Brand New 2019 Ram Heavy Duty: Here's What You Need to Know

[@darrelltrammel1623]

This must be why I got such a good deal on a 2018 2500 last month

[@chrisludwig9783]

Darrell Trammel me too brother me too

[@jakey20022]

Still a solid truck . I won't be to upset

[@darrelltrammel1623]

Jake Rheault no it doesn’t bother me. I was really happy with the deal

[@philtripe]

they make that junk for like 800 bucks in Mexico...thats why junk sells for cheap...cheap junk from Mexico,...buy American you patriots...you know, like Toyota and Ford that are still made here

[@theduke6221]

Shit . same here !!

[@SergePupko]

Ram be like "did you see what Chevy did with their HD truck design?... Yeah, let's not do that." 😂

[@rome79735]

Sergey Pupko- You are absolutely right on this one sir. The new Chevy HD (3500) is a fug-mug its like a new version of the 1960 Chevy truck. And their other truck FUGLY!!, I stopped looking at Chevy/GMC all together. :(

[@tommyw.9424]

@@rome79735 Chevy/GMC? If you're writing off the Chevy solely on looks, how could you judge the GMC Sierra HD that hasn't even been unveiled yet? And if it's anything like the 1500s, the GMC will look tons better.

[@rome79735]

@@tommyw.9424 I hope you're right.

[@espeterson522]

yeah, they went the exact opposite with it. ram said "lets make our truck look like a clay mannequin with a squinty face"

[@tommyw.9424]

@@espeterson522 as a proud GMC driver I must say if you think the new Chevrolet looks better than the new Rams then you may be suffering from blindness

[@brianwashere7966]

I have a 2018 Cummins in the 2500 with the standard 800lbs/ft. Its a freakin beast... I can't even imagine another 200lb/ft. GJ Ram/Cummins!

[@willvaughan5734]

Brian washere tune and delete it and you won’t have to imagine anymore...

[@brianwashere7966]

@@willvaughan5734 I will when more of the warranty is gone. Only have 5k miles on it so far.

[@brianwashere7966]

@Gavin H Indeed! The first time I towed with it I was only pulling 13klbs but was through the hills of Kentucky and Tennessee. I was going up the hills and baby mountains and I had the cruise set at 75mph. The thing that shocked me was it never slowed down in cruise climbing or seemed to be laboring at all. All the cars in front of me would slow down because they couldn't hold their speed on the baby mountains and I would come barreling up on them as they faded and I didn't. It was the only time I wished I had adaptive cruise control. But given its a tradesman that isn't an option. But a quick tap of the brake and the exhaust brake kicking in got me right down to them almost instantly. Love this truck.

[@philtripe]

@@willvaughan5734 did you not watch the video? he said the Toyota transmission needed to be upgraded to handle the extra power. meaning that trans can only handle that much torque ...(Aisin is owned by Toyota, kinda) if i had a crayon id show you how the corporate relation works between the two companies but its not pertinent to this comment

[@raykrv6a]

@Gavin H I had a couple of Fords and four Chevy and one GMC before buying my 2014 RAM HD. I still love my RAM, but I'm going to trade up to the new gen HD in a year or so.

[@kimojon9665]

Ram trucks are the king of the mountain for sure. I'm a Ford dude but I'm switching, just love the looks and durability of these trucks. Tired of my squeaking doors on my Ford.

[@aaronhumphrey2009]

Great engine, now could someone make a diesel pickup not cost as much as a house payment ?!

[@rxonmymind8362]

There's some awesome deals on 2018's.

[@sideskraft]

@@rxonmymind8362 My thoughts exactly. Great 3/4 ton trucks have been built for past 15+ years. There's not the bells and whistles or quite the power, but nice well maintained trucks are out there that will fit the bill for 90% of buyers out there.

[@Dezeau]

No matter which truck you buy from the main 3 your going to get a great truck but I gotta tell ya ram has most definitely taken the cake here.

[@danielj3230]

I currently own a 2018 Duramax work truck. I wish that the manufacturers would stop adding useless crap to their work trucks. If you need all those “driver assists” and sensors to pull a trailer safely then you probably shouldn’t do it. The powertrains are good but I don’t need a tv in my dashboard or massaging seats and cameras all around. As a working man who pulls a 30 foot gooseneck every day, what I need is torque, good outward visibility ( of which none of the current trucks have ) and less useless crap that costs a fortune to fix after a few years. What I certainly don’t need is the 1000$ a month payment they require you to make to own one of these trucks. I have owned many trucks over the years and I have only kept one of them which is the best truck I ever had. What is it? A 1977 gmc crew cab. It never lets me down, has great outward visibility and zero useless crap and is very cheap to maintain. My dream truck would be any of the current drivetrains in an old upright square body.

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Daniel J I’m pretty tired of all the computer trucks myself.... I’d like to go full analog ....12v , 6 speed in a old 1 ton chassis from the late70’s - early 80’s

[@danielj3230]

Duncan D McGrath amen to that, brother.

[@bswam44]

Best way to gain visibility when towing a trailer is with cameras. Or I guess you could extend the side mirrors another foot or two out the sides of the cab. I consider Tow Haul mode and grade control and the exhaust brake integration on my 2011 Duramax to be fantastic "driver assists" that help maintain control on steep down grades when towing. With the old trucks a lot more skill was needed than exists with the vast majority of drivers on the road today. But if you want a basic truck all you need to do is buy the regular cab work trucks in SRW or DRW configuration. No one is forcing you to buy the platinum trim versions so nothing really to whine about.

[@danielj3230]

Benjamin Sampson I did buy a regular cab srw 2500hd truck. No carpet, no leather, no heated seats. The most bare-bones truck I could find. It cost me $57000! I hate the newer LED headlights that blind on-coming traffic without offering more visibility, they don’t “project” as well as the regular headlights I had on my 2015 gmc. The exhaust brake never does what I want it to do so I never use it. I always use the tow/haul mode which holds the gear longer before shifting and downshifts downhill under braking as I would do if I could have gotten a manual trans which nobody offers anymore. I just hate to pay for crap that I don’t want or need. I admit that abs, stability control ect has made these trucks safer but I’m sorry, no truck is worth 85000$

[@alexmccaslin4340]

Couldn't agree more

[@MrWell-qx5zs]

Ugh... it's hard to be a chevy guy right now...

