Ram 3500 dually heavy haul, 2nd time towing the CAT 310 excavator

[@billywilliams6853]

Hey man, I be learning so much about trucking from your video.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Awesome! Happy to help

[@denistaramasso9724]

I been driving 🐏 rams for 31 years. 1989,2003 junk , 2021 3500 4x4 single rear wheel. 370 hp 850 torque. I don't pull the weight that you do. The heaviest i ever pull is15000 lbs.your videos are awesome. Keep up the great job 👍 👏 🙌 💪 👌 😀 👍

[@IManOPERATOR]

lol always some first year of builds that where not the best for sure, 15k weight is pretty good trailers get heavy very fast, appreciate the support my man!

[@ernestopedraza3507]

Love these type of videos!

[@IManOPERATOR]

Appreciate you! Happy to keep it entertaining

[@Denis-tu1pd]

When are you going to video your new ford ? Im a 34year ram man and i knowyou were way over the ram weight limit. I would like to see your ford .keep up the good work and be safe. Denis from Santa Rosa Ca about 4 hours west of you

[@IManOPERATOR]

I know I’ve been slacking on KZbin big time. Need to get a new computer to start editing videos again it’s been the last thing on my mind sadly

[@georgeenriquez612]

Keep on heavy hauling my friend! 😎🤘🏻 I’m still searching for a 8 to 12k lb mini excavator to get my foot in the door and start working on the weekends for myself.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Always bro! Keep them eyes pealed something will pop up.

[@PremiumFuelOnly]

Have you considered going to something like a Freightliner M2 106? It has the same engine as the RAM but its beefier, Class 6 with an Allison Transmission. If I had a CDL license, id get one. Im stuck at a 2500 without a CDL.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Getting a larger truck has always been in my mind but that a small upgrade with minimal gain but higher costs if registration insurance and all. I I got something long that size it would have to be a 4x4 for my convince and they are not cheap at all. I really think an upgrade from here would be a full size even if it’s a 10speed or 13speed truck, maybe a t800 or a Pete similar but now is not the right time

[@rileygarrett3551]

Keep up the good work

[@IManOPERATOR]

Appreciate you, will do!

[@denistaramasso9724]

In my opinion Cummins power is the only power. How many v8 diesels are in big rigs?

[@IManOPERATOR]

lol my pops says the same thing. a true diesel is always an inline 6 motor anything after that is a v12 then a v16 cause its all from the i6 variations to keep the motor internally balanced

[@BuckInchuteranch1]

My favorite was going from 99 to sunrise on grant line. 50K lbs of grease trap behind me surging like crazy, and when I made my left turn onto sunrise I had 7 cars cut the corner into oncoming traffic’s left turn lane.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Oh dude down there people drive like crazy. It’s a whole different world of stupid

[@shawnniehaus1690]

I can't believe the trailer is rated for that load without a 3rd axle? I am looking to upgrade from a 306 to the 310 but I want to be able to haul it with my GMC3500HD but I am having a hard time finding a trailer that will carry the load. MY PROBLEM is I live on the WI/MN with 3 scales I can't always avoid. Any suggestions?

[@IManOPERATOR]

Well you can go with an Fmax312 or the 216 which is my trailer. Get the 40k trailer system. Make sure your wheels and tires are rated for the weight. You’ll be perfectly legal with that trailer to haul 28-32k lbs on the deck. Of course with all your other registration and license stuff

[@MarkSpomer]

@@IManOPERATOR what length, and axle rating is your 216 for hauling the 310?

[@nichudon2417]

Any chance on getting the part # for those track guides?

[@IManOPERATOR]

I honestly have no idea what the part number is, but I’m sure whoever is your dealer can look it up quickly

[@brenteason9891]

Camera on the back of the trailer sounds awesome to show what you guys have to deal with for impatient drivers who think they own the road. What was the total weight you were towing in this one - 31,000lbs.?

[@IManOPERATOR]

Lol I need to figure something out for that would be entertaining for sure. This tow most likely I’m about 33-34k lbs

[@willyvaldez7137]

Thanks for sharing

[@IManOPERATOR]

You know it! 👊🏼

[@willyvaldez7137]

One nice ram

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@willyvaldez7137 she pulls her weight around lol

[@ootsam]

What dealer did you purchase the trailer from?

[@IManOPERATOR]

The trailer store in my past videos when I first got the unit

[@ShawnWare-bl7yt]

What’s the weight your trailer can carry

[@IManOPERATOR]

30k lbs on the deck

[@Denis-tu1pd]

I want to see your 2024or is it a 2025 f450 . I know your 3500 ram was at max load or serpassed its max load . But what made you change your mind?

