I have to say. 1st time I'm seeing someone how knows how to drive. Taking care of rpm to change the gears. Holding gears to take care off the engine. I can see you feeling the truck to know what will be the time to change gears up and down. You make my day. I'm tried to see people forcing engine and trans, just to make a "cool " videos. Congrats. Old school way to drive.
I have a similar truck. 1996 Dodge 2500 2wd. We bought it back in 2010 with 272k miles on it. It now has 348K miles. Upgraded the automatic transmission at 320K. It's a great old truck and constantly gets 22mpg. I love driving it to work everyday and plan on keeping it forever.
my uncle has a 95 3500 with a 5 speed and hes hauled a cat motor grader with his. he drives it more than his 2011 cummins. these 1 ton diesel with a manual can haul more than they can stop thats for sure
that is pretty sweet. grandpa used to haul his D4 on a trailer like that behind an F600 with a 361. piece of crap couldn't get out of its own way. you could literally watch the gas gauge go down. It sounded good doing it, but that was all. Pretty impressive pickup
ive hauled d4 cat with winch and blade 18400lbs and trailer 6500lbs from wa state to Alabama. Across the rockies F250 4wd crew cab, got 15mpg on flat ground and 11 mpg crossing the rockies. Hauled two more from ny and one from va and 2 from mt. Brakes on trailer were strong enough that I could slide tires under the load on the pavement at any time.
The physics of a manual transmission pulling this much weight interests me. All that torque being transferred through friction from the flywheel to the clutch.
nathan campbell amen. That damn 7.3 of mine broke down every damn day seems like. My Cummins just keeps chugging I’ve only had to replace brakes and a water pump on it. My old 7.3 had less miles on it too. Hated that truck.
@@braydenbainbridge3024 Theres different types of 7.3’s..... Best thing my father ever owned was an IDI 7.3 with a banks turbo. That thing was golden. Keep in mind, the power stroke 7.3 that later came out wasn’t the same thing. IDI 7.3 = Mechanical Diesel, Powerstroke 7.3 = Electronic
@@mikezent3987 it’s still a Damn Dodge. LOL. That’s like saying if dodge Makes the Charger a separate brand. What’s it gonna be. Still a Damned Dodge 😂. Chrysler owns it all.
I have a question I’m looking to buy a Cummins I don’t know if I should go with a five speed or six speed what is better for towing in your opinion I’ll be towing a dump trailer and tractors also
The six speed will be better for towing. The nv5600 has some con's, the parts are harder to find, it's heavier than the nv4500 and it cost more to fix. I would opt for the nv4500 5 speed because it will give you less problems.
No not really you can haul more with a dually than you can a single wheel. But really a dodge ram 3500 is a 2500 with bigger axles. The frames are the same
Dually hauls more and does it 100% better everytime and you have the added traction’s of Dual Rear Wheels ...... The right truck for the job is always a Dually. But a single rear wheel can hold its own as seen in this video. Other benefits of a Dually are, You get a blowout on the rear tires, you won’t be left stranded. 4 tires back there. You blow one you can still limp it to the nearest shop
@oldcroneysgarage9739 in the 2nd gen trucks if you got the 8800 lb package on the 2500 the rear axle is the same as the 3500's which is the dana 80. The 3500's have a dana 70 in the front for 4wd and the 2500's have the dana 60 in the front for 4wd. If you got the 7700 lb package on the 2500 you got a dana 70 in the rear.
The split between 4th and 5th on these things is not ideal for towing like this from what people say. The trans is strong, its just the gear splits aren't ideal so its a bit of a drop. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
You have obviously never driven a Dodge Cummins with the 5 Speed NV4500. I have a 99, same trans he has and like the guy said below the gap between 4th and 5th is big as well as 3rd to 4th is pretty good gap. When pulling a load in the 45-50mph range I always keep her in 4th right at 2,000RPMs. She is very happy right there .
Mason Smith You're probably right. I hear the clutch disc, input shaft, and counter shaft just "know" what they need to do for the next gear. Not sure why anyone even bothers to put synchronizers in a transmission anymore.
Why? What is the problem here? Trailer's brakes are designed to stop it's max weight rating and the truck's brakes are designed to stop it's max ratings. He's under the max capacity for the trailer. Say machine is 16K and trailer is 6K for a combined towing of 22K, 20% pin weight on the truck is 4400# still under the GAWR of the dana 70 (he could back up the machine for 15% TW if necessary too) So what is the problem? Everyone thinks towing heavy with a pickup is unsafe. It's not when you have the right equipment and some know how. These trucks are all underrated from the factory. And DOT won't care either so long as you're registered for the weight you're hauling (they want their money) and you aren't exceeding a tire or axle rating. GVWR are manufacturers recommendations and are not enforceable legal limits on the equipment. The operator is also staying fully aware, checking mirrors and taking his time. That said, I'd rather use a dually for this type of work but he's doing just fine. Peace.