[@drrush1991]

Come on over we won’t bite. Lol.

[@CBooge2]

@Nj69er no it wouldn't

[@giovanni4436]

Just hard to resist that FCA bottom of the barrel reliability, ay?

[@MrWell-qx5zs]

@@giovanni4436 ya that's all that's stopping me.

[@scottykilmerisaquack5114]

At least the Chevy is getting a complete redesign. The 2019 Ram is just a face lift. This is now the oldest truck in the class. People need to get over and stop being so gaga.

[@aurorajones8481]

GOOD LORD, sounds like full on 18 wheeler numbers. Jesus who needs this?! ME thats who! hahaha

[@406Steven]

They're getting close to the specs of an L9 in a light duty truck!

[@lawnmowerdude]

Yeah but you can’t push these pickups like you could with a genuine tractor. Fine for hauling stuff here and there but every day, I doubt it.

[@Angel.S.96]

Aurora Jones im a Hot Shot Driver i have Taken all 3 chevy ford and RAM you cant Beat a Ram 3500

mizzouxc what’s towing 75,000 lbs? Not a normal semi.. That’s almost gross max.

[@roundsm18]

I gross at 105,500. I've had plenty of 75,000 lb loads and I sure would not pull them with a Dodge. They haven't put 18 wheeler numbers in a pickup yet. Its impressive, but still a pick up.

[@kimojon9665]

I'm a HUGE Ford guy, but Ram is just killing it all of the time. Cummins 1000 TQ. Aisin trans, slick looking design, and the interior is so unbelievable! Wow, I am impressed!!!!!!!

[@SurelyYewJest]

Right now, I would peg Ram as the top American pickup brand. About 4 years ago they committed to very frequent, consistent updates and adjustments to the Ram. Now it's all culminating in the 2019 1500, and this 2020 HD line. They are really taking it to Ford and GM. It would have been unfathomable a couple decades ago to be able to buy a dually truck that can tow 17.5 tons, let alone one with a factory-supplied winch, air suspension, etc. This really looks like a fantastic product.

[@joryschultz1610]

SurelyYewJest maybe ram make enough money to buy the company back from the Italians

[@stevenvanheel3932]

Jory Schultz it might be the Italians that are making this happen. Who knows. It clearly wasn’t going to well for them when they were domestically owned.

[@mctyler26]

Its mostly because ram is trying to become their own company and seperate themselves from FCA. They even got rid of the crossbar with all the new models. Im pretty sure one of the executives said it was because they wanted to make people realize that they are a new company and going for big changes

[@The2001cobra]

Ford sells the most vehicles by brand in the us. Ford also doubles the sales of trucks compared to Ram and nearly doubles GM. So take your stats with a grain of salt. Divide out the recalls per vehicle and Ford is actually lower than the other brands especially in the truck segment. Ford has more but less per vehicle. Ford and Mercedes and BMW have spiked in the last 3 years because they're not playing the foot drag like all the other manufacturers with the Takata situation. 70 percent of the recalls from these three are airbags (they're the only 3 being progressive).

[@jameslandon4126]

@Squirmin Herman the one eyed German WRONG.

[@thedefinitive6296]

Ram got some big-ass balls!! I definitely like the looks for the single cab and I'm really thirsting for the Tradesman with the Power Wagon package. I just can't buy a Ford or a Chevy at this point. Ram is doing so many things I'm loving!

[@ChristopherPaulBacon-m2l]

agreed

[@MichaelDavis-fv9rw]

thedefinitive 😂😂😂 bless your heart

[@bryce2082]

There's blue parts of the suspension? I hope sinister diesel doesn't find out

[@FishFind3000]

bryce lol I forgot about that. Ahah yea

[@williambrinkman5135]

I was just thinking the same thing lol...

[@enigma9789]

its just a highlight on the frame to show specific things. no factory truck is getting colors on the frame

[@habanero8192]

Anybody who's even slightly attracted to this vehicle should view the following, and look for #1: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXK7fYKYgth8eMk; Also, RAM's frames are notorious for rusting, GM's vehicles are WAX-coated and Ford's frames are the best protected because they are E-Coated.

[@FlyingSparks12336]

They can’t sue ram. Ram will counter sue for wasting their time 😂

[@1gr8oil]

Ram has done marvelous job in designing and engineering the 2019 models, not only on the 1500 model, but the HD models as well.

[@lahavespecial7775]

Wow, Great Presentation guys, always well prepared and knowledgeable about your subject. It's a pleasure watching your videos. Thank you !

[@C8sorbs]

Wow, just wow. Andre, great interviews. Very comprehensive and wow, just wow. Ram has another home run. Stephen...more PowerWagon please!

[@Kachuzumaki]

Wow, just wow.

[@ajsanchez658]

If all the people complaining about no manual transmission trucks being made actually bought them in previous and didn't just complain about it the big three would all be making them.

[@chanseormon]

AJ Sanchez The Automatic Transmission is way better than the Manual especially in heavy traffic

[@yarrik701]

I've been doing that, last truck I recently bought has a G56 in it. Just too many people too lazy or preoccupied to shift. But I'm old fashioned I suppose, I also enjoy the driving experience; I don't see cars and trucks as solely a means to get from point A to point B with the least amount of interaction as possible.

[@rogernolfe7915]

My 20 year old 2500 Cummins with 5 speed manual has served me well. I won't buy an automatic.