[@IManOPERATOR]

She’s. 22 lol Honestly I was not looking for a truck but it’s just fell in my lap, so I took advantage of it, still have the ram not selling anything she’s already come into play really well with the ram blowing a boost tube and waiting for parts it was nice having a truck at the ready to keep things flowing.

[@Denis-tu1pd]

Extra is always good and when the load serpasses the rams max load then you can use the f450 .

[@rirebel6029]

Glad to see someone is running cats !!@ i run them all and Takeuchi is a great machine but no comparison to a caterpillar ...and forget about kubota that are for homeowners with the tiny pins on the excavators !!!@ now if we could just get you a ford instead of that damn dodge

[@IManOPERATOR]

Always wanted to own Cat machines they are some next level awesomeness. Ya more and more I learn kubota is good for farms and ranches not as much for production for the most part. But ouch ya I’m not sure about that Ford life I can’t do it. I have an f350 2019 but yall never see it cause I hate it. Just a service truck for my partner, he’s a Ford guy sooooo ya he just drives that around 😂

[@robbiethill4838]

How do you like the Speedbinders. I have them and sometimes they come loose and I have to retighten them. Do you have issues with that?

[@IManOPERATOR]

They’ve been my favorite ones to use. I’ve never had them come loose on me before. Make sure you’re not switching the gear over to loosen when you’re trying to put the handle away. Little vibration will make it come loose. Always keep that selector on the tighten side

[@robbiethill4838]

@@IManOPERATOR Thank you for the help! I will make sure to do that. Thank you again.

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@robbiethill4838 no problem

[@clintonknight8897]

Love the video woo woo hey what camera mount do you use for your dash?

[@IManOPERATOR]

Thanks man! I just use a sticky dash thing got a metal plate with adhesive and slapped it on there

[@5150cash]

Did you eat at the burrito shop???? I love that place.... I always gain a few pounds every time I go there 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@IManOPERATOR]

ohhhhhh yes I did!!! place is awesome they've got me hooked lol

[@5150cash]

@@IManOPERATOR I always get the carnita burrito..... And I have them add cheese but I ask them to grill the carnitas a little more crispy.... Trust me it tastes better 🤤🤤🤤

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@5150cash I’m going to have to try that next time around

[@lrizo3841]

What size are those 19.5 tires you got and what brand are they?

[@IManOPERATOR]

They are 225/70.19.5s Have the BFgoodrich route controls D in the rear and S in the front

[@colbyc.6698]

How often do you change the oil

[@IManOPERATOR]

Everytime my truck gets to 20% been on average about 9-11k miles

[@jakefroelicher8307]

What brand tires are you running on the 19.5s? And I’m assuming you have airbags on the back, if so, which ones?

[@IManOPERATOR]

They are BFgoodrich route controls S and D And no, I actually don’t have air bags on this truck. Pretty cool how she hold the weight ain’t it lol

[@roadglide1142]

What kind of gooseneck ball do you like to use?

[@IManOPERATOR]

BW has always been my favorite, just a dang good product all the way around

[@musschootski]

How do you like the metal tracks with pads?

[@IManOPERATOR]

Suck on the ice, beyond that they work as they should not messing up asphalt

[@billywilliams6853]

What transmission gear you driving in??? 6th, 5th, 4th

[@IManOPERATOR]

Typically in 5th on the hwy, in town I don’t let it get past 4th gear

[@nxfedlt1]

What are the track guides for? I want a 310 but 148k no thumb!

[@IManOPERATOR]

Keeps the tracks on the rollers help keeping the track from popping off

[@Wellyaabuddyy]

Awesome video thanks man! It’s incredible how big of machines these trucks are pulling. Have you ever been on a scale ? What is your GCWR ? You must be pushing close to the legal limits? I have a 311c I’d love to move around for short distances but I don’t think that’s realistic…

[@IManOPERATOR]

Thanks for the kind words. I haven’t scaled this system yet, definitely want to do that soon. However I know I’m honestly not even close to being near my 54k combined weight for registration, if i was to guess with the machine and 3 buckets I’m around the 47-48k combined weight. Still have more than enough power and stoping power towing this big hunk too. Brakes on the trailer are only at 3.5-4 on the controller

[@NateMorello111]

You’re overweight based on manufacture towing capacity.

[@lancemartin1153]

Ram better be working on a better transmission for the next HD.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Mehh Aisin is doing a dam good job

[@easttexasengineering3489]

When you tow Max load, are u driving in 4WD all the time?