You need a class A Cdl If you are pulling a trailer rated over 10K Pounds regardless. Times have changed brotha. Big fines if you don't have one. Doesn't matter if it has air brakes or not.
shortthrow50 the 10,000 tow law is for class B vehicles. Meaning if your driving a 30,000gvwr dump truck you can only tow 10,000lbs with out needing a cdl A. Since my truck is 8800 I can tow up to 17,200 gvwr trailer. Actual trailer weight does not come into play. I called my local state police to get this info, I believe this for a 50 states. California requires things for above 10,000lb trailer but a cdl is not one of them
I'm a class A driver with air brakes so I don't read into the laws much because I'm covered with anything on the road. They hung up the new cdl chart which is pretty much nationwide standard. Its just the way its laid out. So many grey areas man. be safe out there
I don't think anyone has ever said they are going to buy a Dodge. They only buy them for the Cummins. It's like a candy bar you gotta throw away the wrapper to get to the good stuff lol
@@Branden787 The thing about the Fords is they’ve had the engines really sucky for atleast 15 years. After they stopped putting the 7.3’s in the trucks. They really F’ed them up putting in the Junk 6.J0kes, and the 6.4’s which were worse. Those things SUCKED big time. A damn shame, because Ford always made the roomiest Cabs and the Best Interiors in my Opinion. They were always better then The Dodges and Chevys. The Chevy interiors always sucked lol. My personal Favorite body style was always the Ford SuperDuty Too. It’s a damn shame the engines didn’t get better until about 2011 when they put in the 6.7’s. Those are supposedly alot better then any of the engines they used in the last 15 years. They are also really powerful and sound good once deleted. P.S., the worst diesel of all time is the 6.4 Diesel in the Superdutys. Those really really sucked. My favorite truck is probably a Ford with a Cummins engine in it.
Take notice kids only flipped the tow mirrors up when he was actually towing.
The one guy that needed tow mirrors finally bought them
Gitrdone365 yess my 97 still has the stock crome ones and looks way better than any tow mirror ive seen
Whenever I see a guy like that I yell here comes Billy!!
Fucking finally
Also take note Ford and Chevy owners, this is a real truck.
I have to say.
1st time I'm seeing someone how knows how to drive. Taking care of rpm to change the gears. Holding gears to take care off the engine. I can see you feeling the truck to know what will be the time to change gears up and down.
You make my day.
I'm tried to see people forcing engine and trans, just to make a "cool " videos.
Congrats.
Old school way to drive.
He's short shifting it like a dry van special volvo, huh?
I have a similar truck. 1996 Dodge 2500 2wd. We bought it back in 2010 with 272k miles on it. It now has 348K miles. Upgraded the automatic transmission at 320K. It's a great old truck and constantly gets 22mpg. I love driving it to work everyday and plan on keeping it forever.
my uncle has a 95 3500 with a 5 speed and hes hauled a cat motor grader with his. he drives it more than his 2011 cummins. these 1 ton diesel with a manual can haul more than they can stop thats for sure
that is pretty sweet. grandpa used to haul his D4 on a trailer like that behind an F600 with a 361. piece of crap couldn't get out of its own way. you could literally watch the gas gauge go down. It sounded good doing it, but that was all. Pretty impressive pickup
lots of torque in that engine with no problem hauling the D 4
ive hauled d4 cat with winch and blade 18400lbs and trailer 6500lbs from wa state to Alabama. Across the rockies F250 4wd crew cab, got 15mpg on flat ground and 11 mpg crossing the rockies. Hauled two more from ny and one from va and 2 from mt. Brakes on trailer were strong enough that I could slide tires under the load on the pavement at any time.
bill45colt what engine and tranny? Bumper pull or 5th wheel or mumby? How many axles on trailer and were they dual axles?
I gotta call BS! LOL My unloaded 2006 F250 6.0 barely gets 15.
With a 6.0 or 7.3
puts me in mind of my uncle's 1996 12 valve 2500 4x4 brings back good memories!!!
Can't beat a 5.9 12 valve! I'm pulling my 7.3 and putting one in my ford after it dies but 300000 and she's still pulling strong
Been 4 years but keep the 7.3 and get a 12v and boom. Got the 2 best diesel engines ever made
The physics of a manual transmission pulling this much weight interests me. All that torque being transferred through friction from the flywheel to the clutch.
