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The 2017 competitors in the Canadian Truck King Challenge.
Photo: Howard Elmer
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The Honda Ridgeline gets a good test of its suspension in this grassy field.
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The Nissan Titan takes a dive headlong into the mud.
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The truck to receive the highest overall evaluation this year was the Hemi-powered Ram 1500.
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The one-ton trucks pulled 15,000 pound trailers as part of the testing routine.
Photo: Howard Elmer
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Trucks in all categories were required to tow a load that was within the manufacturers' rated capacity claims.
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All trucks were driven along the same predetermined route so judges could more accurately compare them.
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All trucks were driven along the same predetermined route so judges could more accurately compare them.
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The judges reported that testing trucks under load was when their differences became most obvious.
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The test course included gravel, pavement and highway portions.
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The Canadian Truck King Challenge is an annual event where automotive journalists get together to evaluate the current pickup truck offerings from all brands. This year offered a field of 11 pickup trucks, falling into four classes: midsize, half ton, three-quarter ton and one-ton trucks.
