TOWING A CAT D3 DOZER WITH THE 2020 RAM 3500 HO DUALLY

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[@jonathanhuggins3010]

Came over from V belt and sons! Awesome video! Keep it coming!

[@IManOPERATOR]

Awesome! Thank you for the support 👊🏼

[@jacemusgrove3073]

Looks like a beast on the trailer!

[@IManOPERATOR]

Right! It was a cool view to see the set up at work.

[@jeeperzr2]

The camera view on the roof of the dozer was awesome!

[@IManOPERATOR]

I was entertained by that also.

[@mikescaffo4850]

These modern trucks are fine handling these kinds of loads today well done

[@IManOPERATOR]

Oh ya she does an amazing job for sure, thank you

[@timberhitchllc]

I use those folding handle binders and love them. If you ever have to run one out, try hooking one end the the rub rail. Way safer and easier than the two-handed punch to the mouth you got going on there. Keep them lubed and they swing like butter!

[@IManOPERATOR]

They’ve been a great style to have. Ya I’ve gotten close to whipping myself in the face before 😂 I like your idea and ya I keep them taken care of have a can of PB in the trailer always

[@billywilliams6853]

6:35 Hey man, this Exhaust Brake really works Great 👍 👌.

[@IManOPERATOR]

It’s absolutely amazing!! I never get tired of it!

[@hornconstruction1393]

awesome stuff came up as a suggested channel

[@IManOPERATOR]

Thank you! Appreciate you clicking on the video 👊🏼

[@Daywew]

20.6k I see for 2020 D3 (Maybe that's with closed cab?. We have f350s/f550s in our fleet at work, my old daily hauler was an f350 SRW. Now I run a 2018 ram 3500DRW. I've had two JD 323E's on the gooseneck (about 21k before trailer) and not only does it plug along happily but the technology they put in these Rams to stop are just unparalleled. Sometimes I have to put my foot in the brake just because I want the vehicle behind me to see my lights 😂😂 otherwise tap the brakes and let the engine do the rest. Gotta figure you treat that transmission like you would your mother and you got the best daily hauler you could ask for. Sweet truck man, good vid. Got a sub from me 👍

[@IManOPERATOR]

Lolol I do the same stuff when I have my exhaust brake on. I rarely actually use the brakes on my truck what do ever I treat her right the best I can she takes care of me and I’ll be sure to keep her happy

[@deandrecook3945]

When in doubt throw another chain is what most truck drivers do but the way you got it is fine

[@IManOPERATOR]

Exactly can’t go wrong with over doing it

[@richardharvey8939]

Following you from The V-belt channel. Nice work

[@IManOPERATOR]

Hey! Bad ass thank you man

[@MoMonde]

Same here! I enjoyed this!

[@GOOF2ooo]

I also came from vbelts channel.

[@jeeperzr2]

Same here! Enjoying your videos!

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@jeeperzr2 I appreciate it 👊🏼

[@thechestnutking736]

Haul our D5G with my 23 3500 Ram SRW HO Cummins. No problems.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Good stuff 🤘🏼

[@ranch3727]

I’m a Ford guy, but you got a nice unit there!

[@IManOPERATOR]

Thank you man I appreciate that. Been a long road to get here.

[@johnathanalford5866]

Yes all attachments have to b secured

[@IManOPERATOR]

I thought so, I know it’s over a spec weight typically over 1k lbs

[@Carla-tz7qw]

Love the dodge joke. Heavy haul. 😂

[@IManOPERATOR]

Always 😂

[@chriszarzoza149]

Hell Yea Brother 👍👍👍

[@IManOPERATOR]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Turbotalkin]

I wish they would still put manual transmission in 1 tons

[@IManOPERATOR]

Honestly with what these transmissions are capable of I really don’t mind it. However on the flip side a manual transmission is always fun.

[@hiltonray4461]

Stopping is the issue ! My 3500 wont hardly stop my loaded 40 ft goosneck sometimes, love that engine brake though

[@IManOPERATOR]

Dam there’s never enough brakes. But no joke that exhaust brake is a game changer

[@absoldati]

Great channel bud. Loving the content. I have a bit of a weird question, but what rear seat cover do you use for your dog? That looks way better and thicker than the one I have lol.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Appreciate it man, and ya lol sure things it’s from Amazon it’s a bit narrow but it’s pretty dang Heavy duty Bulldogology Dog Back Seat Cover 100% Waterproof Heavy Duty Bench Cover with Dog Hammock and Backseat Protector - Premium Pet Car Seat Cover for Cars Trucks SUVs www.amazon.com/dp/B01C83PBO6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SN37EYCV6EDH286SZC8D?psc=1

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Cummins ☝️. Beast Watched Sam all the time. Hadn’t got to see your channel yet. I got a 06g56 3500i bought new 👍🤙

[@IManOPERATOR]

Thanks for swinging over. That’s also a beast of a truck. G56 life is a great way to live

[@lyndonhamby7432]

@@IManOPERATOR you bet looking forward for more videos 👍

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@lyndonhamby7432 definitely 🤘🏼

[@douglassmith7515]

Get yourself a couple of rubber belting to put on the deck to stop the cleats from tearing the Deck up.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Yup! Bought some horse stable mats they work perfect

[@keithhansen3963]

Amazing pulling from Ram. Years back you needed a tractor/semi to be able to pull that load

[@IManOPERATOR]

It’s insane what these truck are capable now. Would of never thought.