[@chanseormon]

Roger Nolfe Automatic Transmission is way better than the Manual

[@michaelneuhaus4432]

Quality video tfl enjoyed the show

[@TheTsunamijuan]

I recently got a deal on a mega cab when purchasing my new truck. I have to say I love it. While passenger wise i dont really have the demand most of the time. But For cargo and storage Its ideal for me. I needed the space while still having the ability to haul a gooseneck, so its been a complete win. For the first time in years I can store all the tools and test equipment I need, completely out of site. Fold the seats flat as needed and put environment sensitive equipment in that area and still have tons of room. So far passenger wise everyone has been super happy with the back seats. But that was really just a bonus.

[@danhambrick6331]

Looks like Ford and Chevy have some catching up to do!!!

[@Jv19979]

They take turns some years its ford that is ahead sometimes chevy now its ram then it will go back to ford chevy then ram

[@garrettgramlich9424]

Not much haha

[@sevnlight6313]

Catching up to overused old technology?... I heard possibility of ALL Electric duallys!! I cannot make my own Diesel or gasoline at home. But an EV dually can be charged with solar panels at home!! The future is just around the corner big papa!!! 👊😎

[@iamn360]

Ford and chevy can still out tow the ram with the same weight.

[@enigma9789]

They dont need to catch up. Ford already puts the big boy in all diesels.. none of this, buy a weaker version bullshit.

[@shaunhuckabee5904]

SUCH A GORGEOUS TRUCK! My first vehicle was a 1986 Dodge Ram, single cab with the 318c.i. V8! I'd love to buy one but I'm just a blue collar, boot wear'n guy and simply can't afford one!

[@AkioWasRight]

A Cummins 6.7L doesn't need to be quieter.

[@massboyz2255]

emdec55 Right make it louder

[@JeepCherokeeful]

I drive a truck professionally, exhaust music is great, a bunch of racket from under the hood, you can have my portion! But no matter what, eventually it increases driver fatigue.

[@JeepCherokeeful]

Cobra Black noise out the stacks my man, maybe a little turbo whistle. We’re not out here just playing with our toys, they should be functional too. But, financially it might be better to own a barbershop;) these days. Drove up in Alaska for over 4 years, I see a lot of professional “hairdressers” in the lower 48!

[@whenibecamethesun..8759]

Diesel douche brigade

[@AkioWasRight]

@@JeepCherokeeful My 6.7L doesn't fatigue me at all. The current 6.7L is nosier than other diesels, but it's still quite enough to not be bothersome in stock form. There's no need to make it quieter. I easily carry on normal conversations with passengers or with people over bluetooth, I don't have to shut the engine off at drive thrus, and I've never had a complain from neighbors in the morning. It's quite enough like it is.

[@derekenz4185]

Nice work Ram! Thanks TFL!

[@superpershing4833]

Not trying to hate or anything, but did they ever fix where you had to flip the mirrors up to see behind the dually fenders?

[@kaptainkoolz6359]

Always kinda wanted a single cab diesel 3/4 with a 6sp manual. No longer I guess

[@victorC308]

I'm also sad :c

[@foxwithshades7080]

Just get a 2018 ram single cab with a manual.

[@victorC308]

@@foxwithshades7080 diesel??? :D

[@foxwithshades7080]

@@victorC308 yep.

[@foxwithshades7080]

@@victorC308 just warning you they are rarer now tho.

[@offroad5798]

Ram is making the best truck on the road now...damn

[@xxsilver_gamingxx389]

you mean *toyota* bro 😂

[@offroad5798]

@@xxsilver_gamingxx389 lmao, definitely didnt mean Toyota bro

[@krusejonathan01]

In Mexico... For 3 dollars an hour.

[@linh811]

Fiat

[@espeterson522]

the Duramax family has yet to fully come out yet. Just you wait :D

[@mrnine324]

Such a beautiful beast of a truck, straight from the factory. I'm glad they are keeping the Mega Cab going.

[@callen7436]

Me too love the mega cab

[@jason454455456]

Tradesman package isn't that bad and comes with plenty of features

[@strikeeagle6871]

@@jason454455456 I agree. 2018 Tradesman with all the goodies. Damn nice truck . Granite Crystal

[@JimmyDevere]

How is a CV joint at the transfer case more robust??

[@joelj.9406]

In the market for a new 2019 truck 2500/3500 HD. Ram will definitely be on the radar when they hit the dealerships. TFL please put them on the Dyno again when you get them. The upgrades and interior are just mind blowing. Keep up the good work!

[@bosse641]

So nice that the old model will still be produced. ...with a manual transmission.

[@FishFind3000]

John Grytbakk well there not gonna just cut it off there gonna finish the run

[@kirkenstang]

Nice truck, but doesn't really look much different to me than the 18. Still looks better than the Chevy for sure though.

[@oemradiosolutions1399]

I think that's kind of cool that they kept the look of the older trucks but updated the interior to that incredible style of the 19 1500 .

[@jellyfrosh9102]

@@oemradiosolutions1399 I mean if you like that body style that basically hasn't changed other than the grille since like 1995, great.

[@oemradiosolutions1399]

@@jellyfrosh9102 Ford didn't touch their super duty until 2017. It was the same truck for 30 plus years. The HD truck market is much different than the half tons. People want capability more than looks. I think Ram did enough to make it look new.

[@SuperOnlineHero]

New ram design coming next year 2020

[@treyroberts8124]

@@jellyfrosh9102buddy, the differences between a '95 and a '19 are massive lol

[@ssasser6067]

No manual??? Come on RAM you were the only truck left offering it and why I like RAM

[@ajsanchez658]

They weren't selling and they had the least power in the diesel ram line up

[@paulwolfen735]

@@ajsanchez658 Lordy, that sucks! Gonna miss the manual.

[@shawnriddle3018]

Gotta make the big bucks or it goes away.

[@ssasser6067]

AJ Sanchez power isn’t always everything, I would take a manual over a auto any day even with it detuned.... could always have it tuned

[@ssasser6067]

Shawn Riddle why couldn’t they keep it as an option??? They got all them crazy colors that are special order... could just have the manual as a special order

[@jimbo2487]

I’ve never owned a Dodge, but it looks like you fellas have been doing your homework. This is why I’ll be buying one of these in the near future. Well done Dodge!

