I got a new service truck! 2023 Ram 5500 with a Stellar T-Max service body.

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In this video, I am going to be upgrading service trucks. Going from a 2019 Ford F-350 with a readings service body to a new 2023 Ram 5500 with a Stellar Tax 1-11 crane body. Going to get all my tools switched over, mount a drawer unit in, organize all my tools, and setup my Carpuride touch screen to add Apple Carplay. Lot of work to do but it's going to be fun!
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[@ZKMasterTech]

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[@timmiller7037]

Definitely going to order one after watching your vid! For my KUV service truck

[@charlesalmond8526]

Got mine for my ram hauler after watching your review, love it, mounted it the same way, but it does move side to side slightly at the suction cup during sharp turns, have you had this problem yet?

[@brucelancaster7405]

RAM has come a long way, it would be my choice 👍👍

[@davidcurran3443]

Nice rig. I'm a ford guy. They all have their plusses and minises. If you're not going to use the back seats for passengers, take them out and take the plastic trim off the floor. Then put in a plywood floor. You'll have a ton more room for storage boxes, a creeper rack ECT for those thing that need to be warm and dry.

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thanks for the tips!

[@taylorj9920]

I run ram 5500 crane trucks for commercial food service work.. I love them I'm an inline motor guy all day only reason I run rams..cummins or nothing for me.. I've got several mechanical 3500 12 valve service trucks still too but not crane bodies they're my favs but getting hard to get parts to keep running them everyday We do Commercial hvac, refrigeration, food machines, cooking equipment, ventilation, stainless work and pretty much anything restaurant related But i grew up farming milo, cotton and corn The thing that struck me so different about how our trucks are set up vs your heavy equipment service or mechanic work set up is the lack of parts I totally get why of course my trucks are full of tools but have a ton of parts also onboard to limit the downtime and back and forth I never really thought about that before

[@ScottArmas107]

I’m never gonna complain about switching all my stuff over to a new truck again, i just drive truck and thought I had alot of stuff. Cool video.

[@ZKMasterTech]

I actually enjoy the process.

[@ScottArmas107]

@@ZKMasterTech yea that’s definitely gotta be a good feeling getting it all organized.

[@diersirrigation]

No matter how big of a service truck you have, it never has too much storage space.

[@oldad6207]

I'd bet the Snap-on man gets really excited when you get a new, larger service truck. He probably ordered a new boat.

[@ZKMasterTech]

I don't need anything from him anymore.

[@steveanderson4768]

No just 3-$45,000 engines for the boat 🛥️ oh hell yes gotta re-power that boat every so often just show off

[@lawrencepevitts2434]

I retired from AT&T, and every time I got a new/different truck, I'd pray that all the tools would fit in the new truck.

[@bradybooher5692]

I've been a Custom Applicator for 26 years. Just started as a sprayer tech at my local dealer. Thank you for the vids!

[@dln11]

I see more tool purchases coming! Congrats Zeth!

[@willblackerby9055]

I’m an electrical contractor in Texas. We’ve used Ford Superdutys since 1999. Powerstrokes. I bought my last new one in 2019. I’ve debated buying a new one but the prices now for a F350 XL is more than I paid for a loaded up Lariat back in 2019. I’ve shopped for a comparable Ram as well and I’m gettin too close to retirement to justify buying a new one. They’re both excellent trucks in the diesel service truck market. Congrats on your new ride. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@sintacharming2772]

I would add a small welder behind the air compressor and then you can take the generator out. Looking great, congratulations, a new truck is just like a raise.

[@refurbansuburban]

Very sweet rig--I"m very happy for you!

[@billcovert3473]

I have 2018 Ram 550. I am in northern California, with real mountains. This is the first auto shift trans I have owned, that coupled with the engine brake is beautiful for down hill control. The Cummins great for being able to pass on a river canyon road. I installed "Super Spring" "Sumo" anti sway cushions on drive axle, greatly improves cornering on windy roads. I removed the third seat and built a wood storage box and catch all tray {see Bill Covert service Truck tour]. I stick with two door cabs opting for bed length. Just personal, but my mind goes to removal of the useless rear seat and build some custom shelving and indoor storage. I saw something amazing yesterday at logging conference Anderson Calif., that John Deere has a 20 liter, 800 hp engine that does not need aftertreatment, just hang a exhaust pipe and ready to go. Amazing.