[@scottmcquarrie7295]

I have an 05' 2500 Dodge Ram Cummins. I own a 350 John Deere track loader with a clam bucket. Do you think it's possible to haul my loader with my truck? The Loader weighs like 13,000 lbs. I have a huge pintle hook on it. I guess a 7 ton trailer would work well.

[@troycarlock6217]

V-belt said I should join and he isn’t wrong. Let’s see a video of the operating on that site.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Well thank you! Ya I’ll have that video up tomorrow evening hopefully 🤘🏼 I appreciate it

[@fernandourias9507]

Good job amigo

[@IManOPERATOR]

Thank you kindly 👊🏼

[@HanaMana05]

Could loaded it a little more rear of the axles but I guess u proved that ur truck can handle it so👍🏽

[@IManOPERATOR]

It was a trail but that axle weight worked out quite well. Truck had very little squat also. But ya she kicked ass hauling.

[@jamesharpur720]

No he loaded it perfect

[@arborjackstreeservice714]

It looks good if not anything else

[@IManOPERATOR]

Looks and function for sure

[@avliathomas8175]

When will the next video be released I just founded your channel nice that is a beautiful set up I am into the big trucks DODGETRUCK3500 AND 2500 I LIKE FORD TO BUT DODGE IS NUMBER ONE SO DO U DO HOTSHOT OR WORK FOR YOUR SELF

[@IManOPERATOR]

Going to try and work on it tonight, might get posted up tomorrow evening or so. Ram for the win 🤘🏼

[@crazybrutus1234]

Definitely make a video id like to learn more

[@IManOPERATOR]

Most definitely,

[@H.ThompsonExcavation1304]

When you gonna get speed binders? Nice setup!

[@IManOPERATOR]

Thanks man, hopefully soon, wouldn’t mind having my own set.

[@davinsalazar9177]

Nice

[@brandoncaldwell95]

I was offered a haul that weighs 19500 over 450 miles. I backed down as its 6000lbs over my trailer capacity. Think i should have took it and took the risk...

[@IManOPERATOR]

That’s always an iffy one to go about, sometimes the risk is rewarding however if things go wrong you’ll spend more then the load is worth.

[@jaydenlogan5894]

Can you do an overview on your truck like what all you’ve done to it?

[@IManOPERATOR]

Ya I can get a video out for that

[@CL-cu3dk]

Just moved my d5k with a 18 f350 drw. Truck does it great, definitely not dot legal. The Pete is much safer. Planned stopping is good. It's when you get an a hole to brake check you that your going to have a problem

[@IManOPERATOR]

Ya always got to drive on the defense

[@jackclark1994]

Dash cams are a truckers best friend

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@jackclark1994 amen to that

[@kevak907]

Nice haul. You should cover the exhaust on the dozer or any piece of equipment with a stack like that. Wind can spin the turbo and with no oil pressure lubricating it, it’s an easy way to destroy it.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Asked my dealer about that. The def/DPF system on these things doesn’t allow enough air flow what so ever to intrude into the system to damage anything

[@VBELTandSON]

Lucky the machine can even breathe out the exhaust with emissions. Ain’t nothing going backward thru all that garbage

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@VBELTandSON pretty dam much

[@Djtruckin]

Did you ever figure the weight rating on your truck and trailer tires to make sure they are capable of your 54k apportion tags. Just curios. I’ve have a 5500 and 35, 40 k Dimond C. I went 44k

[@IManOPERATOR]

I can max out my truck at a total of 43k GCWR With the tires I currently have however when I go to 19.5 wheels I’ll have another 4k rating on the rear axle and 2k more on the front which would put me over the 44 tag, and the $100 more that is cost for a 54 tag was better then having a 2k over weight fine just to play it safe. I doubt I’ll ever be loaded up that heavy however make things comfortable on the road and though scales.