[@supporterofsanity]

Great job Andre! You are among the best automotive journalists in any format!

[@bradleypollack5658]

They also need to partner up with Cummins to create a better ecodiesel engine.

[@DeltaSierra426]

YES!! That's what I've been saying on allpar.com. Keep the VM Motori in European-market vehicles... we love our Hemis and Cummins in the States!

[@TheKillerMarine]

Cummins tried but couldn't get the numbers the Fiat diesel did

[@betoborba3329]

They where spouse to have the Cummins that Nissan has on the Titan but fiat turn them down!

[@camron1018]

Bradley Pollack they do lol ecodiesel rams are trash my friend works at a dodge dealer they get quite a few in there

[@Bruningable]

The voice of that Chief engineer...

[@rkalla]

Bruningable sounds like JL Collins,.. I want him to read me an ebook :)

[@whenibecamethesun..8759]

Lebowski

[@oror3837]

priceless.

[@mojorisin7371]

They all sound like marketing engineers not the real engineer's, as it's just a script from their bosses not their expertise. When you talk to an acual real engineer, they don't sound like salesmen.

[@whenibecamethesun..8759]

@@mojorisin7371 no most dont have the street skills for that. When i see a engineer on the jobsite i either STFU or RUN!

[@tater0909]

Hate to hear the manual is going away. I was hoping to get the new power with a manual. Love the trucks

[@tater0909]

2WIREG yes

[@caseytodd7632]

That's it. Ram wins the current-gen truck war. Chevy and Ford simply can't compete. Sincerely, A proud High Country Silverado owner.

[@clinton219]

Casey Todd I beg to differ. Coming from a 2017 ram 2500 to a F250...there is no comparison. The Cummins is a great motor, ram just can’t build a truck like ford can.

[@Superduty4me]

Great review of the truck these guy's knew their stuff. Looks like they made the dream wish list and just built it!

[@ThatOneShepherd1776]

I'd rather have a loud Cummins diesel over a quieter one any day.

[@trevorj79]

Were you not hugged enough as a child? 😂

[@trippymane4936]

I can tell you are a young man

[@C0NTR0L55K]

Adison Kelly Sdunek 5” straight pipe all day

[@cjeam9199]

Caius Andromeda Tinnitus is not a joke man

[@con3186]

I just got a 91 non ic 12 valve and it sounds like a mf school bus on the inside and I love it. she just screams

[@PSPHaCkErAOD]

why do some of the trucks have a real shifter and other have that stupid knob on the 2500?

[@CaptainRudy4021]

I won't be 100% impressed until Ram offers a mega cab long bed truck from the factory.

[@dillonh321]

Just get a Crew cab with the long bed still plenty of room in the crew.

[@yotatrd5.758]

Captain Rudy 4021 it’s the wheelbase that would kill it in 90% of the states a crew cab long bed sticks out 3ft in a parking lot. Add another foot plus they will be hit a lot and there will be times where you may not be able to back out of a spot with out a 20 point turn. It’s just impractical to do so.

[@lifeofabachelor8547]

@@yotatrd5.758 i have no issues backing out any size truck even a mega cab long bed truck. if someone in incompetent in doing so just means you shouldnt buy one. doesnt mean i shouldnt be allowed tho

[@yotatrd5.758]

Leonard Martin neither do I but bottom line Like the G56 which is a damn shame seeing it leave the long bed mega doesn’t have enough demand people who drive them don’t need the long bed it’s a simple thing of supply and demand.. if there’s no demand FCA is not going to build it.

[@lifeofabachelor8547]

@@yotatrd5.758 i agree also sad to see the manual transmission gone. guess i will have to go to a much larger truck for major towing now i dont like automatics i have driven but have owned one and never will its for lazy people

[@rickb9238]

Wow! That Cummins engine is something. I drove highway trucks and my own truck had an 855 c.i. Cummins rated at 400 h.p. and 1250 lb/ft of torque, the available Cummins engine in the pickup is very impressive. Well done RAM.👍👍

[@rome79735]

I know I'm dreaming here, but here it goes - I love the impressive H/P Dodge has on their trucks, and I was wondering if Dodge will ever come back or re-introduce the SUV version like they did back then in the 80's with the Dodge blazer 4X4 used in the movie- "Lone Wolf McQuade" Personally I thought that was an awesome vehicle. Now (Dreaming again) it be nice if Dodge was to make a up to date modern version of their 4X4 blazers...…………….Just dreaming of one :)

[@jellyfrosh9102]

The hammer guy is back from last year I see.

[@smac5046]

Hahaha!!!😂

[@jrhunt414]

It seems like they told him the hammer idea was stupid after he talked about the tradesman. He will forever be known as hammer guy.

[@MyTubeUser321]

That hammer guy is why the Ram's interior is so nice (he's head of interior design at FCA).

[@daltonhill5110]

Stop. Hammer time.

[@oror3837]

how much is the hammer?

[@Ted_Stryker]

Andre... 😂 Still out to prove that Russians, "Pull like mule and push like meowntain goat". 🤣

[@spartan_a1176]

My balls just shoot up

[@trentelswick7673]

Yes, however, it is slang for the Polish. Open your other eye and look!

[@bookooc5605]

@@trentelswick7673 What a jerk.

[@jdmrider]

In mother Russia truck drive you!

[@trentelswick7673]

Yeah, that mountain goat joke was bad.

[@rocketj7449]

You can have the top of the line package at a cost of: 3 full time jobs! Yay!

[@strikeeagle6871]

You don't need it really. Leather sunroof . Tradesman loaded 6.7 is a fantastic buy . 47k. Got one 2018.

[@rocketj7449]

@@strikeeagle6871 wow. Dually? Srw? Tow capacity?

[@PokyPops]

I want the exact Big Horn standard cab at 9:23 in the video! So excited that they will still be offering a standard cab!

[@geog5523]

The Mopar guy has a natural bad ass voice. Made this truck sound like the bad ass truck it is. I think Ram is in good hands for sure.

