Voron Grad Review: The Rise To POWER!

[@Papa_Swish]

As someone who used the Royal to complete the entirety of Michigan and Alaska, starting in Taymyr and using the Grad felt like such a dramatic improvement. I knew the Royal was bad but I kept using it to save money in Michigan and Alaska, so I drove it to its resting place at the peak of one of the Yukon mountains because I couldn't dare sell it after all the work it did.

[@NProvince]

First off man! Respecy for using the BM-17. I used the BM through Alaska and it did great. I can imagine what it was like to switch to to the grad from the BM-17. Probably felt like night and day. I gotta say I wish the BM held up more to those elite trucks.

[@shredded8482]

Binged the whole review playlist while slowly slowly unlocking the Ziks lol. Definitely a relief to not hear somebody talking like a streamer. Just straight to the point with some fun points. Again man good stuff!

[@NProvince]

Thats awesome man! The Zikz is a wild truck! Glad you enjoy the reviews. I hope they have helped as well. Thank you for those kind words. I definitely try to be to the point even though these videos are rather long. :)

[@durtycurty1354]

The Grad is one of my favorite trucks. Top 3 for sure. I love the sound of the turbos spooling and I actually prefer trucks that have switchable diff and awd

[@NProvince]

Grad for sure is one of the best! Ya that engine spool is epic!

[@the_average_canadian]

Really good review! I never touched this truck but you've convinced me to give it a shot.

[@NProvince]

Its really an eye opener for sure. Using it with the high range is actually a little scary lol. I think you'll enjoy it!

[@lukeliu2841]

@@NProvince Then the suspension will be like: Now I understand the meaning of “Happiness is based on other’s pain”

[@NProvince]

Basically lol

[@chernobly8728]

Thanks for all the info! You’re better than quite a few other KZbinrs and deserve a larger audience.

[@NProvince]

Oh thank you so much for those kind words. Im really glad you think so and I hope these videos help :)

[@KhaledAlfaris]

Love your reviews! Keep 'em coming.

[@NProvince]

Thank you! More on the way soon!

[@marwanelattar8299]

Another astonishing review, detailed & analytical. The Grad is one of my very favorite trucks for sure and it is so balanced with proper power delivery. Used it in Taymer, Amur, Imandra & Don region as well.

[@NProvince]

Thank you again! This is definitely my favorite Voron. Such a great truck all around

[@somerandomperrson]

The fact that it is named after a rocket launcher is awesome :) I like the modern look of it and also the ability to install biggest tires without raised suspension is cool. I would rank it 2nd in the Voron team.

[@Pizza_2921]

I have always loved the way the Grad looked. I looked forward to getting it and replacing my Tayga 6436 as my main truck. Once I unlocked it tho, I saw that the top engine was in Amur of all places... I am NEVER going back to that damn region,b tu boy was it worth it. It just GOES! The swtichable diff was a big downside for me who loves to just stick it in high and cruise through the mud, so I just installed the "Truck life Improvements" mod and am now using the Grad FR version it adds, which has a taller suspension, 54´tires and always on diff. It is perfect. Made my game very enjoyable :)

[@DarthLeonardus77]

Thanks for the review Nate! Excellent and fun as always

[@NProvince]

hey Gandalf! Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@jaywilliams8327]

Omg bro you gave me the review I wAnted love you bro hope you have the best new year

[@NProvince]

You've been patiently waiting for this one :) I'm glad you enjoyed it! Love you too bro!

[@jaywilliams8327]

Do you play pc or Xbox or ps and I watched it twice and sent it to all my snowrunner slash red dead buddy’s

[@jaywilliams8327]

Question or slash suggestion you should do a video on you’re favorite truck and why it’s you’re favorite to give you’re fans a little more familiarity with you deeper connection to you’re grown fan base

[@NProvince]

I play on PC but with a PS controller and still use PC controls on and off for things like the winch etc.

[@NProvince]

I do plan on doing that actually. I just am trying not to figure out how I can structure it to not be too long. I can be a lil long winded lol

[@alain_sans_c]

Interesting. Never put the Voron Grad on my list. But after watching your video, I will definitely try it.

[@Stevesixty7]

Thanks for the review mate. This is definitely my next buy truck after that.

[@NProvince]

You’re welcome!

[@ianpettit1968]

Another great review chap!

[@NProvince]

Ian, Thank you brother! I appreciate that!

[@Danko05]

Completely agree this one is at the top with the best trucks in the game.

[@csh5414]

Great review, the Grad is the only truck I power levelled to get. Taiga is a great truck but has that reputation primarily because it’s obtainable early game. I love all the Vorons.

[@NProvince]

Thank you! The vorons are really great trucks :) This one is my fav for sure

[@kodaiyoung]

It's my favorite voron, by far.

[@NProvince]

Great pick!

[@fndmntal4495]

Thanks for this review, Nate! I agree that there is a much better options for logging than this. consumption seemed insanely low. Bro you have so many good reviews, that you need to make comparision spreadsheet with recommended uses. I learned yesterday that it does not make much sense to use derry to transport light load of planks :)

[@NProvince]

Hey thank you for that! I actually have a spread sheet with truck ratings, but maybe Ill brainstorm for a video giving a top 5 trucks for certain jobs or something of that sort perhaps.