[@cbrown6771]

What brand seat covers did you use ? Look like a good fit.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Actually made a video on them lol, but they are wet Okole covers kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ67h3uPf9aqotk

[@jtonguam]

New D2 is 18k lbs and change. The D3 is a bit over 20k lbs. Then oddly the D4 jumps all the way to just shy of 30k lbs.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Ya I knew it was something along those lines definitely want to own my own next gen D3 for myself one of these days would be the perfect in between for my kind of jobs

[@michaelrowley1717]

Weights are approx with enclosed cabs and rippers. D1 = D3k2 / 19k lbs D2 = D4k2 / 20k lbs D3 = D5k2 / 22k lbs D4 = D6k2 / 30k lbs D5 = D6N / 42k lbs D6 = D6T / 50k lbs

[@geraldkoth654]

That lot doesn't just have yellow lines, it is all yellow.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Toys for days to play in the sand box

[@bekkamwillis2561]

Great video man! Just wondering if your running the Aisen transmission or not?

[@IManOPERATOR]

Thank you! And yes she’s got the Aisen. Only way to go lol

[@VBELTandSON]

Aisin or something close anyways lol

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@VBELTandSON AINT NO 47RE THANK GOD

[@jamesharpur720]

When you said the you turned up the trailer brakes and suspension a bit what do you mean turning up the suspension ? Like more air in the bags ?

[@IManOPERATOR]

Ya just turned up the gain on the brakes. On the suspension side I’m not sure I remember saying that, but I don’t have air bags or anything on the truck, however the trailer suspension is the best you can get being the hutch system, no slipper spring

[@Sasskin]

In EU you're allowed to tow only 3500kg(total weight with trailer) using this type of setup, car

[@IManOPERATOR]

Wow that’s quite the limitation you’ve got out there

[@codyg7936]

My grandpas 2003 f150 could tow that, easy

[@IManOPERATOR]

Lolol should be an issue at all

[@lordomegaiii]

who makes that trailer?. never mind I guess it help if i just watched the vid lol

[@IManOPERATOR]

Lol

[@denistaramasso9724]

When you are towing are you in tow haul mode. My 2021 68rfe in tow haul mode locked up in 2 through 6 speeds. I have a 3500 single rear wheel long bed. 370 horse 850 torque.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Yes I’m always in tow haul when hauling. Holds the shifts till 2k rpm keeping you up in the torque band and also having more exhaust braking power when you slow down always down shifting the truck for to most amount of braking HP when coming to a stop

[@denistaramasso9724]

Just like a semi more rpm more back pressure better breaking . Really like 👍 your videos. Be safe out there Denis

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@denistaramasso9724 exactly, appreciate it man you do the same 👌🏼

[@chuckrussell1686]

Got u locked in now buddy .

[@IManOPERATOR]

Thank you my man.

[@chuckrussell1686]

@@IManOPERATOR looking forward To watching the channel . I watch v belt about everyday 👍

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@chuckrussell1686 awesome! I got lots to catch up on lol. Getting in that steady flow of making the videos, it’s time consuming. I appreciate it 👊🏼

[@chuckrussell1686]

@@IManOPERATOR keep up the good work

[@jmg_2_slow74]

I have a 2020 Cummins 1 ton and it rides rough any suggestions on what I can do to help my workers are tired of it lol

[@IManOPERATOR]

Say what? I have the 19.5 tires on my truck now, and put valved stiffened 2.5 king shocks to help out the towing. Honestly trucks are pretty forgiving on my eyes. Tell them to take that shower toy out when they go to work might help 🤣

[@arthurweir8544]

With that cat on what was your gross Weight? I have a Ram 3500 and I have grossed 35120.

[@IManOPERATOR]

I think I said this in the video if I remember right, but it was right about 37,000 with this combination

[@georgeenriquez612]

Hey Tavit how do you like those yellow chain binders you got? Those are the exact ones I’m looking at purchasing.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Yes! They are awesome. If you do buy them go to zoro.com only place that I’ve found good prices and free shipping FYI. They’ve ran awesome set up to have and that folding handle is super nice

[@georgeenriquez612]

@@IManOPERATOR You’re the man! Thanks brother! On your website they’re about $16 cheaper than where I was looking at. I’m liking them because of the folding handle as well but I appreciate your input man!

[@georgeenriquez612]

Did you go with the 12k rated ones or 7100 lbs ones?

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@georgeenriquez612 I bought the 12k ones very small difference and price first off and the 3/8-1/2 hooks on to much more things with ease

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@georgeenriquez612 and anytime man! Have to save ya a few bucks! I’ve gotten nearly all of my loading and towing equipment from them.

[@kouadiorotchoho8349]

I really loves your videos and please how can I get in touch with you. Thank 😊🙏

[@IManOPERATOR]

Thank you very much happy You enjoy then! Best way if to message is though Instagram imanoperator

[@24revealer]

I've been checking out the towing capacities on the RAM trucks. They seem to be all over the place. What the towing capacity on your rig?

[@IManOPERATOR]

14k lb rated truck 40k trailer 54k combined weight, heaviest I’ve hauled was about 34k lbs with a 35k rated truck from the dealer. However what the dealer says and what the truck does are two totally different things.