[@ChevyManZ]

And so the days of a manual transmissions in heavy duty pickups has finally ended... its a very sad day.

[@777jones]

I am sure the attorneys and bank middle managers who buy these trucks will enjoy them.

[@DanMar5858]

It ended in real Heavy Duty trucks a few years ago. These are still considered Light Duty trucks, but all the new Class 8 trucks have been coming with push button automatics for the last 4 or 5 years now at least. So, its really no big surprise. Besides i guarantee that no human can shift gears as fast as a computer can, while still keeping the RPM's in the power band and the throttle down......

[@ChevyManZ]

Yeah, if there’s no market and there’s no money being made, then theirs no real reason to keep it going, no matter how much we guys who want the stick shifts to stick around wish it to be. Everything is always Changing. Soon we’ll be running electric pickups, and we’ll get to see that change perhaps.

[@callofdutyguy9]

ChevyManZ7155 too bad there isn't a company with ***** that is willing to spearhead a form manual transmission revival.

[@travispage7719]

no more manual? guess il try and find a older truck. who wants all the bull crap electrical stuff anyways?

[@antonioaa8097]

Is this going to cost 100K? Now days buying a truck is like getting a mortgage.

[@johnt4060]

I'm sure it'll be at least $70k for the fancy pants trim but the tradesman trim might run around $50k or so

[@kylestan2250]

I see more Ford and GM than Rams at the local transmission shop.

[@kylestan2250]

$63,000+ You can get a car loan easier than a mortgage. Even crap houses sell for more than $100k

[@dieseldog00]

Loaded Bighorn dually probly 80k. If you want more power and headroom check out the Freightliner Sportchassis P4XL at 450hp/1650tq at 38k gooseneck.

[@solobushman]

Kyle Stan Maybe in the USA but I don’t think you will get this one in Canada for less than 120 k. The half tonne is over 50 k without all the options.

[@Redsfanatic32]

The biggest downfall is that “new” injector pump. Screw the cp4. You can make those same numbers more reliably with a cp3 Edit: however, I am digging the new look. The big grille gives it that same look many semis are giving. The headlights even take a nod at many other semi manufacturers. The longhorn interior is second to none, and I would love to own one.

[@sicchuckie]

Wow, I’m glad, finally feel like I bought a great product! Hope it doesn’t disappoint. So far, I’m in Love.

[@shawnriddle3018]

I wonder what the thinking was to remove the manual lever in the power wagon? More storage? I prefer it over the switch.

[@atp1551]

As someone who owns a 2015 2500 Ram very unfortunate they didn't improve the mirrors as far as their design. Ford still has them beat in that department

[@stevebauer6293]

I want to know more about that new high pressure pump. I hope they didn't go with the CP4.

[@alfonzooliviera1121]

Steve Bauer they actually did. RIP

[@nospark8514]

Yup, that's a CP4... LOL!

[@ajsanchez658]

Definitely a cp4 in the video

[@stevebauer6293]

The Duramax is the only diesel not using the CP4 now.

[@thorbc178]

Lol

[@benmorris3938]

Would liked to have seen a power folding tow mirror, it sucks that they are still manual flip up.

[@jmj267]

Andre unfolded him electrically before he got out of the vehicle

[@FishFind3000]

John jay drott but going from driving to posing is manual. That’s what he is talking about Ford and Chevy is power tow mirrors.

[@pat2430]

1st world problems.

[@thoriphes2007]

@@jmj267 he means flipping from horizontal to vertical for a better viewing angle

[@ajbilleck9805]

Would be nice. However I do a full inspection of truck and trailer before I leave. So I flip them out regardless. Bet will be a option as they tweak models after few years

[@dannyrbailey]

Yes, the cp4 can handle more volume, but not more high pressure, so looks like new Cummins owners will have to add a lift pump to put less strain on the cp4 fuel pump or swap to a cp3

[@jasoncurtin5800]

It's the same truck with a different grill. Really this is what I've been waiting for.

[@max-grey]

Cummins diesel ❤️

[@sevnlight6313]

Good if you tow alot and often. Overkill for the regular joe who only carries a hammer 😆

[@406Steven]

@@sevnlight6313 Overkill for the guys who never even use their trucks as a truck. Or the people who buy it to tow their dinky aluminum fishing boat to the lake. Very few people who buy these diesels actually use them for what they were built for.

[@user-maxim_79]

Still wrapped around a turd

[@victorC308]

Those that mean all Ram 2500 don't come on manuals anymore? :c

[@chevyon37s]

KingXDeus 1123 the manual transmission was optional, and like they said not enough people ordered them to make it worth keeping as an option. People often forget they have to contract and purchase so many transmissions from the supplier before its economical enough to keep them around as an option. And the transmission was probably not capable of reliably holding up to the new 1000ft/lb engine. Plus the Aisin transmission is pretty good so who wants to wear out their arm to still have slow shifts?

[@jellyfrosh9102]

@@james2042 do you really think that trucks are going to be full electric any time soon?

[@bryan70546]

@Gavin H yep

[@ryanstuckey8677]

not selling enough man trans? that's bs the 4 dealers within driving distance from me cant keep them in stock

[@HeartTribe]

Probably 'cuz they only have like 2 in stock haha.

[@welcome2myworld1.o89]

I read the article when it came out this morning. I read it and it came very easily with knowledge that the G-56 is no longer available in the new fifth GEN pick up trucks. Rest in peace G-56 six speed manual transmission day in age.

[@dustintilton8716]

@The Fast Lane Truck. I just wanted to tell you that if you go on RAM Trucks website and go under the 2019 ram 3500 section and scroll down to the part that says (MAKE ANY SPOT YOUR SPOT) for park assist there's a white 3500 dually in the middle but to the right of it there is a grey Ram limited that has a 4500 badge on the hood and has front fender flare and appears to be a widetrack front axle.

[@Lex-Rex]

The dually deserves 22.5 Alcoa's from the factory.