[@IManOPERATOR]

Nooooo never would have blown up the transfer case by now 😂

[@IManOPERATOR]

It’s not an AWD system you’ll bind it up so fast it would almost be funny

[@easttexasengineering3489]

I swear Ram / Chrysler should pay you and Sam royalties!!!! Because of you two I bought my ram 3500 HO with the aisin tranny.. pretty sure many others did the same. Never even considered ford because I don’t like my truck sitting at the dealership for repairs.. just saying.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Lol that would be the day. That would be some next level stuff. Maybe someday who know just keep throwing our name out there lol. Theyer one hell of a power house I love it

[@damianpascual97]

I would like to move to Californias country side but it’s to expensive

[@IManOPERATOR]

Cost of it has gone up like crazy that’s a fact

[@alexanderfigliolino5834]

Do you think a f450 could pull the 310 with ease and safe ??

[@IManOPERATOR]

Me personally I would say no, unless you live in the flat plains of Oklahoma, fords have no engine/exhaust braking what so every against those kind of weight. Yes you can tow it and you’ll have more than enough power but stoping/holding back the weight I would feel very unsafe doing so. Just my personal opinion, I have an f350 2019 I will never tow this kind of weight with that truck.

[@alexanderfigliolino5834]

@@IManOPERATOR would the 3500 pull the Deere 135 or is that too much machine maybe I should go with the 75g or 85g I would get the cat 310 but they really don’t auction any of the next gens for a reasonable price but Deere on the other hand you can get a low hour machine for a friendly price lol fyi I’m just a noob planning to get into the business

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@alexanderfigliolino5834 ya 135 definitely on the heavy side. Anything under the 27k lbs mark is a weight to have on this set up

[@NateMorello111]

Yes. I have an 2023 F450 HO. Engine brake works just fine. Just make sure you have electric over hydraulic brakes for weight like that. The F450 HO makes 500hp and 1200lbs of torque. I have pulled my 310 and there wasn’t a hill that slowed it down below the speed limit.

[@kikejimemenez542]

You should get a pj trailer their pretty good

[@IManOPERATOR]

Naaa man. That’s a down grade from these trailers. I’ve seen pjs new “copy” of the DC and it is absolutely pathetic

[@fulllifeadventures]

Lol. When slow people are in front, It happens very often 😅🙅🏽‍♂️

[@IManOPERATOR]

Absolutely a pain in the ass

[@breezyridgeranch]

Do you own all your equipment or haul it all for your company?

[@IManOPERATOR]

Owner operator of the Buisness with a partner.

[@breezyridgeranch]

@@IManOPERATOR any advice on how to get started?

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@breezyridgeranch there’s a long list but I went two years working side jobs while at my union job, all week union and every weekend I would be doing side work. Found my first excavator for a good deal bought that. Would rent equipment small stuff if needed. You really have to put in the hours make your name known is number one get a good reputation around your parts

[@denistaramasso9724]

It's not how fast you get there It's safe you are on the road.

[@IManOPERATOR]

always there main goal!

[@charlescarrolljr75]

13:22 Has DOT ever stopped you with a machine tied down like that? Sharing one chain and having it without slack in between the tiedowns. I have a feeling I would be harassed for that where I am.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Yes the chain is being shared for two different concentrated points the chain it’s self is not sharing the load both ends are pulling to their own maximum capacity nothing can slide or move just like having two chains however not needed to put two chains on They can’t say anything about it each has their own binder and pulling point

[@charlescarrolljr75]

@@IManOPERATOR I understand what your saying, I was just wondering if any DOT ever saw it. I am under the impression that using one chain for two points of contact the chain needs to have slack in between the points of tension because if one let go then the other will be loose.

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@charlescarrolljr75 that slack, tension has very little to do with the tie point. If I was to cut the chain crossing over to the other side nothing would become loose

[@t12kacpergamer96]

I think that suby would look great with wide body just saying.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Ohhhh I couldn’t agree more lol. She’s a ways away from digging into her though. Maybe someday lol

[@VBELTandSON]

I bought the 080 first..🤷🏼‍♂️

[@IManOPERATOR]

Hahaha that you did

[@richardharvey8939]

Sam had to get it and show you how to use it. He’s a super operator.😂🤣

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@richardharvey8939 hahaha ya him and is dang back how controls 😂 definitely learned it

[@easttexasengineering3489]

Whatsssss up Sam!!!

[@eddyklier3995]

Foothill commuters bro...

[@IManOPERATOR]

always a pain the ass