[@24revealer]

@@IManOPERATOR The math is where I am getting confused. From I read, you take the max towing capacity of the truck, subtract the trailer weight and that is what you can put on the trailer. What is does the 14K rating come from?

[@IManOPERATOR]

14k is what the truck is rated for. And yes you’re correct, take the GWR take away trailer weight and then you know how much deck weight you actually have

[@jackclark1994]

@@24revealer If i'm not mistaken, the 14k is how much tongue weight can be on the truck suspension

[@DaisyBrown-zj9eb]

I have a chevy express 3500 passenger van. Do you think it would be possible for me to tow a sadan with a hitch?

[@IManOPERATOR]

Look up Al the weight specs and tow capacity’s and you’ll know if you can or not.

[@apluslasergrading]

But does your registration cover the gcvwr ?

[@IManOPERATOR]

Sadly it does. That why my registration is $2200 a year

[@kobeljo]

I tow same dozer with my 2022 ram long bad single tire.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Ouch ya I’m not a fan of that

[@justustrucking007]

Need to pull dozer up a little bit

[@IManOPERATOR]

Dozer was already to far forward. Had more than enough tongue weight

[@VolunteerMachineryllc]

What's the axle size & ply tire

[@IManOPERATOR]

16k axle 14 ply tires I think. Might be 16ply

[@user-hm3nb6hh2f]

got a 22k excavator looking to tow with my 17 ram 3500 ho aiscin trans what do you think.

[@IManOPERATOR]

You’ll be heavy for sure, but you should have a problem, make sure all your weight distribution is good I’m sure you’ll be good to go.

[@user-hm3nb6hh2f]

thanks.

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@user-hm3nb6hh2f that was meant to say you shouldn’t have a problem lol

[@kyndlewalker9563]

How much ft lb turqe

[@IManOPERATOR]

All of it 👌🏼

[@samuelwilhoit2123]

I watched a cummins 3500 pull a d5😂

[@IManOPERATOR]

Holy dam, that’s getting up there in weight

[@kyshowncampbell4410]

This isn’t hotshot right?

[@IManOPERATOR]

No it is not. These are all for my own personal jobs

[@txtallywhacker]

Please dude, I pull my d3k2 lgp with my f250 single cab. Heavy tow my butt, that 1 ton dodge laughs at that load

[@IManOPERATOR]

Pump the breaks man. This was the first “heavy tow” I did with my trailer. How I’m a gana know what to expect. Towing 24-27k lb machines all the time now. We all start somewhere with a new set up

[@bajamedic]

Where in the Central Valley are you from.

[@IManOPERATOR]

I’m not 😂 Live up in the mountains

[@bajamedic]

@@IManOPERATOR Copy that. I assumed you were as it looks like a lot of the equipment you are moving is all from the flat land.

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@bajamedic ahh got ya, all all these job are northern central I guess just on the other side of the gay area mountains

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@bajamedic oh ya a lot my my jobs are down that way. Everything is cooking in the valley

[@mikemiller9119]

I hate how the exhaust brake won’t come on in 1st gear. That load would be a perfect example. Go down a steep windy road that you have to keep it slow, you’ll have to ride the brakes the entire time. No good.

[@IManOPERATOR]

First gear doesn’t lock up on these transmissions. Sometimes I wish it did but it would put tons of stress on the transmission with a first gear lock up. 2nd gear locked runs the exhaust brake down to 10mph which has been nearly perfect for me. And I’ve gone down quite a few steep grades before.

[@mikemiller9119]

@@IManOPERATOR yes, steep grades are one thing, windy is another. We have a road that’s a 26% grade and is very windy. Had to put it in four low, lock hubs, and manually shift to first to keep my 99 F350 slow enough to be nice and safe with my 28k load. One thing is, my F350 had a banks exhaust brake and by taking all those steps to keep it slow, it handled it like a champ. Did the same road with my 2020 Ram 3500 and had to ride the brakes all the way down. Yes, the brakes we nice and soft by the time I got to the bottom. This is how I learned the exhaust brake doesn’t work in 1st or 4x4. Now, my F350 was over 20 years old at that time. I’m sure the engineers can figure out how to get the torque converter to be locked while using the exhaust brake.

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@mikemiller9119 dang! Ya that’s a steep one. I have one grade around my parts it’s a 9% and 5-10 mph turns about 8-9 of them with in 2.5 miles. My 2nd gear lock up works it just fine with 33-34k GCWR. But dang 26% that’s a steep one for sure. 1st gear would definitely be your best freind. One benefit of having a manual on something like that.

[@mikemiller9119]

@@IManOPERATOR how do you get second gear to lock up? Ram says lockup occurs in 3rd gear.

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@mikemiller9119 it’s always been that way for my truck. Not sure if it depends on the transmission or not though. 2nd gear has always locked up on my truck.