[@fndmntal4495]

@@NProvince It sounds like a good idea, and sure helps many players of their snowrunner problems. Hey and only do it if it feels sensible, please don’t stress that too much.

[@NProvince]

@@fndmntal4495 Ill see what I can do :)

[@nathanfankhanel]

Sorry to hear about your Steelers! The Grad was my first non North American truck. Use it for low saddle things

[@NProvince]

No worries. I knew they weren’t gonna win anyways lol. Ya the grad is a wild truck man. I think I enjoy it the most out of the elites

[@nathanfankhanel]

Great video as always! Think you should do a hard mode walk through type series. Feel as if your commentary would be able to add and bring lots to the table to help others.

[@NProvince]

I actually might do an update to my hardcore video I published recently. I am going to stream my hardmode game coming up as well and I can definietly elaborate on alot of small things as well.

[@nathanfankhanel]

@@NProvince I don't really use twitch so if it's on KZbin I will gladly check it out. If it wasn't for game pass though I would have never have found this gem of a game

[@handmadeprism]

@@NProvince Come on bub, Savage mode. You know you want to... Lol

[@NProvince]

@@handmadeprism I'll try to hop in one of these days brother! Definitely was fun last time!

[@Bryan25105]

Nice job Nathan, I love the grad💪🏾💪🏾

[@NProvince]

Amazing vehicle! Thank you!!

[@Bryan25105]

@@NProvince it a very nice edition indeed I have 2 of these in my normal playthough but I might get one for my hardmode too , iv unlocked the phoenix but yeah , tayga + the phoenix and the voron grad it does the job , the bandit with the repain addon at the back and the tuz 106 as a mobile fuel truck

[@NProvince]

@@Bryan25105 Its really so good, that you want 2 of them. Thats a good fleet! Keep up the good work! Thank you for the comment as well sir!

[@alienpir8210]

Great video! Keep it up!

[@NProvince]

Thank you!! Miss you man! I appreciate you watching it!

[@maxpower5205]

I think it's ok that this one doesn't do Logging. Seems like this new design was aimed at modern commercial truck fleets more than backyard logging companies who have been buying surplus Ural. Kraz and Gaz trucks since the 70s :)

[@NProvince]

Seems that way. Maybe the developers aimed to make is somewhat like it was intended to be addon wise.

[@FunkyBaconArts]

Been testing this out a bit and while the offroad capabilities are good and it can run pretty fast I find the turn radius lacking and the steering speed much too slow for my liking. If I hit a bump or rock and get thrown off course it can be hard to correct it in time to avoid a crash. Also, maybe it's just me but I find it a bit lacking in frontal weight which further hampers the steering when the front tires don't seem to get enough grip. Maybe I need more hours behind the wheel on this one.

[@vladvulcan]

when talking about trucks that doesn't require high suspension for biggest tires, some trucks should be removed from the list as they don't have a raised suspension option at all (both Cats and the HX520)

[@justinlynch3]

I don't use it much, but the Grad is a good truck. Weird the stability is so good, I remember rolling this on Smithville one time. I was on the way to help a buddy who rolled over, and I was on one of those bumpy grass paths. Can't re,ember if it was the one behind the farm or the one further down the road behind the warehouse, it was one of them. I made it right to where my friend was, rolled a tire up on one of the bumps and the truck just went right over. I ended up rolled over like 5 feet behind my buddy. lol Not necessarily blaming the truck though, could always just be a bad hump on that path. Not sure about the D, but in my opinion I'd say the AE is still more stable then the Grad. But that's not based on stats, just from my pure in-game driving experience. But yea it's a nice truck, nothing really wrong with it that I can say. It's just one those I simply don't drive very often in comparison to others. Funnily enough, you said you was excited when you got the new Grad engine. I remember actually being pretty pissed at the time when Sabre did that. I was like "Look at all the trucks that need a power boost in this game. Derry 4520, P16, P12, even the CAT745C could use a better engine. And you guys give us a engine for the Grad, a truck that already perfectly capable as was." It honestly felt like a middle finger from Sabre that fans was like can you buff this truck or that truck, and then they buff the Grad instead. I mean like I'm over it now, but when I first found that engine on Amur, I was NOT happy with Sabre that they did that. lol Who knows, maybe there is some deep subconscious part of me that refuses to use the Grad out of spite to Sabre. Like "Yeah we the fans complaining all these trucks need help, but lets take one of the best trucks in the game and buff that instead." A part of me might be like "Fine you want to be that way, I won't use the Grad then." lol

[@NProvince]

I definitely understand what you mean. There are a TON of trucks that need upgrades. Most of them are NA trucks too. With your perspective, ya I can agree with that for sure. I wish they would,stop putting "catch up upgrades" on end game maps. Like the transtar suspension should just be free. That upgrade location coulda been used for something else ya know. Great comment man! Hopefully they do add more needed upgrades in the future.