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Happy for you !!!!

[@farmshoffman8475]

Great awesome video zeth. Beautiful truck , they all have there good points and bad .

[@aarr44]

Nice truck,!! Back in my day I sure would have loved that crane.

[@ronniedavis3273]

Nice new ride Zeth! Great video!

[@user-qw5mm7zc4z]

You got the best car. Looks like we'll see more videos soon. Congratulations🎉

[@Ed_in_Md]

Congratulations on the new service truck. I’m sure you have earned it!

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Great set up Zeth thanks for sharing 🦘

[@larrycole4438]

Nothing but the best for the ZK Master Tech !!!

[@TheVespap200e]

Congrats on the new truck Zeth! What a job that was! Keep that green iron turning!😀👍

[@richardcarlson5189]

Good for you ,you make good use of all the storage. May God bless

[@bertiethomas960]

Nice truck Zeth....i wish you the very best of good luck and good health to enjoy it....Thank you for sharing the tool swap with us...cheers

[@Gdub133]

Congrats man well deserved!

[@rawhideadventures9515]

Dude, that new truck is sweet.

[@adammiddleton4037]

Really cool video! That crane is going to be a game changer

[@MsWojtek18]

On the picture, before I clicked on video at first sight I saw a tank 🤣 that combine over truck made this 😁 btw fantastic video 😊

[@bendillner32]

Can’t wait to come raid your tool tank lol! That truck is a game changer!

[@AgrimotiveFarmMachinery]

Brilliant.. That system would be great in my Izusu Dmax 👌

[@user-zq1ow5lh8h]

Ford F600 KMT1 Knaphide bed. Yours is a sweet ride, congrats

[@brodieman8852]

You’re gonna love it, I started in a F350 then moved into an F550 and all the extra room is great plus the crane makes easy work of everything I use it for. Enjoy the sweet ride man!

[@mikecrockett3669]

I don’t think anyone makes a good truck anymore compared to older ones….sooooo…my answer is the 70’s made the best trucks! Congrats and thanks for sharing. Really enjoy your channel.

[@mouscj3]

Great Video....Fantastic New Service Truck....Don't get stressed out too much with getting everything organized exactly how you want it...Just give yourself a month or two to get everything completely finished...Chances are you will be changing things up since you are always adding new tools and things to your collection... So which Tech in your shop became the New Owner of your old service truck...Bet they are pretty happy now... Take care and like always... Keep The Green Iron Moving...

[@davidkimmel4216]

Great truck. Thanks

[@jond1536]

Great Video, RAM on the best truck, Generator in the back of the cab on your wooden stand. I am sure I'm not the first to comment on your "Kid in the candy store" look Thanks for the very calm demeanor you always project. Even in this video could see the repressed "Rocky victory dance" ALways enjoy your videos.

[@alffred4021]

Gratulation zum neuen Servicewagen ( Ford ist mein Favorit ) 🇨🇭😇

[@timdrouin9207]

Congrats on the new truck, you’ll never want one without a crane again.

[@jacobfrederick7647]

I really enjoy how the foams turned out! I will have to try that when I setup my personal farm service truck. An '01 V10 Ram 3500 with a 9' Stahl bed with only 41k miles purchase on Wisco Surplus from a parks department.

[@CandSEvo7]

awesome , a truck like this is a dream

[@jameslcoble248]

The new truck looks really good. I honestly love Dodge or Ram trucks. I love the 93 and older and from 06 and newer.

[@JimWhitaker]

That crane is a beauty.

[@jeffjones4006]

I’ve switched service trucks twice I understand the time and frustration involved in doing this. It’s an ever changing endeavor for sure.

[@nickpersenaire4443]

Congrats Zeth, on the new rig buddy. Looks great bigger truck more tools more opportunities that crane will definitely be a game changer for you.

[@ZKMasterTech]

For sure

[@jimclary7309]

Zeth, congrats on you new ride. Well deserved!!

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thanks!

[@sintacharming2772]

Back in 2015 I drove a Ford F550 with a Maintainer body. That was a really nice setup at that time.

