farmer KZbin channel haha

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Yeah he's crazy!

[@jakeivy7208]

Be easy on that ram, use tow mode with any trailer. My 3/4 ton 4x4 6.4 hemi has already ate 2 transmissions. They just can't handle pulling loads. I drive mine very gently and the most weight I have ever pulled is 8 round bales of hay - less than 10 loads of that. I love the truck for non loaded trips but use my f150 for the real work.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

2019

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Gotcha

[@jakeivy7208]

@HalfShell my ram is a 2016 with the 66rfe transmission, next truck i buy will be well researched. There's case after case to read about of these transmissions failing if you Google it. Like I said... I love the truck but I'm disappointed about the durability but not as disappointed as I was a year after buying a 2007 F-250 with the 6.0 powerstroke 🤑🤑🤑

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Yeah two 6.4’s PSD sent me to Dodge

[@plainwornout3964]

7,100 lbs.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Thanks 👍

[@henrymushet638]

Boring watching the road when we do not know the countryside

[@Rahmaan912]

Do you have airbags on the back of your ram?

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

No sir

[@Davidipac]

Your camera died because the journey was a waste of time. Your video would have been so helpful if you had kept to the subject.