V12 John Deere 8960 Built to Break Rules The Wild Story of the V12-Powered 8960 That Shook the Corn Off Iowa Some machines are built. Others are forged—in backwoods shops, under calloused hands, with zero regard for warranty, EPA compliance, or common sense. This is the story of the latter. In the summer of 1990, a brand-new John Deere 8960 rolled off the Waterloo line with factory-fresh paint and corporate-approved horsepower. Sixty days later, it would leave a different kind of shop entirely—with 625 horses under the hood, twin stacks that let the V12 engine breathe, and nearly 50,000 pounds of raw, re-engineered fury. No, this isn’t a … DUSTIN KORTH March 06, 2026
Common Rail Diesel Troubleshooting: What Every Owner Should Know Although common rails are an improvement from prior types of fuel systems, they’re not without some issues. Many of these problems, however, stem from things […] Steve Temple March 06, 2026
1967 Minneapolis-Moline G1000 Row Crop Diesel 1967 Minneapolis-Moline G1000 Row Crop By the mid-1960s, Minneapolis-Moline had a long history of success behind it, but in all that history, they had not […] Jim Allen March 04, 2026
2010 Ram 6.7L Cummins Prerunner Build A Ram Prerunner With Style And Function Juan Jose Perez (Jose to his friends) was in the market for a truck, but what he was […] Bob Carpenter March 04, 2026
V12 John Deere 8960 Built to Break Rules The Wild Story of the V12-Powered 8960 That Shook the Corn Off Iowa Some machines are built. Others are forged—in backwoods shops, under calloused hands, […] DUSTIN KORTH March 06, 2026 Diesel Engines Diesel Tractors FEATURES John Deere
G56 Transmission Problems and Proven Fixes Why the G56 Transmission Deserves Attention The G56 is a six-speed manual transmission found in heavy-duty Dodge and Ram trucks equipped with the Cummins diesel. […] Sky Coleman March 03, 2026 Diesel Tech / How-To FEATURES
Lifted 2024 GMC 3500 Duramax with CM Flatbed Trey Peck’s Specialized Farm Truck Project Back when Trey Peck of Strafford, Missouri began shopping around for his future pickup, he had something simple in […] JOHN MATA JR March 03, 2026 FEATURES GMC
Two Builds, One Vision: The Ultimate Diesel Rat Rod and Bike Combo This Flatbed/Bike Combination Is The Latest In A Long Line Of Successful Rides If you’re like most enthusiasts and serious about your creativity, your ultimate […] JOE GREEVES March 02, 2026 Cover Story Cummins Diesel Engines FEATURES Ford
OEM-Plus Stainless Brake Line Upgrade for LBZ Duramax A Practical OEM-Plus Fix for Aging Rubber Lines Most LBZ trucks on the road today have one thing in common: their odometer rolled past two […] DUSTIN KORTH March 02, 2026 DEPARTMENTS Diesel Engines Diesel Tech / How-To
2001 Ford F-250 7.3 Power Stroke Rebuilt and Reborn A Strong Return From hard luck Those who have had a special vehicle stolen from them know that the ordeal is an emotional mixture of […] JOHN MATA JR February 27, 2026 Diesel Engines Diesel Trucks FEATURES Ford
7.3 Power Stroke Built by Double XX Designs When Maxx Metcalfe with Double XX Designs from Cave Creek Arizona wants to build a SEMA bound truck he doesn’t mess around. Maxx decided he […] GREGG OVIST February 27, 2026 Diesel Trucks FEATURES Ford Rides
Komatsu D155W: The Underwater Bulldozer That Changed Marine Construction The World’s First Amphibious Bulldozer Since its introduction in 1971, the Komatsu D155W has remained one of the most remarkable and unconventional pieces of heavy […] DW STAFF February 26, 2026 Diesel Engines Diesel Tech / How-To FEATURES
Protect Your Truck: The Best GPS Trackers Ranked In 2023, over 1,020,729 motor vehicles were reported stolen across the USA. While the number dropped in 2024, it still remained high at approximately 850,700 […] Diesel World Staff February 25, 2026 DEPARTMENTS Diesel News Diesel Tech / How-To DW Insider Parts Rack
Atlas: A 2021 Ford F-450 Built to Tow 35,000 Pounds in Style A Juggernaut Among Giants The standard 8-lug Super Dutys were already the biggest private passenger vehicles on Earth. But then the Blue Oval went ahead […] Jerrod Jones February 25, 2026 Diesel Engines Diesel Trucks Ford Uncategorized
Pink Meets Power: 2015 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax Not to Be Underestimated It’s a Barbie world. Well, at least for Pleasant Cook it is— but appearances can be deceiving. Even with the cute […] Steve Temple February 24, 2026 Chevy Diesel Engines FEATURES Rides
Big Power on the Farm: 1963 Oliver 1900 Series B The start of the ‘60s was when the passenger car horsepower races got hot and heavy, but not many car guys know the same thing […] Jim Allen February 24, 2026 Diesel Engines Diesel Tech / How-To Diesel Tractors FEATURES Rides
Twisted Rat: 12-Valve Cummins Power in a 1934 Chevy Susan Stump’s 1934 Chevy Drag Truck Most women seem to have a lil’ black dress in their wardrobe that they pull out for a night […] Chris Tobin February 23, 2026 Chevy Cummins FEATURES
Changing Injector O-Rings on “Jan,” the 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel 7.3 Power Stroke Injector O-Ring Replacement Guide The 7.3L Power Stroke diesel is known for its reliability, but like any engine, it has a few […] DW STAFF February 23, 2026 Diesel Tech / How-To
First-Gen Cummins Done Right: Jon Waller’s 1992 Dodge W-350 Dually Jon Edgar Waller’s First-Gen Cummins Dream Dodge Photos by Mach1Media Every enthusiast has a grand vision of their own personal dream truck. For some of […] JOHN MATA JR February 20, 2026 Cummins Diesel Engines Dodge FEATURES ram
How to Buy a Used Diesel Truck Without Regret Ask any diesel fan and they will tell you the same thing. A good diesel truck is more than transport. It is a work partner, […] DW STAFF February 20, 2026 Diesel News Diesel Tech / How-To DW Insider
Diesel Performance Builds Start with Factory Specs There’s something deeply satisfying about building up a diesel truck. Whether you’re chasing more power, better towing capacity, or just dialing it in for weekend […] DW STAFF February 19, 2026 Diesel News Diesel Tech / How-To DW Insider
A 2004 Dodge 2500 Cummins Comeback Story Inside the cab of Jacob Neuenschwander’s 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 there’s a logo on the back seat that says “Fueled By Haters.” It’s likely true. […] Bob Carpenter February 19, 2026 Diesel Trucks Dodge
5 Heavy-Duty Towing Tips for a Long-Haul Motorcycle Transport Whether you’re headed for the Lone Star Throwdown or a pilgrimage to Sturgis, fans of the diesel are often in a unique situation, with you […] Diesel World Staff February 18, 2026 Diesel News
1975 GMC C30 Dually with Cummins Swap and Custom Sleeper Chris Stoughton’s Non-Conformist GMC Creation PHOTOS BY MACH1MEDIA You’ve most likely seen this ’75 Chevy dually around at a show or online somewhere and have […] JOHN MATA JR February 18, 2026 FEATURES GMC