[@jameswilliams-rc9hj]

I would get one of those toolbox’s that go in the floor of the bed with the big drawer that pulls out. Could put a ton of parts in it or more Milwaukee tools.

[@musthaveclutch]

Congrats on moving up to a big boy truck. I have been in my kw for 10 years and still not fully organized Can’t believe you did it off the clock.

[@jamesf2656]

What a BEAST! Congrats. I’d love to see the undercarriage with the PTO, etc

[@empty4968]

Man watching this is giving me a semi! Congrats bro this is the dream

[@blacksmoke5009]

Congratulations on new service truck you will probably rearrange it several times before you get it where you want lol! One thing I wish I have is an enclosed bed with retractable top keeping things out to the weather especially in the north east here . One thing I think I’m going to invest in is a knack jobsite box for the bed to store the lose items in and keep out of the weather and secure! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@certifiedwrenchpodcast]

Congrats man, you definitely deserve that rig!

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thanks!

[@jimyeske8498]

Very nice! Folding running boards would be nice. Must be stressful having all your own tools onboard!

[@user-og9hd2sj8z]

Thanks for another great video ZK. Most interesting video. Congratulations on your new truck. You are most deserving. Beauty of a truck and work bed. Nice ZK. You asked about brands. My opinion is Dodge Ram first and second would be Ford. Just my opinion is all. Switching from one truck to another is a really BIG job. Not an easy one to do. You have all your special tools to fit into the new truck. Not so easy. Will take time but you will get it done knowing you. Love all the options you have. The crane will be so nice. Enjoy the new truck. You are most definitely deserving. Thanks ZK for showing us the new truck. The Iowa farm boy. Steve. 😊👋👍🇺🇸

[@robertbellingham5639]

Great new truck zeth your video's are fantastic 👌

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thanks 👍

[@genechronister7085]

Another great vid! New wheels! Keep the deere's running

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thanks! Will do!

[@donniegreenway8401]

Nice ride Zeth, you've earned it

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thanks!

[@ryankaupp8438]

Congratulations on your new ride. I am a Cummins fan. It will treat you well. The wiring harness should go to connectors under the hood on the left side hood hinge area. They work with your switches on your dash for accessories to operate on the outside like led beacons or auxiliary work lights for example. Good luck.

[@WingspeedGarage]

Awesome truck! Now you just need some Banks Power goodies

[@joerossi5967]

Just got my new one yesterday same bed and crane. F600 Chassis. Like your truck and videos

[@ZKMasterTech]

Nice 👍

[@collinmacintosh6365]

The 550 trucks are nice. My first truck was a f550 with an autocrane bed and crane and i loved it but now my boss moved me up to a 650 with an imt setup. I like the bigger truck but i hate how it rides lol. Thats the biggest thing that i miss with the 550. That and 4wd

[@CountryMileGarage]

If you make a wooden divider box you can set your Milwaukee tools straight up and save a bunch of room and easy to grab. Btw I have seen somewhere magnetic boots for Milwaukee batteries like Snap-on has. You got a nice truck to work out of now congratulations

[@JulianMoore-kx6op]

I should add, your virtually about there anyway with the make shift storage in the rear of the cab you had to codge up.

[@supermairo1716]

Lol just did warrenty work on that exact truck, transmission had a snapring come out a messed up the clutch drum and seals 7k km on the trans cool truck dude hope it treats you well man

[@ImYourHucklebery117]

We also got the 2023 Ram 5500, with an 11' Harbor service body bed, no crane since we do plumbing, we had a welder do a giant 25' pipe rack and a front bumper which was a pain to find, ended going with fab fours as i had used them in the past. Love the truck just wasn't used to it running on higher rpm's

[@jratti2006]

Definitely get some mud flaps for it for sure!

[@perfecttimeforadventure8126]

Hi love your channel with the generator go to your local fabrication business and get a box made to mount it on top of the box under the crane boom. Have a door on the front with gas struts to gain access.

[@everytoolashammer9427]

Broo you got a crannnnee. Welcome to the club. Enjoy that money maker back saver

[@7viewerlogic670]

Nice rig!

[@andrewkaras8001]

Love it great truck.