[@theirthereandtheyre2947]

Not comfortable with rotary transmission dial.

[@yodawg3469]

Everything is electronic anyway so what's it matter?

[@laszlovass7326]

Because it's easier to shift quickly without looking, keeps your right hand close to the wheel during shift changes, it's what us ham fisted guys are accustomed to. Think plow trucks, cop cars, off road, poor conditions with gloved hands, injured fingers. Column shifters work really well. There are so many men who love them, we have big hands, and like to keep our eyes on the road and the ladies. BMW I drive and others require too much thought. Placing things in logical places with muscle memory incorporates correct movements during high stress and emergency situations. For example, trailer brake controllers should always be near right hand and shift lever and steering, not in upper left like Chevy did.

[@JohnDoe-nz6bk]

Why? Never had any issues with mine!

[@callen7436]

@@laszlovass7326 Great points I agree!

[@Dirtkid98505]

@@laszlovass7326 So what your saying is you don't have fingers but just big clubs at the end of your wrists? The Dial shifter is just as easy to use and I've even moved it without my thumb cause it was broken lol

[@mustafakhuzaima9722]

Looks so good man 👌 chevy boys are crying right now 🤣🤣🤣

[@EGGINFOOLS]

Crying for what? GM has the new 10sp Allison which no competitors can match. Allison makes the best trans. GM has also always out performed the other two while pulling a trailer. Paper numbers mean nothing when it doesn't apply the power correctly.

[@dodgeman2324]

EGGINFOOLS just like when TFL dynoed the big 3 and the Chevy was the lowest horsepower and torque LMAO

[@EGGINFOOLS]

@@dodgeman2324 Yet it beat both pulling a trailer up the Ike! Hmm...

[@cdecent7]

no were not and why would another company trying to compete be a problem

[@dodgeman2324]

EGGINFOOLS with the smaller loads, why can’t Chevy pull 32,000 lbs? Ford and Ram are lol Now there 35,000

[@sargenthp]

Did they do anything different with the standard SRW gears with the Cummins? Or is it still fixed at 3.42? Those gears was a reason I went with the L5P.

[@keltiqrennee]

Thank you guys... I've been looking into buying a Ram 3500 diesel dually and I'm so glad I didn't buy one last year...your 3500 is going to be perfect for towing my tiny house!!!... I mean I'm just so ecstatic💖💖💖...so yep... sounds like I've just got to pull the trigger and sign up... cuz this has got everything that I've wanted... that you didn't have before...

[@johnhull6363]

Good engine, but the shipping crate sucks

[@noahranker4133]

John Hull Ford good shipping crate shit engine

[@thetreyrich1]

holes in the arms = dirt catchers

[@tactickleshtooper1753]

Trey Rich >>> they're scientific ... it's for collecting dirt samples every so often ;-)

[@rsd5768]

Rust as well

[@jamesnm21]

Spray foam.

[@phillturcotte4767]

Dirt could still get in the old ones, so technically the holes make the new ones easier to clean when they do catch dirt, and dry faster.

[@jamesdunbar2973]

weld plates over the holes.

[@Mebob2001]

using a CP4, which ford and GM have both had failures taking out the whole fuel system since 2011, new lifters, they stated they increased strength on the rods and crank what about the pistons? this is entertaining. and 400 hp?

[@whenibecamethesun..8759]

Could have 200hp..dont matter when there is 1k tourque...B

[@bryan70546]

you don't buy a diesel for the HP lol

[@406Steven]

It's a truck, not a sports car. If you want to go fast, Dodge makes Chargers, Challengers, etc. that'll smoke trucks.

[@highlightsbottleflipnbanfl1847]

@@sonsofliberty3081 those detroits were 2 stroke engines, so at 2000 rpm they sound like they are running at 4000 because they fire twice as often. 6v92 were used as a general replacement for the 318 or 8v71 this too was a v style engine just with larger pistons and 2 less cylinders.

[@highlightsbottleflipnbanfl1847]

@@icenbryse5190 another thing to note about the inline design is the very simple yet very effective use of gravety associated with it. Granted the pistons in a v configuration have a gravety assisted power stroke however the increased friction due to gravety pulling down on each piston increases fuel consumption and decreses engine life.

[@Gen3HemiBuilder1964]

I've worked for FCA, formerly DaimlerChrysler since 2002. I love the ram products. great to work on, reliable without major issues and good looking. Truth be told.. they are unaffordable along with every other brand out there. For a 32 yr old man like me married with three kids, that works for the company. A 2500 is simply unattainable. To simply get a crew cab with anything other than flat black bumpers and diesel is over$ 50k. That's just absurd. I think it's time to take a new approach instead of adding more tech to drive up cost that will be unavailable to find replacment parts for in ten years.

[@Grenyas]

The Ram interiors sure are something else. Great attention to detail.

[@freedomjesse]

So now you can blow a dodge transmission at 50k instead of 100k.

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

Woo hoo

[@bechtoea]

Good luck. That's an Aisin transmission. It's not going to break.

[@kylestan2250]

I see more Ford and GM than Rams at the local transmission shop.

[@joshwest1399]

depends how you drive....I have 2016 dodge 2500 with 530hp and 1100 ft lbs and I'm over 60k and going strong......I just have a transmission tune.....

[@compbug2]

Our 2014 had 150k no hiccups at all.

[@LuisRamirez-bj1dv]

When will the new RamEco diesel be out.

[@mikezeke7041]

“For better improvement “ 🤣

[@rkalla]

Mike Zeke they fired the guy that was focused on “worse improvement” in last years model :)

[@SKULL0fD3ATH.]

Not a fan of the power wagon having a dial shifter now, hopefully that is just part of a group you can add to the truck but i doubt it and im not seeing the lever for the 4x4 transfercase either, sigh, everything else looks good though.

[@toobalicious]

@13:26 I know it's straight, but the Limited badge doesn't line up with the stripes and looks...wrong.