Both the truck and dozer, 2 tried and true and REAL work horses. I'd pit money on them any day
I’ve been a ford guy my whole life but you can’t beat a cummins,that’s a lot of weight and it seemed like it wasn’t even struggling.
I’m jealous he has a dash....
The 5.9 cummins will out pull and out last the truck like no other.
bannablitz247 except a 7.3
bigger number doesn't mean better. i've owned both a 7.3 and currently a 12v and i can tell you ill never miss that 7.3
nathan campbell amen. That damn 7.3 of mine broke down every damn day seems like. My Cummins just keeps chugging I’ve only had to replace brakes and a water pump on it. My old 7.3 had less miles on it too. Hated that truck.
Well he was saying the motor itself will outlast the truck not any other motor lol but I loved all of my 7.3s. I like a 2nd gen 24 valve.
@@braydenbainbridge3024 Theres different types of 7.3’s..... Best thing my father ever owned was an IDI 7.3 with a banks turbo. That thing was golden. Keep in mind, the power stroke 7.3 that later came out wasn’t the same thing. IDI 7.3 = Mechanical Diesel, Powerstroke 7.3 = Electronic
This guy is good with his gears
That intake horn with the egr is pretty restrictive. You could probably get away with letting it fall off especially with a 12 valve.
That truck will haul that all day up any hill. Done it with 2000 3500 almost same trail D 450
Nuttin fancy, jest the only engine worth putting in a truck!
i hate the fact dodge changed to looks so much the 2nd gen looked so beautiful, now they just look strange
*the
I didn't like the 2003-2005 that much, 2006-2009 was a bit better, but I like the 2010+ a lot better. 2nd gen is still the best though.
dodge don't make rams anymore lol they split
@@mikezent3987 it’s still a Damn Dodge. LOL. That’s like saying if dodge Makes the Charger a separate brand. What’s it gonna be. Still a Damned Dodge 😂. Chrysler owns it all.
that is one beautiful truck
I would have put a little more weight on the trailer axels. I'm in the middle of a c60 cummins swap. Encouraging stuff
Would love to see video of your c60 when you finish
Hey bud got a couple of questions for you, any cooling mods down any tuner,? What all have you done to it so far
The 2500 Dodge did a nice job.
Tractor for pullin tractors. 👍
I have a question I’m looking to buy a Cummins I don’t know if I should go with a five speed or six speed what is better for towing in your opinion I’ll be towing a dump trailer and tractors also
The six speed will be better for towing. The nv5600 has some con's, the parts are harder to find, it's heavier than the nv4500 and it cost more to fix. I would opt for the nv4500 5 speed because it will give you less problems.
I’m thinking of buying one with a 40’ gooseneck how well do you think it’d pull roughly 17k?
Probably like its not there. Stopping it is key! Lol
so what this tells me is 90% of people who own duallys just own them for show
No not really you can haul more with a dually than you can a single wheel. But really a dodge ram 3500 is a 2500 with bigger axles. The frames are the same
Dually hauls more and does it 100% better everytime and you have the added traction’s of Dual Rear Wheels ...... The right truck for the job is always a Dually. But a single rear wheel can hold its own as seen in this video. Other benefits of a Dually are, You get a blowout on the rear tires, you won’t be left stranded. 4 tires back there. You blow one you can still limp it to the nearest shop
@oldcroneysgarage9739 in the 2nd gen trucks if you got the 8800 lb package on the 2500 the rear axle is the same as the 3500's which is the dana 80. The 3500's have a dana 70 in the front for 4wd and the 2500's have the dana 60 in the front for 4wd. If you got the 7700 lb package on the 2500 you got a dana 70 in the rear.
Whats the max weight you can tow with that truck
Nice truck not many good 12 valves left these days.
Jeremy Smith yup the 12 valve is becoming rare especially where I live
damn good truck ive owned two of em
Hey man what dash do you have? It looks like carpet or something, does it heat up if it sits in the sun? Awesome truck and good video
Its a dash cover lol
This looks like San Antonio Texas, nice work BTW
On urs does the ac controls and window switches light up??
how many miles on the truck?
The only thing that is really working its ass off is his clutch lol transmission temps??
What kind of gears do you have??
osjr843 3.55 axle ratio
DieselPowerTV same in my 3500. we are lucky after 97 you could only get 4:10's in a standard
Ap3xglide now you can only get 3.42 in a standard.. my 2012 has 3.73 (G56 manual)
Damn it's about time he shifted to 5th
The split between 4th and 5th on these things is not ideal for towing like this from what people say. The trans is strong, its just the gear splits aren't ideal so its a bit of a drop.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
You have obviously never driven a Dodge Cummins with the 5 Speed NV4500. I have a 99, same trans he has and like the guy said below the gap between 4th and 5th is big as well as 3rd to 4th is pretty good gap. When pulling a load in the 45-50mph range I always keep her in 4th right at 2,000RPMs. She is very happy right there .