[@marcusjames3814]

Congratulations my friend on your new service truck

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thanks 👍

[@DougsHomestead]

Excellent truck. 20-year 2500 Cummings manual 6 speed myself. You're going to need double layered plywood pads for the outriggers in the fields. Maybe tripped layers.

[@marksnyder2232]

Great video. I'm a bit late to the party here, but I can think of 2 upgrades you probably should consider. First is picking up some ground mats for under the outriggers (to spread the load out), along with a couple more heavy blocks that can support things if you need to do crane work on unlevel ground. Second, I've seen some pretty nice crane boom tip light accessories on service trucks. These can help in lighting what you are lifting, or just for providing area light from a higher angle when working in a dim area. Enjoy your new truck!

[@ghreyy1]

Pertaining to the cargo compartment put everything on a pallet and use the crane to pull everything off at once to get to access your many boxes.

[@HornerOutdoors]

I had that exact step on the back bumper of my F550 with a stellar body, a little advise always tuck the step back in when you drive away….I broke mine a couple times from leaving it out

[@ryanharrington1930]

For your truck I'd check into a service bed cover, I've seen several on the trucks in my company and from what I've heard it helps keep some things dry and protected I would also recommend with the bummer compartments make sure any holes are sealed, I learned that the hard way some of my tools got a little rust

[@petrusc3384]

It would be nice if you can do a video on redoing a final drive on a sts or s series combine. Keep up the good work

[@mazzonemichael]

The best truck is the one that makes the man the most money and has the least breakdowns. It's hit or miss with the Big 3. Quality is not linear there anymore. Could get a diamond or a lemon at either, and the only thing separating them is a serial number and date of manufacture.

[@christopherbrown6493]

I drive an ‘18 Ford 550 with a knapheide fully enclosed bed with 3200lbs crane, not the most reliable truck, but no modern truck is anymore. My very first service truck was a 2009 Chevy 3500 with a tool bed, I was the third or fourth user, it had 280k miles and was fully deleted and ran like a raped ape, company sold it when it hit 350k miles. You have an awesome truck though.

[@chakagillis]

Good thing you have a ton of tools to fix that truck. Something every ram should come with

[@user-ne5xp6wt1i]

I'm watching you from Russia. I work for myself. I repair John Deere equipment. A very cool truck, and I went to repair it on lada granta)). I have a full trunk and I have to constantly pull everything out, and then put everything together like in the tetris game.

[@timnichols9015]

Working on a 96 Chevy C3500HD which would be an equivalent 15k truck. We are mid project. It is a stretched frame crew cab swap. Cummins 12 valve with P Pump (cable shut off) NV4500 5 speed with 241DHD transfer case. These were never 4wd so we are solid front axle swapping with a 2002 Ford Dana 60. She’s got 19.5 load range H tires. There is no computer, can roll down a hill to start so is the ultimate zombie apocalypse service truck. Hope to finish by planting!

[@steveanderson4768]

You’re like a kid with a new toy that’s awesome. I’m glad you got it. That’s a serious work tomorrow that’s probably what brand new with the crane and all of that $145000.??

[@MetrisOvervander2021]

If you haven't thought of it yet. "Tiger tough" seat covers front and rear. Worth every penny.

[@BRPFan]

Congrats on your new truck! Seeing you have so much stuff in your back seat I would window tilt the heck of the windows, to many people that will steal anything of value. Do you have to lock each door by itself or is there a master lock that locks them all? On our service truck we had a cool set up with 10 hp motor it ran the air compressor and generator. It works well. But with your generator it’s more mobile where we had long cables. And your right it a pile of work swapping tools and ect… from old truck to new truck! Specially if Your fussy just like I was as well. Very cool video Zeth! Enjoy your new rig!!

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thanks!

[@brianwittman5172]

That is a very nice and well-equipped truck for your needs. I am a Chevy/GMC/International guy, but that Ram is certainly up to the task. I wouold recommend a welder for your collection, and that should fill up your space quite nicely. Many of those tools are seldom used, but when you need them, you can get the job done.

[@bradenwuesthoff5639]

Im biased because I work for Cummins but the VGT exhaust brake and the simplicity of the Cummins is a no brainer for me. They are so easy to work on being an inline 6.

[@benjohnson1082]

I had a 95 F-SuperDuty rated like the 550 with the first year 7.3l Powerstroke. Best truck. Going modern - the new Dodge/Ram ZK truck is the way to go.