[@justinlynch3]

@@NProvince Actually I think I have a better idea, what if instead of being free, the Transtar raised suspension to added to Michigan? It'd be so cool to have a actual reason like new upgrades and new contracts to revisit old maps again. Though last time I asked on the forums one of the community managers quoted "technical reasons" as to why they don't want to add new stuff to old maps. Personally given Season 3 that added logging to all maps I call baloney on that response. But that's the last thing I was told.

[@NProvince]

That’s a great idea man!!

[@justinlynch3]

@@NProvince Thanks.

[@crazedtofu]

People can talk up the Tayga all they want but I'll take my Vorons over it any time. They're all more enjoyable to use than the Tayga while still being very dependable and capable. That's especially true of the Voron Grad.

[@andoors4201]

I prefer it more than Taygas. Nice video as always.

[@NProvince]

Im starting to lean that way after this review as well!

[@jaywilliams8327]

Hahaha I’m vorons biggest fan guys so happy people are liking this truck it’s my second fav in the game

[@InternetStudiesGuy]

This thing stays in high gear going up a hill through mud. While pulling a loaded semi trailer. It's insane.

[@NProvince]

It’s wildly strong :)

[@xxevildoctorxx2162]

I think a reason for really bad turning is because of the double tires. Using the other set MHS 1 for chain iirc, would speed up the turning radius

[@NProvince]

Thats a good point. Perhaps it is a little tighter with the Singles just due to the friction. Having AWD activated will help that as well I believe with the front ends power pulling the vehicle into the turn. Thank you for that insight!

[@vladvulcan]

MHS 1 suck

[@xxevildoctorxx2162]

@@vladvulcan well, I like the turning radius more, as the Voron Grad is aldy stable enough imo and have the power on most map. I use the double tires when on Amur

[@vladvulcan]

@@xxevildoctorxx2162 I mean why not MHS 2 or 3? these first one lose to UOD 2/ OHD 1, because grip stats are 0.5/2/2 compared to 0.8/3/1.9

[@xxevildoctorxx2162]

@@vladvulcan because Chain tires only exist in MHS 1 Variant, if only just tires then go UOD

[@lonewanzerpilot]

Voron supremacy

[@NProvince]

Indeed!

[@oakesiii3412]

Love this truck but shit level 18 feels along way off p.s you deffo deserve a lot more subs thanks for the effort you put in

[@NProvince]

Ya level 18 can take a lil bit. Oh man thank you for those kind words!

[@Jahfaith]

Made and used in Russia for military however Ukraine has dramatically reduced their inventory LMAO 😂. U R excellent Vid host with great knowledge and above great character and I believe my brother in Yeshua; may He continue to bless you.. Personally, I like the V D coz of the meow like periodic engine sound

[@NProvince]

I appreciate those kind words brother. The Voron D is a great truck and a good choice for sure. Keep Christ Close to your heart! Thank you again for the comment !

[@poct3326]

звук двигателя просто шик

[@NProvince]

Yes, the engine sound is very nice!

[@natsterjam]

You forgot that this truck is tippy and unstable as one of your Cons. Instead you put stabillity as a Pro. In my humble opinion the reason I don't use this truck very often is because it sheds it's load far too easily.

[@NProvince]

In my testing and cross references of testing from other testers/youtubers, accompanied by file data weight distribution ; the Voron grad is not unstable. Every truck is affected by weight set on a sideboard bed or addon, which is why I use a semi trailer as explained in my trailer review. When most of its weight is set in its frame, and has the ability to have wide sitting wide tires; evidence that its stability is good is there

[@natsterjam]

@@NProvince Sorry bud, it wasn't meant to sound like I am saying I don't like your findings, I did say "In my opinion". I have shed many loads with the Grad my friend, the stats may say otherwise but that is what my experience is. Perhaps it depends what map you are driving it on, or as you say how you setup your load, some might say it's my driving, maybe it's me comparing (unscientifically) it to other more stable trucks like the Tayga, that's ok, we all have opinions. I will agree to disagree. The Grad isn't stable for me😉 Keep up the good work and uploads! Peace 👊

[@NProvince]

True, it does depend on your driving style and you own experience. Thats totally fine that you think that. What I try to do is look at file findings and test it. So far from what I’ve seen; trucks that have allot of weight in their chassis are pretty stable trucks. Still I can understand tipping in trucks like this. That’s just part of the game and we all have our own experience for sure! I appreciate the convo! I’d like to encourage you to give it another shot :)

[@natsterjam]

@@NProvince Thanks feller! I have one in my garage and will be online with my buddies a bit later, will see if I can drive it without losing my load 🤣 One of the reasons I like this game so much is the variables involved for success. For the record, one of my online buddies also swears by the Grad and drives it often. 👍

[@vladimirkurtev799]

Tayga and zikz all day :)

[@The_Canadian_Railfan]

It's very gud but I still think don 71 is better but still cool truck👍

[@NProvince]

I was waiting for you to say that sir lol :)

[@Alphaa101]

1k

[@NProvince]

Thats so crazy!

[@MrTeknown]

First!

[@NProvince]

Thanks Tek!