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Which Ram truck is right for you?
By Product Expert | Posted in Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500 on Thursday, June 22nd, 2017 at 10:18 pm
Differences between the Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500
If you are thinking about buying a truck, the big question may be which truck to buy. Of course there are a lot of options, especially within the Ram brand, so you might need some help. That’s where we come in. We will go over the key differences between the Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 to help you come to your conclusion.
Why does Ram make three different trucks?
There are there different trucks in the Ram lineup. Since people have many different needs when they are selecting a truck, and by providing three options, Ram ensures that everyone can find a suitable tool for the job.
The major differences come down to engine, towing, and payload capacity. We will cover each of those below. One final thing to consider is if you want a truck with dual rear wheels, then the Ram 3500 is your only option. Also the Ram 2500 and 3500 both offer a larger cab in the form of the Mega Cab.
Engine option differences for Ram trucks
Ram 1500 Engine Options
3.6-liter Pentastar V6
Horsepower: 305
Torque: 269 pound-feet
Fuel: Gas
3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6
Horsepower: 240
Torque: 420 pound-feet
Fuel: Diesel
5.7-liter HEMI V8
Horsepower: 395
Torque: 410 pound-feet
Fuel: Gas
Ram 2500 and 3500 Engine Options
5.7-liter HEMI V8
Horsepower: 383
Torque: 400 pound-feet
Fuel: Gas
6.4 -liter HEMI V8
Horsepower: 410
Torque: 429 pound-feet
Fuel: Gas
6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel V6
Horsepower: 385
Torque: 900 pound-feet
Fuel: Diesel
Cummins Turbo Diesel option
If that Cummins Turbo Diesel option seems appealing, there are a few things you should know. Above we quoted the top power output for the engine, but it is actually available in three configurations depending on which Ram truck and which transmission you choose. The option above is only available on the Ram 3500 with the AISIN transmission.
Without the AISIN transmission, power is reduced to 370 horsepower and 800 pound-feet of torque. This version is also available on the RAM 2500. The Ram 2500 gets the final version of this engine, which comes mated to a manual and gets 350 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque.
Differences between 2017 Ram 1500 and the 2017 Ford F-150
Ram truck towing capacities
Towing capacity is where the models are further separated. See for yourself by looking at the numbers below:
Ram 1500 max towing capacity
10,640 pounds
4,826 kilograms
Ram 2500 max towing capacity
17,890 pounds
8,114 kilograms
Ram 1500 max towing capacity
31,210 pounds
14,156 kilograms