Matt K yeah I do the same with mine. i belive the 6 speed adds sn extra gear between 2-3 or 3-4
Ap3xglide yes, more ideal for towing a super heavy load.
No problem towing. How about gettin' er stopped?
Trailer brakes and you can upgrade your break system
cant you shift that truck with out using the clutch? I only use mine on start offs and stopping.
scpd613 I will always use the clutch because clutchless shifting wears out the syncros.
DieselPowerTV But no double clutch? You're still wearing synchronizers.
DieselPowerTV e
+vreference lol false
Mason Smith You're probably right. I hear the clutch disc, input shaft, and counter shaft just "know" what they need to do for the next gear. Not sure why anyone even bothers to put synchronizers in a transmission anymore.
how much torque this got ?
Stock shiuld be around 420 ft lbs.
All of it
The 2500 is 2wd or 4wd?
2wd
Thanks
Yeah that looks really ruff on all flat land ...
yah amazing. not towing shit. grats can i get that time back in my life pls !!!
Is your Cummins stock?
In this video the truck is stock. During 2018 I upgraded to a SDT # 8 Fuel Power Torque Plate.
wouldn't want to be on the road with you lol, hope your trailer brakes are stick in good
Why? What is the problem here? Trailer's brakes are designed to stop it's max weight rating and the truck's brakes are designed to stop it's max ratings. He's under the max capacity for the trailer. Say machine is 16K and trailer is 6K for a combined towing of 22K, 20% pin weight on the truck is 4400# still under the GAWR of the dana 70 (he could back up the machine for 15% TW if necessary too) So what is the problem? Everyone thinks towing heavy with a pickup is unsafe. It's not when you have the right equipment and some know how. These trucks are all underrated from the factory. And DOT won't care either so long as you're registered for the weight you're hauling (they want their money) and you aren't exceeding a tire or axle rating. GVWR are manufacturers recommendations and are not enforceable legal limits on the equipment. The operator is also staying fully aware, checking mirrors and taking his time. That said, I'd rather use a dually for this type of work but he's doing just fine. Peace.
All DOT cares about is Registration, Taxes, License, Tires, and axle ratings. Period, Under 26K your good no cdl required
You need a class A Cdl If you are pulling a trailer rated over 10K Pounds regardless. Times have changed brotha. Big fines if you don't have one. Doesn't matter if it has air brakes or not.
shortthrow50 the 10,000 tow law is for class B vehicles. Meaning if your driving a 30,000gvwr dump truck you can only tow 10,000lbs with out needing a cdl A. Since my truck is 8800 I can tow up to 17,200 gvwr trailer. Actual trailer weight does not come into play.
I called my local state police to get this info, I believe this for a 50 states. California requires things for above 10,000lb trailer but a cdl is not one of them
I'm a class A driver with air brakes so I don't read into the laws much because I'm covered with anything on the road. They hung up the new cdl chart which is pretty much nationwide standard. Its just the way its laid out. So many grey areas man. be safe out there
Love the pulling videos. I have a few on my channel. dgfarmall
It is just a d4 cat be more proud. If it was a d11
Justin Wyrick that'd be insane
All that weight and no seat belt? Foolish. Nevermind, I saw him put it on before the 4 lane
I have the same truck
dude needs to chill forreal it just makes you look green
Nothing wrong with being cautious especially towing such a big trailer 🤷🏻♂️
Ford trucks are 10x's what a dodge is but cummins motor is 10x's better what ford has .. Diesel only is what i am talking about
I don't think anyone has ever said they are going to buy a Dodge. They only buy them for the Cummins. It's like a candy bar you gotta throw away the wrapper to get to the good stuff lol
@@Branden787 The thing about the Fords is they’ve had the engines really sucky for atleast 15 years. After they stopped putting the 7.3’s in the trucks. They really F’ed them up putting in the Junk 6.J0kes, and the 6.4’s which were worse. Those things SUCKED big time. A damn shame, because Ford always made the roomiest Cabs and the Best Interiors in my Opinion. They were always better then The Dodges and Chevys. The Chevy interiors always sucked lol. My personal Favorite body style was always the Ford SuperDuty Too. It’s a damn shame the engines didn’t get better until about 2011 when they put in the 6.7’s. Those are supposedly alot better then any of the engines they used in the last 15 years. They are also really powerful and sound good once deleted. P.S., the worst diesel of all time is the 6.4 Diesel in the Superdutys. Those really really sucked. My favorite truck is probably a Ford with a Cummins engine in it.
watch your mirrors.
lol