[@FishyEngineer420]

Who else quit watching at 5:16? Rip manual transmission

[@rhodesiancitizen1870]

I don't understand why they don't offer the 6.4 with a manual.

[@abramar123]

@@rhodesiancitizen1870 People didn't buy a diesel with a manual. I doubt they would buy a gasser with a manual.

[@rhodesiancitizen1870]

@@abramar123 You're right about that very few people buy manuals anymore.

[@MrPland1992]

Automatics are much much better than manuals now. Better gas mileage, more reliable etc... Manuals are for idiots that can't get over technology.

[@BigJon723]

They should at least leave it as an option for special order .... I wont buy an auto

[@TimKaeb]

We still need a manual transmission!!!

[@xephael3485]

Why? So you can show off your shifting capabilities that probably suck anyhow?

[@TimKaeb]

@@xephael3485 no I could list multiple reasons why but you probably don't have enough brain cells to understand why.

[@xephael3485]

@@TimKaeb I'm waiting for your multiple reasons, or even a single reason.

[@TimKaeb]

@@xephael3485 number one Chrysler's 68rfe trans is crap, you can only get the Aisin trans in the 3500. Two towing is better with a manual. And 3 I prefer to dive a manual with is why i'm glad I have a 2018 manual.

[@xephael3485]

@@TimKaeb Asin transmission is not crap, towing with a manual is not better as proven with large scale semi-trucks. The only thing standard has going is lack of complexity and easier to self-service by novice.

[@Nicolas-ds2yt]

killing it good job RAM

[@Formulabruce]

I can't believe what I just saw! Jim Morrison seems very well grounded and basically sells with his own interests, Even HE is truly Impressed . I wonder what RPM is the 1000 Torque spec at. Great Video guys, Again!

[@jasonrobinson7922]

Just bought a 2020 3500 limited dually mega box.... just wow I can’t get over how nice it is just wow

[@BlueDually4x4]

But the big question is, will they build some base model trucks that normal people can afford without all of that electronic bullshit?

[@mcmasteriron]

BlueDually4x4 they always do brotha! Love our tradesmen trucks for our company!

[@Packinheat1175]

Of course they wont. They cant screw people out of the max amount of money for things they dont need that way.

[@wconstructionco]

@@mcmasteriron best thing about Ram trucks. They cater to the work truck market more than anyone else.

[@kenmartin5902]

That would be the shit!!!!

[@Blackneck1994]

Here’s all you need to know... The Duramax is the only one NOT using a junk ass CP4 injection pump for 2019. Shame on Cummins for opting to use a CP4, major hit in reliability. They had 15 years of good service from the CP3 and now it’s gone, just because they wanted a few thousand more PSI for rail pressure. Should’ve switched to the HP4 like GM did. Much more reliable pump and it meets the higher rail pressure capability that all the OEs are seeking currently. Can’t even consider the Cummins to be the most reliable engine anymore, those CP4s have caused nothing but trouble for GM, Ford, and I believe VW as well.

[@clinton219]

Marcus Mar the CP4 is reliable...so long as the operator isn’t a complete idiot.

[@Blackneck1994]

Clinton no, it’s not. It’s a complete gamble. People running bad fuel, not changing filters, and not draining the water separator just exaggerates the problem. I’ve seen an LML truck that had a FASS on it since new lose the CP4 at 5,000 miles. Even if the failure rate is low, that kind of stuff really never happened with CP3s. Period. Even when a CP3 fails it doesn’t ruin the rest of the fuel system like CP4s do. Roller lifters were a terrible idea and it shows, the solid lifters in the CP3 were never an issue.

[@clinton219]

Marcus Mar the fact that the truck had a FASS on it could be the culprit for the failure. All it takes is starving it one time to cause damage. If you change the filters and don’t prime the system correctly, you’re damaging the pump. The CP4 gets a bad name because most people are stupid.

[@Blackneck1994]

Clinton no, the CP4 gets a bad name because it’s a flawed design. Wether it has a factory lift pump feeding it in a Ford application or without one in a GM application. Fact of the matter is that with the same maintenance practices and good quality of fuel, CP3s will last longer. And once again- they will not ruin the rest of the fuel system when they fail.

[@clinton219]

Marcus Mar the CP4 only ruins the fuel system if the operator keeps driving with issues. The pump doesn’t shit out and immediately ruin the system. No surprise though. I mean, if you caused damage to your fuel pump, you can’t be expected to pay enough attention to drivability issues either. Lol. It will tell you if there’s a problem. Drastic differences between command pressure and actual pressure is the trick. You could argue that one shouldn’t have to pay attention to such things. I’d say, those people don’t need diesel pickups. Ever seen the inside of a big rig? Hundreds of data readings. There a reason. You HAVE to pay attentions. You HAVE to follow procedure. You HAVE to get good quality fuel. If the Bosch pump was awful, Cummins wouldn’t put one on the side of their engine. GM was stupid for not including a lift pump. As for ford, I’ve literally never heard of one crapping out that wasn’t due to operator error. They don’t just grenade.

[@mromero911]

I see everyone complaining about no manual... when’s the last time y’all bought a new truck?

[@bbb1723]

mariano romero I just bought a 2018. Couldn’t find a new g56 truck in 1k miles. So i settled for a 68rfe truck.

[@srn9973]

I ordered my 14 Mega dually, Laramie with the G56. absolutely love it. My neighbor has a 17 2500 with the G56 I would love to order the new 19 with a manual!!

[@jonmaciel4696]

DAMN THESE NEW RAM TRUCKS ARE NO JOKE SO NICE YET SO CAPABLE AND EFFICIENT 👌

[@marcovalencia146]

Damn. Ram Really out done themselves to make their heavy duty trucks go along with the all new Ram 1500. Thumbs up For Ram!

[@843MudMafia.]

6.7 for power wagon

[@hellkitty1014]

Man I wish...

[@Markson44]

Then you would have to lose the winch, engine is too big and heavy for the suspension to handle...