[@garfield89dude32]

Hi Zeth! Awesome new service rig, you deserve it! I've been a Ford truck guy my whole life and the company I work for has an all Ford fleet as well. My experiences with Ram trucks didn't go well at my previous employer, too many electrical and transmission issues, they eventually stopped purchasing Ram trucks and switched to Chevrolet-GMC. They had some of the early Duramax engines (2001-2002) which had head gasket and fuel injector issues but by the mid 2000's they were really well sorted out. Other than the DOD-AFM debacle they had in the late 2000’s-early 2010s they were pretty reliable. The Fords where I work now have been mostly reliable. We’ve had a few minor transmission niggles with the 10-speeds but nothing severe. We have several F150s with the 3.5L ecoboost V6 engines which are absolute rocket ships and will pull like a mule all day long. I know they get a lot of flack for being turboed but knock on wood, we’ve never replaced a turbo in all the years we’ve had them. The 6.7 power stroke engines have been solid in our super duties as well. It comes down anymore to who has the truck with the required specs available when needed for the best price. I assume Sloan Imp purchased the truck without consulting you about your brand preference? At any rate, thanks for the tour, I know you’ll get lots of use out of it and hopefully many satisfied customers as well! 😉

[@ZKMasterTech]

I tried to get a Ford first but could not get one that wasn't sold already. I picked out this ram. There's really not a lot of service trucks optioned out like this one within driving distance.

[@charlietanner6211]

nice set up when you pull up to a mess you have what you need all you need is a welder to top it off i hope they give you a tool alowance you have a small fortune invested i have ome snappy tools but i gotta save a little enjoy you,re videos

[@ev304]

i would say the ford 5500 is probabay the best in class i loved running it for snow removal witha polw and a full load of salt it was great

[@russelltalma5806]

Congratulations on the new truck and crane! Needs a drawer unit on the pass side for the milwaukee tools, carrying allot of "air" in that cabinet. Another shelf for the narrow compartment on the pass side.. Put the oxy/acetyl tanks into the bed and gain that compartment space back. Plenty of room on top of the drivers side compartments for steel or diamond plate storage boxes that can be accessed from the bed. Pull the rear seat out if you need the cab space. Rear window gun rack for long tools. Bed should be wide enough for some semi-permanent cabinets or toolboxes with an aisle to access. Generator could even go above the pass side compartments in front of the crane rest point. We'll look forward to the second showing of the Dodge FAV after the spring refinements!

[@russelltalma5806]

Also, get a pair of alum or steel or poly plates as outrigger bases. Those small ones will divot blacktop and easily sink into soil. Need to spread the load.

[@Mike-ub1tc]

Maybe get some of those aluminum Tarp boxs u see on flatbed trailers , place on top driver side tool box doors open to bed. Then not sure if maybe get one on passenger side small one for stuff . Nice truck and set up

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@chadder19k]

Good place for the generator would be to but it on top beside the air compressor, if you don’t use it very often can get a tool box that’s water proof and put it in their up top

[@ShouldersMoondog549]

Really a Nice truck! Glad you showed just how much work it was to move everything!! Like a couple others, I do like the Fords more, but Dodge does make a nice truck. With a truck like that, Sloan will want you to do more out in the field!! :) Now all you need is a Miller or Lincoln welder!! Stay safe out there!!

[@ZKMasterTech]

Thanks 👍

[@mikescaffo4850]

Nice truck zeth happy for you I like chevy trucks but hey whats the difference she's new and you deserve it because your quality

[@stevenpark3737]

We put 2 weather guard boxes behind the air compressor then two small boxes under the crane. Also put a job box in the front of the body

[@macdawg6403]

Nice Vid! (Gratz)

[@gregorythomas333]

Wow...that is a beauty! Have you considered installing some thin sheet metal on the doors to have something to magnetically stick things on? Don't forget to remove the protective film from the camera lens :)

[@ZKMasterTech]

Yeah I thought about that.

[@KALI1080]

I think the best truck to have strongly depends on your dealer support. We have been running fords for years but the local ford dealer doesn’t like to service the 550’s for some reason. So all of our newest trucks are rams.