In a tug-of-war test on a flat asphalt surface, the Ram 3500 decisively defeated the Tesla Cybertruck. The diesel truck took control from the start, pulling the electric vehicle backward despite its high torque. The outcome highlights differences in vehicle weight and traction.
The tug-of-war between the Tesla Cybertruck and the Ram 3500 occurred on a flat asphalt surface, providing a neutral setting to compare their pulling power. A reinforced steel cable connected the rear hitches of both trucks, and drivers applied full throttle to initiate the contest.
From the opening seconds, the Ram 3500 established dominance. Although the Tesla Cybertruck offers significant torque from a standstill, the competition depended more on the vehicles' total mass and tire friction with the road. The Ram 3500, in its dually configuration, has a higher curb weight, which allowed it to maintain a firm contact patch.
In contrast, the Tesla Cybertruck's tires broke traction and began spinning, preventing it from anchoring effectively. Observers reported that the Ram 3500 pulled the electric pickup across the lot at a consistent and steady pace. The Cybertruck could not counteract the diesel truck's momentum and was dragged backward.
This result differs from previous footage where the Cybertruck successfully pulled smaller half-ton pickups. The sheer scale of the Ram 3500 proved the primary factor in its victory. The Cybertruck's electric motors generate substantial force, but they remain limited by physical constraints like weight and grip. Its all-wheel-drive system distributes power but eventually limits output to avoid hardware damage.
The Ram 3500 features a high-output engine designed for sustained towing under extreme tension, enabling it to maintain a crawl during the peak pull that the Cybertruck could not stop. This event underscores that heavy diesel trucks hold an advantage in maximum-effort pulling scenarios.
The Tesla Cybertruck continues to undergo independent strength tests to assess its performance against traditional work trucks. Such comparisons evaluate how battery-electric vehicles stack up against internal combustion options in utility applications.