[@theodoretaylor5228]

Darius Hope yessir

[@frankgrochot8719]

Why would you want the Cummins in a power wagon? To turn it into a parking lot queen?? What would 850 foot pounds of torque gain you on dirt? You do realize the Cummins is over 500 pounds heavier than a 5.7 right? That would require stiffer suspension and reduce articulation. Not to mention a hit on the already low payload and towing numbers. Plus good luck if you ever got it stuck. And lastly, finding diesel in remote locations can be extremely hard. As cool as the Cummins is, gas is the only way to go here.

[@jakey20022]

To much weight and to tall of an engine.

[@JsGarage]

I think it’s a nice update. Good to see the HD gas get the ZF 8 speed I am guessing it’s an 8HP90/95 or maybe something else even. It’s a bummer it didn’t get the new cab. Not sure what the exact reason was but I would have rather had the new crew cab back seat then have to get a mega cab. Ram has had a poor rollover rating I would love to see that talked about and if any changes to this old cab were implemented. I guess maybe they just didn’t want to pour too much money in for whatever reason. The HD crew cab feels crowded compared to the new 1500 crew cab. Overall a lot of good changes but for a platform that has been milked for so long I wanted a better update. 1000 ftlb of torque is awesome wonder how it will stack up against GM 10 speed Duramax. I don’t feel much love in the 2500 Diesel area with Ram. You get 370/850 and it just doesn’t go like a 6.7L Ford or Duramax. It’s fine and it’ll certainly get the job done but when one scratches head over the finer details of where 60-75K is going it matters.

[@_E_B_]

If the ram 2500 gas version uses the 6.4L hemi...and it gets an 8spd trans...it will most likely be the 8hp70 since that's the trans they use with that engine in other vehicles with the 6.4L. The 8hp90/95 is used with the hellcat/demon...

[@JsGarage]

@@_E_B_ I get where you are coming from but I disagree. I disagree because the the 2500 is a HD application that would call for something more robust than the 8HP70. I expect 8HP95 1st and the 90 would be my second guess. Those hellcat/demon applications are high horsepower light duty applications. I would be extremely surprised if the 8HP70/75 showed up in the 2500. Really the 8HP70 is rather light duty compared to Ford and GM 8 and 10 speeds but gets the job done nicely in the 1500 Ram and non supercharged car applications.

[@_E_B_]

@@JsGarage The 8L90 from gm has a torque limit of 663 ft lbs. The 10r80 from ford/gm has a torque limit of 590 ft lbs. The 8hp70 has a torque limit of 516 ft lbs. The 8hp75 has a torque limit of 553 ft lbs. The Competition doesnt have that much on the 8hp70/75... It wouldn't make any sense to put the 8hp90/95 behind the gas version of a 2500...its overkill. But still possible. We shall see...

[@JsGarage]

Evan Bozajian when is the last time a HD truck had a 700Nm/516 FtLBs transmission rating? You also named off all transmissions being used in current half tons. Those are not what is used in the Gas HD from GM and Ford.

[@_E_B_]

@@JsGarage Ur talking about the GAS engine powered 2500. The transmission only needs to be stout enough to handle the torque of the engine. The frame and chassis will handle the rest of the weight the truck is pulling. FD gear ration will also help with that.

[@liamburke4547]

Sorry chevy boys haha. Cummins are the best looking truck awesome

[@2aminitials]

At 18:18 use the red strap to hold the winch cable taught. Getting you fingers caught in the hook and pulled into the fairlead is no fun.

[@philsalsbery9994]

WOW, gorgeous new RAMS! I love my 2017 3500 Mega Cab SRW Limited Cummins/Aisin. Flawless truck with just over 50K on the clock so far. Go RAM!

[@warpdrivejunky8801]

In my eyes Dodge Trucks always were #1 with the Cummins engine 4x4 with a 6 speed manual. This head guy of Ram just chopped off the trucks right nut with the loss of the manual transmission. Now the truck brakes for you thats a instant no sale for me. I cant stand any vehicle that drives for me in any fashion. I really hope you guys put in a off switch for that auto driving crap. I guess for people who can't drive will like things done for them.

[@riverfallscory]

It can all be shut off.

[@vex-nh]

Nobody bought them. No one is going to manufacture things that people don't buy.

[@gregadkins68]

Dodge was the last truck you could get a manual transmission in guess the weenies won out

[@YoteNationest]

automatic trans are great and all but I don't think it hurts to have a know how of how to drive a manny. my second car I owned was a 5 spd Capri and heck it was fun to drive made parallel parking a fun challenge.

[@callofdutyguy9]

Only Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier and Chevy Colorado midsize-trucks are available with manual transmissions now.

[@bswam44]

An automatic transmission is superior for towing as it reduces shock on the drivetrain and it can work in coordination with the exhaust brake for grade descent control. An automatic transmission can last for hundreds of thousands of miles unlike any truck clutch. I learned to drive a car with a manual transmission when I was 12 years old so hardly something to brag about, and I lived in the mountains at the time so had to learn to slip the clutch on an incline from day one. Pretty pathetic when a guy has to have a stick shift to compensate for problems having a stiffie.

[@YoteNationest]

If I had to hill start my mercury Capri if I was facing up hill I always had my tires turned to the left and car rolled back against the curb so I didn't have to tri-pedal between the clutch brake and gas to take off.

[@gregadkins68]

Benjamin Sampson I disagree if I’m going to use an engine brake coming down the hill I don’t want to transmission deciding when it when I should shift I need to decide when I should shift or hit the service breaks and as far as longevity my semi truck I put 1,000,000 miles on it before I put a clutch in it in my personal pick up truck I had for 25 years before I put a clutch in it

[@edgardocalderon5032]

Ram better keep the G56 no matter what

[@ajsanchez658]

They're trying to make power, the g56 trucks made the least in the ram diesel lineup

[@abramar123]

One day, we will all get along and learn to appreciate trucks of all makes, but today is not that day, it seems.

[@alew3555]

I didn't like those headlights on the 1500, but they fit nicely in these HDs. Man, I may never be able to afford one but they are beautiful.